Answers to Frequently Asked Questions Parents Ask – HOME SCHOOL by Deborah McIntire and Robert Windham
Deborah McIntire has over eighteen years of experience as a teacher and administrator. She has spent many years working with homeschooling parents as an administrator, consultant, and supervising teacher.
Robert Windham has a BA in Psychology and an MA in Counseling. He has taught in the public and parochial school systems and served as a private school principal. He is also a supervising teacher and has worked closely with homeschooling parents over the years. Together, these two authors have worked with more than 500 homeschooled children and their parents in the role of supervising teachers.
Over the years, they have noticed a set of questions and concerns that affect homeschooling families. They wrote this book in hopes of addressing some of these concerns.
Have you ever wondered, or was someone else asked, “How do I know if my child is learning? What factors should I consider if my child does not read as well as other children? How well do children adjust to the transition? ? ” What types of common learning difficulties can my child encounter? How can I adapt my educational approach to the required curriculum? And how do I balance the demands of homeschooling with the rest of my life? “Well, these two authors have addressed these issues and offered suggestions and help for many others. Legal requirements, organizational tools, evaluation procedures, and ready-to-use reproducibles are also covered here.
An attractive section of this book is the scope and sequence charts. Many parents often have concerns about what their children need to know exactly at each grade level. In this book you will find a broad overview of the basic concepts generally suggested or required for grades K-8 in language arts, mathematics, social studies, and science.
As they say in their closing remarks, “Homeschooling your children is a unique privilege, one that allows you not only to impart academic knowledge, but also wisdom and values. Day by day, as you teach math, English, and geography, you also shape attitudes, reinforce beliefs, and provide a safe haven in which your children can grow, question, and explore. We firmly believe that your investment in this educational process will provide lifelong dividends for you and your children, strengthening the family and the community. community at large. Best wishes to you and your family in all your educational endeavors. “