I'm currently reading a few books that I came across that weren't on my 888 list:
Educating the Whole Hearted Child- This book was written a little over 10 years ago and has some Charlotte Mason ideas, and other ideas for implementing Christian homeschooling that were probably new and helpful at the time. There are so many other good CM resources out now that I didn't find it to be anything new and greatly prefer other books to this one. This book didn't jibe with our way of doing things, and there were a few sections I didn't agree with at all. I won't be rereading this one.
Have Fun. Learn Stuff. Grow. by David H. Albert - A collection of essays from David Albert about his experiences unschooling his two daughters. Easy to pick up and read an essay and then put it down for awhile. Nothing earth shattering; John Taylor Gatto and John Holt make me think more, but an interesting read. I'd like to read one of his other books: And the Skylark Sings With Me.
Gil(dh) says that this book he's currently reading is good: Family Matters: Why Homeschooling Makes Sense by David Guterson, a highschool teacher.
I have Homeschooling for Excellence by David and Micki Colfax waiting for me and can't wait to read that one, along with John Holt's Teach Your Own.
On a homeschooling reading kick lately.
Zach and I finished our current read aloud- Otto of the Silver Hand by Howard Pyle. We both loved it.
The little kids and I are reading Dr.Dolittle. |