I recently had a chance to review How to Homeschool: A Guide for Progressive Parents. As a homeschooling mom myself, I'm always intrigued to read about the philosophies and strategies that other homeschooling families have
This book is not necessarily an absolute expert on all things homeschool - no one book is, in my opinion. Rather, this is a very good guide at what worked for one family. The author describes why their family homeschools, experiences with different elements of education, and the types of strategies and work patterns that have worked best for their family. Because every family is unique, there are a lot of things in there that will work for some families but not others. However, it's a great book to read if you're considering homeschooling, new to homeschooling and want support, or a seasoned pro just curious about other homeschooling families and what they do.
Miguel Varella-Cid, and his wife, Yuko, have explored the options for years and applied homeschooling methods based on nurturing children’s individual passions to help them learn much more than they would at school.
“In a naturally enchanting and enjoyable environment, their learning cannot fail to thrive,” he adds. “The contents of this book are up-to-date, refreshingly well written and researched, with poignant relevance to the many challenges parents are facing today.”
Geoff Edwards, Founder of Education Otherwise in the United Kingdom, had this to say about How to Homeschool: “Of all the books I have read on homeschooling, this is the most empowering of them all. Brimming with wisdom from impassioned learning, it’ll inspire the best in your children.”
About the Authors
Miguel and his wife, Yuko, have created and gained much recognition in Japan for the unique homeschooling methods they have developed. He and his family regularly present at educational events, and more recently, on NHK Television.
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