Homeschooling for absolute beginners : make learning at home simple, affordable, fun, and effective / Lorilee Lippincott.
"The mere thought of homeschooling can be overwhelming. What curriculum do I choose? What if we can't afford all the books? How do I schedule our time? Will my children become socially awkward recluses? What if I screw up my kids' education?! Lorilee Lippincott, a seasoned homeschooling mom, shows just how simple homeschooling can be. But homeschooling well does require some planning and dedication, and a book like The Homeschooling Handbook to be your guide. Here you'll find all your questions answered in Lippincott's straightforward, warm, and witty style"-- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781510765207
- ISBN: 1510765204
- Physical Description: x, 182 pages ; 23 cm
- Publisher: New York, NY : Skyhorse Publishing, [2020]
- Copyright: ©2020
Content descriptions
General Note: | "40 ways to choose a method, cut costs, create schedules, and avoid burnout" -- Cover. "This book was originally published under the title Homeschooling Handbook"--Title pages verso. |
Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 173-174) and index. |
Formatted Contents Note: | Introduction -- Why homeschool? -- What is learning? -- Starting a simple homeschool -- Navigating homeschooling methods and curricula -- The socialization curse -- Basic homeschool scheduling -- Time management -- Keeping costs in check -- Homeschooling under special circumstances -- True learning activities -- When you want to quit -- The legal side. |
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Subject: | Home schooling > Handbooks, manuals, etc. Education > Handbooks, manuals, etc. |
Genre: | Handbooks and manuals. |
Available copies
- 8 of 9 copies available at Missouri Evergreen. (Show)
- 1 of 2 copies available at Cass County.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 9 total copies.
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Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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Cass County Library-Harrisonville | 371.042 LIP 2020 (Text) | 0002205443522 | Adult Non-Fiction | Available | - |
Cass County Library-Northern Resource Center | 371.042 LIP 2020 (Text) | 0002205443514 | Adult Non-Fiction | Checked out | 04/30/2024 |
Homeschooling for Absolute Beginners : Make Learning at Home Simple, Affordable, Fun, and Effective
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Homeschooling for Absolute Beginners : Make Learning at Home Simple, Affordable, Fun, and Effective
You c an homeschool. And it can be simpler, cheaper, and better than you ever imagined! The mere thought of homeschooling can be overwhelming. What curriculum do I choose? What if we can't afford all the books? How do I schedule our time? Will my children become socially awkward recluses? What if I screw up my kids' education?! Take a deep breath. You've got this! Lorilee Lippincott, a seasoned homeschooling mom, shows just how simple homeschooling can be. She and her husband taught their two kids in a one-bedroom apartment before picking up and moving the whole family to China. They've discovered that they don't need rooms full of books, educational toys, and other teaching tools, nor do they need schedules packed full of extracurricular activities, field trips, and social events. Perhaps even more importantly, they don't need to panic about making sure their kids turn out okay. It's actually all pretty simple, she tells readers. But homeschooling well does require some planning and dedication. Here you'll find all your questions answered in Lippincott's straightforward, warm, and witty style. Topics covered include: How to instill curiosity and a love of learning Types of homeschooling Your socialization fears assuaged How to create simple schedules and stick to them Tips for keeping costs down Teaching kids with disabilities The benefits of play time Legal requirements How to avoid burnout And much more! Full of anecdotes, interviews with other homeschooling families, and wisdom, this is a must-have for any family new to or considering the homeschooling life.