The Ultimate Guide to Homeschooling Author:Debra Bell, Michael Farris (foreword) The best homeschool resource is now bigger and better than ever! Updated and expanded for a new generation of Christian parents, this indispensable resource belongs on the shelf of every homeschooling family. In addition to more than 500 pages of parent-tested ideas, solutions, homeschool suppliers, and curriculum recommendations, you will find:... more »
* Six ingredients of a successful homeschool
* Keys to unlocking your child's learning potential
* Ten ways to motivate the reluctant learner
* Creative solutions for burnout, budgeting, and managing your time
This new edition includes a guide to using the Internet and new technology in your home school. You will also get the latest information on teaching middle school and high school courses, including a list of academic contests and competitions. Tips on multilevel teaching and engaging toddlers and a resource guide with up-to-date contact information round out this amazing tool!
One of the most useful and readable books on homeschooling.
Cathy Duffy
Author, 100 Top Picks for Homeschool Curriculum
Passes the Official Mike Farris Number One Rule: If it ain't easy for Mom to use, throw it out.
Michael Farris
Founder, Home School Legal Defense Association
This book will lift you and provide direction, laughter, and motivation in your homeschooling quest. It is the BEST book I've found yet.
If you don't mind skimming over needless info to get some VERY GOOD tips it is a good book. I would prefer to have one source with all great info but this book offers resources and tips I have not found in others so definitely was worth the read. A bit too religious for our family but we just ignored the religious references and took out what we could.... which is how we tend to do things ;).
I particularly liked her list of online stores that cater to the homeschooling family because they offered art supplies and other harder to find items for discounts.