If your child wants to go above and beyond what he's learning in history or science, he can pursue the at-home programs we outline on his own time. When Susan goes looking for a book about ancient Egypt for her second-grader, she doesn't have time to sort through an extensive list of recommended books. She just wants two or three of the best choices. For this reason, we've sorted through the resources out there and listed our top picks. Not everyone who uses this book will want to join the ranks of full-time homeschoolers.
Every involved parent is a home educator.
If you're checking your child's compositions, talking him through his history homework, or drilling him in math, you're already teaching him. You may find, though, that you want to move beyond this role and take on the job of organizing and presenting new material yourself. Your child may need extra tutoring and practice in a subject to master it. These will give you an overview of the process of learning, no matter what age your child might be. The Annotated Catalog List.