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Real-Life Homeschooling: The Stories of 21 Families Who Teach Their Children at Home

(Paperback)


Publishing Details

Full Title:

Real-Life Homeschooling: The Stories of 21 Families Who Teach Their Children at Home

Contributors:

By (Author) Rhonda Barfield

ISBN:

9780743442299

Publisher:

Atria Books

Imprint:

Atria Books

Publication Date:

15th June 2002

Country:

United States

Classifications

Readership:

General

Fiction/Non-fiction:

Non Fiction

Other Subjects:

Open learning, distance education

Dewey:

371.042

Physical Properties

Physical Format:

Paperback

Number of Pages:

320

Dimensions:

Width 135mm, Height 210mm, Spine 28mm

Weight:

283g

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 Homeschooling
From 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 further: Real-life Homeschooling shows just how practical and rewarding it is to educate children and provide them with what they need most -- you!

Author Bio

Rhonda Barfield is the author of Feed Your Family for $12 a Day and15-Minute Cooking. She homeschools her four children.

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