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The Prussian Origins of the American Public School System 8 min

The world as her school room ~ AlisonsAdventures.com4 min

Infographic: Homeschooling by the Numbers

Seven Lies About Homeschoolers ~ BlimeyCow - 3 minAlso recommended:You Might Be a Homeschooler If...You Might Be a Homeschooler If...Part 2 You Might Be a Homeschooler If...Part 3 The Twelve Types of Homeschool Moms The Ten Types of Homeschoolers

TED: Sir Ken Robinson: Do schools kill creativity? - 20 minAlso recommended:TED: Sir Ken Robinson: Bring on the learning revolution!TEDx: 13 year-old Logan LaPlante talks about Hackschooling TED: Gever Tulley: 5 dangerous things your kids should do TED: Sugata Mitra: Building Schools in the Granny Cloud Reason: Is Homeschooling a Universal Human Right?

John Taylor Gatto: The Ultimate History Lesson ~ Hour 1 of 5Hour 2 of 5 ~ Hour 3 of 5 ~ Hour 4 of 5 ~ Hour 5 of 5

Master Ayub's Park School in Pakistan ~3 min

PragerU - War on Boys ~6 min

How school makes kids less intelligent ~9 min

Proverbs 22:6 Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.

Homeschooling

One of the primary responsibilities we have as parents is to make sure our children are trained/educated properly. I prefer to use the terms "trained" or "educated" instead of "schooled" because to me they are more appropriate. It's similar to saying "children" instead of "kids." I fail quite a lot in my efforts there, but I try to use language appropriately, and frankly, my children aren't goats...I don't like that connotation. The whole sheep and goats thing troubles me. Why would we want to call our children goats? Sorry, I got sidetracked for a moment, but I think it's worth considering.

Every family has different dynamics that make it unique, and every child in a family has different characteristics that make them an individual. As parents, we have a dedicated interest in our children, and know best what makes our child/children unique. Education is not a one size fits all proposition. Just as each child is unique, part of the homeschooling puzzle is identifying the learning style best suited to each child.

Here's an article that may inspire you to get started.

If that didn't do it watch the video Indoctrination. It's a crash course in "Why Homeschool?"

FYI - I have a beef with most homeschool history curriculum. When looking into a homeschool history curriculum for the first time, you will notice that it tends to have a very loud "patriotic, evangelical" voice. I am irritated some by this, but it is what it is - a manufactured worldview for mass consumption, in my opinion. I think there's a need for an alternative-viewpoint curriculum (history) that doesn't come draped in a flag and carrying a cross...to borrow part of a quote from Sinclair Lewis. We've been using Brother Gregory's books to supplement areas where there just aren't very many options. Regardless of what curriculum you use, I think you should involve yourself in what your child is learning. Correct the propaganda where you see it, and make sure your children are allowed to question what they read. Discussions are important!

Why Homeschool?

Benefits

Flexibility

Whether it's time, vacation, curriculum, or whatever, homeschooling offers a family the ability to make choices that are best for them.

Build Community

Homeschooling can bring families together with other like-minded families to share ideas, resources, and counsel. Homeschool co-ops are a great resource for meeting other homeschool families. When you homeschool and make an effort to find other homeschoolers, you'll find a valuable new circle of friends who, bringing their unique skill sets, are ready to help you succeed.

Learn New Skills

Taking Responsibility

Taking Responsibility for training/educating your children is part of loving your neighbor. The responsibility is yours...take it by the horns! When you rely on the State for your children's education, you're actually coveting/stealing from your neighbor through the agency of a government that is willing to use violence. If you doubt this, try not paying property taxes and see what happens.

Learn What You Didn't Learn The First Time

Customize the Learning Experience for YOUR Child

Education doesn't have to be one size fits all

Limit Indoctrination by the State

When YOU train YOUR children, you're not competing with the world as much as you are for their hearts and minds. If your children are spending 6 - 8 hours a day soaking up other peoples worldview, at some point you're going to have a problem.

For More on "Why Home School"? Watch the documentary film, IndoctriNATION, click here for trailers

School to fool Are schools and educational institutions used as a social tool?[1]

Schools as Tools Has someone used the modern public schools to mold the minds of America for their own purposes. [2] Printable 5" X 8 1/2" Pamphlets Standard 8 1/2"X 11" Print Friendly

School is Meaningless

Cooperative Homeschooling

http://www.home-school.com/

Lots of good information here about how to get started and connected with the homeschool community wherever you are. See the GROUPS link for co-op information.

General Curriculum Information

Free Homeschooling with Netflix, Amazon, and YouTube

Reviews on various curriculum, all subjects:

Also, check out her top 100 picks - the advantage to something like this site is that she doesn't play favorites w/ one curriculum provider. She chooses the providers who are best at what they do - making it easier to tailor your child's education to their talents & interests.

Reviews & Additional Resources

Homeschool Rescource Catalog

Small company that puts together packages of some of the best curriculum, including educational toys, for birth through high school (yes, birth!)

Popular "Box" Type Structured Curriculum

Here's an example of a "box" type curriculum - everything you need to teach comes in a box from the same company....they do some things well & some things are pretty dry.....but sometimes a highly structured, scripted plan can help get you started.

Literature Based Christian Curriculum

Mennonite Inspired

Self-Teaching Curriculum

Dr. Robinson K-12 Homeschool Curriculum. Developed by a scientist and his six children.

Classical Curriculum Online Courses Available

Veritas Press Online Courses Available

Tapestry of Grace

Specific Course Curriculum

Anatomy

http://www.prontolessons.com/anatomy.html

Biology

http://www.prontolessons.com/biology.html

Foreign Language

http://www.rosettastone.com/ Any language you can think of.

http://www.littlepim.com/ Foreign Language for the Little Ones - Get them started early!

http://www.memoriapress.com/ Latin/Classical Instruction

http://www.veritaspress.com/ Latin/Classical Instruction

Geography

Mapping the World by Heart curriculum Students develop a comprehensive knowledge of geography that allows them to map the world entirely from memory. Grades 5-12.

Logic

http://fallacydetective.com/ Really helps your children to develop discernment. Cuts through the propaganda like a hot knife. Teaches children how to debate effectively.

Math

http://www.mathusee.com/ Uses manipulatives and videos to teach math

http://www.mathmammoth.com Math Mammoth: Very effective and affordable. Grades 1 - 12

http://www.TabletClass.com TabletClass: Amazing video math teaching PreAlgebra, Algebra, Geometry & Algebra 2.

Reading

Teach Your Child To Read in 100 Easy Lessons I can't say enough good things about this approach. There are over 1000 reviews on Amazon. Rated 4.5

Science

http://www.apologia.com/ Creation Based Science Curriculum

http://www.superchargedscience.com Supercharged Science K - 12

Various Methods Overview

Methods

Excellent overview of various methods & styles of homeschooling w/ links to a few companies that support each (there are hundreds more in each category though!). We did pretty straight classical for our first 5-6 years but have transitioned to eclectic & self taught as our children entered high school. Our pre-ks are getting more Charlotte Mason & Montessori right now & will probably stay there awhile ;0)

Homeschooling on a Shoestring Budget

Just like the name says, homeschooling on a shoestring! No or low cost ways to educate your children at home....this link is actually more of the above as far as methods but the site has a lot more to explore...more below on free or low cost curriculum

Thomas Jefferson Education is an educational philosophy and a methodology by which great individuals throughout history were educated. Our family has successfully incorporated this philosophy into our homeschool. We started with the book "A Thomas Jefferson Education" and the articles on the TJed.org website.

More Resources

Books for Children

In this video Libertarian author Connor Boyack explains how homeschooling his own kids helped him discover the need for children's books that embrace the liberty/anarchist worldview. His Tuttle Twins series has started with children's versions of Bastiat's "The Law" and Freidman's explanation of the free market through the creation of a pencil.

Also recommended

Three Friends Free, shows how we all use voluntary interactions in our every day lives and what happens when violence is introduced.

The Adventures of Jonathan Gullible by Ken Schoolland. It's probably more suitable for early teens. The newest edition is even designed with questions at the end of chapters.

The Uncle Eric Book Series which includes the popular economics lessons Whatever Happened to Penny Candy? and The Money Mystery: The Hidden Force Affecting Your Career, Business, and Investments

Articles

2016-09-25: Open Letter to U.S. Education Secretary King Who Says Homeschoolers Would Be Better Off in Public Schools
2016-09-16: These Elementary Schools Tripled Recess Time And Saw Immediate Positive Results
2016-08-20: Homeschooling is the smartest way to teach kids in the 21st century
2016-08-03: Wild and Free
2016-07-04: Homeschoolers Creaming Other Students on the SAT
2016-04-17: 9 Elephants in the (Class)Room That Should “Unsettle” Us
2016-04-13: This is why those weird moms homeschool
2016-03-01: Notre Dame Prof: Our Schools are Committing ‘Civilizational Suicide’
2015-12-17: We need fewer exams and more wilderness in education
2015-08-08: Amount Of Students Homeschooling Increased 62% In The Past Decade
2015-06-02: Elon Musk admits to “Unschooling” his Children
2015-05-06: THE UNSAFE CHILD: Less Outdoor Play is Causing More Harm than Good
2015-04-07: The Five Tiers of Homeschooling
2014-03-19: The Advantages of Homeschooling
2014-02-19: Why schools are failing our boys
2012-04-16: Rewilding Our Children
2010-01-26: The Decline of Play and Rise in Children's Mental Disorders

Homeschooling Images

The Beautiful Simplicity of Homeschooling

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 == Homeschooling ==
-One of the primary responsibilities we have as parents is to make sure our children are trained/educated properly. I prefer to use the term "training or educating" instead of "schooling" because to me it's more appropriate. Kind of like using "children" instead of "kids." I fail quite a lot in my efforts there, but I like to use language appropriately, and frankly, my children aren't goats...I don't like the connotations there. The whole sheep and goats thing troubles me. Why would we want to call our children goats. Sorry, I got sidetracked for a moment, but I think it's worth considering.
+One of the primary responsibilities we have as parents is to make sure our children are trained/educated properly. I prefer to use the terms "trained" or "educated" instead of "schooled" because to me they are more appropriate. It's similar to saying "children" instead of "kids." I fail quite a lot in my efforts there, but I try to use language appropriately, and frankly, my children aren't goats...I don't like that connotation. The whole sheep and goats thing troubles me. Why would we want to call our children goats? Sorry, I got sidetracked for a moment, but I think it's worth considering.
-Every family has different dynamics that make it a unique family. Every child has different characteristics that makes that child an individual. There isn't a one size fits all approach to education that works for every child. As parents, we have a dedicated interest in our child and we know better than anyone what makes our child/children unique. Identifying the learning style for each child is an important part of the homeschooling puzzle.
+Every family has different dynamics that make it unique, and every child in a family has different characteristics that make them an individual. As parents, we have a dedicated interest in our children, and know best what makes our child/children unique. Education is not a one size fits all proposition. Just as each child is unique, part of the homeschooling puzzle is identifying the learning style best suited to each child.
 Here's an [http://newswithviews.com/Turtel/joel24.htm article that may inspire you to get started].
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 If that didn't do it watch the video [http://indoctrinationmovie.com/ Indoctrination]. It's a crash course in "Why Homeschool?"
-FYI - I have a beef with most homeschool history curriculum. One thing you'll notice when looking into homeschooling for the first time is that it tends to have a very loud "patriotic evangelical" voice. This tends to irritate me a bit, but it is what it is. This is a manufactured worldview for mass consumption in my opinion. I think there's a need for an alternative viewpoint curriculum that doesn't come draped in a flag and carrying a cross...to borrow part of a quote from Sinclair Lewis. Much of the history curriculum will focus on that particular worldview. We've been using Brother Gregory's books to supplement areas where there just aren't very good options. Regardless of what curriculum you use, I think you should involve yourself in what your child is learning. Correct the propaganda where you see it and make sure your children are questioning what they read. Discussions are important!
+FYI - I have a beef with most homeschool history curriculum. When looking into a homeschool  history curriculum for the first time, you will notice that it tends to have a very loud "patriotic, evangelical" voice. I am irritated some by this, but it is what it is - a manufactured worldview for mass consumption, in my opinion. I think there's a need for an alternative-viewpoint curriculum (history) that doesn't come draped in a flag and carrying a cross...to borrow part of a quote from Sinclair Lewis. We've been using Brother Gregory's books to supplement areas where there just aren't very many options. Regardless of what curriculum you use, I think you should involve yourself in what your child is learning. Correct the propaganda where you see it, and make sure your children are allowed to question what they read. Discussions are important!
 === Why Homeschool? ===
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 '''Benefits'''
 * Flexibility
-: Whether it's time, vacation, curriculum, or whatever, homeschooling offers the family the ability to make choices that are best for that family.
+: Whether it's time, vacation, curriculum, or whatever, homeschooling offers a family the ability to make choices that are best for them.
-* Community Building
+* Build Community
-: Homeschooling brings families together with other like minded families who can share ideas, resources, and counsel to each other. Everyone brings a different skill set to the community. When you homeschool and make an effort to find other homeschoolers, you'll find a valuable new circle of friends ready to help you succeed. Homeschool co-ops are a great resource for meeting other homeschool families.
+: Homeschooling can bring families together with other like-minded families to share ideas, resources, and counsel. Homeschool co-ops are a great resource for meeting other homeschool families. When you homeschool and make an effort to find other homeschoolers, you'll find a valuable new circle of friends who, bringing their unique skill sets, are ready to help you succeed.
 * Learn New Skills
 * Taking Responsibility
-: Taking Responsibility for training/educating your children is part of loving your neighbor. The responsibility is yours...take it by the horns! When you rely on the state, you're actually coveting/stealing from your neighbor through the agency of a government willing to use violence. If you doubt this, try not paying property taxes and see what happens.
+: Taking Responsibility for training/educating your children is part of loving your neighbor. The responsibility is yours...take it by the horns! When you rely on the State for your children's education, you're actually coveting/stealing from your neighbor through the agency of a government that is willing to use violence. If you doubt this, try not paying property taxes and see what happens.
 * Learn What You Didn't Learn The First Time
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 * Limit Indoctrination by the State
-: When YOU train YOUR children, you're not competing with the world as much for their hearts and minds. If your children are spending 6 - 8 hours a day soaking up other peoples worldview, you're going to have a problem on your hands at some point.
+: When YOU train YOUR children, you're not competing with the world as much as you are for their hearts and minds. If your children are spending 6 - 8 hours a day soaking up other peoples worldview, at some point you're going to have a problem.
 * For More on "Why Home School"?  Watch the documentary film, [http://indoctrinationmovie.com/trailer-a-clips IndoctriNATION, click here for trailers]
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 * http://www.home-school.com/
-: Lots of information here about how to get connected with the homeschool community wherever you are and good how to get started information. See the GROUPS link for co-op information.
+: Lots of good information here about how to get started and connected with the homeschool community wherever you are. See the GROUPS link for co-op information.
 ===General Curriculum Information===
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 * [http://tjed.org A Thomas Jefferson Education]
 * [http://www.tjed.org/about-tjed/video/ 10 short videos explain this approach to education]
-: Thomas Jefferson Education is an educational philosophy and a methodology by which great individuals throughout history were educated.  Our family has successfully incorporated this philosophy into our homeschool.  We started with the book "A Thomas Jefferson Education and the articles on the TJed.org website.
+: Thomas Jefferson Education is an educational philosophy and a methodology by which great individuals throughout history were educated.  Our family has successfully incorporated this philosophy into our homeschool.  We started with the book "A Thomas Jefferson Education" and the articles on the TJed.org website.
 ===More Resources===

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