Books
The Well-Adjusted Child: The Social Benefits of Homeschooling by Rachel Gathercole
a very thorough answer to any well-meaning friends or relatives who might ask you why you are considering homeschooling and what about the child's socialization
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Mary Pride's Complete Guide to Getting Started in Homeschooling by Mary Pride
gives you all the information you ever wanted on things like: teaching styles, curriculum suppliers, national contests, homeschool methods, teaching gifted or special-needs children, record-keeping and much much more.
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The Ultimate Guide to Homeschooling by Debra Bell
covers a broad range of topics related to the beginning homeschooler, similar to Mary Pride's guide to homeschooling
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Charlotte Mason Companion by Karen Anderson
introduction to the concept of gentle and child-directed learning, great for those interested in homeschooling without textbooks
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The Way They Learn by Cynthia Tobias
must-read for anyone with children, insightful diagnostic tools to discern your child's learning style and the distinct ways in which we all process information
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So You're Thinking About Homeschooling by Lisa Welch
short book highlighting reasons any parent might want to consider homeschooling
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Websites
Homeschool Legal Defense Association - national legal aid group that deals specifically with all things related to homeschool law - look up laws by state - house of numerous homeschool links and helpful resources
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Pennsylvania Home Education Network - information on PA homeschool law and links to other helpful sites
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Christian Homeschoolers of Pennsylvania - information on homeschooling in PA - host of annual statewide homeschool conference
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If you have anything to add to the list feel free to leave a comment with all the pertinent information.
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a special thanks: to alison agnew and paula jerome for items recommended in this post
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