Parents who homeschool typically do so out of a strong will to provide solid educational foundations. Although a noble cause, the stress that comes with teaching your kids at home can be overwhelming. Consider these books if you are starting out in the realm of homeschooling.
The Unhurried Homeschooler: A Simple, Mercifully Short Book On Homeschooling by Durenda Wilson
Parents who choose to homeschool their kids are opting for deep involvement in their children’s educational experiences. It is not uncommon, then, for moms and dads who are homeschooling to grow weary in trying to do good for their little ones. Durenda Wilson knows all about the struggles of educating kids, as she homeschooled all eight of her kids. She brings two decades’ worth of knowledge to this very short (76 pages) book.
In The Unhurried Homeschooler: A Simple, Mercifully Short Book On Homeschooling, parents receive tools meant to help them avoid burnout and restore the joy of teaching. This book could be great for mothers and fathers who are beginning their homeschooling journey and already feel overwhelmed.
Teaching From Rest: A Homeschooler’s Guide To Unshakeable Peace by Sarah Mackenzie
Have you ever been in the middle of a lesson and thought, “Am I giving my kids everything they need to do well in society?” If so, then Teaching From Rest: A Homeschooler’s Guide To Unshakeable Peace by Sarah Mackenzie may be a book to add to your TBR list.
Mackenzie uses her experiences with homeschooling her children and the stresses that come along with such a responsibility to advocate for teaching from a place of rest. This is an ideal read for moms and dads who are stressing over lesson planning and everything else that comes with teaching.
The Call Of The Wild And Free: Reclaiming The Wonder In Your Child’s Education by Ainsley Arment
Ainsley Arment is the mother of five children and founder of the Wild + Free movement. Her goal is to equip parents who homeschool with the tools they need to raise curious children.
In The Call Of The Wild And Free: Reclaiming The Wonder In Your Child’s Education, Arment presents a philosophy that challenges parents to ditch replicating the traditional classroom setting for hands-on learning that includes outdoor activities and reading time with books kids actually want to read. This is a cool read for parents who subscribe to modern classroom settings that take learning outside the four walls.
What Suits Your Boat?
- The Unhurried Homeschooler: A Simple, Mercifully Short Book On Homeschooling by Durenda Wilson – For parents facing burnout from homeschooling.
- Teaching From Rest: A Homeschooler’s Guide To Unshakeable Peace by Sarah Mackenzie – For moms and dads worried about conveying the right things while homeschooling their little ones.
- The Call Of The Wild And Free: Reclaiming The Wonder In Your Child’s Education by Ainsley Arment – For parents looking to break free from traditional learning styles.
Which books pique your interest?