Curricula, Curriculum Types, and State Requirements
Book Resources
We list various homeschooling resources that parents can review to determine if they would help homeschool their child(ren). We also help homeschooling parents navigate their homeschooling journey. Many resources are available for homeschooling across various subjects and grade levels. We list various references and resources to help parents. However, we do not list religious-based resources.
Book Resources
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Text Resources
Homeschooling can be a rewarding educational choice, and there are many resources available to support your efforts. When it comes to text resources for homeschooling, you have a wide range of options.
Remember that the best text resources will depend on your child’s grade level, learning style, and your personal teaching preferences. It’s a good idea to research and experiment to find the materials that work best for your homeschooling needs. Additionally, make sure to check your state’s homeschooling regulations to ensure you meet any requirements for educational materials.
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Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders have unique talents and challenges, as we all do. We like to focus on the positive and the progress that these special people can make. Our resources present strategies for addressing Communication, Social Skills, Behavior, Sensory Issues, and more.
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Sensory World is proud to bring you the largest collection of sensory-related books, CDs, and DVDs available for your use and education and informative conferences across the nation. With the help of experts like Carol Kranowitz, Britt Collins, and Dr. Temple Grandin, more and more people are becoming aware of how Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) might affect any one of us, and more importantly, how to help overcome whatever challenges each person might face.
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- Sensory Process Disorder Poster
- Sensory Catalog
- Sensory Focus Magazine
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Allow your children to experience the adventure, freedom, and wonder of childhood with this practical guide that provides all the information, inspiration, and advice you need for creating a modern, quality homeschool education.
Resources: bewildandfree.org
Amazon: $0.00 Kindle Unlimited | $19.31 Hardcopy | $15.99 Paperback
This aptly named book focuses on the four areas of writing that are most problematic for students with autism spectrum disorder: language, organization, sensory and visual-motor skills organized under topics such as Getting Started, Knowing What to Write, Getting Stuck, Misunderstanding the Directions, and many more. The book and its worksheets make the task of teaching writing easy and fun. Strategies are appropriate for students K-12 and beyond.
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Amazon: $17.66 Paperback
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In this book, Julie Bogart distills decades of experience–homeschooling her five now-grown children, developing curricula, and training homeschooling families around the world–to show parents how to make education an exciting, even enchanting, experience for their kids, whether they’re in elementary or high school.
Resources: bravewriter.com
Amazon: $9.99 Kindle Unlimited | $23.17 Spiral-Bound | $10.89 Paperback
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After twenty-five years of home-educating seven children with dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, and ADHD, Marianne Sunderland has learned how to create an engaging, meaningful, and effective educational experience for these smart but struggling learners.
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Amazon: $0.00 Kindle Unlimited | $17.99 Paperback
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A guide for parents to help children of all ages process the onslaught of unfiltered information in the digital age. Julie Bogart offers practical tools to help children at every stage of development to grow in their ability to explore the world around them, examine how their loyalties and biases affect their beliefs, and generate fresh insight rather than simply recycling what they’ve been taught.
Resources: bravewriter.com
Amazon: $4.99 Kindle Unlimited | $17.49 Hardcover | $16.19 Paperback
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In The Four-Hour School Day, Durenda Wilson unpacks the lifelong advantages of home education, both for the health of your family and your child’s future. With inspiring stories about parents just like you, she demystifies homeschooling and addresses common fears like, what if I’m not qualified, how can I homeschool as a single parent, and what if I don’t have enough time? Packed with encouragement and practical advice, this resource equips you with all the information you need to create a sustainable homeschooling plan customized to your child’s needs.
Resources: durendawilson.com
Amazon: $9.99 Kindle Unlimited | $10.79 Paperback
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Homeschooling is a wonderful, worthwhile pursuit, but many homeschool parents struggle with feelings of burnout and frustration. If you have ever felt this way, you’re not alone! Most of us need to be reminded of the “why” of homeschooling from time to time—but “The Unhurried Homeschooler” takes parents a step further and lifts the unnecessary burdens that many parents place on themselves. Drawing on twenty years of homeschooling her eight children, Durenda Wilson gently reminds parents about the things that really matter, as she offers a clear portrait of what a life-giving home life can be during the homeschooling years. Reading “The Unhurried Homeschooler” is like having coffee with a trusted friend. You’ll be encouraged as you learn to do what God has put before you. This book will lighten your load while helping you learn how to raise lifelong learners and ENJOY the homeschool years with your kids.
Resources: durendawilson.com
Amazon: $0.00 Kindle Unlimited | $9.99 Paperback
Questions, Concerns, or Comments
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