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For a comprehensive guide to home-based education, that does not promote any particular curriculum or religious view, this is one book parents should buy! Parents will appreciate practical advice on getting started, adjusting to new roles, designing curriculum that is both child-centered and fun, and planning for social and emotional growth. Parents will turn to their favorite chapters again and again. Features interviews and tips from many homeschool parents as wel… More >>
Creative Home Schooling: A Resource Guide for Smart Families
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#1 by Javajane on April 13, 2010 - 7:02 pm
I enjoyed the book and it has an incredible amount of resources in it. It addressed a lot of homeschooling concerns for gifted kids. I don’t feel it is a stand alone resource and maybe after a few years and some revisions it will seem more “complete”.
Rating: 4 / 5
#2 by cmccaam on April 13, 2010 - 9:07 pm
Super fast shipping and item was in great condition. Would love to buy from this seller again.
Rating: 5 / 5
#3 by cricket on April 13, 2010 - 9:30 pm
This book is a great resource for getting started with homeschooling a gifted child. The author not only gives good resources, she also opens up the reader’s mind to thinking outside of the box. For instance, she suggests events that would often be considered “adult only” such as book clubs as a means of broadening the depth of your child’s homeschooling experience. The only reason I put four stars instead of five is that this book is more useful for newer homeschoolers than seasoned parents who have been homeschooling for some time. Even for more experienced homeschoolers, there are some useful suggestions and resources to be found, though.
Rating: 4 / 5
#4 by Tracy L. Polyak on April 13, 2010 - 11:49 pm
While this book is intended for parents of gifted children who are intending to home school, this book is essential for any educator of gifted children. There are many resources given for gifted children in the classroom, as well as home school resources. Lisa Rivero gives a general yet thorough description of the special and unique qualities and needs of gifted children and then systematically delves into different home schooling techniques and how they can be used to meet the needs of those children, even if they go to a public or private school. Although the book reads somewhat like a thesis paper, there are many quotes from both parents and gifted children to demonstrate the concepts, which keeps the book very readable and enjoyable. Nevertheless, this book is valuable just for the bibliography alone.
Rating: 5 / 5
#5 by Lorel Shea on April 14, 2010 - 1:39 am
If you are new to homeschooling and your child is gifted, this book is a must-have. The different styles of homeschooling are reviewed and presented in an objective manner. The first section of the book deals with gifted children and why homeschooling is an ideal solution for many. The next section helps you to find your homeschool style, and the final portion is a resource guide. Informative quotes from kids and parents are liberally sprinkled through the text. Go ahead and borrow it from your public library, but you’re going to want to buy it after you see it!
Rating: 4 / 5