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Dumbing Us Down
The Hidden Curriculum of Compulsory Schooling
by John Taylor Gatto
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In this tenth-anniversary edition, Gatto updates his theories on how the U.S. educational system cranks out students the way Detroit cranks out Buicks. He contends that students are more programmed to conform to economic and social norms rather than really taught to think.
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The Three R’s
by Ruth Beechick
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Three resources in one READING, WRITING, and ARITHMETIC! Learn how to take the mystery out of teaching the early grades with this practical, down-to-earth guidebook from Ruth Beechick.
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Carschooling
Over 350 Entertaining Games & Activities to Turn Travel Time into Learning Time
by Diane Flynn Keith
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Carschooling is all about turning travel time into learning time. Created especially for kids ages 4 to 7, inside there's something fun for everyone with games, group activities, suggested resources and audiobooks, journaling ideas, and more.
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The Ultimate Guide to Homeschooling Teens
by Debra Bell
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Debra Bell has helped numerous homeschooled students, including four of her own, gain college admission and win substantial scholarships to the schools of their choice.
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Homeschooling and the Voyage of Self-Discovery
by David H. Albert
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Are children empty boxes into which we pour knowledge and wisdom? Or are they naturally predisposed to acquire these things? David H. Albert presents a collection of articles laden with gems, -including the single most important lesson to teach a child.
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The object of teaching a child is to enable the child to get along without the teacher. We need to educate our children for their future, not our past.
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Washington Email Lists, Support Groups, Facebook groups, Associations, Message Boards, Forums and Newsletters
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- Peninsula Homeschool Exchange - Olympic Peninsula (PHEnet) - An inclusive homeschooling network based in Port Townsend, Washington. We welcome all homeschoolers who live in the Olympic Peninsula area. The purpose of the PHEnet mailing list is to share information of interest to area homeschoolers, to connect with others who have similar interests, and to organize group activities.
- To Subscribe, visit Peninsula Homeschool Exchange - Olympic Peninsula (PHE).
- Pierce County HomeSchoolers Group Facebook Page - A diverse group of homeschooling parents in and around Pierce County, WA. We include and celebrate families across the spectrum of homeschooling styles and philosophies, and have no official political, philosophical, or religious orientation. PCHS exists both as an active online resource and an IRL (in real life) source as a place for homeschoolers to play, learn, and relax with each other in a context where homeschooling is the primary common denominator.
- For more information, visit Pierce County HomeSchoolers Group Facebook Page.
- Puget Sound Homeschool Group Facebook Page - A group for Puget Sound Homeschoolers to network with other homeschoolers in order to learn more, play more, and live more!
- For more information, visit Puget Sound Homeschool Group Facebook Page.
- REACH East Side Support - East King County - REACH East serves the East King County area of Washington state. Membership entitles you to meeting attendance and participation in activities and field trips organized by REACH East.
REACH East is made up of homeschooling families from a variety of cultural educational backgrounds who have different motivations, priorities and styles for homeschooling. We are a Christian homeschool support group committed to supporting homeschooling families in the common goal of educating our children at home.
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- For more information, visit REACH East Side Support - East King County.
- Seattle Homeschool Group (SHG) - A nonsectarian venue where home educating families can meet and exchange ideas and inspirations. For those new to homeschooling in Washington State, the group is a place to meet old hands who can answer questions. For the experienced, the regular get-togethers are great opportunities for kids to make friends and create lasting relationships.
SHG sponsors regular group-wide potlucks, a wide and constantly changing array of field trips, and several clubs, including chess, writing, and math. A monthly newsletter keeps us all apprised of what’s on the schedule, and several Yahoo!group discussion lists keep us in close contact in case of a spontaneous outing opportunity.
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- To Join, visit Seattle Homeschool Group.
- Seattle Homeschool Teen Group - Within Seattle Homeschool Group there is a Teen Group for families with children age 13 and up. These families have their own Yahoo group. The teens themselves also have a Yahoo group.
- For more information on the Teen Group, please contact the Teen Group Moderators at SeattleHomeschoolTeenGroup@gmail.com to request the Teen Group FAQ and details on upcoming gatherings.
- Seattle Homeschoolers Facebook Page - are you a homeschooling family in Seattle? Join and connect with other families to further develop community.
- For more information, visit Seattle Homeschoolers Facebook Page.
- Seattle/Snoho Area Homeschoolers Facebook Page - This group is kind of an online Co-op for homeschool parents. Post your ideas, curriculum reviews, questions, concerns, etc. Also if you are planning field trips, ceremony's, etc., post here and maybe someone wants to join up with you!
- For more information, visit Seattle/Snoho Area Homeschoolers Facebook Page.
- Seattle Unschoolers Facebook Page - For the general Seattle area unschooling community - radical unschoolers, academics-only unschoolers, those on the path to either and those interested in either but are not in a place of adopting either for themselves (yet ;). This is a “closed” community (in facebook terms), so that anything that is posted here is NOT visible by the general public, however the general public can see this group exists and can see who it's members are (this makes the group searchable on facebook so others can find it). We request that you do not share any personal information, posts or events posted by others within this community outside of this community without the person's express consent. Thank you and WELCOME!
- To Join, visit Seattle Unschoolers Facebook Page.
- Seattle {Waldorf} Facebook Page - A diverse bunch of homeschooling families, interested in sharing resources that are relevant to our homeschool journey and particularly related to the Waldorf philosophy, lifestyle, curriculum, crafts or events. Please feel free to post about local events and extend invitations, make connections. Please keep your posts and comments respectful and relevant. If you would like to promote a product or service that is not clearly related to the interests listed above, please email me first.
- To Join, visit Seattle {Waldorf} Facebook Page.
- South Kitsap Homeschool Sports Club Facebook Page - The club emphasizes integrity, reliability, positive Christian values, and good relationships through team play. It is open to players aged 6 to 18 from the Kitsap peninsula. We offer 3 sports: basketball in the winter, baseball in the spring and soccer in the fall.
- For more information, visit South Kitsap Homeschool Sports Club Facebook Page.
- Southwest Washington Homeschoolers - SW-WA-Homeschoolers (SWWAH) - For homeschoolers in Southwest Washington State. It is for all homeschooling families wanting to stay connected to events happening in our area. It is also for sharing ideas & support in homeschooling. SW-WA-Homeschoolers is not religiously affiliated, or affiliated with any particular organization or group. The goal of this group is to be all-inclusive. SWWAH is welcome to all homeschooling families.
- To Subscribe, visit Southwest Washington Homeschoolers - SW-WA-Homeschoolers.
- Spokane Area Homeschool Community Facebook Page - We are creating special classes, meet-ups and field trips.This is also a place to buy/sell/trade/give away Homeschool and other items. It's a great place to exchange information on local events and happenings. Please feel free to add or tell others. Maybe you'll meet some new families, too! There have been documents created under the files tab to input family information and find other families that are near you. You may also list items for sale under The Photos tab in The "For Sale" photo album. There has also been a photo album created for home businesses. Thanks :) I look forward to talking to and meeting your families.
- For more information, visit Spokane Area Homeschool Community Facebook Page.
- Stanwood Camano Homeschool Adventures - A non-denominational Christian, non-profit organization for Homeschooling families. We provide support for the whole family, resources, activities, field trips and encouragement. Membership is open to all homeschooling families.
- For more information, visit Stanwood Camano Homeschool Adventures.
- SW (Southwest) Washington Homeschool Association Facebook Page
- To Subscribe, visit SW (Southwest) Washington Homeschool Association Facebook Page.
- Tacoma Area Homeschoolers Facebook Page - A place on facebook to arrange meetings, play dates, park outings, field trips and more for homeschoolers, unschoolers and parents of children between the ages of 0 and 18.
- For more information, visit Tacoma Area Homeschoolers Facebook Page.
- Teaching Parents Association - Western Washington (TPA) - A local nonprofit organization of homeschooling familes based in Western Washington. We are committed to providing access to opportunities and resources for home educators of all races, religions, philosophies, and education styles, including families who are still exploring the homeschool option and seeking further information.
Our membership includes families from all over Washington state, including the Woodinville, Bothell, Redmond, Duvall, Kirkland, Bellevue, Lynnwood and Everett areas.
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- For more information, visit Teaching Parents Association - Western Washington.
- Tri-Cities Homeschool Support Group - Kennewick/Pasco/Richland (TCHSG) - Our mission is to encourage, inform, and support local Christian home-based instruction families (as defined in RCW 28A.225) in their homeschooling journey. We invite Christian homeschooling parents (or those considering homeschooling) within a two-hour drive of the Kennewick, Pasco, and Richland area to join us. Our Statement of Faith, Code of Conduct, and Membership requirements are on our website at: Tri-Cities Homeschool Support Group Blog.
- To Subscribe, visit Tri-Cities Homeschool Support Group - Kennewick/Pasco/Richland.
- Tri-Cities Homeschoolers Facebook Page - Kennewick/Pasco/Richland - A place to come share your ideas and glean from others about home educating. Feel free to discuss any topic you want or need to. PLEASE share your ideas and what works for your family. The beauty of home educating is the freedom we have. So, all things home school is fair game here!
- For more information, visit Tri-Cities Homeschoolers - Kennewick/Pasco/Richland Facebook Page.
- Tri Cities LDS Homeschoolers - Kennewick/Pasco/Richland (TC-LDSHS) - This list is for all Latter-day Saint home schoolers in the greater Tri-cities, Washington area. Seasoned homeschoolers as well as newbies and those investigating homeschooling are welcome.
- To Subscribe, visit Tri Cities LDS Homeschoolers - Kennewick/Pasco/Richland.
- Tri-Cities, WA Homeschool Curricula Swap Facebook Page - LOCAL (Tri-Cities, Washington) used homeschool curricula swap page. Please read group guidelines and be respectful of others.
- For more information, visit Tri-Cities, WA Homeschool Curricula Swap Facebook Page.
- Walla Walla Homeschoolers Facebook Page
- For more information, visit Walla Walla Homeschoolers Facebook Page.
- Western WA Homeschool Bulletin Board (WWHSBB) - For all Western Washington Homeschoolers. It is to be used to ask questions and/or post information about any homeschool activities, classes, opportunities or resources. Welcome aboard and start sharing your knowledge.
- To Subscribe, visit Western WA Homeschool Bulletin Board.
- Whatcom Homeschool (WhatcomHomeschool) - Homeschooling families of Whatcom County, in the northwest corner of Washington State, and surrounding areas, exchanging ideas, considering questions, sharing resources and staying informed. Serving Bellingham, Ferndale, Lynden, Everson, Deming, Sumas, Custer, Birch Bay, Sudden Valley, Nooksack, Maple Falls, Acme, Alger, Sedro Woolley, Mt. Vernon, Burlington, and lower British Columbia, Canada.
- To Subscribe, visit Whatcom Homeschool.
- Whatcom Homeschool Association - A network of over four hundred families supporting each other in the adventure of homeschooling in Whatcom County, the northwest corner of Washington State. The independent spirit of homeschool families coupled with a twenty-five-year-old support group combine with positive community relations to provide a richness of learning opportunities.
- For more information, visit Whatcom Homeschool Association.
- Whatcom Homeschool Buy Sell Trade Share and Give Facebook Page - For Home School families to be able to buy, sell, trade, or bless someone with something they are finished with. You may also ask for items. Buy Local and help other local home school families add to their homeschool budget. You may also ask for advice, playgroups etc. ANYTHING homeschool. You may not put anyone down or comment that their way of home school is wrong if it does not match yours. Please be respectful.
- For more information, visit Whatcom Homeschool Buy Sell Trade Share and Give Facebook Page.
- Yakima Valley Homeschoolers Facebook Page - All things home school are fair game here! A place to share your ideas about home educating and what works for your family. Gather and share events, seek and offer support. Bringing together local homeschoolers in Washington state that live in the Yakima Valley and surrounding areas including: Buena, Cowiche, Ellensburg, Gleed, Grandview, Granger, Harrah, Mabton, Moxee, Naches, Prosser, Selah, Sunnyside, Terrace Heights, Tieton, Toppenish, Union Gap, Wapato, West Valley, White Swan, Yakima and Zillah. For home educators between Ellensburg and Prosser.
- For more information, visit Yakima Valley Homeschoolers Facebook Page.
- Yakima Valley LDS Base Homeschooling Support Group Facebook Page - My hope is that we can pool the resources within our group to provide maximum opportunities for our children and support for us parents. We can use the strengths of different parents to build units or provide workshops. We can lean on each other in less formal ways for support and advice regarding curriculum, schedules, and community resources. The group will be centered on LDS principles but will include all areas of education, and is open to all who are interested in participating.
- For more information, visit Yakima Valley LDS Base Homeschooling Support Group Facebook Page.
- Yakima, Washington Homeschool (yakimahomeschoolers) - For Yakima homeschoolers to instantly connect with eachother. Email forum can be used to notify each other of community events, network with other families, plan last-minute field trips and social gatherings. Membership is open to homeschooling families who are living in the Yakima area.
- To Subscribe, visit Yakima, Washington Homeschool.
- Zion Academy LDS HS SUPPORT GROUP - King/Pierce/Snohomish counties (ZionAcademy) - A home school support group dedicated to strengthening Latter-Day Saint families in the King, Pierce and Snohomish Counties of Washington State. The mission of Zion Academy is to aide the new and veteran LDS home school family in their home school endeavors. This may be accomplished through field trips, activities, mom's potlucks, and family gatherings. Parents are to be an integral part of Zion Academy. Their support and involvement is vital! This egroup has been established as a means for communication about upcoming events and activities. You will not be aproved for the group unless YOU FILL OUT THE FORM!
PLEASE NOTE: this group is for those LIVING in the state of WASHINGTON near the town of SEATTLE--or EAST KING COUNTY.
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- To Subscribe, visit Zion Academy LDS HS SUPPORT GROUP - King/Pierce/Snohomish counties.
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Search results from both LeapingFromTheBox and blogs
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The First Year of Homeschooling Your Child
Your Complete Guide to Getting Off to the Right Start
by Linda Dobson
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This comprehensive guide will help you determine the appropriate first steps, build your own educational philosophy, and discover the best ways to cater to your child's specific learning style
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Kindle Edition
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101 Top Picks For Homeschool Curriculum
by Cathy Duffy
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Widely-recognized curriculum expert Cathy Duffy walks you through the curriculum selection process. This is an updated and heavily revised edition of 100 Top Picks for Homeschool Curriculum (2005)
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The Successful Homeschool Family Handbook
A Creative And Stress-Free Approach to Homeschooling
by Dorothy Moore
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If you are thinking about homeschooling, or are struggling with a educational homeschooling curriculum that is difficult to use, let Dr. Ray and Dorothy Moore show you how to make homeschooling an easy-to-live-with family adventure in learning. This low-stress, low-cost program shows you how to build a curriculum around your child's needs and interests - and around a realistic family schedule.
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Learning All The Time
by John Holt
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This delightful book by the influential author of How Children Fail and How Children Learn shows how children learn to read, write, and count in their everyday life at home and how adults can respect and encourage this wonderful process.
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The Unprocessed Child
Living Without School
by Valerie Fitzenreiter
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The Unprocessed Child is a work of nonfiction about a child raised with no coercion and no curriculum. It is the first book written about a radically unschooled child who has now reached adulthood and is a responsible member of society.
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Homeschooling Your Struggling Learner
by Kathy Kuhl
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Whether you already homeschool, are considering it, or just want to help your child after school, Homeschooling Your Struggling Learner helps you teach your child at home. "Anyone who lives or works with a struggling learner will find many a valuable nugget to aid in their work with these children." Barbara D. Ingersoll, Ph.D.
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Homeschooling For Dummies
by Jennifer Kaufeld
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If, like many parents, you’re wondering whether homeschooling can be the solution you’re looking for, then you’ll be happy to know that the answer is yes.
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