{"product_id":"launching-your-homeschool","title":"Launching Your Homeschool","description":"\u003cp\u003eA treasury of tips for getting started as a homeschooler — step by step. This 270-page book gives you the big picture overview of homeschooling and enough practical detail to get it going, even with no prior teaching experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe think children learn best from caring, involved parents sitting next to them rather than from computer screens and keyboards. The time-tested concepts and strategies in this book are the work of a veteran teacher with decades of experience in public, private, and home school settings and as a tutor and mentor for families with many young children. You may dive into any chapter to glean from that experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSuggestion: use the Amazon \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Launching-Your-Homeschool-getting-homeschooler\/dp\/B09RMDP66L\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLook Inside\u003c\/a\u003e feature to preview the table of contents, index, and overview — then return here to order directly from us for less.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Inside: 16 Chapters\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eA Homeschool Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/homeschoolhowtos.com\/products\/homeschool-advantages-spiritual-social-and-academic\"\u003eChapter 1: Homeschool Advantages\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLays out the spiritual, social, and academic advantages of homeschooling — because your reasons for home schooling will in large part determine the fruit of your endeavors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/homeschoolhowtos.com\/products\/how-to-make-homeschooling-to-do-charts\"\u003eChapter 2: How to Make Homeschool To-Do Charts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplains how to become \"the guide on the side\" rather than \"the sage on the stage\" — using daily to-do charts that let you check each child's progress and raise future adults through closely supervised, child-appropriate delegation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/homeschoolhowtos.com\/products\/motivation-academic-energizer\"\u003eChapter 3: Motivation, the Academic Energizer\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause tutoring happens one-on-one, character flaws are exposed and addressed in ways impossible in a classroom of 20. Practical tips for motivating and rewarding your children so they complete their daily academic tasks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSection 2: The Academics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/homeschoolhowtos.com\/products\/the-right-stuff-for-homeschooling-in-a-godly-home\"\u003eChapter 4: The Right Stuff for Homeschooling\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLays out the subjects to be conquered in a child's education and explains your options. Introduces the basics of teaching the 3 R's — reading, writing, and arithmetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/homeschoolhowtos.com\/products\/how-to-cultivate-a-lasting-love-of-the-bible-in-your-children\"\u003eChapter 5: Cultivate a Lasting Love of the Bible\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePractical strategies for making Scripture central to your children's education and daily life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/homeschoolhowtos.com\/products\/teach-grammar-faster\"\u003eChapter 6: Teach Grammar Faster\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEfficient, proven methods for teaching grammar without the drudgery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/homeschoolhowtos.com\/products\/how-to-ignite-the-love-of-writing\"\u003eChapter 7: How to Ignite the Love of Writing\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTips for turning reluctant writers into enthusiastic ones — at any age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/homeschoolhowtos.com\/products\/teach-math-faster\"\u003eChapter 8: Teach Math Faster\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFaster, more effective approaches to math instruction that produce real mastery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/homeschoolhowtos.com\/products\/teach-your-children-to-draw-as-soon-as-they-can-color\"\u003eChapter 9: Draw to See\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing as a foundational skill — how to teach it and why it matters for whole-brain development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/homeschoolhowtos.com\/products\/how-to-successfully-train-your-child-to-master-a-musical-instrument\"\u003eChapter 10: Master a Musical Instrument\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow to successfully guide your child to musical mastery at home, without expensive private lessons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/homeschoolhowtos.com\/products\/smart-study-skills\"\u003eChapter 11: Smart Study Skills\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTips for developing strong study habits from elementary through middle school years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/homeschoolhowtos.com\/products\/goofy-little-rewards-for-children\"\u003eChapter 12: Goofy Little Rewards and Tricks\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFun, creative incentives that keep children engaged and on task throughout the school day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSection 3: Specific Cases\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/homeschoolhowtos.com\/products\/training-terrific-tots\"\u003eChapter 13: Training Terrific Tots\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHomeschooling begins when your little child joins your family — not at some arbitrary age six years later. Science shows much of the brain's wiring is complete by age eight; the earlier you stimulate left- and right-brain activities, the greater your child's lifelong abilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/homeschoolhowtos.com\/products\/homeschooling-a-gifted-child\"\u003eChapter 14: Homeschooling a Gifted Child\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTailored strategies for children who are unusually advanced in one or more areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/homeschoolhowtos.com\/products\/raising-an-only-child-for-the-glory-of-god\"\u003eChapter 15: Raising an Only Child\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePractical wisdom for homeschooling families with a single child — unique challenges and unique opportunities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eA Concluding Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/homeschoolhowtos.com\/products\/2-most-common-pitfalls-in-home-schooling-and-how-to-avoid-them\"\u003eChapter 16: The Two Most Common Academic Pitfalls\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book concludes where it began — with the big picture. Describes the two most common academic pitfalls for homeschoolers and the earmarks of a biblically sound educational program.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis book includes all 16 of the above eBooks\u003c\/strong\u003e — a total value of nearly $40 — saving you oodles of money over purchasing them separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFurther Reading on Our Blog\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/homeschoolhowtos.com\/blogs\/articles\/a-beginning-homeschooler-s-questions-frustrations-and-a-veteran-homeschooler-seasoned-calming-answers\"\u003eA beginning homeschooler's questions\/frustrations and a veteran homeschooler's seasoned calming answers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/homeschoolhowtos.com\/blogs\/articles\/homeschooling-but-tempted-to-not-educate-your-children\"\u003eHomeschooling, but tempted to not educate your children?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/homeschoolhowtos.com\/blogs\/articles\/resources-for-homeschooling-middle-school-and-high-school-children\"\u003eResources for homeschooling middle school and high school children\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/homeschoolhowtos.com\/blogs\/articles\/a-strategy-for-getting-homeschooling-on-track\"\u003eA strategy for getting homeschooling on track\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/homeschoolhowtos.com\/blogs\/articles\/dreaming-of-academic-progress\"\u003eDreaming of academic progress?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/homeschoolhowtos.com\/blogs\/articles\/the-best-schooling-is-local-and-the-better-than-best-schooling-is-in-the-home\"\u003eThe best schooling is local and the better than best schooling is in the home\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/homeschoolhowtos.com\/blogs\/articles\/navigating-the-curriculum-jungle-without-tears-for-mama\"\u003eNavigating the curriculum jungle without tears for mama\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/homeschoolhowtos.com\/blogs\/articles\/is-a-child-you-love-seriously-behind-in-academics\"\u003eRecommendation for academically subpar high school age children\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/homeschoolhowtos.com\/blogs\/articles\/what-about-unschooling\"\u003eWhat about unschooling?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/homeschoolhowtos.com\/blogs\/articles\/feeling-overwhelmed-instant-highly-visible-project-board-reduces-mental-stress\"\u003eFeeling overwhelmed? 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