Books for Homeschool Parents

Wondering whether you're "doing" homeschool correctly? Yurich offers encouragement that you're learning through living, allowing for individual times, leaving space for boredom, teaching self-reliance, offering freedom, and so much more! 224 pages, hardcover from Baker.

It's the fastest-growing form of education in America and it's here to stay! Dive into this collection of 30 thought-provoking articles and experience a fresh infusion of creativity, connection, and confidence for your family's journey. 336 pages, softcover from Revell.

This Is My Home, This is My School by Jonathan Bean is a sweet portrait of what homeschool life is really like. Wonderfully illustrated with a simple text, this picture book takes readers through the daily life as a homeschooling family, from nature studies to music lessons to kitchen-based activities (all in real-life, suitably messy surroundings)--and then to out-of-the-home field trips and co-op activities with friends. This story weaves together the learning and living that happens when schooling happens at home in a way that homeschoolers will instantaneously recognize. Includes an afterword from the author with photographs of his family.

Delight your 6- to 9-year-olds with a sweetly illustrated story about a homeschooled clan who looks very much like theirs! They'll love tagging along with Mommy, Daddy, and the kids in the yellow house as they participate in meals, chores, lessons, pet care, family worship, story time, and play time on the farm. 52 pages, hardcover from Trivium Pursuit.

A modern classic with over 250,000 copies sold, Honey for a Child's Heart is a compelling, essential guide for parents who want to find the best books for their children ages 0-12. This updated and expanded edition includes completely updated book lists geared to your child's age and filled with nearly one thousand longtime favorites, timeless classics, and wonderful new books and audiobooks that will enrich your child's life. You'll discover the importance of being a read-aloud family and how great books can give your children a large view of the world, of truth, and of goodness. Thousands of parents have used this guide to furnish their children's inner spirit with the wonder and delight of good reading. 272 pages, softcover.