Homeschool & Educator Resources

Teaching is both an art and a science while every learner is different—and these books are here to support you. Explore a curated selection of resources for educators and homeschoolers, offering practical strategies, instructional guidance, and insight into navigating everyday challenges.

For even more resources, search our online catalog or visit MontanaLibrary2Go for eBooks and eAudiobooks.

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Homeschool & Educator Resources

Teaching is both an art and a science while every learner is different—and these books are here to support you. Explore a curated selection of resources for educators and homeschoolers, offering practical strategies, instructional guidance, and insight into navigating everyday challenges.

For even more resources, search our online catalog or visit MontanaLibrary2Go for eBooks and eAudiobooks.

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The brave learner : finding everyday magic in homeschool, learning, and life
Bogart, Julie
Paper Book
Publishers Weekly bestseller A joyfuland 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...
A Different Way to Learn: Neurodiversity and Self-Directed Education
Fisher, Naomi
Paper Book
'If you are a parent worrying whether self-directed education will work for your child, because you have been told that they have special needs which can only be met in the school system - think again' Neurodivergent children experience and interact with the world differently...
Digging Into Nature: Outdoor Adventures for Happier and Healthier Kids
Sarin Tandon MD Mph, Pooja
Paper Book
You know your child would benefit from more time spent outside and less spent on a screen. But how important is it really? And what can you do to make it happen? In Digging Into Nature, pediatricians and nature advocates Drs. Pooja Sarin Tandon and Danette Swanson Glassy make the evidence-based case...
Emotional intensity in gifted students : helping kids cope with explosive feelings
Fonseca, Christine
Paper Book
Teaching children how to manage their intense emotions is one of the most difficult aspects of parenting or educating gifted children. Emotional Intensity in Gifted Students: Helping Kids Cope With Explosive Feelingsprovides a much-needed resource for parents and educators for understanding of...
Help! My Kid Hates Writing: How to Turn Struggling Students Into Brave Writers
Bogart, Julie
Paper Book
A practical resource to help you turn struggle into success and become the writing coach your kid needs-from the creator of the award-winning Brave Writer curriculum Writing is often hard-for kids and for adults. How can we help our children get past the difficulties and learn...
Hesitant to Homeschool?: Answers to 20 Common Questions
Carpinelli, Jessica Solis
Paper Book
Answers to common questions and concerns for anyone considering homeschooling. From "What if I don't know the content?" to "Will my child miss out on the school experience?" to "What about preparing for college?" this book answers homeschooling questions with thoughtful and concise...
Home learning year by year : how to design a creative and comprehensive homeschool curriculum
Rupp, Rebecca
Paper Book
A comprehensive guide to designing homeschool curriculum, from one of the country's foremost homeschooling experts--now revised and updated!   Homeschooling can be a tremendous gift to your children--a personalized educational experience tailored to each kid's interests,...
The Homeschool Advantage: A Child-Focused Approach to Raising Lifelong Learners
Kessler, Colleen
Paper Book
Focus on your child's strengths and passions to support lifelong learning This book provides parents with practical tools to teach and engage their children at home. By focusing on their children's strengths and passions, rather than on their limitations, parents can foster a love...
Homeschool Rising: Shattering Myths, Finding Courage, and Opting Out of the School System
Christy-Faith
Paper Book
Take a good look at the reasons why homeschooling can help today's kids thrive Homeschool Rising is a guide for anyone interested in homeschooling their children, regardless of background. It busts through the myths surrounding homeschooling, reveals the failures of our...
The homeschooling starter guide : how to create and adapt the best education action plan for your needs
Riley, Gina
Paper Book
Get started with homeschooling for grade levels K-12 Homeschooling can help kids of all ages immerse themselves in learning that builds on their unique strengths, interests, and preferences. It gives them the chance to thrive with one-on-one attention and customized lesson plans that...
The Joy of Slow: Restoring Balance and Wonder to Homeschool Learning
Martino, Leslie M.
Paper Book
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...
Library services to homeschoolers : a guide
Giovannelli-Caputo, Christina
Paper Book
Library Services to Homeschoolers: A Guide will help librarians understand and serve their homeschooling community. Chapter 1 covers the early history of homeschooling and how compulsory education changed how our children were schooled. Chapter 2 explores the homeschool...
Literacy Moves Outdoors: Learning Approaches for Any Environment
Bang-Jensen, Valerie
Paper Book
Have you ever thought about what literacy might look like outside of the classroom? It's everywhere! Think about it: the first word a young child may learn to read is STOP, and playing with chalk on a driveway or sidewalk is often a child's first experience with drawing and writing. What if...
Maker camp : heritage crafts and skill-building projects for kids
Holton-Fessler, Delanie
Paper Book
Classic and innovative hands-on projects for kids ages 3 and up designed to teach both heritage skills and how to think creatively. Handcraft is part of human nature- we build, we create, we innovate. The 20+ projects in this book from an experienced art educator weave a story of...
Modern Miss Mason : discover how Charlotte Mason's revolutionary ideas on home education can change how you & your children learn & grow together
Boden, Leah
Paper Book
For every mother who desires to cultivate a lasting foundation of curiosity and wonder for her children from home, whilst continuing a rich life of learning for herself. Modern Miss Masonis your invitation into an adventure, a call to turn a corner on your already incredible...
The National Park Classroom: A Guide to Designing Project-Based Learning Adventures
Fester, James
Paper Book
Bring proven teaching methods from the national parks into your classroom to address common instructional challenges and improve student outcomes. The U.S. National Park Service describes its parks as "America's largest classrooms," and for years, its rangers have been developing...
Phonics from A to Z, 4th Edition: A Practical Guide
Blevins, Wiley
Paper Book
Leading phonics expert Wiley Blevins has updated his best-selling classic to include the latest in phonics instruction and the science of reading, as well as current research on handwriting and on phonemic awareness. This revised edition also offers ideas for maximizing your scope and sequence,...
Read Alouds for All Learners: A Comprehensive Plan for Every Subject, Every Day, Grades Prek-8 (Learn the Step-By-Step Instructional Plan for Read A
Ness, Molly
Paper Book
In Read Alouds for All Learners: A Comprehensive Plan for Every Subject, Every Day, Grades PreK-8, Molly Ness, supported by current research and personal experiences, demonstrates the sobering effect an absence of read alouds in classrooms has on preK-8 students' comprehension skills. She...
Rethinking school : how to take charge of your child's education
Bauer, Susan Wise
Paper Book
Our K-12 school system is an artificial product of market forces. It isn't a good fit for all--or even most--students. It prioritizes a single way of understanding the world over all others, pushes children into a rigid set of grades with little regard for individual maturity, and slaps...
Smart but scattered : the revolutionary "executive skills" approach to helping kids reach their potential
Dawson, Peg
Paper Book
This book has been replaced by Smart but Scattered, Second Edition, ISBN 978-1-4625-5459-1.
Teaching your kids new math, K-5
Jamsa, Kris
Paper Book
Help your child unlock their math potential with this intuitive guide to teaching new math Teaching Your Kids New Math, K-5 For Dummies makes it easy to understand the new math being taught to students in kindergarten to Grade 5, showing parents and guardians how to help...
What the Science of Reading Says: Literacy Strategies for Early Childhood
Smith, Jodene
Paper Book
Bring the science of reading to life in early childhood classrooms. This comprehensive and practical resource empowers teachers to transform research into effective instruction, setting young learners on the path to literacy success. Jodene L. Smith provides an overview of...
Wild Learning: Practical Ideas to Bring Teaching Outdoors
Tidd, Rachel
Paper Book
Wild Learning answers a call in the educational community for practical, easy-to-implement activities that bring core curriculum out of the classroom and into the outdoors. Outdoor learning has risen in popularity in recent years, and it has tremendous benefits. Being outside is healthier,...
Wonder Year: A Guide to Long-Term Family Travel and Worldschooling
Frieder, Julie
Paper Book
Learn how to pack up the family for a life-changing, long-term journey filled with education and adventure.   Winner of three Independent Book and Publisher Awards!   If you've ever dreamed about an epic family adventure and heading out on the road for a few...
Your IEP Playbook: A Parent's Guide to Confident Advocacy
Lightner, Lisa
Paper Book
An easy-to-understand guide to navigating and implementing your child's individualized education plan (IEP) In Your IEP Playbook: A Parent's Guide to Confident Advocacy, disability parent and special education advocate Lisa Lightner delivers a practical guide for parents and...
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