Think Outside the Classroom: A Practical Approach to Relaxed Homeschooling

by Kelly Crawford, Luke Crawford

Whether you are one of those tired moms, contemplating giving up, or just need some relief, or whether you are just considering homeschooling and don’t know where to start, you’ll find this book full of answers and practical help. Think Outside the Classroom offers a refreshing look at what a "real education" is, and practical strategies for implementing a relaxed approach to education in your family.

Genres: Parenting, Nonfiction, Education

62 pages, Paperback

First published January 22, 2014

About the author

Librarian Note: There is more than one author in the Goodreads database with this name.

Kelly Crawford, published author, speaker and Christian "mompreneur", is an influential Christian blogger at Generation Cedar. Encouraging women to embrace their powerful roles as wives, mothers and home managers, Kelly has captured quite an audience in the last 5 years since she began blogging.

With seven popular ebooks as well as other products, Kelly has gained a voice among women and mothers who need encouragement and practical application for their lives.

Kelly lives with her husband and ten children in the southern United States.

Reviews

[Sarah Biel · Rating 1 out of 5]

That was honestly terrible. I learned nothing of use. It says relaxed learning but then says go by the book. It says don't just have the kids memorize things but then has the kid memorize scripture. No where did it say learn about other cultures and religions. Goes on to say why use long division, um. Then saying what's the point of having a college degree, are you joking. You need a high school diploma for anything and a degree if you want a high paying job, no hun a cute record of volunteering isn't as good as a diploma. These are the homeschool kids that are going to be weird, antisocial and blind to the realities of the world. Please no one follow this book. Yikes.

[Chengdu · Rating 1 out of 5]

A very poor book that basically gives parents permission to do nothing. Kelly says that teaching subjects like physics and higher math isn't necessary. Kids will learn them if they are interested, she tells us! This is a lazy approach. Kids aren't interested in subjects they've never heard about.

She also doesn't really believe in college, arguing it's unnecessary in most cases. It's only unnecessary if you are content to struggle financially like she has, working on Fivrr and selling tumeric to make a buck. She's also written a book about child discipline that advocates the use of a switch to hit children with. Yes, she recommends beating children with a switch.

[Abbi · Rating 3 out of 5]

A lot like many other books on homeschooling that “give you permission” to do things your own way. Did give me a few new ideas to consider, like focusing more on finances and “life math” as my kids get older instead of worrying about intense study of algebra and other maths they’ll never use in real life.

[Terri · Rating 5 out of 5]

Easy read. Lots of nuggets.

[Laura Dunne · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this book! Thank you for writing it.

[Hannah · Rating 3 out of 5]

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[Jennifer McMaster · Rating 4 out of 5]

Encouraging little book with practical ideas on using everyday activities for teaching.

[Amy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent book - we need to reform education in our family and nation. This book is a good way to get people thinking about how kids learn.

[Cortney Hellmich · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book. It was very encouraging in my homeschooling endeavors. I will be reading it again. I have already recommended and lent it out to other homeschooling moms.