Homeschool Publications Worth Reading
Here you will find a variety of popular books and magazines about homeschooling, as well as publications written just for kids. They are listed in alphabetical order by title. Use the menu on the right to filter by category. If you are looking for books from a particular author, you can enter his or her name in our search box to filter your search.
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100 Top Picks For Homeschool Curriculum: Choosing The Right Curriculum And Approach For Your Child's Learning Style by Cathy Duffy
The key to successful home education, homeschool veterans will tell you, is determining your educational philosophy and marrying it to your child’s learning style. Then you can make an informed decision in choosing the right educational curriculum for the child. This is the formula for success. In 100 Top Picks for Homeschool Curriculum, homeschool guru Cathy Duffy can help you accomplish these critical tasks. Cathy will give you her top choices from every subject area, approaching everything through a Christian worldview perspective. This book is a critical volume for the homeschooling community.
American Girl Books by American Girl Publishing, Inc.
American Girl stories captivate readers with stories of heart, hope, and history and celebrate what it means to be a girl—past and present. Gentle life lessons throughout the stories remind girls of such lasting values as the importance of family and friends, compassion, responsibility, and forgiveness. Full of wisdom and encouragement, the stories show girls how to meet their own challenges with strength and courage.
Younger readers' imaginations soar with Appleseeds as they explore the history and cultures of people and places both far away and near. In addition to well-researched articles and carefully selected photos, each issue of Appleseeds features puzzles, games, recipes, and the opportunity for kids to join the AppleCorps and submit their own stories. Recommended for ages 8-11.
BackHome is the magazine that delivers useful do-it-yourself information on sustainable, self-reliant living. Since 1990, BackHome has been the authority for those interested in taking control of their own lives. The bi-monthly issues are packed with clear, practical information on mortgage-free building, solar and renewable energy, chemical-free gardening, wholesome cooking, home business, homeschooling, small livestock, vehicle and workshop projects, and family activities.
Carschooling: Over 350 Entertaining Games & Activities to Turn Travel Time into Learning Time by Diane Flynn Keith
Carschooling is all about turning travel time into learning time. Created especially for kids ages 4 to 7, inside there's something fun for everyone with games, group activities, suggested resources and audiobooks, journaling ideas, and more. Kids will love the countless road-worthy games, such as: Dashboard Decimal Drills and Rock 'n' Roll Multiplication Tables , Eighteen-Wheeler Chemistry, Windshield Entomology, and Road-Cut Geology, Drive-By History and Glove Compartment Geography, Rest Stop Olympics and Car Seat Calisthenics, and many other fun and educational activities!
Inspire, challenge and engage your kids with creative, activities and projects in the Action Pack mini-mag for kids. This downloadable high quality e-magazine is just for kids (and their grown-ups and siblings, too). There is no advertising in these magazines – just really great quality projects for creative curious kids who love to do stuff!
And What About College? How Homeschooling Leads to Admission to the Best Colleges and Universities by Cafi Cohen
"Elite colleges and universities have accepted hundreds, if not thousands, of homeschooled students with their home-brew transcripts, portfolios, and diplomas." College admissions for everyone... This book includes sample curricula and record-keeping, application essays and portfolios, cover letters and resumes, college planning checklist, applying to a service academy, listings of colleges that have accepted homeschoolers, on-line resources, and transcripts and homeschool course descriptions.
Back-To-Homeschool Magazine (BTH) is a new online magazine for homeschooled girls - and it’s FREE! Read about all kinds of topics in this fun and entertaining magazine full of great information, cool stories and fun topics! Want to be a part of BTH magazine? Submit your story, write an article, or send them a picture for a chance to be a cover model!
Originally circulated between 1986 and 1996, The Blumenfeld Education Letter is now freely available online. The newsletters are reproduced in full for your benefit at no cost. You may read them on their website, download them for free, or purchase a CD. Even though it is no longer published, the articles contain coverage of virtually every aspect America education.
Classical Homeschooling Magazine analyzes the burgeoning homeschooling renaissance of classical education from A to Z. Although its first issue was hard-copy printed, the popularity of the first issue quickly depleted the initial printing. It and the other three issues are all now online = 4 issues total.
