This book is a book about some of the experiences Connie had while un/homeschooling her five children (now ages 15-32) beginning 1981. Connie's oldest two sons attended school through the fourth grade and kindergarten. After that none of the kids went to school until college. Connie's oldest son now works as an accountant, the next one just graduated with a degree in theatre. Another son works as a journeyman in the heating/AC field, and Connie's daughter attends community college majoring in dance and music, while the youngest still learns at home.

This is Canada's best-selling homeschooling how-to guide, written by the founder and editor of Life Learning Magazine. It covers how not to use curriculum, dealing with objections and school authorities, socialization, the role of computers, how teens can learn on their own, learning versus teaching, deschooling a child, child-directed learning & more.

The unscooling movement is founded on the principle that children learn best when they pursue their own natural curiosities and interests. Without bells, schedules, and rules about what to do and when, the knowledge they gain from mindful living and exploration is absorbed more easily and enthusiastically. Learning is a natural, inborn impulse, and the world is rich with lessons to be learned and puzzles to be solved.

A delightful little children's book (that can most certainly be enjoyed by adults as well!). This book looks at home-based learning with a child-like appreciation for the things that are important in life, using simple illustrations and succinct comments about what deschooled children do all day.

John Holt was a key figure in the free school movement during the 1960s and 1970s. He is a writer who encouraged many to launch and sustain alternative schools during those turbulent years.

A real nuts and bolts book about unschooling. A compelling story about one family's journey into the unknown territory of homeschooling. McKee offers the reader insights on how children learn, plenty of illustrations and practical advice about how "unschooling" works. This book will reassure parents considering homeschooling that nurturing children's natural desire to learn can empower their children to become enthusiastic life-long learners.

An innovative, non-profit, experiential program dedicated to bringing you the educational experience of a lifetime...on a fantastic travel-study trip.

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Christian Unschooilng: Growing your children in the Freedom of Christ utilizes the essays of Christian, unschooling parents from across the United States and Canada to reveal a new way (new to Christians) of homeschooling - one that is respectful of the child, the parents and the way God created children to be.

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1.) Grammar stage (learn elements of language, memorize facts, observe)
2.) Dialectic stage (use facts to draw conclusions, debate opinion, argue logic)
3.) Rhetoric stage (use language persuasively)

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The immensely popular ideas of Charlotte Mason have inspired educators for many decades. Her unique methodology as written about in her six-volume series established the necessary protocols for an education above and beyond that which can be found in traditional classroom settings. In A CHARLOTTE MASON EDUCATION, Catherine Levison has collected the key points of Charlotte Mason's methods and presents them in a simple, straightforward way that will allow families to quickly maximize the opportunities of homeschooling. With weekly schedules, a challenging and diverse curriculum will both inspire and educate your child. A CHARLOTTE MASON EDUCATION is the latest tool for parents seeking the best education for their children.

Thousands of home educators benefited from the practical ideas contained in Catherine Levison's primer, A CHARLOTTE MASON EDUCATION. Now Catherine takes an in-depth journey offering even more ideas for implementing the popular methods of Charlotte Mason into home schooling. A perfect companion to her first book, MORE CHARLOTTE MASON EDUCATION will continue to guide your family down an enjoyable and successful path of home schooling.

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