Survivor's Guide to Home Schooling

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Summary: New Homeschool mom - March 29, 2000
Review: I found this book to be very enlightening and helpful as I prepare to begin homeschooling my 8 year old daughter in the fall of 2000. The authors hit on almost all areas of concern for those starting out, i.e.: Scheduling your curriculum, time-management & testing. As well as alot of invaluable advise from an experienced homeschool mom of 7 kids! I recently attended a local meeting for beginner homeschool parents, and I found that this book had already answered most of my questions already. Most enjoyable was Luanne Shackelford's humorous and honest portrayal of her family and their homeschooling experiences. I could hardly put the book down, and I was dissappointed when I completed the book because I enjoyed reading it so much.

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Summary: Wonderfully Uplifting
Review: I've homeschooled my children for three years now and was looking for a bit of uplifting and new ideas for us. This book is great and totally filled the spot! Highly recommended even for those of us who have been 'surviving' for a while. :)

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Summary: I Loved it !!
Review: Just when I was ready to send my home schooled child back to public school (in Siberia!) Luanne Shackleford's book made me laugh, cry, dance, and jump for joy to be privileged enough to educate my children at home. (Okay, so I didn't really dance.) "A Survivor's Guide to Home Schooling" hits the funny bone and touches the heart string of what home schooling is all about. She has a fresh way of reminding home educators that while ours is the most important job in the world to us, we just have to lighten up a bit sometimes. Now, there's serious stuff in here, too. After all, education is no joke no matter who is doing it (take me for instance). But, thankfully, serious information does not have to read like a technical manual and Luane Shackleford proves it! The nitty gritty is covered here. Several home school moms share their daily schedules with us. The rules and even the "Swat Chart" at the Shackelford home are right there in black and white. Even the author's deep dark secret confession about how she manages the housework around home schooling seven (yes, I counted seven!) kids. Do's and Don'ts of what to tell your mother-in-law (and other well meaning skeptics) about your decision to home school is only one example of practical and usable advice. This book is Christian-based. It is funny. It is good for new and old home schoolers alike. It is hard to put down. It is now on my home school bookshelf (but probably won't stay there long).

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Summary: Homeschooling Made Humorus
Review: Move over Erma Bombeck, the homeschooing mommies have arrived! Luanne Schakelford and Susan White take you on their adventures in the world of homeschooling. Once I started to read this book I could not put it down! I would suggest reading this book first if you are considering homeschooling. This book covers homeschooling basics while helping you to lay the foundation for a successful schoolyear. A must read for every homeschooling mommy!!!!!

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Summary: Dated material (1988)
Review: The material in this book is very out-of-date. Homeschooling has come a long way since 1988! Back then I would have given the book 5 stars, but I wouldn't recommend it now. There were very few options for homeschool curriculum in 1988, and the internet didn't exist. This book is very "conservative" in its "christian - based" approach. For example, it cautions you that secular math textbooks may have word problems that "...emphasize women in non-traditional roles and other off-the-wall propaganda." Some of the information may be useful, especially the chapter on reading to your children, but I wouldn't buy this book just for that. A better choice would be Lisa Welchel's "So You're Thinking About Homeschooling".

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Summary: One of the funniest books I have ever read.
Review: This book is hilarious. Whether you are a newbie or an experienced homeschooler, this is a must read. It deals with the practical side of homeschooling. Things like making them do it & how to keep the house clean in the midst of all the chaos. They also have excellent information on choosing curriculum & scheduling your school day. These women really know what they are talking about. Loved it!!!

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Summary: Wonderful for the heart of a homeschooling mom!!
Review: This is my second year of homeschooling, and I really loved this book. I finally realized I wasn't the lone ranger, and I figured out that I was human not some horrible mutant mom. I loved this book so much, I recommended it to a friend who is starting to homeschool this year. She loved it too!!

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Summary: Wonderful for the heart of a homeschooling mom!!
Review: This is my second year of homeschooling, and I really loved this book. I finally realized I wasn't the lone ranger, and I figured out that I was human not some horrible mutant mom. I loved this book so much, I recommended it to a friend who is starting to homeschool this year. She loved it too!!