4 Must Have Books For Homeschooling Parents

Every homeschooling parent knows that a well stocked library is one of their greatest assets. In addition to great pieces of literature and reference books, however, there are also wonderful books on the topic of homeschooling itself that are must have additions to the family library. Here are four that I consider to be must reads.

100 Top Picks for Homeschool Curriculum by Cathy Duffy

One of the most important decisions you'll make as a homeschooling parent is finding the right curriculum. You want one that matches your educational philosophy and that also works with your child's learning style. The trouble is the dizzying array of curriculums available. This book makes this process of picking one among the many available choices so much easier. It’s a must read for parents at the start of their homeschool journey or for any homeschooling parent who wants to make a change in their home education.

Susan Wise Bauer’s Story of The World

Susan Wise Bauer is the author of several books on classical homeschooling. Her Story of the World series are well loved by home educators. They help parents create a living history experience for children and I enjoy them too, which is no small thing considering history was my least favorite subject in school! The Story of the World books also have companion workbooks for those who wish to employ them alongside the volumes. These would be especially helpful for older children and teens.

John Holt’s Teach Your Own

John Holt has been called the "father of unschooling". His name is frequently mentioned among homeschooling advocates and pops up on message forums and websites for home educators with great frequency. As a former public school teacher turned unschooling advocate, Holt has penned several wonderful books on the topic of how children learn, why the public school system is failing, and encourages parents to trust their child's learning process. Reading Holt gives you confidence that as a homeschooling parent you’re capable of educating your child and preparing them for adult life better than anyone else can.

The Ultimate Book of Homeschooling Ideas by Linda Dobson

This one is another favorite among homeschooling parents. One of the ongoing challenges homeschoolers face is how we can teach our kids the most important subjects: reading, writing and math every day without boring ourselves and our children. This book offers hundreds of ideas that will keep things fresh and interesting for you as you teach your kids at home. It will also assist you in meeting your individual children's needs since they differ in ability and learning style.

There are many other awesome titles on bookstore shelves for homeschooling parents, but these are four of my personal favorites.

Carrie Lauth is a homeschooling mom of 4 who shares more of her thoughts on homeschooling at her blog and podcast: www.NaturalMomsTalkRadio.com/blog Read more reviews submitted by homeschooling parents at: naturalmomstalkradio.com/blog/reviews/

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