Homeschooling Resources

The Best place to start…

Help for the Harried Homeschooler by Christine Field–to decided if it’s really for you and give you an idea of how to tackle everything

If you’re sure…

Top 100 picks for curriculum by Cathy Duffy–will help you formulate your philosophy of education and get some ideas about different curriculums out there.

On Reading…

Honey for a Child’s Heart and Honey for a Teen’s Heart, both by Gladys Hunt–wonderful books about reading from a Christian perspective and they have good book lists

On Living an Organized Life…

Homeschooling At the Speed of Life by Marilyn Rocket. Ms. Rocket is gracious and understanding yet practical.

If you want to pursue classical education…

The Well-Trained Mind by Susan Wise Bauer and her daughter  After homeschooling for several years, my views on this book have changed, but it is still a helpful resources.  I began schooling with the classical philosophy in mind, but have completely abandoned it because my oldest daughter was not successful with Well Trained Mind’s grammar, history, and writing curriculums.  Many people love this book and it is a very thorough introduction to classical education.

If you want to try preschooling at home…

Slow and Steady Get Me Ready  I compared the skills in this book to a scope and sequence for preschool.  It will cover all of the skills your child needs to learn.  It may look old-fashioned, but it is clear, simple, and easy to use.