During the past five years, homeschooling rates have been on the rise and show no signs of slowing. But many parents lack confidence, questioning whether they are doing it right (or whether they should take the plunge at all). With so many voices offering conflicting advice, it's hard to know where to start and where to go from there.
A homeschooling mother of five and founder of 1000 Hours Outside, Ginny Yurich draws from her years of experience and research, as well as her master's degree in education from the University of Michigan, to encourage and equip parents who want to give homeschooling a try or want to improve their experience. Starting from the standpoint of "you're doing it right" instead of "you're doing it wrong," Ginny helps parents understand that just by choosing to homeschool they are
· learning through living· allowing for individual timelines· leaving space for boredom· providing multiage experiences· teaching self-reliance· offering freedom· slowing down· and moreIf you've been on the fence about homeschooling or wondering if you're doing it all wrong, let Ginny encourage you in all you've already accomplished and equip you for even greater things ahead.
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| C and M first year homeschooling! 2nd and K |
I want to begin with some background about myself. I started book reviewing in 2011. I really love reading and reviewing books. Then in 2014 I began homeschooling two of my kids. It's been a journey. We have since added to more kids to our family. This year our oldest son graduated homeschool in the spring and our daughter is starting 11th grade! It has gone by so much quicker than I ever expected!
I was very excited to have the opportunity to read and review Homeschooling: You're Doing It Right Just by Doing It by Ginny Yurich. Over the years I've read a number of homeschooling books. I have found the ones I've read have great information and have helped in our homeschooling journey. I'm now homeschooling a pre-k, 3rd grader and an 11th grader. This is my 11th year homeschooling.
While reading Homeschooling: You're Doing It Right Just by Doing I realized I really am a veteran homeschooler. I can't say I found anything that would change what I already do. What I will say is this will be my number one recommendation book for anyone who is considering homeschooling. I wish I could have started my journey with this book. Ginny Yurich really walks you through all the great reasons to homeschool and helps you realize it doesn't have to be scary. She addresses all the concerns and not just with her opinion, but really great research! She is very 'real' when she speaks to her audience. It's almost as if you are sharing a cup of coffee and diving deep into all the fantastic "whys" to homeschool. Yurich made homeschool not pinterest board cute, but very doable! It really is such a breath of fresh air from all the influencer homeschoolers and their picture perfect homeschool rooms. She doesn't write about homeschool fluff. She isn't talking curriculum choices. She is talking about homeschooling and the advantages you and your kids will reap from it. I absolutely loved it.
If you are considering homeschooling-read it. If someone you love is considering homeschooling-read it. Newer homeschooler-read it. Veteran homeschooler-read it! Filled with so much great information it will breath new life into your homeschool choice.
I think I lied earlier. When I said I wouldn't change anything-because I have. I have put down some of my checklist down and am more focused on the connection I'm making with my kids. I feel a weight has been lifted. I'm doing enough--just by doing it.
By the way, nothing wrong with the fluff and picture perfect homeschool rooms I just think it can make it intimidating for new homeschooling parents.
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| My three littles this year! M 11th, Z 3rd and AJ Pre-K |
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