A Biblical Home Education: Building Your Homeschool on the Foundation of God's Word [Paperback]

Ruth Beechick (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 2007

An immensely respected leader in today’s homeschool movement, Dr. Ruth Beechick encourages families to center all aspects of their children’s learning on God’s Word in A Biblical Home Education. Beechick begins by showing how the subjects of worldview, science, and history have been pulled apart from the Bible and how they can be sensibly reconnected. In the author’s words, “Since the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, that anti-God teaching can lead only to foolishness.” Also included are chapters on thinking, reading, writing and study skills, learning methods, curriculum tips, and extensive teaching helps.

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: B&H Books (January 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0805444548
• ISBN-13: 978-0805444544
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 6.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #320,128 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Dr. Ruth Beechick spent a lifetime teaching and studying how people learn. She taught in Washington state, Alaska, Arizona and in several colleges and seminaries in other states. She also spent thirteen years at a publishing company writing curriculum for churches. In "retirement" she continues to write for the burgeoning homeschool movement. Her degrees are A.B. from Seattle Pacific University, M.A.Ed. and Ed.D. from Arizona State University.

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61 of 68 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very good, but read further, March 26, 2007

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R. Timm "love to learn" (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: A Biblical Home Education: Building Your Homeschool on the Foundation of God's Word (Paperback)

Ruth Beechick has written some fantastic resources for home educated families and I have the highest respect for her advocacy of the homeschool lifestyle. I am grateful for her insights into this important movement especially in regard to the Christian family. This book is a good place to seek foundational biblical alignment in the homeschool endeavor, however I wish to point out that the author adheres strongly to the King James Version as the only true English Bible translation. This does not greatly affect the main body of the work but may be confusing to those who are not aware of this controversy and may lead to more questions regarding the trustworthiness of modern translations. I would point to the excellent work by James White "The King James Only Controversy" to give a gracious and very readable handling of this subject. After all, I believe Ms. Beechick would agree in the basic premise to seek truth, especially of the Scriptures, even at the cost of traditions we may hold dear.

23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent resource for homeschool families!, May 30, 2008

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T. Fox - See all my reviews
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This review is from: A Biblical Home Education: Building Your Homeschool on the Foundation of God's Word (Paperback)

I have had the privilege of reading Dr. Ruth Beechick's newest book, A Biblical Home Education, and as a seasoned homeschool mom, I learned so much from her years of wisdom. She does not recommend a big, fancy curriculum to teach your children. She starts out by recommending that you use the Bible as your main curriculum. And later in the book she gives a few specific book suggestions. But her first goal is to let you know that it is okay to not depend on a curriculum to prepare your children for his or her future. She suggests that you allow your child to grow in the Lord, and your first responsibility is to train your child in the ways of the Lord.

I wish I would have had this book several years ago. It is so easy to hear what great things your friends are doing with their children, and then beat yourself up for not doing "the perfect" curriculum like your friend. All familes are different, and all children within a family are different. I have six children, and I see this in action every single day.

This book has practical ideas and suggestions for you to utilize as they suit your family. One of my favorite resources is found at the back of the book. She has included an Appendix with information on Cross-Dominance. If you have a child that easily confuses "b's" and "d's", you know that I am talking about. She has included some exercises to help your child with cross-dominance issues. I also enjoyed her chapter on nutrition for children with behavioral issues.

If you are looking for a good book to rechagre your homeschool this summer, I highly recommend A Biblical Home Education.

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, August 24, 2007

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Leigh Ann "momma roar" (southeastern pa) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: A Biblical Home Education: Building Your Homeschool on the Foundation of God's Word (Paperback)

This book is terrific for homeschool moms with any age students. A fresh look going back to the basics and discovering what homeschool is all about. Its not about which curriculum is the best - but how we can bring out the best in our children. This is another one I will reread each summer knowing it will offer me something new each time!