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Claim quality togetherness with your child and fully enjoy the sensitive and formative years from two to five by adopting proven teaching techniques in your own home. This acclaimed guide puts the entire range of the Montessori system within your reach, so you can make the most of your child?s vital years. Teaching Montessori in the Home has already helped thousands of parents with the techniques, exercises, and easy-to-make Montessori materials that are essential for success. It demonstrates how you can develop your child?s sensory awareness and practical life skills, as well as lay the foundation of preliminary reading, writing, and math.The author is recognized as one of the most influential proponents of the Montessori method in the United States and throughout the world due to her concise, accessible writing style. This bestselling book grants you the opportunity to teach your child at home and gain a truly rewarding experience. 128 pages. Learn More

Constructive Implementation of the Common Core State Standards in Mathematics Through very practical strategies that teachers can immediately borrow for their classes, Teaching to Intuition seeks to address the widespread estrangement from mathematics displayed by many. Focusing on essential elementary and middle school topics, at that early stage where the gaps begin and where too many children lose ground and lose hope, Teaching to Intuition seeks to reconcile students with mathematics itself. It proposes strategies to connect the facts and processes of mathematics to our children’s intimate sense of understanding and helps them see mathematics as an emanation of realities and thinking structures that are already theirs. 190 pages. Learn More

A grand English nobleman wrote the text for this. It is printed in large easy-to-read type, with jolly illustrations. The rules are musts for anyone who'd be a gentleman or a lady.

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William J. Bennett has collected hundreds of stories in "The Book of Virtues," an instructive and inspiring anthology that will help children understand and develop character - and help adults teach them. From the Bible to American history, from Greek mythology to English poetry, from fairy tales to modern fiction, these stories are a rich mine of marl literacy, a reliable moral reference point that will help anchor our children and ourselves in our culture, our history, and our traditions - the sources of the ideals by which we wish to live our lives. Complete with instructive introductions and notes, "The Book of Virtues" is a book the whole family can read and enjoy - and learn more from - together. Paperback. 818 pages. Learn More

William Bennett and Michael Hague, the team that brought us the national bestseller The Children's Book of Virtues, have once again collaborated to create The Children's Book of Heroes, a beautifully illustrated celebration of heroic deeds, both real and fictional, that will delight and inspire millions of young children and their parents. "We all need a hero or two to help us stand fast and think right," says William J. Bennett, author of The Book of Virtues, the #1 bestseller that millions of American families turn to for moral inspiration. With excerpts chosen for young children, this new treasury presents splendid tales of the valor and indomitable spirit that are a lasting testament to our cherished values. Jackie Robinson stands fast on the playing field -- and his strength of character inspires a nation. David slays Goliath -- and his faith and bravery give hope to underdogs everywhere. A little boy goes in search of an angel -- and finds one who guards him day and night: his own mother. From Abraham Lincoln and Mother Teresa to warriors on the battlefield, real moms and dads, and even young girls and boys, here are worthy and heroic figures all kids can look up to and emulate. The Children's Book of Heroes is a celebration of the endurance, sacrifice, courage, and compassion that characterize truly heroic deeds. Learn More

The perfect companion to William J. Bennett's number-one bestseller; The Book of Virtues, The Children's Book of Virtues is the ideal storybook for parents and children to enjoy together: With selections from The Book of Virtues, from Aesop and Robert Frost to George Washington's life as well as Native American and African folklore, The Children's Book of Virtues brings together timeless stories and poems from around the world. The stories have been chosen especially for a young audience to help parents introduce to their children the essentials of good character: Courage, Perseverance, Responsibility, Work, Self-discipline, Compassion, Faith, Honesty, Loyalty, and Friendship. Lavishly illustrated by the well-known artist Michael Hague, these wonderful stories and the virtues they illustrate come to life on these pages. The Children's Book of Virtues is an enduring treasury of literature and art that will help lead young minds toward what is noble and gentle and fine. 112 pages. Hardback.

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The Educated Child defines a good education and offers parents a plan of action for ensuring that their children achieve it. Combining the goals that William Bennett enumerated as Secretary of Education, key excerpts from E. D. Hirsch's Core Knowledge Sequence, and the latest research, it sets forth clear curricula and specific objectives for children from kindergarten through the eighth grade, including: What children should be studying and the kind of work they should be doing Important facts to learn and essential reading lists When children should master specific math skills, spelling and grammar basics, and scientific facts Test preparation, homework, and other areas that require parental involvement The Educated Child also examines timely issues such as school choice, sex education, character education, and the phonics/whole language debate. Perhaps most important, it encourages parents to become advocates for their children by learning what to look for in a good school, how to talk to educators, and how, when necessary, to push for needed changes. For parents concerned about their children's current education and future lives, it is the ultimate handbook. 688 pages. Learn More

The First Year of Homeschooling Your Child, by well-known author Linda Dobson, gives a complete guide to your first year of homeschooling. Topics include: Catering to Your Child's Learning Style, A Week in the Life, Half a Dozen Homeschooling Myths, and more. 348 pages. Learn More

Tim Rasinski's groundbreaking book has been updated to include coverage of the latest research on fluency, teaching strategies based on that research, new classroom vignettes, and suggestions for using a variety of texts to teach fluency such as poetry, speeches, and monologues and dialogues. You'll also find background information, assessment tools, step-by-step lessons, and teaching tips-plus video clips showing the strategies in action.

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Grades: K and up

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Home Schooling fathers face special challenges. Often they feel left out of the home school process, especially in families new to the experience who are still uncertain how everything works. Nobody knows this better than home schooling father Michael Farris. Farris observes, "Home schooling fathers who fail to provide reliable spiritual leadership are asking their wives and children to fight a spiritual revolutionary war without power or weapons". In home schooling families, the need for spiritual leadership is particularly acute. "An ordained minister and father of 10, Mike offers insight and guidance from years of experience. The book is a must-have for any home school family. Learn More

This book will help you to understand when, why, and how to homeschool. It provides strategies, resources in the community, learning ideas, and how to navigate the local regulations. An extremely valuable resource for beginners or veteran homeschoolers. By author, Mary Griffith. Softcover.

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The Language Wars: and Other Writings for Homeschoolers A collection of 25 favorite homeschooling articles by Ruth Beechick. Sample topics covered are: thinking, creativity, math, memory, ancient history, achievement testing, cures for dyslexia, and early childhood. This supplements information given in the homeschooling books above, rather than being repetitive. 252 pages, Paperback Learn More

Fully updated for the twenty-first century, The New First Dictionary of Cultural Literacy lists essential facts in twenty-one subject areas to promote successful learning in kids. Child education expert E. D. Hirsch Jr. cuts through the wealth of information available today to highlight terms that a child should be familiar with by the end of sixth grade. With nearly 3,000 concise definitions and including 250 new entries, this popular sourcebook makes it easy for children to become literate in mythology, literature, U.S. history, science and technology, and more. 320 pages. Softbound. Learn More

This revised and updated guide to some of the best American children's books of the twentieth century retains many of the features that made the previous editions so successful. Written in the same warm, insightful language as her annotations, Lipson's new introduction notes the inclusion of more biographies, history, science, and books about diverse cultural experiences than the previous editions. Broadened to include emerging classics and favorites from the 1990s, the entries include award winners through 1999. The multiple indexes are here again, grouping books by title, author, illustrator; age appropriateness; read-aloud potential and special interests--from the specific (cats) to the general (family life). The format, too, is similar to that of the previous volumes, with well-reproduced illustrations from selected titles and wide margins that leave room for recording children's reactions to the titles, etc. Finely written and organized, this is a resource no library (or parent) should be without. Learn More

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The Three R's by Ruth Beechick. Three resources in one – READING, WRITING, and ARITHMETIC! Learn how to take the mystery out of teaching the early grades with this practical, down-to-earth guidebook from Ruth Beechick. The book is divided into three sections that are tabbed for easy reference. The READING section tells how and when to begin phonics, and how to develop comprehension skills. The LANGUAGE section shows how to develop written language skills naturally, in the same way children learn oral language. The ARITHMETIC section explains how to teach understanding of math concepts, and not just memorization of facts. (New cover - image at right does not reflect new cover) Bonus: A removable 2-sided wall chart for phonics and arithmetic. 128 pages, Paperback Learn More

The Unmotivated Child, Helping Your Underachiever Become a Successful Student by Natalie Rathvon, Ph.D. Offers parents, kids, and teachers fast answers and solid solutions. Focuses on the roots of underachievement, the world of the underachiever, and pathways to achievement. A guide for parents of underachieving youngsters presents five methods for communicating constructively, seven strategies for overcoming the ""homework trap,"" seven techniques for working with teachers, and guidelines for supporting the student through the change process. 240 pp. Learn More

The unschooling movement is founded on the principle that children learn best when they pursue their own natural curiosities and interests. Without bells, schedules, and rules about what to do and when, the knowledge they gain through mindful living and exploration is absorbed more easily and enthusiastically. This book will assist you in becoming a successful "unschooler" by teaching you how to stimulate and direct your children's learning impulse. By Mary Griffeth.

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The Well-Educated Mind, A Guide to the Classical Education You Never Had by Susan Wise Bauer (author of the best-selling Well-Trained Mind) now offers adults the tools to reclaim their love of reading and to further their own education. Using the techniques and systems of classical education, thought-provoking questions on each literary genre and annotated lists of what to read and how to begin on each of the genres of the Great Books are all covered. Learn More

The Well-Trained Mind, 4th Edition, will instruct you, step by step, on how to give your child an academically rigorous, comprehensive education from preschool through high school―one that will train him or her to read, to think, to understand, to be well-rounded and curious about learning. Veteran home educators Susan Wise Bauer and Jessie Wise outline the classical pattern of education called the trivium, which organizes learning around the maturing capacity of the child’s mind and comprises three stages: the elementary school “grammar stage,” when the building blocks of information are absorbed through memorization and rules; the middle school “logic stage,” in which the student begins to think more analytically; and the high-school “rhetoric stage,” where the student learns to write and speak with force and originality. Using this theory as your model, you’ll be able to instruct your child―whether full-time or as a supplement to classroom education―in all levels of reading, writing, history, geography, mathematics, science, foreign languages, rhetoric, logic, art, and music, regardless of your own aptitude in those subjects. Hardbound. 848 pages. Learn More

It’s never been easier to keep kids on track! Allows quick programming of 3 colored lights and 6 sound effects that alert children to time remaining; customize them to suit your needs Helps children learn to manage play time, homework, music practice sessions, independent reading—even time outs! Features 180° viewing and a large, easy-to-read LCD display Offers volume control and pause feature Measures 9"H. Requires AC Adapter or 4 AA batteries, not included. From Learning Resources. Ages 3-13. Learn More

Chartlets are an excellent reference resource for students! The Rocks are Made of Minerals chart measures 17” x 22” and includes a resource guide on the back. Display in a science center for students to easily reference. Learn More

Debra Bell's best-selling manual has been revised and updated for a new generation of home educators! This indispensable resource belongs on the shelf of every family taking part in home-based learning. Inside you will find: ■Six ingredients of a successful homeschool ■Subject-by-subject guidelines and program recommendations ■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! From Apologia Press. Learn More

The Ultimate Guide to Homeschooling Teens, by Debra Bell. Homeschooling through high school is more practical than ever! Whether your teen plans to enter the workforce after high school, enroll in a trade school, or attend an Ivy League university, high school at home may be the best decision you can make now to ensure your child's future. The Ultimate Guide to Homeschooling Teens is designed to help you and your teen successfully transition to the college and adult years. Inside this incredible resource, you will find: ■Tools for developing important critical and creative thinking skills ■Study-smart strategies for maximizing learning potential ■How to help your teen discern his or her gifts and calling ■The best ways to earn college credit at home ■Tips for preparing your junior high student for high school Learn how to take advantage of new media and top-flight online learning opportunities. Find out what college admissions officers say they look for in a prospective student and how you can help your teen receive merit-based scholarships and maximum financial aid. From Apologia. ISBN: 978-1-932012-99-6 Paperback. Learn More