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TEACHER HELPS
A Charlotte Mason Companion: Personal Reflections on The Gentle Art of Learning
By Karen Andreola / Charlotte Mason Research
Why are the time-tested principles of respected 19th-century British educator Charlotte Mason so popular with homeschoolers? Because they work! Andreola shares her experiences in homeschooling the "Charlotte Mason way." Discover how to teach children to think independently, retain what they learn, and communicate clearly by narrating what they read in "living books." 384 pages, softcover from Charlotte Mason Research. This book is sure to bring beauty and depth to your home education program. |
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Educating the Whole Hearted Child By Clay Clarkson / Whole Heart Press
A tremendous source of comfort for new and experienced homeschoolers. Guiding you with seasoned advice and lots of encouragement, the Clarksons show you how to combine discipleship and education to create a God-designed program---the home-centered, whole-book learning approach. Using this method will help shape your children's hearts and minds to live and learn for Christ. 197 pages, softcover from Whole Heart Ministries. If you like Charlotte Mason and Dr. Ruth Beechick, you will love this book! In addition to all of the great perspective on education, you will find plenty of helpful planning tools and practical ideas. |
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Home Educating with Confidence: How Ordinary Parents Can Produce Extraordinary Children
By Rick Boyer / The Learning Parent
Me? Homeschool? Yes, you can! say the Boyers, "ordinary parents" who have been educating their 14 children for more than 20 years. Believing that learning happens better at home than anywhere else, they offer you encouraging, practical, "been there" advice to help you produce your own extraordinary children. Chapters include "Starting Right, Staying Right"; "Curriculum Choices"; "Spiritual Training"; and "Socialization." 271 pages, softcover from Homeschool Press. If you prefer a traditional text book approach, this book is for you. The Boyers have a very large family and over two decades experience in home education. |
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The Three R's, One-Volume Edition By Ruth Beechick / Mott Media, Llc
Simple and direct, this little book has nonetheless been used by many homeschoolers to teach reading, language and math without expense! Charts and guiding explanations allow you to teach phonics and math with ease; the writing section explains the time-tested method of copying and dictating. A wonderful alternative to overly academic books! Includes a phonics/arithmetic chart. Grades K-3. 85 pages, softcover. I bought this when my oldest was in preschool and it provided such a sensible and essential foundation for the early years! |
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You CAN Teach Your Child Successfully, Paperback By Ruth Beechick / Mott Media, Llc
Learn the "secrets" that will help you teach better! Covering grades 4 through 8, this informative book by experienced educator Beechick shows you what issues in science every child needs to know, what should be learned in each grade, why the Bible is the best foundation for education, how you can teach music and art without being a musician or an artist, and more. 388 pages, softcover from Arrow. Another Beechick classic, I keep this handbook handy for reference. |
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The Well-Trained Mind: A Guide to Classical Education at Home, Revised and Updated
By Susan Wise Bauer & Jessie Wise / W W Norton
Give your child a classical education---rigorous, language-rich, and comprehensive---regardless of your own training! Discover techniques, curriculums, and resources for tailoring your teaching to your student's cognitive development: elementary "grammar" stage (concrete thinking, memorizing facts); middle school "logic" stage (analytical thinking); and high school "rhetoric" stage (abstract thinking, articulation). Practical and thorough, this revised edition features updated book lists, resources, publications, and Internet links. 800 pages, hardcover from Norton. If classical education is your thing, this classic handbook is what you need. And if the very idea of classical education intimidates you, consider picking and choosing from the great stuff in this fat book. |
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BIBLE AND WORSHIP MUSIC
FOR CHILDREN
The Praise Baby Collection: Praises and Smiles, DVD By Provident Music Distribution
Nurture your baby's spirit and mind with this combination of music and pictures. Multitrack option lets you choose between female, child, or instrumental lead. Includes "Open the Eyes of My Heart"; "God Is Love"; "Holy, Holy, Holy"; and "Shine, Jesus, Shine." This video will actively stimulates early learning in the areas of tactile, cognitive, social, emotional, and most importantly spiritual development of your baby. Approx. 30 minutes. This precious DVD ministers to me as a mom every time we put it on -- and our little ones love it, too! Or get the 3 DVD set below! |
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The Praise Baby 3 DVD Collection By Provident Music Distribution
Combining popular praise and worship music with image of children playing, colorful animation and real world objects, The Praise Baby Collection will actively engage your baby's spirit and mind, stimulating early learning in the areas of tactile, cognitive, social, emotional most importantly spiritual development. This boxed set includes the DVDs Praise and Smiles, God of Wonders, and Born to Worship. Recommended for ages 1 to 36 months. |
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Hide 'Em in Your Heart, Volume 1, CD and By Steve Green / Emi Cmg Distribution
Little ones learn God's Word easily by singing and seeing its relevance applied to their life! Includes "Do to Others" (Matthew 7:12); "And Jesus Grew" (Luke 2:52); "Believe in the Lord!" (Acts 16:31); "When a Child" (Proverbs 20:11); and more. We have enjoyed the Hide 'Em In Your Heart CD for many years, so I was delighted to see the DVD / CD set at a rock bottom price -- less than the cost of most CDs! This has been a favorite in our kindergarten co-op class. See Volume 2 below. |
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Hide 'Em in Your Heart, Volume 2--CD and DVD By Steve Green / Emi Cmg Distribution
Hosted by Sparrow Records recording artist Steve Green, Hide 'Em In Your Heart Volume 2 introduces children to Bible verses in a fun, interactive way. Through easy-to-learn songs and illustrations, this CD/DVD combination will stimulate young minds and nurture their faith in God. Recommended for ages 4 to 8. |
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Wee Sing Bible Songs--Book and CD By Pamela C. Beall & Susan H. Nipp / Price Stern Sloan
Another family favorite for many years, this featuers all of the classic children's Bible songs, including memorizing the names of the books of the Bible! That song alone is worth it!
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EASY READ BIBLES
NIrV Kids' Study Bible Revised, hardcover By Zonderkidz
This Bible uses the complete text of the New International Reader's Version (NIrV-the NIV for kids!) written at a third grade reading level. The easy-to-read, single-column format makes this a perfect first study Bible for young readers. A new interior design, updated study helps, and twenty-four-color illustrations will keep kids ages six to ten engaged in a time of personal Bible study. We use this version at home for reading aloud. |
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The Children's Discovery Bible By Cook Communications
In addition to hundreds of pages of full-color artwork, this Bible presents over 150 Bible stories, illustrated in a captivating style reminiscent of your favorite animated movies. Includes easy to understand stories adapted from David C. Cook's primary curriculum. This is an excellent general illustrated Bible story book for reading aloud or reading alone -- my top pick! |
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The Early Reader's Bible, Revised By V. Gilbert Beers / Zonderkidz
Teach your kids to read and love God's Word with their very own "I can read it myself" Bible! They'll love the feeling of accomplishment they get from reading the Bible themselves. Completely revised, the Early Readers Bible features 64 stories that use a 450-word vocabulary list developed from public school reading materials. Each chapter closes with questions and activities that parents and kids can share together. Also, colorful illustrations and real-life applications increase a child's understanding of God's Word. Recommended for ages 4 to 8. I have such fond memories of this Bible story book. Three of my daughters learned to read using this as their main primer book. What a delight! | |
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CHILDREN'S DEVOTIONAL &
APOLOGETICS
2:52 Soul Gear: Bible Heroes and Bad Guys By Rick Osborne / Zonderkidz
Twenty-nine key biblical heroes--and bad guys--shown in the midst of action-packed scenarios teach boys how they can grow smarter, stronger, deeper, and cooler just like Jesus did in Luke 2:52. Humorous illustrations showing lots of muscles and cool equipment draw attention to interesting features and significant characteristics of real men and women who lived in biblical times. As part of the new 2:52 Soul Gear series for boys, this book uses exciting, energy-filled stories to help boys develop into young men of God. Recommended for ages 8 to 12. |
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Hinds' Feet on High Places: Illustrated and Arranged for Children by Hannah Hurnard
Now your 5- to 10-year-olds can enjoy Hurnard's devotional classic! Your kids will travel with Much Afraid and the Chief Shepherd to the High Places, where "perfect love casts out fear." End-of-chapter quiet-time thoughts, Scripture readings, and prayers teach your kids how to follow the Good Shepherd. 128 pages, delightfully illustrated softcover from Destiny Image. |
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Apologetics for Kids, 4 Volumes By Lee Strobel / Zondervan Corp.
No matter how you try to protect your 8- to 12-year-olds, you can bet they're already hearing modern culture's case against Christianity. So now's the time to arm them with the truth! These kid-friendly editions of Strobel's bestsellers present up-to-date scientific research, faith-building arguments, and real-life testimonies to help tweens stand firm in their beliefs. 96 pages each, four softcovers from Zonderkidz. The titles include The Case for a Creator for Kids,The Case for Faith for Kids, The Case for Christ for Kids, and Off My Case for Kids. |
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