num_pages: 320
description: The book that shows homeschooling in action!What does it really mean when parents say they homeschool their child or children? For Rhonda Barfield -- a homeschooler for the past 10 years -- the definition is as diverse as the 21 families she studies in this eye-opening book.Real-Life HomeschoolingFrom the city to the country, apartments to split-levels, you'll enter each household and see education in action. Discover the challenges and rewards of tailoring instruction to each child's needs while catering to his or her inquisitiveness and curiosity. See why the number of children being taught by their parents is growing nationwide -- at home, there are no overcrowded classrooms, no unknown dangers lurking in the halls, and no doubts as to the quality of the education.Whether you are just contemplating homeschooling or are a veteran seeking fresh ideas and help in overcoming obstacles -- look no Real-life Homeschooling shows just how practical and rewarding it is to educate children and provide them with what they need most -- you!
language: English
title: Real-Life Homeschooling: The Stories of 21 Families Who Teach Their Children at Home
titlecomplete: Real-Life Homeschooling: The Stories of 21 Families Who Teach Their Children at Home
genres: Education, Nonfiction, Parenting
ratings_count: 141
publisher: Atria