Hesitant to Homeschool?

Answers to 20 Common Questions

Jessica Solis Carpinelli, Mandi McArthur

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Free Spirit Publishing Inc.,U.S.
01 October 2024

Open learning, home learning, distance education

Answers to common questions and concerns for anyone considering homeschooling.

From ""What if I don't know the content?"" to ""Will my child miss out on the school experience?"" to ""What about preparing for college?"" this book answers homeschooling questions with thoughtful and concise explanations. The authors provide practical action items to help you evaluate and prepare to homeschool. They inspire with successful ideas and examples that are easy to implement in any home setting. If you're considering homeschooling,?

Hesitant to Homeschool??gives you the pros and cons of homeschooling, shares the experiences of other homeschooling families, and provides information on where to begin.

Here’s what you’ll discover inside:

Practical tips and strategies to build your confidence and skills as a homeschool parent

Answers to common concerns, such as socialization, curriculum choices, and balancing responsibilities

""Can-Do"" checklists that make homeschooling approachable with actionable steps

Real-life stories and diverse perspectives to inspire and guide you

Flexible chapter structure so you can focus on the topics that matter most to you

Written by active homeschool parents who lead a homeschool co-op,?

Hesitant to Homeschool??addresses 20 common concerns and challenges. With each chapter devoted to one question, the book makes it easy for you to read from start to finish or go straight to the homeschooling questions you have.

By: Jessica Solis Carpinelli, Mandi McArthur
Imprint: Free Spirit Publishing Inc.,U.S.
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 235mm, Width: 184mm, Spine: 12mm
Weight: 463g
ISBN: 9798885546751
Pages: 224
Publication Date: 01 October 2024
Recommended Age: From 3 to 18 years
Audience: General/trade , Children/juvenile , ELT Advanced , English as a second language
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Jessica Solis Carpinelli is a homeschooler and dance educator who brings firsthand, experiential knowledge of the homeschooling world as both a traditionally schooled and homeschooled student. She developed the children's dance program at a southern California studio and has worked for more than twenty years as a professional dance educator. As an experienced homeschooling and working parent of two children, she applies her understanding of child development to help parents find the best educational path for their children. Jessica and Mandi McArthur are the cofounders of a local homeschool cooperative and a large social media based homeschool group. Together, they developed and run The Coop Homeschool (thecoophomeschool.com). They provide workshops, write blog posts, present podcasts, and offer one-to-one consulting for new and experienced homeschooling families. Jessica lives in San Diego County, California. Mandi McArthur, MA ED., MBA, grew up in southern California where she thrived in a traditional school setting. She obtained her MA in education and school counseling and taught at a traditional junior high school and high school. After earning her MBA, she became a homeschool parent to her three children and has been homeschooling ever since. Mandi explores traditional and homeschooling educational philosophies, writes and uses a variety of curriculum, and invests in numerous communities, bringing a breadth of tried-and-true practices and wisdom to potential homeschool parents. Mandi and Jessica Solis Carpinelli are the cofounders of a local homeschool cooperative and a large social media based homeschool group. Together, they developed and run The Coop Homeschool (thecoophomeschool.com). They provide workshops, write blog posts, present podcasts, and offer one-to-one consulting for new and experienced homeschooling families. Mandi lives in Texas.

Reviews for Hesitant to Homeschool?: Answers to 20 Common Questions

An outstanding book! It will validate your instincts about homeschooling and demonstrate that you are indeed the homeschooling type. But after you start homeschooling, keep the book handy—it's brimming with fantastic ideas you'll want to explore! -- Heather Martinson, Celebration Education