The Homeschooling Handbook: From Preschool to High School, A Parent's Guide (Prima Home Learning Library) - Softcover

Book 3 of 8: Prima Home Learning Library

Griffith, Mary

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9780761501923: The Homeschooling Handbook: From Preschool to High School, A Parent's Guide (Prima Home Learning Library)

Synopsis

Homeschooling has become one of the fastest growing educational movements in the country. Most experts agree that, as of 1995, at least 500,000 school-age children were being educated by their parents, outside of schools, and that ten times as many parents consider the idea of homeschooling their children.
Author Mary Griffith is a homeschooler, and she knows the answers to the important questions parents ask themselves before deciding to homeschool. She also understands the challenges they face along the way. The Homeschooling Handbook guides homeschoolers through the decision-making process, to creating an effective study program. Parents will learn how to:find the best resources and materialsdiscover their child?s learning stylefind the best program for their childmaintain a productive learning atmosphere at homedeal with legality issuesand much, much more . . .Full of practical tips and valuable insight from other homeschoolers who share their experiences, this book is a must-read for anyone who is currently homeschooling or considering the possibility.
About the Author
Mary Griffith
is a long-time board member of the Homeschool Association of California, and edits its monthly newsletter. Her two children have always been homeschooled. She lives with her family in California.

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About the Author

Mary Griffith is the author of The Unchooling Handbook (Prima) and a long-time activist with the Homeschool Association of California. Her two children have always been homeschooled.

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Homeschooling has become one of the fastest growing educational movements in the country. Most experts agree that, as of 1995, at least 500,000 school-age children were being educated by their parents, outside of schools, and that ten times as many parents consider the idea of homeschooling their children.
Author Mary Griffith is a homeschooler, and she knows the answers to the important questions parents ask themselves before deciding to homeschool. She also understands the challenges they face along the way. The Homeschooling Handbook guides homeschoolers through the decision-making process, to creating an effective study program. Parents will learn how to:find the best resources and materialsdiscover their child?s learning stylefind the best program for their childmaintain a productive learning atmosphere at homedeal with legality issuesand much, much more . . .Full of practical tips and valuable insight from other homeschoolers who share their experiences, this book is a must-read for anyone who is currently homeschooling or considering the possibility.
About the Author
Mary Griffith
is a long-time board member of the Homeschool Association of California, and edits its monthly newsletter. Her two children have always been homeschooled. She lives with her family in California.

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ISBN 10:  0761517278 ISBN 13:  9780761517276
Publisher: Crown, 1999
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