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Reviewed by Kelly Benedict
From Preschool to High School, A Parent’s
Guide to: *Making the decision *Discovering your child’s
learning style
*Getting started *Creating an effective study program *And
much, much more!
If you are thinking of homeschooling, and still have questions
or concerns that you’d like to have answered before
you take the plunge, then this is a book worth reading.
Geared toward helping you make an informed decision, this
book covers an array of topics beginning with “What
do we tell the grandparents?” to local and state regulations,
finding learning resources, and detailed learning ideas
for the primary, middle and teen years.
One question often asked by those who are considering homeschooling
is, “What does it cost?” Well Chapter 5 of this
book is titled “Money and Other Practical Matters.”
It covers possible costs; depending on which of the many
routes you take- textbook wise, consumables, video curriculums,
homeschool vs. private school or public schools, and so
forth. It covers the fact that most home schooling families
are Single-Income families and money is an option to most
everyone in one way or another. It covers practical ideas
such as using your local library, Internet resources that
are available, cooping with other families to teach each
other’s children, etc.
Chapter 13 of this book also covers something that is of
importance to many who want to home school, and that is,
“What if my child has learning and physical disabilities?”
“Can I still home school them?” Well yes, you
can! This chapter will help you find valuable information
about how he learns, what methods or activities would be
most helpful, encouragement to accept the limitations that
your child may have, and just what options are out there.
As this book states, “Whether you’re one of
the nearly one million families in the country already homeschooling,
planning to take the plunge, or just testing the water,
this hands-on book will help!”
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