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Nov 26, 2002 | ISBN 9780761563600 Buy
Mar 25, 2009 | ISBN 9780307560858 Buy
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Nov 26, 2002 | ISBN 9780761563600
Mar 25, 2009 | ISBN 9780307560858
Fun and Effective Home Learning Activities for Every SubjectAs a homeschooling parent, you’re always looking for new and creative ways to teach your child the basics. Look no longer! Inside this innovative helper, you’ll find kid-tested and parent-approved techniques for learning math, science, writing, history, manners, and more that you can easily adapt to your family’s homeschooling needs. And even if you don’t homeschool, you’ll find this book a great teaching tool outside the classroom. You’ll discover fun and educational activities for kids ages 3 to 12, including how to:·Create maps based on favorite stories, such as Treasure Island or The Wizard of Oz ·Make letters out of French fries as an alphabet learning aid ·Explore architecture by building igloos, castles, and bridges with sugar cubes and icing ·Review spelling words by writing them on the sidewalk with chalk ·And many more!This comprehensive collection of tried-and-true—and generally inexpensive—ideas provides the best-of-the-best homeschooling activities that can be done anywhere, anytime, and by anyone.
Linda Dobson, author of Homeschooling: The Early Years, The Homeschooling Book of Answers, and The Art of Education, is the news editor and columnist for Home Education Magazine. She is also a member of the National Home Education Network. The… More about Linda Dobson
Praise for The Ultimate Book of Homeschooling Ideas:"This book is much more than a well-organized list of creative things to do on a rainy day! It’s a complete resource—the kind of information you’d find in the best ‘how-to’ homeschool manual." — Jane Boswell, Home Educator’s Family Times"This book is truly a mother lode of ideas for learning! Whether you’re struggling with teaching a particular subject or just looking for something new and different to spice up your experience, you’ll find enough family-tested ideas here to keep you busy for years." — Laura Derrick, president, National Home Education Network"Each idea reaffirms the joy of learning as a family and reinforces the fact that homeschooling parents are creative, confident, and competent educators for their children." — Tammy Rosenblatt, founder and director, The Family Resource Center
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