{"product_id":"the-homeschooling-handbook-isbn-9780761517276","title":"The Homeschooling Handbook","description":"\u003cb\u003eDon't Even Think About Teaching Your Child at Home—Until You Read This Book\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDiscover why millions of parents are homeschooling their children. In this revised edition of her groundbreaking book, \u003cb\u003eMary Griffith\u003c\/b\u003e tells you everything you need to know about the fastest-growing educational movement in the country, including: \u003cbr\u003e·When, why, and how to homeschool \u003cbr\u003e·Detailed learning ideas for the primary, middle, and teen years \u003cbr\u003e·How to navigate the local regulations \u003cbr\u003e·Strategies to avoid burnout and strengthen family relationships \u003cbr\u003e·Resources in the communitty and the homeschooling network \u003cbr\u003e·And more!\u003cbr\u003eWhether you're one of the nearly one million families in the country already homeschooling, planning to take the plunge, or just testing the water, this hands-on book will help! \u003cbr\u003e\"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Homeschooling Handbook\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e is a valuable resource for anyone intersted in nurturing their child. Whether you homeschool or not, you will find many fresh ideas for working with children in these pages.\"\u003cb\u003e—Patrick Farenga, publisher, \u003ci\u003eGrowing Without Schooling\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"If you're looking for practical, commonsense advice about homeschooling, if you're looking for answers to the really tough questions from someone with real insights to the movement, if you're looking for sensible commentary backed up by experience and saavy, Mary Griffith's \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Homeschooling Handbook\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e is just what you're looking for!\"\u003cb\u003e—Helen Hegener, editor, \u003ci\u003eHome Education Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eContents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAcknowledgements\u003cbr\u003eTerms\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1. Does Homeschooling Really Work, or What Do We Tell the Grandparents?\u003cbr\u003e2. Legal Stuff, or Can We Really Do This?\u003cbr\u003e3. Structure, or Can We Wear Our Pajamas to School?\u003cbr\u003e4. Assisted Homeschooling, or Do We Really Need Any Help?\u003cbr\u003e5. Money and Other Practical Matters\u003cbr\u003e6. The Primary Years: Reading, 'Riting, and 'Rithmetic\u003cbr\u003e7. The Middle Years: Exploring the World\u003cbr\u003e8. The Teen Years: Finding a Direction\u003cbr\u003e9. Evaluation and Record Keeping, or How Do We Know They're Learning?\u003cbr\u003e10. Finding Learning Resources\u003cbr\u003e11. The Homeschooling Community\u003cbr\u003e12. Coping with the Rough Spots\u003cbr\u003e13. Special Circumstances\u003cbr\u003e14. Beyond Homeschooling\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAfterword\u003cbr\u003eAppendix A: Homeschooling Resources\u003cbr\u003eAppendix B: Homeschooling Organizations\u003cbr\u003eAppendix C: Selected Learning Resources\u003cbr\u003eAppendix D: Colleges That Have Accepted Homeschoolers\u003cbr\u003eWorks Cited\u003cbr\u003eIndex\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eDon't Even Think About Teaching Your Child at Home—Until You Read This Book\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eMary Griffith\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of \u003ci\u003eThe Unchooling Handbook\u003c\/i\u003e (Prima) and a long-time activist with the Homeschool Association of California. Her two children have always been homeschooled.Prima Home Learning Library; Revised 2nd Edition","brand":"Crown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46301915742437,"sku":"NP9780761517276","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780761517276.jpg?v=1767739819","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/the-homeschooling-handbook-isbn-9780761517276","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}