persephone43 Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 I have been mostly lurking for awhile and picking up on wonderful tidbits of information (so thankful for you all!) and in the process I have gathered much material to look through and read. So I have made a list of a few books that I would like to read before starting with my son in January, based on suggestions here. "How to Tutor" -Blumenfeld "The Seven Laws of Teaching" -John Milton Gregory "Knowing and Teaching Elementary Mathematics" -Liping Ma And I have already read "TWTM", "TWEM" and "Teaching the Trivium". Any other suggestions for must reads? TIA :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RainbowSprinkles Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 I have been mostly lurking for awhile and picking up on wonderful tidbits of information (so thankful for you all!) and in the process I have gathered much material to look through and read. So I have made a list of a few books that I would like to read before starting with my son in January, based on suggestions here. "How to Tutor" -Blumenfeld "The Seven Laws of Teaching" -John Milton Gregory "Knowing and Teaching Elementary Mathematics" -Liping Ma And I have already read "TWTM", "TWEM" and "Teaching the Trivium". Any other suggestions for must reads? TIA :) "A Charlotte Mason Companion" by Karen Andreola Welcome :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedgehog Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 I've just been recommended to read "The Latin Centered Curriculum" which has been discussed some on the boards. You might like to check that out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nd293 Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 The Core: Teaching Your Child the Foundations of Classical Education by Leigh Bortins I would have had a very much pared down schedule if I'd read that early, I think. Less fluff, more core, and, as I imagine it, more time for tangents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie in Life Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 (Fellow long-time lurker, not-so diligent poster here):001_smile::001_smile: I don't have any books to add right off the top of my head to those already listed but if I had any advice after now six years of homeschooling, it would be this: Don't just read a book like the Well-Trained Mind once. Make a decision to pick it up a couple times throughout your homeschooling year and read through your relevant stage (Grammar, etc.). I can't tell you how many times during these past years I have come up against something, struggled with it or searched around and around - and then later, picked up TWTM and discovered that it had just what I was looking for and I'd just forgotten it. I could have saved myself a lot of time and dead-ends if I'd just followed this advice early on. Good luck on your new journey! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twins05 Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 Don't just read a book like the Well-Trained Mind once. Make a decision to pick it up a couple times throughout your homeschooling year and read through your relevant stage (Grammar, etc.). I can't tell you how many times during these past years I have come up against something, struggled with it or searched around and around - and then later, picked up TWTM and discovered that it had just what I was looking for and I'd just forgotten it. I could have saved myself a lot of time and dead-ends if I'd just followed this advice early on. :iagree: Also, I'm a fellow lurker/infrequent poster in my second year hsing. I read this book last year and really enjoyed it: http://www.amazon.com/Homeschooling-Familys-Journey-Martine-Millman/dp/158542661X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1289872352&sr=8-1 It's more of an unschooling approach. While I'm not an unschooler, I am always trying to think more broad-mindedly about what it means to "educate" my children. I enjoyed reading about the Millman family's approach to learning and about their reasons for homeschooling. I also like to glean bits of wisdom from "Home Education" magazine. My library carries it so I read it from time to time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracy Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 Nebel's Elementary Education by Bernard Nebel Hold On to Your Kids by Gordon Neufeld Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2squared Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 Real Learning by Elizabeth Foss This is my all-time favorite how-to and inspirational book. I re-read it all the time. She uses a Charlotte Masonish stye. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mrsjamiesouth Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 For the children's sakes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Testimony Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 I have been mostly lurking for awhile and picking up on wonderful tidbits of information (so thankful for you all!) and in the process I have gathered much material to look through and read. So I have made a list of a few books that I would like to read before starting with my son in January, based on suggestions here. "How to Tutor" -Blumenfeld "The Seven Laws of Teaching" -John Milton Gregory "Knowing and Teaching Elementary Mathematics" -Liping Ma And I have already read "TWTM", "TWEM" and "Teaching the Trivium". Any other suggestions for must reads? TIA :) The Ultimate to Homeschooling by Debra Bell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimson Wife Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 Discover Your Child's Learning Style by Mariaemma Willis and Victoria Kindle-Hodgson. If you figure out how your child learns best, you'll save lots of money & grief in avoiding materials that are a poor "fit" for your child. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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