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Summary: My favorite homeschooling reference!!
Review: As a veteran homeschooler (8 years) I am often asked by those considering homeschooling how one goes about making the decision to homeschool. It is this book that I recommend EVERY time. There is plenty of good information about making the decision, handling objections from famiy and friends, and ideas to get you started. I am also often asked by those new to homeschooling how I combat "burnout"? It is this book that I turn to EVERY January when I just don't think I can manage another day. I find renewal, refreshment, and ideas to make the same old thing fresh all over again. Then there are the day-to-day conversations with other homeschoolers, how have you tackled this or that? Or do you have any ideas for....? It is this book that I turn to repeatedly for ideas. Like many homeschoolers, I have an extensive library (3000+ books) but this book is my favorite homeschooling reference. This book would even be good for the parents who don't particularly want to homeschool but just want to make their children's time at home more educational.
The only parents who would probably not find this book particularly useful are those who find Christianity offensive. But if you can look past the religious aspects of the book to the ideas, even non-Christian parents could probably find enough good ideas that the book would be a worthwhile purchase.
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Summary: Educating the Wholehearted Child
Review: I have read several homeschooling books and found this book is by far the very best! I absolutely love how you can read what it being offered/recommended and see clear cut scripture to back these thoughts up on the same page! While reading, this really cuts down on time going back and forth between Educating the Wholehearted Child and looking up scripture in the Bible. Comparisons of Public Education vs. Home Education is fabulous!
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Summary: The best homeschooling book I've read to date!
Review: I was able to see Clay and Sally Clarkson at their conference. I picked up this book there and have poured over it for 3 days. They are inspirational to me personally. I am so glad I was able to get this in the beginning of my homeschool journey; there is so much practical information to use. Be sure to pick up Sally's other book The Mission of Motherhood too! I am reading it as well! :)
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Summary: What An Inspiration!
Review: I was able to see Clay and Sally Clarkson at their conference. I picked up this book there and have poured over it for 3 days. They are inspirational to me personally. I am so glad I was able to get this in the beginning of my homeschool journey; there is so much practical information to use. Be sure to pick up Sally's other book The Mission of Motherhood too! I am reading it as well! :)
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Summary: this book is incredible!
Review: I was thinking about homeschooling before I started reading this book. After I read just the first chapter, I was convinced it was the best thing for my family! There is tons of scripture used to back up their views and it really makes you think about your choice of schooling. Also, they give others arguments against homeschooling and their response to it. I have read about 6 other homeschooling books now and this one is still the best. For anyone who even remotely thinks that they might be interested in homeschooling, this is a must read! It is very challenging to our society's way of thinking and a real eye-opener to how we so easily accept the status quo. Great Book!
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Summary: An Essential Guide
Review: If I only owned 2 books on homeschooling, they would be "Educating the Wholehearted Child" by the Clarksons and "The Charlotte Mason Companion" by Karen Andreola. The Wholehearted Child is a manual with many how-to ideas, lots of background information on homeschooling and numerous helpful forms. It provides information on curriculum, methods, scheduling, resource availability and much more. This book is an excellent resource for every homeschooling parent and is must-reading for those who are just beginning to homeschool.
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Summary: An Essential Guide
Review: If I only owned 2 books on homeschooling, they would be "Educating the Wholehearted Child" by the Clarksons and "The Charlotte Mason Companion" by Karen Andreola. The Wholehearted Child is a manual with many how-to ideas, lots of background information on homeschooling and numerous helpful forms. It provides information on curriculum, methods, scheduling, resource availability and much more. This book is an excellent resource for every homeschooling parent and is must-reading for those who are just beginning to homeschool.
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Summary: Wonderful!!!
Review: This book has lots of information to digest. I am glad I read it now while my children are young. It is my goal to teach the way the Clarksons do!
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Summary: The best homeschooling book I've read to date!
Review: This book in an inspiration to me. More than just a quick read, it is an important tool to be referred to over and over again. I am so excited to have this resource on my shelf. There is quite a lot of guidance on how to make the entire home a place of learning, including specific info on establishing a learning room and discovery centers. Lots of useful info on building a home library as well. I LOVE this book.
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Summary: Encouraging and Motivating
Review: This book is a real inspiration. I've referred to my well worn copy over and over again. I believe it is one of the best homeschool books out there. It is Bible based and full or easy to implement teaching ideas.
Authors Sally and Clay present practical teaching ideas using real books (Charlotte Mason approach). This book suggests the Biblical pattern of family as the center of a child's life. A refreshing change when so many homeschoolers are focusing on the "Well Trained" fad. A must read for all homeschoolers!
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