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The Case for Homeschooling: Free Range Home Education Handbook
This book presents a clear, deep, and accessible overview of the philosophical, developmental, and educational foundations of Rudolf Steiner/Waldorf education—as a dynamic, adaptable, creative process for which a profound sense of the uniqueness of each child is foundational. It demystifies Steiner as a philosopher of "freehood" and discusses the threefold human being in psychology. Child development topics covered include the 12 senses and sensory motor development, language, and inner life. Education principles covered include imitation, purposeful activity, and free play; nature; music and the arts; rhythm, structure, trust, and security; observing and understanding children; self-development and reflection; and comparison with other preschool approaches.
256 pages, Paperback
Published October 30, 2020
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January 12, 2023
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.
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.
December 27, 2020
Excellent book
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.
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.
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