Chocolate chip math is a little booklet for homeschooling parents. Directed at the primary grades, math is presented in a simple and joyful way. In a five or ten minute lesson, the basics of arithmetic can be taught with ease. And yumminess. Bonnie's first book, "Homeschooling, simplified: dication" lays the foundation for homeschooling that is cozy and joyful. The basis for successful learning is that the relationship comes first. Chocolate chip math is efficient, inexpensive, fun and tasty.

Learning a new skill is complex. Presentation should be simple. Dictation is the simplest and most ef cient tool available for teaching all aspects of language to children. This booklet, "Homeschooling, simpli ed: Dictation" is the rst in a series of little books designed to simplify your homeschooling journey. Through dictation, children learn penmanship, reading, spelling, grammar, critical thinking and so much more in one short (5-15 minutes) daily lesson. Dictation even sets the tone for the day in a delightful moment shared with mom or dad. It's a beautiful thing. "You have encouraged me to educate the whole child and to just love on each of them. To cherish my time with them. To have joy in each moment." "Thank you, Bonnie, for revolutionizing the way that I home educate." "I nd the dictation method amazing... this method practices all the most important principles of learning and assessment research to date. It's brilliant!"

Homeschool with confidence with help from this book Curious about homeschooling? Ready to jump in? Homeschooling For Dummies, 2nd Edition provides parents with a thorough overview of why and how to homeschool. One of the fastest growing trends in American education, homeschooling has risen by more than 61% over the last decade. This book is packed with practical advice and straightforward guidance for rocking the homeschooling game. From setting up an education space, selecting a curriculum, and creating a daily schedule to connecting with other homeschoolers in your community Homeschooling For Dummies has you covered. Homeschooling For Dummies, 2nd Edition is packed with everything you need to create the homeschool experience you want for your family, including: Deciding if homeschooling is right for you Developing curricula for different grade levels and abilities Organizing and allocating finances Creating and/or joining a homeschooling community Encouraging socialization Special concerns for children with unique needs Perfect for any current or aspiring homeschoolers, Homeschooling For Dummies, 2nd Edition belongs on the bookshelf of anyone with even a passing interest in homeschooling as an alternative to or supplement for traditional education.

The idea behind Life of Fred is that if students have an enjoyable experience and have fun doing their math, they will remember it and use it and have a good taste in their math about the whole subject. The sub-title on each of his math books is "As Serious As it Needs to Be". And that is just the point: math doesn't need to be horrid and dry. This is math-just as serious as it needs to be-and I can tell you from my child's smiles and chuckles, that's not very serious at all! As a bonus, these books are very low priced compared to any other math books on the market. (Compare to Saxon at 50-70). If you have a creative child who is languishing on traditional math programs, try Life of Fred! Math, As Serious As it Needs to Be!

Contains poems chosen to foster a love of language in students of any age level, including works by Robert Louis Stevenson, Longfellow, Frost, and Yeats; and includes dictation selections to help improve writing ability, and study questions for many of the poems.

An all-inclusive guide for the parents of the 1.5 million homeschooled children Homeschooling, once an alternative to conventional education, is experiencing a boom all across America and has become a highly valued option for more and more mainstream parents. The McGraw-Hill Homeschooling Companion provides parents with a complete, authoritative, truly balanced guide to every aspect of homeschooling, from the primary years through high school. This all-in-one manual covers the different approaches to homeschooling as well as the specific methods for setting up the home learning environment, including legal requirements, supplies, and lesson plans. Individual chapters examine the stages of homeschooling: what curriculum planning involves, the indispensable tools for the home classroom, computer use, and tips and techniques on teaching all the core curriculum requirements. Special features include comprehensive treatment of standardized testing, state by state; practical counsel on integrating homeschooling and living in the outside world; 10 favorite homeschool suppliers; websites; and homeschooling laws for all 50 states.