Books for Homeschoolers

I know that I can’t be the only one going though new book withdraw? I just want to head to the library and grab some new books to read. But I can’t. I can download from the libraries OverDrive system, if they have what I am looking for, but when all else fails, Amazon is there for me with Kindle books. I have created a list of books for homeschool moms that are all available on Kindle.

Kindle Books for Homeschool Moms

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I have read almost all of these books. There are just a few that I still have on my to be read list.

The Call of the Wild and Free: Reclaiming Wonder in Your Child’s Education – Allow your children to experience the adventure, freedom, and wonder of childhood with this practical guide that provides all the information, inspiration, and advice you need for creating a modern, quality homeschool education.

The Ultimate Book of Homeschooling Ideas: 500+ Fun and Creative Learning Activities for Kids – As a homeschooling parent, you’re always looking for new and creative ways to teach your child the basics. Look no longer! Inside this innovative helper, you’ll find kid-tested and parent-approved techniques for learning math, science, writing, history, manners, and more that you can easily adapt to your family’s homeschooling needs. 

The Unhurried Homeschooler: A Simple, Mercifully Short Book on Homeschooling – Homeschooling is a wonderful, worthwhile pursuit, but many homeschool parents struggle with feelings of burnout and frustration. If you have ever felt this way, you’re not alone!

Minimalist Homeschooling: A values-based approach to maximize learning and minimize stress – Remove the clutter in your child’s education by taking a deeper look at how you invest your time and energy. Homeschooling does not have to mean a crazy, busy life of too much to do, too much to buy, and too much to plan. You don’t have to choose between excellence and sanity while homeschooling – you can have both!

The Brave Learner: Finding Everyday Magic in Homeschool, Learning, and Life – In this book, Julie Bogart distills decades of experience–homeschooling her five now grown children, developing curricula, and training homeschooling families around the world–to show parents how to make education an exciting, even enchanting, experience for their kids, whether they’re in elementary or high school.

The Read-Aloud Family: Making Meaningful and Lasting Connections with Your Kids – The stories we read–and the conversations we have about them–help shape family traditions, create lifelong memories, and become part of our legacy. Reading aloud not only has the power to change a family–it has the power to change the world.

5 Easy Steps to Successfully Homeschool Your Child – Do you want to create fun and engaging lessons? Are you struggling to motivate your child to learn? Are you looking for new ways to test your child progress without using conventional memory-based tests?

Home Learning Year by Year, Revised and Updated: How to Design a Creative and Comprehensive Homeschool Curriculum – Homeschooling can be a tremendous gift to your children—a personalized educational experience tailored to each kid’s interests, abilities, and learning styles. But what to teach, and when, and how? Especially for first-time homeschoolers, the prospect of tackling an annual curriculum can be daunting.

Extraordinary Parenting: the essential guide to parenting and educating at home – In this warm, accessible book, experienced parenting coach Eloise Rickman tells you everything you really need to know about parenting and educating your child at home. Whether you’re planning to make a permanent move to homeschooling or you’re temporarily balancing it alongside paid work, Extraordinary Parenting shows that you don’t need a huge house, endless free time, or a host of expensive resources to unlock your child’s potential.

Plan Your Year: Homeschool Planning for Purpose and Peace – “Plan Your Year” is a practical approach to homeschool planning that breaks free of grids and unrealistic expectations, focusing instead on the needs of the students, the teacher (yes, you!), and the busy life you lead.

Relaxed Homeschooling: How to Unlock the Secrets in Books and Life’s Hidden Curriculum – Is your homeschool full of worksheets and never-ending tasks that are draining the enjoyment of learning from your children? Do you find yourself dreading certain subjects because they only result in tears and frustration? Or maybe your homeschooling adventure is about to begin and your looking into your options. Relaxed Homeschooling is designed to help you learn how to homeschool in a relaxed and natural way. Its step-by-step guide will teach you how to inspire learning at home through classic literature, life, and experience. It will also teach you how to recognize your child’s interests and be a mentor rather than just a teacher.

The Big Book of Homeschool Ideas – In this book, we go beyond the basics of academics and delve into delightful methods like active learning, learning with video games, using LEGO® bricks for learning, teaching on the road, learning with movies, and gardening.

Think Outside the Classroom: A Practical Approach to Relaxed Homeschooling – The book challenges the status quo of “education”, helping parents to see what their children really need to do well in life, then equips them with practical strategies for a more relaxed lifestyle of learning.

Simple Science for Homeschooling High School: Because Teaching Science isn’t Rocket Science! – Let Lee Binz, The HomeScholar, show you the way! Lee’s fearless approach and easy to follow guidance will make any parent a science success, no matter how science-phobic! Just keep in mind the first principle of homeschooling high school: “You don’t have to learn it. Your kids have to learn it.”

The Unschooling Handbook: How to Use the Whole World As Your Child’s Classroom – Did you know that a growing percentage of home schoolers are becoming unschoolers? The unschooling movement is founded on the principle that children learn best when they pursue their own natural curiosities and interests. Without bells, schedules, and rules about what to do and when, the knowledge they gain through mindful living and exploration is absorbed more easily and enthusiastically.

The Book on Homeschooling: Making the Best Choices for a Successful and Fun Homeschool Experience – We all have fear and doubt when we venture into the unknown; homeschooling is no different. We all have concerns whether we can function as both parent and teacher. Can we manage work, homeschool, and family life without stress? Will I be able to find time for myself? You are not alone. These worries are common to everyone. Whether new to homeschool or a homeschooler who has hit a snag and become discouraged, we all need tools to assist us in making homeschool successful.

Homeschool Planning Guide for the Unorganized Mom – This Homeschool Planning for the Unorganized Mom is perfect for you if: You worry your lack of organization will ruin your family’s homeschooling and keep your kids from learning; you know you need to plan a little more but hate the idea of having your entire day scheduled out down to the minute.

Homeschooling When You Have to: A Quick Start Guide – Has your family been suddenly thrust into homeschooling due to the current pandemic crisis and nationwide school closings? Do you need help navigating this transition? This book is for parents who need to start homeschooling quickly, and in the most efficient and least stressful way possible. Whether you plan to continue homeschooling after the crisis is over, or if your time together at home is temporary.

Homeschool Adventures: Learning Through the Power of Field Trips – In this book, Melissa explains the research behind using adventures as learning, how to get the most out of them, plan them, and overcome excuses not to go. The second half of the book includes lists of places to go for your circumstance whether that is large families, just teens, children in special circumstances and many more. 

Help! I’m Homeschooling!: Helpful Habits for the Heart of Homeschooling – Help! I’m Homeschooling! is packed with the practical, how to advice to encourage you and build your confidence – whether you are a brand-new homeschooler or a seasoned veteran. For nearly two decades we’ve turned to our habits as the ‘bones’ of our day. Our habits help us accomplish a basic school day and get food on the table.

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