The Big Book of Home Learning : Preschool and Elementary (vol. 2) [Paperback]

Mary Pride (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 590 pages
• Publisher: Alpha Omega Pubns; 4 edition (June 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0740300075
• ISBN-13: 978-0740300073
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.4 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,495,825 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars THE most helpful homeschooling book by far!, February 8, 2003

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This review is from: The Big Book of Home Learning : Preschool and Elementary (vol. 2) (Paperback)

Mary Pride does a fantastic job with this series. She reviews all the products so thoroughly. After having read MANY homeschooling books for over two years, this is by far the best. As a homeschooling parent of 11 or so children, she definitely knows what she's talking about. I appreciate the fact that she does not have a bias towards unschooling, unlike SO many of the homeschooling books out there. She is truly fair and does not "bash" the packaged curriculums. She also is fair about unschooling.
My only wish is that she would be more thorough about specific learning styles and specific products to match learning styles. She does this to a certain extent, but it's really only a cursory glance. I wish she would go into more detail on that.
Other than that - this is one of those books that I refer to time and time again, with lots of Post-It Notes and highlighted stuff!

10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great resource, February 14, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: The Big Book of Home Learning : Preschool and Elementary (vol. 2) (Paperback)

When I received my copy, I read it from cover to cover. I hightlighted what I liked. It is a great resource and I am sure that it will save me a lot of time, money and frustration. I, too, really trust Mrs. Pride's recommendations. She includes contact information, prices (many products can be gotten cheaper), and web sites. I did not give it 5 stars because some of the curriculum/products/books which interested me didn't make it into the book (they may be in another edition or volume). Also, Mrs. Pride wasn't the only reviewer. I didn't know any of the other reviewers and their reviews didn't feel the same (too"sugary" maybe?)-maybe it was that they almost always liked the product, and if Mrs. Pride has any reservations about a book, she lets you know. Overall, well worth the money, as is her Practical Homeschooling magazine.

11 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Resource, September 5, 2001

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This review is from: The Big Book of Home Learning : Preschool and Elementary (vol. 2) (Paperback)

This is a great resource for anyone who is considering homeschooling. There are suggested websites, reviews of curriculums with contact information provided. It was very inspirational to see the stories of people who have homeschooled and how successful their students were/are. Chock full of advice and suggestions and things to consider, this book is a wonderful resource.