Homeschooling Resources

Explore these great resources to help you make the most out of your homeschooling experience!

Updated December 20, 2023
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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...
The well-trained mind : a guide to classical education at home
Bauer, Susan Wise
Paper Book
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...
Homeschooling : take a deep breath, you can do this!
Bittner, Terrie Lynn 1959-
Paper Book
You don't have to be a professional teacher, a genius, or a structured person to homeschool well. Many people believe they can't homeschool because they are lacking some magical quality or skill successful homeschoolers have. The truth is that homeschooling can be done, and done well, by most...
The everything homeschooling book : all you need to create the best curriculum and learning environment for your child
Linsenbach, Sherri.
Paper Book
Many parents consider home schooling their children, but are too intimidated to try it. In this indispensable guide, author and homeschooler Sherri Linsenbach provides parents with the encouragement, inspiration, and ideas they need to explore this option for their family. It's packed full of ideas...
The read-aloud family : making meaningful and lasting connections with your kids
Mackenzie, Sarah
Paper Book
Discover why reading aloud to your kids can make such a big difference in their lives and yours. Learn practical strategies to make reading aloud an attainable family goal. The stories we read--and the conversations we have about them--help shape family traditions,...
Homeschooling : you can do it! : eliminate self-doubt and get the clarity, confidence, and skills you need to succesfully teach your children from home
McTernan, Kirsten
Paper Book
Do you like the idea of homeschooling but doubt your ability to do it? Are you curious about homeschooling but want to have an inside look into what is actually entailed before jumping in? Or are you currently homeschooling but feel desperate to have your days run smoother?If you've ever felt like...
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 fit...
The read-aloud handbook
Trelease, Jim.
Paper Book
The classic million-copy bestselling handbook on reading aloud to children--revised and updated Recommended by "Dear Abby" upon its first publication in 1982, millions of parents and educators have turned to Jim Trelease's beloved classic for more than three decades to help...
The 4 hour school day : how you and your kids can thrive in the homeschool life
Wilson, Durenda
Paper Book
Giving your child a quality education experience for a life of happiness and purpose is possible--and it only takes four hours a day or less!  We want our kids to have the best education, but less-than-ideal school environments and concern about our kids' specific needs...
The unhurried homeschooler : a simple, mercifully short book on homeschooling
Wilson, Durenda
Paper Book
Homeschooling is a wonderful, worthwhile pursuit, but many homeschool parents struggle with feelings of burnout and frustration. If you have ever felt this way, you're not alone! Most of us need to be reminded of the "why" of homeschooling from time to time-but "The Unhurried Homeschooler" takes...

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