olan719 Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 Hi everyone! I am new to the forums, and wanted to say hello. I am homeschooling my twin girls this year for 5K. We did preschool at home last year as well, but this is our first "official" school year. I just purchased my own copy of WTM, and read it for the second time. Although I am using Sonlight Core K and I think they have great materials, I don't like the instructor guide. I like to do my own thing, and really wanted to focus on the three Rs this year. ;) Hence I decided to join you here. I've really enjoyed reading all the posts. Also, I was wondering if someone could make some recommendations for a good general book about homeschooling (methods, pro and cons, etc. - just a general overview). One of my closest friends who lives out of state is considering homeschooling her son, and is going to use this year to research and make a decision. I thought I would give her a book for her birthday to help in her quest, but I think the WTM would be a bit much to bite off for an intro!! Any recommendations? Looking forward to getting more involved here. Shanna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornblower Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 Mary Griffiths Homeschooling Handbook Linda Dobson Homeschooling Book of Answers Welcome to the board :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnTheBrink Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 http://www.amazon.com/100-Top-Picks-Homeschool-Curriculum/dp/0805431381/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1255017730&sr=8-1 This book has a nifty questionnaire that can help a newbie figure out what they want their homeschool to be like, and then offers curriculum suggestions that support that model. It's not comprehensive of all curriculum, but I think it's a good starting off point for the parents in determining method and then finding materials to help them reach their goals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhudson Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 I love "The Ultimate Guide to Homeschooling" by Debra Bell. I always recommend it and WTM to new home schoolers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 I always recommend Rebecca Rupp's "Home Learning, Year by Year." It's a great intro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6packofun Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 Homeschooling for Success by Kochenderfer and Kanna is the general homeschooling book that I now recommend to all newbies. Very good overview of just about all aspects of homeschooling! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionfamily1999 Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 I'm a little surprised you think TWTM is too much. It was/is the first/only hsing book I've read and I lend it out all the time to people who are interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olan719 Posted October 8, 2009 Author Share Posted October 8, 2009 I'm a little surprised you think TWTM is too much. It was/is the first/only hsing book I've read and I lend it out all the time to people who are interested. I do think it's a great book and I will recommend it to her. And will probably let her borrow mine if/as she becomes more interested in HSing. If I can part with mine for awhile! I just was looking for a more "general" homeschooling book that discusses the different approaches, etc. Since my friend is just in the preliminary stages of considering this, I wanted something "lighter" and that was broader based. Thanks everybody for all the recommendations! I am going to check them all out, and order her something for her birthday. I hope she likes it! Shanna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionfamily1999 Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 I do think it's a great book and I will recommend it to her. And will probably let her borrow mine if/as she becomes more interested in HSing. If I can part with mine for awhile! I just was looking for a more "general" homeschooling book that discusses the different approaches, etc. Since my friend is just in the preliminary stages of considering this, I wanted something "lighter" and that was broader based. Thanks everybody for all the recommendations! I am going to check them all out, and order her something for her birthday. I hope she likes it! Shanna Shanna, I've been having one of those days where I say/write one thing and it comes across like I'm being mean/rude/condescending. I hope this isn't the case. I only meant to convey that TWTM was the only book I read and it was plenty, I mean, hey look I'm homeschooling! :p Sorry if I came across rude...... for some reason my head's just not working well today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olan719 Posted October 8, 2009 Author Share Posted October 8, 2009 Shanna, I've been having one of those days where I say/write one thing and it comes across like I'm being mean/rude/condescending. I hope this isn't the case. I only meant to convey that TWTM was the only book I read and it was plenty, I mean, hey look I'm homeschooling! :p Sorry if I came across rude...... for some reason my head's just not working well today. No problem. I completely understand that what you write sometimes doesn't come across exactly like you intend. Truthfully, I didn't think much of it - just happy to have so many good recommendations. No harm done. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 Here are a couple of older threads in which I posted some of my favorites: Need Book Recommendations for a Meet and Greet at a Bookstore and Friend considering homeschooling Regards, Kareni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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