Reference for Homeschooling Families
Over the past several years, our library has put a lot of effort into attracting and providing services for homeschooling families. There are many different types of homeschooling and their needs are different depending on what method they choose. While you don't have to memorize the various types, use this list as a reference when working with homeschooling families. It's certainly appropriate to ask a parent why method they are using in order to find the best type of resources for their type of teaching method.
Homeschooling Links
- Pennsylvania Department of Education: Overview of Homeschooling RequirementsIncludes the process of applying for homeschool status, annual steps to completion and more.
Articles of Interest
- Revisting the Common Myths About Homeschooling by Michael H. RomanowskiRomanowski, Michael. "Revisiting the Common Myths about Homeschooling." The Clearing House 79.3 (2006): 125-29. Master File Main Edition. Web. 1 Sept. 2013. Print.
- Homeschooling Comes of Age by Patricia M. LinesLines, Patricia M. "Homeschooling Comes of Age." Public Interest Summer 2000.140 (2000): 74-86. MasterFile Main Edition. Web. 1 Sept. 2013.
- Youth Matters: Make Room for HomeschoolersJohnson, Abby. "Youth Matters. Make Room for
Homeschoolers." American Libraries 43.5/6 (2012): 86.
MasterFile Main Edition. EBSCOHost. Web. 1 Sept. 2013.
Your Assignment!
A woman comes to the circulation desk and asks for a list of websites that provide homeschooling curricula for historic events that took place 1970s. Use your Boolean search skills to find 3 websites that meet this criteria. Cite these articles at the bottom of your list. Submit your assignment to techservices@ephratapubliclibrary.org as a Word file attachment in this format.
- 1.NAME OF WEBSITE
URL
A SHORT SUMMARY OF THE WEBSITE WRITTEN BY YOU AND NOT COPIED OFF THE "ABOUT US PAGE" - Please list the services that would be of value to a homeschooler. List both the programs at the library and resources available on our website.
Charter Schools for Homeschoolers
Homeschooling Resources in Our Library
An Armchair Guide to Homeschooling, Including the Different Curriculum Types, a Brief Biography of John Holt, and More by Call Number: PAR COLL J 371.042 ARMISBN: 9781241056773Publication Date: 2011-02-01The book discusses the benefits and inconvenience of home education and home schooling. Learn about the Montessori method, the Waldorf education, the classical education movement, and more. Read also about British educator Charlotte Mason, and American author and educator John Holt.
You will find many books in the Parenting Collection and the Adult Non-Fiction area for homeschooling famiies. Below are just a few of the resources to which you can refer patrons.
Choosing Home by Call Number: PAR COLL J 371.042 HARISBN: 1843107635Publication Date: 2003-11-01Martha Kennedy Hartnett is the mother of a child with Asperger's Syndrome (AS) who made the courageous choice to homeschool. Emerging from her personal experience, Choosing Home takes you into the homes of Asperger families as they journey from survival of the playground bully to making it work at home. Hartnett's touching and insightful narrative addresses many pertinent questions raised by questions: Will I be limiting my child's emotional and social development? How will I know if my teaching is good enough? What if I can't cope? This book offers hope and encouragement to all parents interested in homeschooling.
The Everything Homeschooling Book by Call Number: PAR COLL J 371.042 LINISBN: 9781605501352Publication Date: 2010-02-18When you homeschool your children, you can shape their education according to your own standards, values, and ideals. But homeschooling isn't just about teaching-it's about learning together with your child. In this completely revised edition of the acclaimed classic, author and homeschooler Sherri Linsenbach provides the encouragement, inspiration, and practical know-how you need to make the experience easy, affordable, and most of all, fun!
Free Range Learning by Call Number: PAR COLL J 371.042 WELISBN: 9781935387091Publication Date: 2010-06-01This book presents eye-opening data about the meaning and importance of natural learning. This data -- from neurologists, child development specialists, anthropologists, educators, historians and business innovators-turns many current assumptions about school-based education upside down. The book's factual approach is balanced by quotes and stories from over 100 home-schoolers from the U.S., Canada, Germany, Australia, Ireland, New Zealand, Mexico, India and Singapore.
Homeschooling - The Middle Years by Call Number: 371.042 HENISBN: 0761520929Publication Date: 1999-09-29From the ages of eight to twelve, children go though many changes—emotionally, intellectually, and physically. They begin to develop innate talents that will carry them though a lifetime of learning. Too often, these natural behavior traits are squelched in traditional schools. That's why more and more parents just like you are choosing to teach their eight- to twelve-year-old children at home. Inside, respected homeschooling speaker and writerShari Henryshows you how homeschooling can work for you and your child.
