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- online universities by Ashley DeanThis site is about online education. Falls into the same category as home schooling.
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Books
The Homeschooling Book of Lists
Call Number: 371.042 LEP (Parent/Teacher Collection)
Provides answers for frequently asked questions and covers everything from teaching/learning styles to theories on methods and models to subjects and lesson plans.
The Homeschooling Option
Call Number: 371.042 RIV (Adult Non-Fiction)
If you are wondering whether or not to homeschool, this book provides information on what homeschooling is like, the outlook of homeschooling for the 21st century, and how to decide if homeschooling is right for you and your child.
Help for the Harried Homeschooler
Call Number: 371.042 FIE (Adult Non-Fiction)
Chapters include: School ties vs family ties, handling discouragements, making curriculum choices and teaching to multiple ages.
Home Learning Year by Year
Call Number: 371.042 RUP (Parent/Teacher Collection)
This book is a good place to start when looking for lesson plan and curriculum ideas, though some of the suggested resources are dated.
eResources
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- Homeschooling: Issues & Controversies (article) Search the word "homeschooling" to find homeschooling statistics, pro and con debate topics, discussion questions, etc.
- Online Collections for Kids Does your child need to research a topic such as a famous inventor, an environmental phenomenon or the pros and cons of teen driving? Check out these resources!
Check These Out!
- Home Education Magazine
Written by homeschoolers for homeschoolers, this magazine offers activity ideas and advice for homeschool educators. - Homeschooling Today
A Christian magazine with articles such as Drawing Out the Illustrator in Your Child, Analogies as Teaching Tools & 28 Ways to Teach Beginning Math Without Textbooks.
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