Teacher turned home-educator Anna Dusseau explores the purpose of education, how children learn and the benefits of home education. She addresses key questions and suggests activities and ways to start homeschooling.
How could it possibly be that children spend 14 years in compulsory education and emerge without a real sense of what engages them? Because passing exams is not, in itself, a typical job requirements. (PG. 14)
This was a great pick-me-up homeschooling book for people like me that self-doubt and question our decisions. It was a great reminder of why I keep going after eight years and want to continue. I love spending time with my kids and watching them have AHA moments. I know this might be a nightmare for lots of parents (from actual comments I get) and it's not for everyone but it has worked for me so far.
I taught my kids to read, to explore, to love learning, to be curious about nature, to love God and appreciate our daily blessings, to want to travel, to be kind and courteous etc. I have also realized what my weaknesses are and reached out to teachers to help me help my kids without any judgment.
This is a well-written book for parents that might feel cornered into homeschooling or feel that the schooling system is failing their children and might not know where to start. I also learned a lot about the UK schools and the laws around homeschooling. The way Anna Dusseau talks about it is similar to the American schools. I do know that the American public schools got started from the English curriculum and haven't differed much, which is always a shame.
Helpful, wonderful book even if you don't homeschool but want to understand it more.
I loved this book, I couldn’t put it down. It was very interesting to read about Home Education and a school education from a teachers perspective. We have been Home Educating for almost 2 years now and I found it very useful, however the book would be most helpful to those considering or new to Home Education.