| Details | | Publication Date: | 1998-06-01 | | Editor: | Linda Dobson |
| Size | | Length: | 350 pages | | Height: | 9.3 in | | Width: | 7.5 in | | Thickness: | 1.0 in | | Weight: | 23.2 oz |
Publisher's Note Homeschooling has become one of the fastest growing educational movements in the country. Most experts agree that, as of 1995, at least 500,000 school-age children were being educated by their parents, outside of schools, and that ten times as many parents consider the idea of homeschooling their children....Author Mary Griffith is a homeschooler, and she knows the answers to the important questions parents ask themselves before deciding to homeschool. She also understands the challenges they face along the way. The Homeschooling Handbook guides homeschoolers through the decision-making process, to creating an effective study program. Parents will learn how to: find the best resources and materials; discover their child's learning style; find the best program for their child; maintain a productive learning atmosphere at home•deal with legality issues•and much, much more . . .Full of practical tips and valuable insight from other homeschoolers who share their experiences, this book is a must-read for anyone who is currently homeschooling or considering the possibility.
In this essential guide, the author of "The Art of Education" answers--with the help of 30 top experts--the important questions that all homeschooling parents, or those thinking about it, need to know.
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