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    <![CDATA[<strong>Discover the Rewards of Homeschooling Your Young Child</strong><br/>Young children are full of curiosity, imagination, and a sense of wonder. They're willing to try new things and possess a natural joy of discovery. Yet in a traditional school, these natural behavior traits are too often squelched. That's why more and more parents just like you are choosing to teach their children at home during these critical years—the years that lay the foundation for developing learning skills that last a lifetime. Inside, respected homeschooling author <strong>Linda Dobson</strong> shows you how homeschooling can work for you and your young child. You'll discover how to: <br/>·Tailor homeschooling to fit your family's unique needs <br/>·Know when your child is ready to learn to read <br/>·Teach your child arithmetic without fear—even if you're math-challenged <br/>·Give your child unlimited learning on a limited budget <br/>·And much more! <br/>&quot;Brings dazzling clarity to the otherwise nerve-wracking confusion of early learning—and the adventure of becoming fully human. Highly recommended.&quot;<strong>—John Taylor Gatto,former New York State Teacher of the Year and author of <em>Dumbing Us Down</em></strong> <br/>&quot;Provides a much-needed introduction to living and learning with young children. Open the book to any page and you'll find inspiring anecdotes and approaches to learning that leave the reader thinking, 'That just makes so much sense!' Highly recommended for anyone who lives, works, or plays with young children.&quot;<strong>—Helen Hegener, managing editor of <em>Home Education Magazine</em></strong> <br/>&quot;An information-packed delight; I only wish it had been around when our three boys were three to eight years old.&quot;<strong>—Rebecca Rupp, author of <em>The Complete Home Learning Sourcebook</em></strong> <br/>&quot;This book brings together the experience and wisdom of a great variety of homeschooling families—tied together with warm encouragement and wonderful simplification of processes that can seem so mysterious and daunting to the beginner. A very solid resource!&quot;<strong>—Lillian Jones, homeschooling activist, writer, and reviewer</strong>]]>
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    <body><![CDATA[Okay, I feel like this book is manipulative and verging on dishonest.  Dobson is clearly pushing her unschooling agenda without disclosing it as such.  Take the passage on page 94.  First she references a study funded by the National Institutes of Health that showed that children best learn to read ...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/65624016">more...</a>]]></body>
    
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Discover the Rewards of Homeschooling Your Young Child</strong><br/>Young children are full of curiosity, imagination, and a sense of wonder. They're willing to try new things and possess a natural joy of discovery. Yet in a traditional school, these natural behavior traits are too often squelched. That's why more and more parents just like you are choosing to teach their children at home during these critical years—the years that lay the foundation for developing learning skills that last a lifetime. Inside, respected homeschooling author <strong>Linda Dobson</strong> shows you how homeschooling can work for you and your young child. You'll discover how to: <br/>·Tailor homeschooling to fit your family's unique needs <br/>·Know when your child is ready to learn to read <br/>·Teach your child arithmetic without fear—even if you're math-challenged <br/>·Give your child unlimited learning on a limited budget <br/>·And much more! <br/>&quot;Brings dazzling clarity to the otherwise nerve-wracking confusion of early learning—and the adventure of becoming fully human. Highly recommended.&quot;<strong>—John Taylor Gatto,former New York State Teacher of the Year and author of <em>Dumbing Us Down</em></strong> <br/>&quot;Provides a much-needed introduction to living and learning with young children. Open the book to any page and you'll find inspiring anecdotes and approaches to learning that leave the reader thinking, 'That just makes so much sense!' Highly recommended for anyone who lives, works, or plays with young children.&quot;<strong>—Helen Hegener, managing editor of <em>Home Education Magazine</em></strong> <br/>&quot;An information-packed delight; I only wish it had been around when our three boys were three to eight years old.&quot;<strong>—Rebecca Rupp, author of <em>The Complete Home Learning Sourcebook</em></strong> <br/>&quot;This book brings together the experience and wisdom of a great variety of homeschooling families—tied together with warm encouragement and wonderful simplification of processes that can seem so mysterious and daunting to the beginner. A very solid resource!&quot;<strong>—Lillian Jones, homeschooling activist, writer, and reviewer</strong>]]>
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    <body><![CDATA[I was excited to read this book which is for homeschooling ages 3-8 because of course I've started basic homeschooling with my 21 month old and wanted to be ready for more instruction when my child gets older. <br/><br/>However I must say this book didn't live up to my expectations. The best part ...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/7347178">more...</a>]]></body>
    
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Discover the Rewards of Homeschooling Your Young Child</strong><br/>Young children are full of curiosity, imagination, and a sense of wonder. They're willing to try new things and possess a natural joy of discovery. Yet in a traditional school, these natural behavior traits are too often squelched. That's why more and more parents just like you are choosing to teach their children at home during these critical years—the years that lay the foundation for developing learning skills that last a lifetime. Inside, respected homeschooling author <strong>Linda Dobson</strong> shows you how homeschooling can work for you and your young child. You'll discover how to: <br/>·Tailor homeschooling to fit your family's unique needs <br/>·Know when your child is ready to learn to read <br/>·Teach your child arithmetic without fear—even if you're math-challenged <br/>·Give your child unlimited learning on a limited budget <br/>·And much more! <br/>&quot;Brings dazzling clarity to the otherwise nerve-wracking confusion of early learning—and the adventure of becoming fully human. Highly recommended.&quot;<strong>—John Taylor Gatto,former New York State Teacher of the Year and author of <em>Dumbing Us Down</em></strong> <br/>&quot;Provides a much-needed introduction to living and learning with young children. Open the book to any page and you'll find inspiring anecdotes and approaches to learning that leave the reader thinking, 'That just makes so much sense!' Highly recommended for anyone who lives, works, or plays with young children.&quot;<strong>—Helen Hegener, managing editor of <em>Home Education Magazine</em></strong> <br/>&quot;An information-packed delight; I only wish it had been around when our three boys were three to eight years old.&quot;<strong>—Rebecca Rupp, author of <em>The Complete Home Learning Sourcebook</em></strong> <br/>&quot;This book brings together the experience and wisdom of a great variety of homeschooling families—tied together with warm encouragement and wonderful simplification of processes that can seem so mysterious and daunting to the beginner. A very solid resource!&quot;<strong>—Lillian Jones, homeschooling activist, writer, and reviewer</strong>]]>
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    <body><![CDATA[Four stars because the book is 10 yrs old so a lot of the website or &quot;other book&quot; recommends are even more outdated, but still an EXCELLENT primer to get someone started or introduce them to the idea of homeschooling... Lots of great advice &amp; encouragement.<br/><br/>FYI: Picked this up f...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/77395894">more...</a>]]></body>
    
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Discover the Rewards of Homeschooling Your Young Child</strong><br/>Young children are full of curiosity, imagination, and a sense of wonder. They're willing to try new things and possess a natural joy of discovery. Yet in a traditional school, these natural behavior traits are too often squelched. That's why more and more parents just like you are choosing to teach their children at home during these critical years—the years that lay the foundation for developing learning skills that last a lifetime. Inside, respected homeschooling author <strong>Linda Dobson</strong> shows you how homeschooling can work for you and your young child. You'll discover how to: <br/>·Tailor homeschooling to fit your family's unique needs <br/>·Know when your child is ready to learn to read <br/>·Teach your child arithmetic without fear—even if you're math-challenged <br/>·Give your child unlimited learning on a limited budget <br/>·And much more! <br/>&quot;Brings dazzling clarity to the otherwise nerve-wracking confusion of early learning—and the adventure of becoming fully human. Highly recommended.&quot;<strong>—John Taylor Gatto,former New York State Teacher of the Year and author of <em>Dumbing Us Down</em></strong> <br/>&quot;Provides a much-needed introduction to living and learning with young children. Open the book to any page and you'll find inspiring anecdotes and approaches to learning that leave the reader thinking, 'That just makes so much sense!' Highly recommended for anyone who lives, works, or plays with young children.&quot;<strong>—Helen Hegener, managing editor of <em>Home Education Magazine</em></strong> <br/>&quot;An information-packed delight; I only wish it had been around when our three boys were three to eight years old.&quot;<strong>—Rebecca Rupp, author of <em>The Complete Home Learning Sourcebook</em></strong> <br/>&quot;This book brings together the experience and wisdom of a great variety of homeschooling families—tied together with warm encouragement and wonderful simplification of processes that can seem so mysterious and daunting to the beginner. A very solid resource!&quot;<strong>—Lillian Jones, homeschooling activist, writer, and reviewer</strong>]]>
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    <body><![CDATA[This was a great resource.  I'm looking to do some Pre-K homeschooling next year and found this book to be full of great suggestions.  I found most helpful the sections on reading readiness and simple math concepts, as well as field trip ideas.<br/><br/>]]></body>
    
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Discover the Rewards of Homeschooling Your Young Child</strong><br/>Young children are full of curiosity, imagination, and a sense of wonder. They're willing to try new things and possess a natural joy of discovery. Yet in a traditional school, these natural behavior traits are too often squelched. That's why more and more parents just like you are choosing to teach their children at home during these critical years—the years that lay the foundation for developing learning skills that last a lifetime. Inside, respected homeschooling author <strong>Linda Dobson</strong> shows you how homeschooling can work for you and your young child. You'll discover how to: <br/>·Tailor homeschooling to fit your family's unique needs <br/>·Know when your child is ready to learn to read <br/>·Teach your child arithmetic without fear—even if you're math-challenged <br/>·Give your child unlimited learning on a limited budget <br/>·And much more! <br/>&quot;Brings dazzling clarity to the otherwise nerve-wracking confusion of early learning—and the adventure of becoming fully human. Highly recommended.&quot;<strong>—John Taylor Gatto,former New York State Teacher of the Year and author of <em>Dumbing Us Down</em></strong> <br/>&quot;Provides a much-needed introduction to living and learning with young children. Open the book to any page and you'll find inspiring anecdotes and approaches to learning that leave the reader thinking, 'That just makes so much sense!' Highly recommended for anyone who lives, works, or plays with young children.&quot;<strong>—Helen Hegener, managing editor of <em>Home Education Magazine</em></strong> <br/>&quot;An information-packed delight; I only wish it had been around when our three boys were three to eight years old.&quot;<strong>—Rebecca Rupp, author of <em>The Complete Home Learning Sourcebook</em></strong> <br/>&quot;This book brings together the experience and wisdom of a great variety of homeschooling families—tied together with warm encouragement and wonderful simplification of processes that can seem so mysterious and daunting to the beginner. A very solid resource!&quot;<strong>—Lillian Jones, homeschooling activist, writer, and reviewer</strong>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Discover the Rewards of Homeschooling Your Young Child</strong><br/>Young children are full of curiosity, imagination, and a sense of wonder. They're willing to try new things and possess a natural joy of discovery. Yet in a traditional school, these natural behavior traits are too often squelched. That's why more and more parents just like you are choosing to teach their children at home during these critical years—the years that lay the foundation for developing learning skills that last a lifetime. Inside, respected homeschooling author <strong>Linda Dobson</strong> shows you how homeschooling can work for you and your young child. You'll discover how to: <br/>·Tailor homeschooling to fit your family's unique needs <br/>·Know when your child is ready to learn to read <br/>·Teach your child arithmetic without fear—even if you're math-challenged <br/>·Give your child unlimited learning on a limited budget <br/>·And much more! <br/>&quot;Brings dazzling clarity to the otherwise nerve-wracking confusion of early learning—and the adventure of becoming fully human. Highly recommended.&quot;<strong>—John Taylor Gatto,former New York State Teacher of the Year and author of <em>Dumbing Us Down</em></strong> <br/>&quot;Provides a much-needed introduction to living and learning with young children. Open the book to any page and you'll find inspiring anecdotes and approaches to learning that leave the reader thinking, 'That just makes so much sense!' Highly recommended for anyone who lives, works, or plays with young children.&quot;<strong>—Helen Hegener, managing editor of <em>Home Education Magazine</em></strong> <br/>&quot;An information-packed delight; I only wish it had been around when our three boys were three to eight years old.&quot;<strong>—Rebecca Rupp, author of <em>The Complete Home Learning Sourcebook</em></strong> <br/>&quot;This book brings together the experience and wisdom of a great variety of homeschooling families—tied together with warm encouragement and wonderful simplification of processes that can seem so mysterious and daunting to the beginner. A very solid resource!&quot;<strong>—Lillian Jones, homeschooling activist, writer, and reviewer</strong>]]>
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    <body><![CDATA[I can honestly say that I did not learn one thing from this book. I am not satisfied with any of the homeschooling books at the public library, they are either waaay dumbed down and spend more time justifying the idea of homeschooling than actually giving you a curriculum. ]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[Only moderately helpful to me, but it seems like it would be very useful to someone who was just starting to explore homeschooling as an option.]]></body>
    
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Discover the Rewards of Homeschooling Your Young Child</strong><br/>Young children are full of curiosity, imagination, and a sense of wonder. They're willing to try new things and possess a natural joy of discovery. Yet in a traditional school, these natural behavior traits are too often squelched. That's why more and more parents just like you are choosing to teach their children at home during these critical years—the years that lay the foundation for developing learning skills that last a lifetime. Inside, respected homeschooling author <strong>Linda Dobson</strong> shows you how homeschooling can work for you and your young child. You'll discover how to: <br/>·Tailor homeschooling to fit your family's unique needs <br/>·Know when your child is ready to learn to read <br/>·Teach your child arithmetic without fear—even if you're math-challenged <br/>·Give your child unlimited learning on a limited budget <br/>·And much more! <br/>&quot;Brings dazzling clarity to the otherwise nerve-wracking confusion of early learning—and the adventure of becoming fully human. Highly recommended.&quot;<strong>—John Taylor Gatto,former New York State Teacher of the Year and author of <em>Dumbing Us Down</em></strong> <br/>&quot;Provides a much-needed introduction to living and learning with young children. Open the book to any page and you'll find inspiring anecdotes and approaches to learning that leave the reader thinking, 'That just makes so much sense!' Highly recommended for anyone who lives, works, or plays with young children.&quot;<strong>—Helen Hegener, managing editor of <em>Home Education Magazine</em></strong> <br/>&quot;An information-packed delight; I only wish it had been around when our three boys were three to eight years old.&quot;<strong>—Rebecca Rupp, author of <em>The Complete Home Learning Sourcebook</em></strong> <br/>&quot;This book brings together the experience and wisdom of a great variety of homeschooling families—tied together with warm encouragement and wonderful simplification of processes that can seem so mysterious and daunting to the beginner. A very solid resource!&quot;<strong>—Lillian Jones, homeschooling activist, writer, and reviewer</strong>]]>
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    <body><![CDATA[This book was so encouraging!  I absolutely loved it.  I am doing things right!!!]]></body>
    
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Discover the Rewards of Homeschooling Your Young Child</strong><br/>Young children are full of curiosity, imagination, and a sense of wonder. They're willing to try new things and possess a natural joy of discovery. Yet in a traditional school, these natural behavior traits are too often squelched. That's why more and more parents just like you are choosing to teach their children at home during these critical years—the years that lay the foundation for developing learning skills that last a lifetime. Inside, respected homeschooling author <strong>Linda Dobson</strong> shows you how homeschooling can work for you and your young child. You'll discover how to: <br/>·Tailor homeschooling to fit your family's unique needs <br/>·Know when your child is ready to learn to read <br/>·Teach your child arithmetic without fear—even if you're math-challenged <br/>·Give your child unlimited learning on a limited budget <br/>·And much more! <br/>&quot;Brings dazzling clarity to the otherwise nerve-wracking confusion of early learning—and the adventure of becoming fully human. Highly recommended.&quot;<strong>—John Taylor Gatto,former New York State Teacher of the Year and author of <em>Dumbing Us Down</em></strong> <br/>&quot;Provides a much-needed introduction to living and learning with young children. Open the book to any page and you'll find inspiring anecdotes and approaches to learning that leave the reader thinking, 'That just makes so much sense!' Highly recommended for anyone who lives, works, or plays with young children.&quot;<strong>—Helen Hegener, managing editor of <em>Home Education Magazine</em></strong> <br/>&quot;An information-packed delight; I only wish it had been around when our three boys were three to eight years old.&quot;<strong>—Rebecca Rupp, author of <em>The Complete Home Learning Sourcebook</em></strong> <br/>&quot;This book brings together the experience and wisdom of a great variety of homeschooling families—tied together with warm encouragement and wonderful simplification of processes that can seem so mysterious and daunting to the beginner. A very solid resource!&quot;<strong>—Lillian Jones, homeschooling activist, writer, and reviewer</strong>]]>
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