Real-Life Homeschooling: The Stories of 21 Families Who Teach Their Children at Home (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780743442299)

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: Rhonda Barfield
ISBN-10: 0743442296
ISBN-13: 9780743442299
Publisher: Atria Books
Language: English
Published: 04/01/2002
Pages: 320
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.63lbs
Size: 8.32h x 5.36w x 0.83d

Review Citation(s):
Library Journal 03/15/2002 pg. 91
Booklist 04/01/2002 pg. 1290
BookPage 08/01/2002 pg. 18