So, you've made the decision to begin homeschooling your child(ren) at home. The first big question, which is very important, is "Where do we start?!"
1. Home Learning Year by Year: How to Design a Homeschool Curriculum from Preschool Through High School
Where you decide to start depends on your lifestyle, your child's personality and just how structured you want to be.
Here are five excellent books worth reading to help you with your decisions. I have personally read #1. And then listed the others in the order that I would consider purchasing and reading. It is not advised to read all five. Pick the one that seems the most interesting to you.
1. Home Learning Year by Year: How to Design a Homeschool Curriculum from Preschool Through High School
This is a simple, straight forward planner that will help with daily record keeping by you and your student, making the recordkeeping a less stressful chore.
3. Don't Waste Your Time Homeschooling: 72 Things I Wish I'd Known - Kindle Edition
Some practical pointers from a veteran homeschool mom!
Curriculum expert Cathy Duffy walks you through the curriculum selection process: goal setting, figuring out which educational approach to use, developing your own philosophy of education, determining your teaching style, and identifying your children's learning styles.
Review comment by A.W. "Very helpful for someone new to homeschooling. This is a great resource to help new homeschooling parents move from overwhelmed to confident."
5. Plan To Be Flexible: Designing A Homeschool Rhythm and Curriculum Plan That Works for Your Family
Review Comment by Brandi Michel "This is a book that brought me freedom and clarity to our homeschool. I recommend this book to ANYONE who is or planning to homeschool!"
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