Product Description

For a comprehensive guide to home-based education, that does not promote any particular curriculum or religious view, this is one book parents should buy!

Parents will appreciate practical advice on getting started, adjusting to new roles, designing curriculum that is both child-centered and fun, and planning for social and emotional growth. Parents will turn to their favorite chapters again and again.

Features interviews and tips from many homeschool parents as well as long lists of resources.

-Reasons to home-school

-How gifted children learn

-Positive changes for the family

-"Big Ideas" thematic approach

-Traditional and classical approaches

-Curriculum resources

-Record keeping

-College planning

-How to get started

-Interviews with parents

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #256991 in Books
• Published on: 2004-01-31
• Original language: English
• Dimensions: .2 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 430 pages

About the Author
Lisa Rivero is a free-lance writer who began home schooling her son when he was no longer enjoying learning in school. She is an active member of a local home school support group, and has taught intense and creative learners in both college and elementary classrooms.