Over the past 30 years, I have read over 100 books on how to homeschool. After all, shouldn't you keep growing in your career as a wife, mom, homemaker, and homeschool mom?
I have read so many great books over the years that have enriched my life and home school. I will blog the next time on the top 20 books I've read on homeschooling.
Today, however, I just want to focus on the ones that instilled confidence and resonated with my heart in a deep way.
When I read Educating the Wholehearted Child, I found myself saying over and over again, "They are kindred spirits. They get me!" Now I've never met Clay and Sally Clarkson, but their book on homeschooling ministered deeply to my heart. My copy is falling apart from all the times, I've flipped through it's pages again or reread a section.
Let Us Highly Resolve: Families Living for Jesus in the 21st Century by David and Shirley Quine is amazing! David and Shirley introduce us to the biblical worldview and challenge us to live that Christian worldview out in our daily lives and our educational choices. I was so inspired by this book! And, I can tell you, it influenced my curriculum choices and teaching from that moment on! This book challenged me to life for Jesus in every area of life and to teach my children to do the same. I have heeded their call to build into my children so that they can base their life on truths and absolutes from the Word of God! Wow! This book is awesome!
I also never met Dr. Ruth Beechick in person, but I love, love, love her heart. As a young mom, I finished reading The Three R's booklets and You Can Teach Your Child Successfully and thought, "I can do this!" She broke educating children down to bite-sized pieces and instilled confidence. I read so many of her articles over the years. Adam and His Kin and Finding Our Roots in Genesis were family favorites in our home, so when she came out with another book on homeschooling, A Biblical Home Education, I had to read it right away! It was another huge blessing! Again, I felt like we were on the same page and I was so thankful to be encouraged in my heart. Of course, for the heart's purpose to come to pass, there must be a practical walking out. Ruth Beechick is full of practical wisdom.
Gregg Harris's book, The Christian Home School, is precious to me because my husband read it and loved it! It put us on the same page as I was investigating homeschooling. He introduced delight-directed studies and raising arrows pointed for life to me. This book just covered all the basics in such a Christ-honoring way.
Finally, For the Children's Sake: Foundation for Home and School by the daughter of one of my heroines (Edith Schaeffer), Susan Schaeffer Macaulay. This book is not light reading. She applies the Charlotte Mason method and like her mother, she goes deep. She has such a passion for Jesus and educating for His glory. There is also so much to ponder in every chapter. I was inspired and encouraged by this book!
Let's look at each of these books.
I have read so many great books over the years that have enriched my life and home school. I will blog the next time on the top 20 books I've read on homeschooling.
Today, however, I just want to focus on the ones that instilled confidence and resonated with my heart in a deep way.
When I read Educating the Wholehearted Child, I found myself saying over and over again, "They are kindred spirits. They get me!" Now I've never met Clay and Sally Clarkson, but their book on homeschooling ministered deeply to my heart. My copy is falling apart from all the times, I've flipped through it's pages again or reread a section.
Let Us Highly Resolve: Families Living for Jesus in the 21st Century by David and Shirley Quine is amazing! David and Shirley introduce us to the biblical worldview and challenge us to live that Christian worldview out in our daily lives and our educational choices. I was so inspired by this book! And, I can tell you, it influenced my curriculum choices and teaching from that moment on! This book challenged me to life for Jesus in every area of life and to teach my children to do the same. I have heeded their call to build into my children so that they can base their life on truths and absolutes from the Word of God! Wow! This book is awesome!
I also never met Dr. Ruth Beechick in person, but I love, love, love her heart. As a young mom, I finished reading The Three R's booklets and You Can Teach Your Child Successfully and thought, "I can do this!" She broke educating children down to bite-sized pieces and instilled confidence. I read so many of her articles over the years. Adam and His Kin and Finding Our Roots in Genesis were family favorites in our home, so when she came out with another book on homeschooling, A Biblical Home Education, I had to read it right away! It was another huge blessing! Again, I felt like we were on the same page and I was so thankful to be encouraged in my heart. Of course, for the heart's purpose to come to pass, there must be a practical walking out. Ruth Beechick is full of practical wisdom.
Gregg Harris's book, The Christian Home School, is precious to me because my husband read it and loved it! It put us on the same page as I was investigating homeschooling. He introduced delight-directed studies and raising arrows pointed for life to me. This book just covered all the basics in such a Christ-honoring way.
Finally, For the Children's Sake: Foundation for Home and School by the daughter of one of my heroines (Edith Schaeffer), Susan Schaeffer Macaulay. This book is not light reading. She applies the Charlotte Mason method and like her mother, she goes deep. She has such a passion for Jesus and educating for His glory. There is also so much to ponder in every chapter. I was inspired and encouraged by this book!
Let's look at each of these books.
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Educating the Wholehearted Child by Clay & Sally Clarkson
Build a solid biblical foundation to nurture your children's hearts, minds, and souls. From learning styles to biblical principles of parenting and discipleship, this book covers it!
Let Us Highly Resolve by David & Shirley Quine
A call to not only teach your children the Truth, but to help them discern truth from error, taking a stand in their generation for God's Truth and ways. Learn to raise and educate children who will be lights in a dark world.
A Biblical Foundation for Home Education by Ruth Beechick
Provides an educational template for a Bible-centered model of education. She touches on specific subjects giving advice on including Scripture, living books, and practical ways to teach in a Christ-centered way.
You Can Teach Your Child Successfully by Ruth Beechick
Covering grades 4-8, Dr. Ruth explains what needs to be taught during this age and gives practical suggestions on how to teach from a Christ-centered model of education.
The Christian Home School by Gregg Harris
In Scripture, parents are called by God to educate their children. Even if they delegate that responsibility, they must still give oversight and an account to the Lord. A call to examine Scripture and obey in the training, rearing, and educating of our children.
For the Children's Sake: Foundations for Home & School by Susan Schaeffer Macaulay
A call to see children as people. Learn to cultivate a love of learning through delightful literature and a lifestyle of learning with Jesus at the center of it all.
My Homeschooling Books
As you can see, these books have one thing in commons: the authors love Jesus and encourage Christ-centered education. I want to heartily recommend these books to homeschooling families who want encouragement, practical advice, and wisdom from godly homeschooling parents that love Jesus.
I have written my own homeschooling books, too. You can see them below. Just click on the photo for more information.
Until next time, Happy Homeschooling!
Love,
Meredith Curtis
I have written my own homeschooling books, too. You can see them below. Just click on the photo for more information.
Until next time, Happy Homeschooling!
Love,
Meredith Curtis
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