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Homeschooling Styles

 

 

 

 

 

Unschooling

Books

 

Teach Your Own: The John Holt Book of Homeschooling by John Holt & Pat Farenga, Da Capo Press, 2003.

• The Unschooling Handbook: How to Use the Whole World As Your Child's Classroom
by Mary Griffith, Prima Publishing, 1998.

Christian Unschooling: Growing Your Children in the Freedom of Christ by Teri J. Brown & Elissa M. Wahl. 2001.

 

Websites

 

• Unschooling.com From the fine folks at Home Education Magazine (HEM) - essays and resources on unschooling.

• Sandra Dodd on Unschooling
Uncertain about unschooling? Read some of the essays by the inimitable and spunky Sandra Dodd ... you'll know if unschooling is for you or not.

Stores & Catalogs

 

Everywhere!

 

 

 

 

Waldorf

Books

 

You Are Your Child’s First Teacher: What Parents Can Do With and For Their Children from Birth to Age Six by Rahima Baldwin Dancy, Celestial Arts Books, 2000.

Websites

 

Christopherus Homeschool Blog
by Donna Simmons.  Also offers books and materials, but is listed here (instead of under 'stores') because of the comprehensive nature of the website.  If you are interested in utilizing the Waldorf philosophy in your homeschooling - this is your place!

• Waldorf Answers
Not specific to homeschooling, but a very informative site covering everything Waldorf!

Stores & Catalogs

 

• Millennial Child
Offers consulting and online seminars to those interested in homeschooling using the Waldorf philosophy and methods. Click on the ‘articles’ tab for Waldorf curriculum information by grades (1-8).

• Rudolf Steiner College Bookstore       Want to utilize Waldorf materials in your homeschool? Here's the catalog for you! Everything from parent resources to the various academic subjects, along with art supplies (those wonderful coloured pencils and watercolours!). Materials for all grade levels.

• Waldorf Without Walls

• Live Education
Curriculum/consultations for grades K-8.

 

 

Montessori

Books

 

Teaching Montessori in the Home: The Pre-School Years by Elizabeth Hainstock, Plume Publishers, 1997.

Teaching Montessori in the Home:The School Years by Elizabeth Hainstock, Plume, 1997.

 

Websites

 

Montessori Homeschooling - created by and for homeschooling families

Stores & Catalogs

 

• Michael Olaf's Essential Montessori Montessori curriculum materials and books for ages birth through adult. A BIG catalog that has absolutely wonderful stuff!

American Montessori Consulting
Be sure to check out their recommended resource section

 

 

Well-Trained Mind

Books

 

• The Well-Trained Mind: A Guide to Classical Education at Home by Susan Wise Bauer & Jesse Wise, W.W. Norton, 1999.

Websites

 

• The Well Trained Mind

Stores & Catalogs

 

• Classical Christian Homeschooling

• Trivium Pursuit: The Transformation of Classical Education

 

 

 

   Charlotte Mason

Books

 

• A Charlotte Mason Companion: Personal Reflections on the Gentle Art of Learning,
by Karen Andreola, 1998.

• Charlotte Mason Education: A How-To Manual
by Catherine Levinson, Champion Press, 1999.

 

Websites

 

• Ambleside Online
The most thorough online CM resource! The Ambleside Online Project was started and continues to be maintained by a group of homeschooling mothers.

• Charlotte Mason Research & Supply Company

• About.com's listing of CM resources

 

Stores & Catalogs

 

• Charlotte Mason Research & Supply Company

 

 

 

 

 

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