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The First Year of Homeschooling Your Child: Your Complete Guide to Getting Off to the Right Start
 
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The First Year of Homeschooling Your Child: Your Complete Guide to Getting Off to the Right Start (Paperback)

by Linda Dobson (Author)
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Homeschool the right way from day one.

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Homeschool the right way from day one.
Are you considering homeschooling for your family? Today, many parents recognize that their child's school options are limited, inadequate, or even dangerous, and an increasing number are turning to homeschooling. But where do you start and how do you ensure the highest-quality educational experience, especially in that pivotal first year?
This comprehensive guide will help you determine the appropriate first steps, build your own educational philosophy, and discover the best ways to cater to your child's specific learning style, including:
·When, why, and how to get started
·The best ways to develop an effective curriculum, assess your child's progress, and navigate local regulations
·Kid-tested and parent-approved learning activities for all age levels
·Simple strategies for developing an independent child and strengthening family and social relationships
·And much, much more!
"To the thousands of requests we receive for help from families new to homeschooling, we will now recommend this warm and knowledgeable book. It will ensure that all families make it to the second year—including yours!" —Elizabeth Kanna, editor in chief, Homeschool.com
"Linda Dobson addresses all the issues facing parents as they consider the task of homeschooling over other educational options. Those who wonder whether they really can or want to do the job will find unique perspectives in this well-researched work."—Beverly K. Eakman, author and cofounder, National Education Consortium

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4.0 out of 5 stars Great Book To Calm Your Anxiety, April 20 2008
By Amy VG (Southern Ontario) - See all my reviews
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The First Year of Homeschooling Your Child is a nice, easy read where the author, Linda Dobson, complied many wonderful inspiring words of wisdom from numerous North American homeschooling families.

The book should calm down the nervousness that most parents feel when first starting their homeschooling path. I picked up so many helpful tips I will definitely utilize during my own family's homeschooling journey.

I recommend this book if you are just starting out and you are unsure of which homeschooling road to take. A few of the chapters are dedicated to explain a handful of the more popular homeschooling styles/methods. Plus, there's a great chapter on "week-in-a-life" of real homeschooling families describing their week using their method of choice. For me, I have already researched many homeschooling methods and have read various books and websites to figure out what will work best for me and my children, so this book was more of a confidence booster and a "warm hug" to say everything will be okay if I follow my instincts. Plus, this whole book is worth every penny for the substantial homeschooling resource section located in the final chapter.

One note of caution though, I did find this book had an "unschooling" slant.
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5.0 out of 5 stars I was looking for answers!!!, Sep 7 2003
By "maestra24" (Mystic, CT United States) - See all my reviews
This book was so amazing I am lending it out to people who aren't even thinking of homeschooling... it was just so wonderful to read! I was about to start homeschooling my oldest and didn't have any idea where to start. Lisa Dobson addressed each of my fears and questions... and I don't even know her! This book is so down to earth that it will put anyone at ease, and the advice she and the many many other homeschoolers give is so practical. I started using the information immediately. There are two wonderful features I would like to detail for you: first of all, she takes nine different styles of homeschooling, explains them thoroughly, and then takes you through "A week in the life" with a family using each. As a new homeschooler, this helped me immensely by helping me eliminate those philosophies which I know would not work for our family, but find some philosophies that I will research further. The second feature are the abundance of "What I Wish I had Known the First Year" highlights throughout the book. You will not regret this purchase!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Like conversations you would love to have in person!, Jun 10 2003
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This is an excellent resource! When I first began homeschooling, it was very hard to get this kind of support, because homeschoolers at park days and other get-togethers are so often distracted by thing going on in the moment. This book is full of heartfelt sharing and support that cuts through to the really important and vital parts of homeschooling. Finding resource materials for learning academic subjects is the easy part--but the deep insight provided in this book, from many people's actual experiences, is the kind of thing the beginning homeschooler is really most concerned about. I also love her newest book, The Ultimate Book of Homeschooling Ideas, in which ideas for specific educational activities are contributed by so many people. Linda Dobson's format of having so many contributors from all over the country come together with their ideas makes these books all the more valuable--they're not just one person's opinion, and I think new homeschoolers do want to hear from lots of other ordinary homeschoolers who are going through the same everyday challenges that they will be going through.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Peace of Mind -- a gift from Linda Dobson
I stepped into homeschooling in 2001 as scared mom of a burned-out child. This book was not in print at the time that we began our homeschooling adventure, but I came across it... Read more
Published on May 26 2003

5.0 out of 5 stars Off to a good start..
An excellent source of information for those of us considering homeschooling. Wonderful insightful comments form other parents who have found themselves in our same positions. Read more
Published on April 14 2003 by wintertikaani

2.0 out of 5 stars Not as good as I was hoping
When I first thought about homeschooling, I only knew Linda Dobson's name. I was all excited to get her books. But I was later disappointed. Read more
Published on Mar 27 2003

5.0 out of 5 stars Great overview of homeschooling
I bought this book a week or so ago and in a few days have learned a whole lot about how to homeschool, what not to fret about, and the different types of homeschooling, learning... Read more
Published on Sep 2 2002 by R Edson

5.0 out of 5 stars Good book for parents exploring homeschooling!
As a mom who is looking to homeschool, I am in the process of researching the subject. This book is very well and logically laid out and is objective in its approach, using both... Read more
Published on Jan 7 2002

5.0 out of 5 stars Linda Dobson Does it Again!
Linda Dobson's prior works set the expectation that this, her latest, is the most comprehensive and broadminded "beginning homeschooling" book on the market--and the... Read more
Published on July 21 2001

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