Walking Therein

The Homeschooler's Book of Lists by Sonya Haskins, Part 2

Q1. What is it? How can I use it?
Q2. What does it cost? (How much is the cover price?)
Q3. Is it really worth the money?
Q4. What ages is it geared for?
Q5. Will it work with the homeschool method I am using?
Q6. Have you used The Homeschooler's Book of Lists yourself?
Q7: What is on the CD that comes with it?
Q8: How well did it work for you?
Q9: How would I use that? - Why do I need it?
Q10: What, if anything, would you change about the book?

Now for the remaining questions:
 
Q6. Have you used The Homeschooler's Book of Lists yourself?

My Answer:
In the short time I have had the lists, I have looked it over and spent time going through it as much as I could. I have also read several lists to our children. My children have picked it up and sat down and read over it. I have not yet included it in our curriculum as a whole, but it was made evident the use we will get out of it as we read about Miles Standish on Thanksgiving Day, we started to talk about other Americans in history. When Eric brought up Ulysses S. Grant as someone he had read about, I said we would find a list of Presidents to memorize and Amanda said, "We have one: The Homeschooler's Book Of Lists." I can just pop the CD in and print it out. How convenient.

Q7: What is on the CD that comes with it?

My answer: Simple; every page from the book. The contents page is linked to each chapter, so you just click and you're there. The CD is in Abode format and very easy to use. I like the versatility of having a hard copy and the CD to use. I also like the way the pages are set up to just print off each list. There is no copying and pasting; just print and use.

Q8: How well did it work for you?

As far as the accompanying CD, it is amazingly easy to copy these lists. You just pop it in and print the page you need. The topics are fantastic. I am looking forward to using it a lot  in my planning, but I know our children will be picking it up just for fun, too. Jocelyn wrote up a very nice, long List of The Lists, if you want to know more.

Q9: How would I use it? - Why do I need it?

My Answer: Well, in addition to all of the different lists on so many different school subjects, she also included these lists to help the homeschool mom:

       • Comprehensive Curricula 452
       • For Younger Children 453
       • Phonics and Reading Curricula 455
       • Language Arts Curricula 457
       • Math Curricula 458
       • History Curricula 459
       • Science Curriculum 459
       • Recommended Authors 460
       • Recommended Reading for Toddlers and Preschoolers 461
       • Recommended Reading for Early Elementary Students 462
       • Recommended Reading for Older Elementary Students 465
       • Recommended Reading for Middle School Students 467
       • Recommended Reading for High School Students 470
       • Unit Study Topics 474
       • Creating a Portfolio 475
       • Good Study Habits for Homeschoolers 476
       • Standardized Tests 477
       • What to Do When You Are Having a Bad Day 479
       • Support for Home Educators 480     

Sonya has basically written a book that will save homeschool moms so much time of research and typing and organizing. Not only can you take the book with you wherever you go and have all this information available at your fingertips, but the CD allows you to go to any page and print off the list as a page. You won't have to cut some of the page off. Each page is the beginning of or the continuation of the list. You won't have to scour the internet or library books; just pull out your homeschooler's Book of Lists and start your planning!

If that wasn't enough, Sonya also has other home-specific character training lists for you.

       • Supply Checklist for Public, Private, and Homeschool Classrooms 483
       • Book Buying Bargains 485
       • Having a Successful Field Trip 486
       • # 247 Free/Inexpensive Field Trip Options 488 - This is a great list. It is six pages of great ideas for interesting field trips.
       • Suggested Items for Bartering 494
       • Chore Ideas for Toddlers 495
       • Chore Ideas for Ages 3-5 495
       • Chore Ideas for Ages 6-9 496
       • Chore Ideas for Ages 10-12 496
       • Chore Ideas for Ages 13-15 497
       • Chore Ideas for Ages 16 and Up 497
       • Tasks to Do in Five Minutes or Less 498
       • Baby-Sitter's Checklist 499
       • Boy Scout Merit Badges 500
       • Five in a Row Books 501
       • Cornerstones of Freedom Books 504
       • Landmark Books 506
       • Childhood of Famous Americans Books 512
       • Caldecott Medal Winners and Honor Books 518
       • Newbery Medal Winners and Honor Books 535