Chris Manning

To the Shore of a Child's Ocean, Part One: Homeschooling from Birth to Age Nine Chris Manning

To the Shore of a Child's Ocean, Part One is the first installment of the story of one Canadian family's journey in the dynamic educational culture that is homeschooling. Within the pages of this book, sensible advice and practical answers are given for many questions apparent when considering homeschooling. Comprehensive details are provided on the following: The reasons families choose to homeschool their children. Western society and the direction it appears to be taking. Central issues important in homeschooling. The many philosophies inherent to homeschooling. Useful, year by year descriptions of the challenges of homeschooling. with specific recommendations provided for: Basic supplies for a homeschooling "classroom". Songs, nursery rhymes and finger plays. Detailed profiles for Mathematics, Wellness, Language Arts, Science and Social Studies. Games for enhancing Language Arts and Mathematics study. Practical advice on behavioral issues. Descriptions of representative homeschooling days.