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• Becoming Homeschoolers

  Give Your Kids a Great Education, a Strong Family, and a Life They'll Thank You for Later

  Swanson, Monica

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  A parenting author, podcaster, and homeschool mom tackles your legitimate doubts and fears about homeschooling, as well as questions you want answered before you commit--questions such as where to start and how to choose a curriculum, build social…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Call of the Wild + Free

  Reclaiming Wonder in Your Child's Education

  Arment, Ainsley

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  A book that "equips families to provide quality homeschool education and encourages all parents and caregivers to raise kids to experience the adventure, freedom, and wonder of childhood."

• College-prep Homeschooling

  Your Complete Guide to Homeschooling Through High School

  Byers, David P., 1963-

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  A mother and a college education professor combine their experience and expertise to show how parents can continue to homeschool their children through high school in subjects for which they are not experts.

• Everything You Need to Know About Homeschooling

  a Comprehensive, Easy-to-use Guide for the Journey From Early Learning Through Graduation

  Garfias, Lea Ann

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  A homeschooling mother of six--and herself a homeschool graduate--provides a reference guide for those interested in beginning a homeschooling journey.

• The Homeschooling Book of Lists

  Leppert, Michael

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  Information, resources, and curriculum ideas. Includes lists of homeschooling support groups, the top 100 homeschooling websites, homeschooling FAQs, and much more.

• Homeschooling for Absolute Beginners

  Make Learning at Home Simple, Affordable, Fun and Effective

  Lippincott, Lorilee

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  This guide address common questions about homeschooling, including time management, socialization, and tips on choosing a curriculum.

• The Homeschooling Starter Guide

  How to Create and Adapt the Best Education Action Plan for Your Needs

  Riley, Gina (Gina M.)

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  Compares popular homeschooling styles, gives advice for staying on track, as well as customizing the curriculum to meet the needs of the individual child.

• Hope for Your Homeschool

  Start Strong, Stay the Course, and Finish With Joy

  McCarthy, September

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  A seasoned homeschooling mom of ten children and twelve grandchildren addresses the fears and concerns that may accompany homeschooling and provides a successful, well-tested plan.

• Teach Your Own

  the Indispensable Guide to Living and Learning With Children at Home

  Holt, John Caldwell, 1923-1985

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  Author, social critic, and educational reformer John C. Holt (1923-1985) was a leader in the modern homeschooling movement. This book explores his philosophy while being updated for today's environment.

• The Virginia Homeschool Manual

  a Comprehensive Guide to Home Education in Virginia

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  Explains laws on homeschooling in Virginia (this resource should not replace legal counsel). Chapters include how to begin, choosing curricula, learning styles, gifted education, apprenticeships, and college. Please check the Code of Virginia for…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Well-trained Mind

  a Guide to Classical Education at Home

  Bauer, S. Wise

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  Step-by-step instructions on providing an academically rigorous, comprehensive homeschool education from preschool through high school. Detailed book lists.

• The Home School Mom

  View on thehomeschoolmom.com

  Free resources for homeschoolers: lesson plans, activity pages, unit studies, software downloads, discussion boards, articles, and information for new homeschoolers.

• Homeschool.com

  View on homeschool.com

  From the web site: "Homeschool.com was created to empower parents to create the ideal school for their child at home! Homeschool.com's founding principle is to consistently provide resources, information, and support to all homeschooling families."

• ThoughtCo. Homeschooling

  View on thoughtco.com

  This site has online guides for beginners, information on trading curriculum, unit study directories, record keeping and answers to frequently asked questions.

• Virginia Department of Education - School Enrollment Options: Home Instruction

  View on virginia.gov

  Lays out the "Criteria for Providing Home Instruction" in Virginia.