jen210 Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 I drew my sister in law's name for Christmas and she plans to homeschool next year (girl-4 years old, boy-18 months old). I weave baskets and am making her a basket but I thought I'd put some 'homeschool' helps in it. Do you have any favorite books (for her, not my neice) on homeschooling, homeschooling in the early years, curriculums, etc. I will probably spend about $20. I thought I'd order some of the catalogs and put in there too since they are free. Thanks for your ideas in advance! Jennifer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plain jane Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 My first recommendation would be The Well Trained Mind. By far the most used resource that I own! Several more rec's: Cathy Duffy's 100 Top Curriculum Choices Latin Centered Curriculum Well Educated Mind (so she has a guide to work on her own self education while her kids are still young) Educating the WholeHearted Child Any of the Sally Clarkson books: My faves: Seasons of a Mother's Heart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carol in Cal. Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 "Family Matters" "Homeschooling, a Patchwork of Days" "And the Skylark Sings with Me" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovedtodeath Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 The Accelerated Achievement Demo Disk Jim Trelease's The Read Aloud Handbook Queen's Language Lessons Lauri Letters A CD Rom from AAS or the OPGTR audio (maybe some more audios from Peace Hill Press) Maybe some catalogs? Sonlight, My Father's World, Peace Hill Press, Veritas Press, Rainbow Resource Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FriedClams Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 FIAR Honey for a Childs Heart Anything by sally clarkson Heart of Wisdom Approach book Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plain jane Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 Her kids are still very young. :) Another book that would make a nice gift is Slow and Steady, Get me Ready. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 Seconding Jim Trelease's The Read-Aloud Handbook. A new copy of The Well-Trained Mind is outside your budget; perhaps you could pick up a used copy on the sale board here. I think the catalogs would be a great idea. Some suggestions: Peacehill Press, Rainbow Resource, Michael Olaf Montessori, Timberdoodle, Sonlight, Book Peddler, Mindware, Hewitt Homeschooling Resources, Emmanuel Books, and Queen Homeschool. And here's a link to a free issue of Home Education Magazine. I hope your sister-in-law enjoys her basket! Regards, Kareni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crl Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 "The Old Schoolhouse" magazine has a deal running until Dec 9 for a year's subscription for $7.95. Here is the link: http://www.thehomeschoolmagazine.com/ I also really enjoyed the book "You're Going to Do What?!" http://www.amazon.com/Youre-Going-What-Laurajean-Downs/dp/1931343179/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1259674635&sr=8-8 I also enjoyed the book "So You're Thinking About Homeschooling" http://www.amazon.com/So-Youre-Thinking-About-Homeschooling/dp/1590525116/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1259674735&sr=1-1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cougarmom4 Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 I know you said you wanted it to be for the mom, but you could also include a few preschool file folder games for the mom to get excited about teaching her kids. There are websites where you can print off some cute ones and it wouldn't cost very much to put them together. Just an idea to add to the basket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haiku Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 The Read-Aloud Handbook! And, of course, TWTM. Tara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterPan Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 Ha, I was going to say a month at Curves! Seriously, the worst part of homeschooling is weight gain. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swellmomma Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 You could always do gift certificates to RR or amazon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimson Wife Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 Ditto the recommendations for Cathy Duffy's book and TWTM. Also Rebecca Rupp's Home Learning Year by Year: Designing a Homeschool Curriculum from Preschool through High School. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisabees Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 Also recommending The Read Aloud Handbook. And what about a white board with dry erase markers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktmo Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 How about a list of all the great on-line resources? Links to websites to help her get started. Links for activities for her DD. That would be free, and very helpful. I know I spend a lot of time searching for just the right website, so a pre-made list would be helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsbaby Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 Maybe a homeschool planner....and a bottle of aspirin:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jen210 Posted December 1, 2009 Author Share Posted December 1, 2009 I LOVE all your suggestions! You are all so wonderful to help me. I've been homeschooling for 7 years now and sometimes it's hard to go back and remember what I loved when they were that young. It's been great (and fun) reading all your suggestions. I love the book suggestions, internet resources, free catalogs (I've already contacted several), and the aspirin. Do you guys have any other cute ideas like the aspirin for a homeschool survival kit--I know she would laugh at those and the basket idea is evolving as I read your suggestions. Thanks, Jennifer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angela&4boys Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 How sweet you are! Really. There's nothing like support, especially from an in-law. ;) Does she know what method she has in mind yet? Classical, Charlotte Mason, Traditional...? I would find a book with the method in mind and add some additional things as the ladies have already suggested... inexpensive supplies and the like. As others have already recommended for Classical, The Well-Trainded Mind, for Charlotte Mason, A Charlotte Mason Companion, and for a traditional approach, How to Homeschool: A Practical Approach. This title appears to be out-of-print or at least hard to find. It was the first book I found at our local library and gave me the courage and know-how to begin. Blessings, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimson Wife Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 Do you guys have any other cute ideas like the aspirin for a homeschool survival kit--I know she would laugh at those Candles to keep the light low & make the dust bunnies less apparent? :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jen210 Posted December 1, 2009 Author Share Posted December 1, 2009 (edited) And I must include chocolate for something, right? Unfortuntately, the Curves membership wouldn't help--she's one of those lucky ladies who can't gain weight. Jennifer Edited December 1, 2009 by jen210 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgia Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 Your support will mean so much! I second: TWTM FIAR (or maybe Before FIAR - this was so gentle and fun for that age!) List of websites, categorized List of great books about homeschooling (you have a bunch of great selections already), which may be found at the library Catalogs How about a big binder with tabs labeled by subject for all the research she'll be doing into future curriculum purchases...and one labeled "inspirational" with a few pages from you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Lovedtodeath Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 I LOVE all your suggestions! You are all so wonderful to help me. I've been homeschooling for 7 years now and sometimes it's hard to go back and remember what I loved when they were that young. It's been great (and fun) reading all your suggestions. I love the book suggestions, internet resources, free catalogs (I've already contacted several), and the aspirin. Do you guys have any other cute ideas like the aspirin for a homeschool survival kit--I know she would laugh at those and the basket idea is evolving as I read your suggestions. Thanks, Jennifer Children's Miracle Music Coffee Gingerbread cookie kit for a fun day with the kids when they don't want to learn anything else.:tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybear Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 --The Charlotte Mason Companion --Real Learning: Education in the Heart of the Home by Elizabeth Foss --Nice classical music cd (can be either for the kids or for her to listen to in bubble bath at end of a long day. The candles would be good for this too.) --Simple art supplies, sketch book and info on nature walks/nature study Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emilylou Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 Pocketful of Pinecones By Karen Anderolo (sp?) My all time favorite book. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovedtodeath Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 an egg timer Sonlight has some amazing deals right now. Can you say less than $5? Here are a couple that I grabbed up: Kids Gardening Six Little Ducks 27 classic children's songs with exciting activities and literature links included, which connect great stories to the songs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crl Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 I've seen FIAR mentioned, but if you don't have the money to spend, include the website homeschoolshare.com which has a lot of units like FIAR for free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sahamamama Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 (edited) I second the vote for Slow & Steady, Get Me Ready. This book helped me to "remember" to do this or that with my children. I put colored paper clips at the spots for each child, then move them up as they age. HOWEVER, if your SIL has a lot of common-sense and mothering know-how on her own, she could certainly get by without this one. Good to have, though, just to help "jog" the memory, as in, "Oh, yes, I wanted to practice that with this child." Something I would like in MY Christmas basket (LOL) -- http://www.welltrainedmind.com/store/if-i-could-do-it-over-again.html Jessie Wise's CD on "If I Could Do It Over Again." It's only $5 (or $4 for the download), and I bet it has a basketful of good advice for those of us just starting out..... Now, who's going to pull my name this Christmas? :glare: Edited December 2, 2009 by Sahamamama Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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