Homeschooling Gifted Kids: A Practical Guide to Educate and Motivate Advanced Learners

by Cindy West

"Homeschooling Gifted Kids" gives parents a great deal of practical support and confidence to meet the academic needs of their bright and twice-exceptional learners. Written by a veteran homeschooler, this book clearly and concisely teaches parents how to homeschool their advanced learners, focusing on special considerations that often go along with gifted children such as providing challenging curriculum, offering outlets for artistic and creative talents, accelerating students into college courses early, and finding them true intellectual peers. "Homeschooling Gifted Kids" covers everything from curriculum choices and learning styles, to integrating technology and online courses, to finding social support for both children and parents. From making the decision to homeschool to planning for the transition to college, this book has the answers parents need to help their children succeed! "My opinion is that this book should be on every homeschooler’s shelf. Not just those of us that school our gifted kids at home, but everyone. It’s down-to-earth, easy to read, and is written by someone who is living the life right alongside you and me. Cindy West knows what she’s talking about, and she shares it in an open, kind, helpful way." —Colleen Kessler, RaisingLifelongLearners.com

Genres: Parenting

212 pages, Paperback

Published September 14, 2018

Reviews

[Samantha · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was a nice read. I would say the title does not fit the book. While it does give you practical help for homeschooling its more general than about gifted kids. She gives tips throughout the book for advanced learners and for struggling learns. The title should be Homeschooling 101.

[Shanna]

Someone mentioned this book to me, so I got it just to skim it. Mostly an overview of homeschooling in general; some nuggets of advice about gifted learners. I did find some helpful info!

[Koren | the_blue_eyed_bluestocking · Rating 4 out of 5]

I feel like the title is a little misleading in some ways. Even though there is a focus on advanced or gifted learners, there is still something to apply to any homeschooler here.

First, Cindy summarizes the strengths and weaknesses of different types of homeschooling approaches and how they might make sense for an advanced homeschooler.

Then, she breaks down resources for advanced OR struggling learners in different subjects.

Next, she breaks down family schooling organization and answers common homeschooling questions.

At the end, she lists all of her resources in a nice list. Even if you don't have advanced learners, or only advanced in certain areas, this is an excellent resource for homeschool parents to have on their bookshelf. It gave me new ideas, as well as solidifying that I was on the right track with some of the choices we've made.

I highly recommend this book!

[Marisa Scheidecker · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book has a lot of practical advice and helpful sources but I didn’t feel it had a lot of new content that I hadn’t heard before.

[Heather Gross · Rating 5 out of 5]

I wish I had read this book when we first started homeschooling! Cindy does an excellent job of covering a vast amount of information concisely. One of my favorite parts is that she includes these little blurbs with real life examples. This is an excellent resource for any homeschool family, but especially those with a gifted student.

[Joy Schneck · Rating 3 out of 5]

I think this book would be great to give a new homeschool mom (and think it should be titled more geared toward homeschooling in general), but I didn’t find ideas to help deal with the challenges I’ve had arise as a mom of gifted kid.

[Emily · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was disappointed because this book is basically the same information as Homeschooling Gifted and Advanced Learners. I was hoping for some new content and ideas.

[Abigail · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very misleading title. This was just an overview to home schooling with a few good tips / resources.

[Mindy Boardwine · Rating 3 out of 5]

More homeschooling in general tips, not exactly what I was looking for in terms to help keep a gifted kid engaged but helpful overall