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Homeschooling How-Tos

For parents exploring the world of homeschooling, here are a few resources to get you started.

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  • Help Your Kids With Study Skills

    a Unique Step-by-step Visual Guide

    Vorderman, Carol,
    A great general purpose resource for any family adjusting to learning from home.
    BookNew York, New York : DK Publishing, 2016. — 371.3 VOR
  • You, Your Child, and School

    Navigate Your Way to the Best Education

    Robinson, Ken, 1950-
    A thoughtful resource for engaging in your children's schooling from a leading expert on education. This book will help you develop insight on what options you have for your child's education, and how to advocate for them.
    BookNew York, New York : Viking, [2018] — 371.1 ROB
  • Home Learning Year by Year

    How to Design a Creative and Comprehensive Homeschool Curriculum

    Rupp, Rebecca,
    A great place to start when trying to find a curriculum and teaching strategy that works for your family. For children at any age!
    BookNew York : Broadway Books, [2020] — 371.042 RUP 2020
  • The A+ Homeschool Planner

    Plan, Record & Celebrate Each Child's Progress

    Sharony, Amy,
    Finding a structure that works for you is very important when homeschooling. Take a look at this helpful planner for ideas on what might work well for your family!
    BookEmeryville, California : Rockridge Press, [2018] — EDUCATE HMSCHL
  • A great resource at any stage of homeschooling, from deciding if it's the right option for your family to understanding some of the latest technologies for home learning.
    BookHoboken, New Jersey : for dummies, A Wiley Brand, 2020. — EDUCATE HMSCHL
  • The Everything Guide to Homeschooling

    All You Need to Create the Best Curriculum and Learning Environment for Your Child

    Linsenbach, Sherri,
    A handy guide to help you find the structure and type of curriculum that works for your family, as well as tools to develop the confidence to teach to the Common Core standards.
    BookAvon, Massachusetts : Adams Media, [2015] — EDUCATE HMSCHL
  • The Brave Learner

    Finding Everyday Magic in Homeschool, Learning, and Life

    Bogart, Julie, 1961-
    Bogard helps you examine how your own attitudes and behaviors impact your children's schooling and reminds you that finding joy in curiosity is key for keeping yourself and your children motivated. Also available as an ebook and…
    BookNew York, NY : TarcherPerigee, [2019] — 371.042 BOGAR
  • If you want to understand the standards that your school is following, this accessible guide to the Common Core Standards is full of useful information.
    BookHoboken, NJ : John Wylie & Sons, Inc., c2014. — 371.26 MYR 2014
  • Adding Parents to the Equation

    Understanding Your Child's Elementary School Math

    Kreisberg, Hilary, 1988-
    This book will give you the tools to confidently explore math with your children.
    BookLanham, Maryland : Rowman & Littlefield, [2019] — EDUCATE MATH
  • A love of reading can be a great gift, and is also important for children's learning! This book offers strategies to engage your child in reading at any age.
    BookNew York : Workman Publishing, [2019] — J P/T 649.58 PAU