Home School Education

Every parent and teacher wants to give his or her children the best education possible. They hope that the teaching they provide is a joyful adventure, a celebration of life, and preparation for living. But sadly, most education today falls short of this goal. For the Children's Sake imagines what education can be based on a Christian understanding of the meaning of life and what it means to be human—a child, a parent, a teacher.

Reclaim Your Children’s Education with this All-in-One Homeschool Resource. As a former school principal, author and homeschooling leader Mandy Davis witnessed firsthand how today’s educational system burdens students, overlooks their strengths and needs, and stifles family values. Mandy...

How much further would many of us be if we were given the chance as children to follow our interests and have a headstart toward our life's passion? Unschoolers are insane! That was Karla's first thought when she began to investigate this phenomenon that soon became her family's passion. This lifestyle as unschoolers has encouraged discovery and creativity as they live and learn through life. Take a glimpse into this family's transition from a rigid and dry homeschool into a completely interest-led and enjoyable journey. You will get first-hand experience, tips and strategies to help your ...

We’d all like to be more relaxed as we go about our day. This includes while we homeschool! As homeschool parents, we can create a relaxed environment that our children will thrive in. The first step is to relax our hearts while creating peaceful rhythms for our homeschool to follow. Nicole Crone has homeschooled her nine children for over twenty years. Join her as she shares simple strategies to make your homeschool a more peaceful place where your children can thrive. This book will both lighten your load and encourage you along the way.

Online, and homeschooling has become ever more popular. Karmin has spent three years homeschooling her child, eventually accepting a teaching position and continuing to supplement with homeschooling, in addition to traditional educational paths. Homeschooling offers many benefits but also has its disadvantages. Karmin has taken a few of the best lessons learned while homeschooling, specifically describing her experience with different curricula, and listing the pros and cons of each that she has used. If you are considering homeschooling, are just beginning homeschooling, or have spent ...

Allow your children to experience the adventure, freedom, and wonder of childhood with this practical guide that provides all the information, inspiration, and advice you need for creating a modern, quality homeschool education. Inspired by the spirit of Henry David Thoreau—”All good things...

The go-to resource for homeschooling through the critical high school years―and equipping your teen with what they need to move into the future with confidence, purpose, and clarity.

Educator and neuroscientist Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath reveals why digital tools in school consistently undermine learning—and what parents, teachers, and schools can do to push back with purpose. Our children are struggling. Schools, once alive with human connection, are now dominated by...

Giving your child a quality education experience for a life of happiness and purpose is possible--and it only takes four hours a day or less! We want our kids to have the best education, but less-than-ideal school environments and concern about our kids' specific needs have parents uncertain...

Publishers Weekly bestseller · A joyful and accessible homeschool guide to making learning a part of everyday life Parents who are deeply invested in their children's education can be hard on themselves and their kids. When exhausted parents are living the day-to-day grind, it can seem...

In Kids Don’t Need School, veteran homeschool parents and community leaders Jonathan and Adriana Prescott lay out a radical new approach to home education that empowers children to love learning, build real-world skills, and take charge of their future—all before age 12.

Book 8 of the international best-selling 8-Bit Warrior series that takes readers inside the journal of Runt, a young Minecraft villager who dares to dream of becoming a Minecraft warrior! “A Minecraft Movie leveled up at the box office, collecting a blockbuster $157 million in its opening...

New and experienced homeschoolers looking for support, as well as educators, psychologists, and others who work with homeschooled children will love the clear, evidence-backed, and conversational information in Homeschool Rising.

Explore the joys and benefits of home education through the lives of 10 home-educated figures from history. Reimagine Home Education with these 10 Historical Heroes Institutional schools are falling short, not only in fostering creativity and virtue in children but in nearly every key area. But this broken system isn't our only option. What could education look like if we cast aside fear and uncertainty to boldly reimagine a life of joy and freedom with our children?

In the mad dash to move from mass-schooling to homeschooling, moms and dads often try to copy schools to guarantee success. There’s a better way to educate your students at home without mimicking the failing strategies often used outside of the home. Dr. Lybrand offers a radically different way to think about education and how to grow ‘happy adults’. The move to a successful homeschool comes from growing Independent Learners, kids who focus on the skills needed to learn how to learn. With five homeschoolers of their own, Dr. Fred & Jody (wife) set up an effective process to prepare ...

Homeschool days can be long and hard. Even when we lose our vision, God does not lose His. While we attempt to teach and disciple our children, we find that it is ourselves needing the instruction and discipleship. We also find that God provides both, using our decision to homeschool to draw us closer to Himself. To continue with love and perseverance, we need confidence not in our work, but in God’s. These 30 readings will lift up your eyes and spirit so you can focus on what truly matters while doing the daily work of educating your kids.

A parent’s guide to cultivating an unhurried lifestyle and education that help their children thrive In a culture that prizes productivity, efficiency, and success, it’s easy to feel as though we’re constantly falling short and to lose sight of joy. The homeschool community is not exempt...

“Essential reading for teachers, education administrators, and policymakers alike.” —STARRED Library Journal The untold story of the root cause of America's education crisis It was only after years within the education reform movement that Natalie Wexler stumbled across a hidden...

The classical tradition of education is oriented toward the full formation of a human soul rather than merely practical training for a job. This time-honored understanding of education provides space and occasion for wonder, contemplation, and conversation. Instead of merely covering material, it privileges pondering, savoring, lingering, and relishing as genuine student activity.

Unschooling, a learner-centred educational philosophy, breaks away from the confines of traditional schooling, advocating for a more organic, child-centric approach. Its essence lies in the belief that learning is a natural and lifelong process. It is cemented in the fact that children are...