Pros: A wonderful resource for all parents Cons: nothing major
If you are fortunate, you live near an elementary school filled with excellent teachers who are dedicated to develop your child’s skills in reading, writing, arithmetic, history and science. These teachers have small classes – no more than 10 students...
Pros: thorough, thought provoking, well researched Cons: patronizing and inflexible
The well trained mind, by Jesse Wise and Susan Wise Bauer, is a step by step instructional book written by a mother and daughter team who have actually homeschooled successfully, and thus know what they are talking about. The elder in this group was also...
Pros: well written and friendly, provides wonderful hope and encouragment Cons: method is not easy
For anyone wanting to educate their children at home either full time or as a supplement to what they get in school this book is a wonderful resource to have on the shelf. I have planned on homeschooling my children since long before I even had children...
Pros: Clear, concise outline on teaching your child the Classics! Cons: Requires a lot of planning, but you probably do that anyway if you hs!
Ok, so we were homeschooling already when I first heard about TWTM. An online pal introduced me to this book and gave it rave reviews. I was skeptical because I thought about the old line "if it sounds to good to be true, it probably is." Well, I ...
Pros: Good lists of topics and books Cons: Expensive at $35
The Well-Trained Mind answers the growing need for more information on "Classical Education." Classical education has experienced a new birth as both homeschoolers and private educators are looking to the best tools and methodologies of...
What a great book for homeschoolers! by palkovics ,Nov 01 '04
Pros: This book focuses on what is important in education. Cons: It is expensive.
I must say, the size of the book was a bit intimidating, but once I picked it up I had to finish it. I learned more about educating my child, stages of education and information on teaching skills than I ever thought possible. The book is a blueprint for a great education. All the parent has to do is follow it. Since reading this book, I am much more relaxed as a homeschooling parent. I put more emphasis on the basics, and not worry so much about the fluff!
This educational bestseller offers step-by-step instructions on providing an academically rigorous, comprehensive homeschooled education from preschoo...More at Buy.com
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