Home Education

You’re probably sick of people telling you this… but your student years really are the best in your life. After all, university is a 3-year license to learn and have fun without the pressures of work, career or family. The trouble is that when you’re studying it can be difficult to enjoy your time on campus and see the wood for the trees. Especially currently, where the cost of tuition continues to skyrocket around the world. Particularly in countries like Australia, the UK and the US higher education has become intrinsically linked to colossal student debt that some refer to as an ...

In this eloquent and persuasive book, Neil Postman examines the deep and broad effects of television culture on the manner in which we conduct our public affairs, and how "entertainment values" have corrupted the very way we think. As politics, news, religion, education, and commerce are given less and less expression in the form of the printed word, they are rapidly being reshaped to suit the requirements of television.

Much of today's telecom tech – was invented by a woman. She was a very famous actress in her day. Can you name her? One famous photograph of a very tiny thing led to the discovery of the structure of DNA. Do you know the name of the woman who took that photo? You're watching a police drama on TV and you see an officer put on a bullet-proof vest made of Kevlar. Know which woman invented that? Before computers, there were "computers," women who did the heavy math lifting with the pre-electronic tools available to them, namely their math-inclined brains. Would you recognize the names of ...

The family saga of Johann Gehring, who at sixteen years old, travels to America. He begins his new life in the prairies of Nebraska. There he learns to dig a well and exist amid nature’s foes: tornados, prairie fires, and freezing winters. Johann changes his name to John and finds love with Helena. Together they build a home and raise five independent children including the head-strong, Berta. Helena teaches her children to be as strong as the prairie cottonwood. She warns that someday they will need to bend in the wind and support each other. Berta vow to be as formidable as the ...

Turning the other cheek does not mean standing by while the enemies of God dismantle Christian civilization and brainwash our children. Decrying the cowardice that masquerades as meekness, Eric Metaxas summons the Church to battle. An attenuated and unbiblical “faith” based on what Bonhoeffer called “cheap grace” has sapped the spiritual vitality of millions of Americans. Paying lip service to an insipid “evangelism,” they shrink from combating the evils of our time. Metaxas refutes the pernicious lie that fighting evil politicizes Christianity.

Slow is an inspirational guide on creating a life filled with the things that really matter, and it is meant for anyone seeking peace, meaning, and joy in their otherwise rapid lives.

Coffee guru James Hoffmann runs Square Mile Coffee, as well as creating extremely informative, and popular, kit and coffee reviews for his YouTube and Instagram channels. In his latest book he demonstrates everything you need to know to make consistently excellent coffee at home, including: what kit is worth buying, and what isn't; how to grind coffee; the basics of brewing for all major equipment (cafetiere, aeropress, stovetop etc); understanding coffee drinks, from the cortado to latte; and the perfect espresso.

Music at Home is a fresh, insightful, and practical guide that will show you how to create a musically rich home, raise musically insightful kids, and make connections with your kids that will last a lifetime. In this casual and action oriented book, author John Owens reveals how to make a vibrant musical home and raise musically intuitive kids. Even with no musical experience, music at home will teach you how to become a musical mentor for your family. In Music at Home you will find… • A step-by-step method to fostering music in your home that will inspire your kids. • How music is a...

In an unsettled world full of conflict and unrest, comprehensive peace education is needed now more than ever. Written by AMI Diploma holder Mary Da Prato, The Peace Table outlines peace education practices introduced and reinforced in the Montessori Primary prepared environment for three through six year old children. Learn how freedom of work choice within natural limits and respect for personal space in the prepared environment lay the foundation for positive human relations in the Casa, at home, and the wider world. Implement the principles of The Peace Table in your lives as a first ...

Homeschool days can be long and hard. Even when we lose our vision, God does not lose His. While we attempt to teach and disciple our children, we find that it is ourselves needing the instruction and discipleship. We also find that God provides both, using our decision to homeschool to draw us closer to Himself. To continue with love and perseverance, we need confidence not in our work, but in God’s. These 30 readings will lift up your eyes and spirit so you can focus on what truly matters while doing the daily work of educating your kids.

An Enriching and Impactful Book for Parents, Teachers, Students, School Administrators, And the Educated Person Whatever your present status on the academic ladder, Educational Thoughts from Legends is for you. This book is a unique collection of condensed thoughts, ideas, and beliefs from educational legends. These thoughts are intellectual, philosophical, educationally inspiring, and endowed with seeds of greatness. The approach in this book is the use of quotes and their amplifications with further ones that are informed, holistic, and enable a satisfying grasp of the subject matter. The...

Earth Our Garden Home offers a collection of Creation Care lesson plans for children, reflections on the parables of Jesus, and tips for Living the Lessons in the child's home, school, or parish. Wondering questions are included for Montessori based Christian formation programs. Resources and lesson plans are based on best practices of environmental education. Author Cynthia Coe is a 2014-2016 Environmental Stewardship Fellow of The Episcopal Church and wrote these resources for use by children in The Episcopal Church. Lessons may be used by Episcopal parishes, VBS programs, camps, and ...

Information about “Montessori for Family and Community.” For over 50 years, the author has taught children and young adults—from age two to eighteen years, parents of children of all ages, and other adults, in over thirty countries. Everything she shares in her books is based on firsthand experience with families, school staff, government officials, and others. Only a tiny percentage of families can afford to send their children to a Montessori school, so, along with her other roles, the author works continually to make the most important elements of a Montessori education available ...

William Stixrud, PhD, and Ned Johnson have 60 years combined experience talking to kids one-on-one, and the most common question they get when out speaking to parents and educators is: What do you say? While many adults understand the importance and power of the philosophies behind the books that dominate the parenting bestseller list, parents are often left wondering how to put those concepts into action. Johnson and Stixrud show how to engage in respectful and effective dialogue, beginning with defining and demonstrating the basic principles of listening and speaking.

In this book, I don't tell you how to make beautiful candles in few steps and then give you a few recipes to try, so you can start your own candle making business. You can find that information anywhere, don't have to buy my book to learn that. Wait! Oh! I did that in this book. I did explain how to make beautiful candles. I also did give you a few simple recipes, too.

One major question writers ask themselves is this: "When I write a story, how do I convince my readers to stay with me from beginning to end?" That is a tough problem...and for many years Rix Quinn struggled with that same problem.. As a business magazine editor, he frequently wrote descriptive histories and biographies. Finally, after much trial and error, he discovered a simple trick that he still uses today for both memoir and short story writing. That's what you'll read about in this very short, simple e-book.

In a culture that prizes productivity, efficiency, and success, it’s easy to feel as though we’re constantly falling short and to lose sight of joy. The homeschool community is not exempt from this pressure, but longtime educator Leslie Martino shows parents how to slow down to recapture the delight and depth that are hallmarks of meaningful learning. The Joy of Slow offers a much-needed reset, inspiring parents to prioritize the needs of each individual child and to help them find renewed freedom and passion.

Your house is packed with big things and small things and everything in-between. How tall is your refrigerator? How long is your bed? How wide is your door? Fun rhyming text will help early learners get ready to measure.

Are you suffering from CHAOS, otherwise known as Can't Have Anyone Over Syndrome? If your house is a jumble of dirty dishes, piles of paper, and never-ending laundry, you are probably afflicted. But don't give up hope, because now there's an antidote: The CHAOS Cure. In her eagerly anticipated new book, Marla Cilley - aka "The FlyLady" to the hundreds of thousands who visit her website for daily domestic inspiration - reaches into our homes to help make housecleaning more meaningful and life less messy.

Want to cook fluffier scrambled eggs and more flavorful sauces, keep your greens brilliantly green, and make everything taste more delicious? KitchenWise combines beloved cooking expert Shirley Corriher’s down-to-earth advice with scientific expertise to address everyday cooking issues. Whether you are a beginning cook or a professional chef, Shirley’s guidance will save you time, and let you know exactly what to do behind the stove.