A Handbook for South African Homeschoolers by Wendy Young
A Living Education, first published in 2002 is now OUT OF PRINT
The following are two newly published books for parents starting homeschooling in South Africa, by veteran homeschooling mother of 6 children, Shirley Erwee: Homeschooling the Primary Years and Homeschooling High School which you can order directly from Shirley.
Also take a look at our Parenting and Homeschool Book Reviews
A Living Education was written to help answer the many questions of new homeschooling parents.
It guides you through the process of researching homeschooling, finding answers to your questions, making decisions and implementing home education for your family.
The author, Wendy Young is a long-time homeschooling mother of four children, of whom one has already graduated. Having been through all the stages, from preschool to high school and beyond, she has tips, advice and encouragement for every stage of your journey!
This essential guide covers topics such as :
- Why we homeschool
- The impact on our home
- The impact on our relationships
- Our priorities
- What about me?
- The big socialisation question
- Head, hand, heart
- Preschoolers
- Home Educating different grades
- Extra mural activities,
- Home Education support groups,
- Informal curricula choices
- High school…what now?
- Taking children out of school
- When doubts come
- Our homeschool dad
- Planning and Scheduling
- My favourite books
- Types of home education curricula
- Home Education Associations
- Support on the internet
Both the good and bad times are openly discussed and advice is given how to make the necessary changes along the way!.
A Living Education will not only inform you about what home education really is, but it is also useful to turn back to it when doubt or uncertainty assails you. Written with a Christian focus, it will put you at ease and build your confidence, that what you are doing is right and what the Lord expects you to do.
122 pages.