Category Archives: Getting Started

Make your own Homeschool I.D.

Homeschool Buyers Co-op.  Registration is required.

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How to “deschool” so that you can more effectively unschool

Deschooling for Parents, by Sandra Dodd.  Homeschooling and unschooling are so completely different from traditional schooling on so many levels.  Children (and parents of children) who have spent time in a traditional school setting will do well to get rid of some of the associations they have with learning instilled by the traditional schooling method.  This process is called “deschooling” and this article provides an understandable explanation of the process and practical hints to achieve it.

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Common Objections to Homeschooling, Q&A with John Holt

Common Objections to Homeschooling – The Natural Child Project.  John Holt is considered by many to be the father of modern-day homeschooling.  He was a recognized teacher for many years but came to realize our public education system leaves much to be desired.

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31-page ebook, How to Homeschool

How to Homeschool e-book. Email registration required.

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