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1) Homeschooling for absolute beginners: make learning at home simple, affordable, fun, and effective
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Pub. Date
[2020].
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A homeschooling mom answers questions about educating children at home, including what are the different types of homeschooling and what are the legal requirements and describes how to instill a love of learning and avoid burnout.
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Stargirl volume 2
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 8
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Still moping months after being dumped by her Arizona boyfriend Leo, fifteen-year-old Stargirl, a home-schooled free spirit, writes "the world's longest letter" to Leo, describing her new life in Pennsylvania.
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Pub. Date
2020
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Cinnamon rolls, bike rides, and picnics in the park! Experience the first day of homeschool through the eyes of an eager 2nd grade boy and his little sister, and prepare to reimagine everything you think you know about the classroom! Bright watercolor illustrations bring this sweet rhyming story to life in a way that will excite and encourage homeschool students and parents of all ages.
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Pub. Date
2020
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"My Schoolhouse Rocks!" is a children's book written from the perspective of a boy who is homeschooled. He loves being homeschooled and he shares all of the ways that his schoolhouse is awesome! It's a fun read with beautiful illustrations and a very positive tone. This book will help your child identify with and become excited about homeschooling and the fun you can have while learning at home.
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Pub. Date
2020
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"Miss Teacher Mom is a children's book written from the perspective of a little girl who is homeschooled. She loves that her mom is also her teacher and explains some of the reasons why! This fun rhyming children's book takes place in the context of one day. It's a fun read with beautiful illustrations and a very positive tone. This book will help your child identify with and become excited about homeschooling and the best part- that mom is her teacher,...
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Pub. Date
[2020]
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Interest in homeschooling was booming even before the coronavirus pandemic inspired many parents to consider the homeschooling choice as an alternative to in-person classroom learning. Fully updated with new resources and technologies, this guide is just what you need to help you decide whether homeschooling is right for your family. Learn about the rewards and challenges presented by homeschooling, how to ensure that your children receive a well-rounded...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 6.4 - AR Pts: 19
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"Tara Westover was seventeen the first time she set foot in a classroom. Born to survivalists in the mountains of Idaho, she prepared for the end of the world by stockpiling home-canned peaches and sleeping with her "head-for-the-hills bag." In the summer she stewed herbs for her mother, a midwife and healer, and in the winter she salvaged in her father's junkyard. The family was so isolated from mainstream society that there was no one to ensure...
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Pub. Date
2011
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The prospect of homeschooling gifted and advanced learners isn't daunting anymore! Homeschooling Gifted and Advanced Students gives parents all of the support and confidence they need to bring their children home to a school that meets every one of their academic, emotional, and social needs. Written by a veteran homeschooler, this book clearly and concisely teaches parents how to homeschool their advanced learners, focusing on special considerations...
13) My name is Mina
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 5
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Creative, intelligent, nine-year-old Mina keeps a journal in her own disorderly way that reveals how her mind is growing into something extraordinary, especially after she begins homeschooling under the direction of her widowed mother.
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Pub. Date
2019.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 4
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On the last night of summer, Emma and her Maine game warden father rescue a small domestic rabbit stuck in a fence; the very next day Emma starts fifth grade after years of being home schooled, excited and apprehensive about making new friends, but she is paired with Jack, a hyperactive boy, who does not seem to fit in with anyone--except that they share a love of animals, which draws them together, because of the rabbit.
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Is your child getting lost in the system, becoming bored, losing his or her natural eagerness to learn? If so, it may be time to take charge of your child's education by doing it yourself. The Well-Trained Mind will instruct you, step by step, on how to give your child an academically rigorous, comprehensive education from preschool through high school--one that will train him or her to read, to think, to understand, to be well-rounded and curious...
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Pub. Date
2020
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Homeschool with confidence with help from this book
Curious about homeschooling? Ready to jump in? Homeschooling For Dummies, 2nd Edition provides parents with a thorough overview of why and how to homeschool. One of the fastest growing trends in American education, homeschooling has risen by more than 61% over the last decade. This book is packed with practical advice and straightforward guidance for rocking
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[2004]
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You'll laugh out loud as Todd shares his unique, refreshingly funny perspective and practical ideas for helping you encourage your homeschooling wife as she educates your kids. Whether you've been homeschooling for years or just getting started, Help! I'm Married to a Homeschooling Mom is required reading for every homeschooling dad! If any of that sounds familiar, you're in the right place. Todd Wilson, husband of a homeschooling mom, knows all about...
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