Our WORST Homeschool Mistakes (and how YOU can avoid them!) (Easy Homeschooling) [Kindle Edition]

Jim Erskine (Author, Editor)

Book Description

We recently surveyed over 800 homeschooling families about what has worked well and not-so-well for them in their homeschooling activities. We got some remarkable answers from this survey. One of the most intriguing questions we asked was this: “What was your worst mistake in homeschooling your children... and if you could do it over again, what would you change about how you have homeschooled in the past?” We got some great responses to this question, with some tips and suggestions that are well worth considering by both newbie and veteran homeschoolers alike. This ebook is an edited collection of the best of these.

Now, as you go through this, here is a caveat for you: There obviously isn’t an ultimate “right way” to homeschool that fits everyone, and we’re not saying there is. Tthis is reflected in the responses you will find in this collection — in fact, some of the thoughts expressed here are directly contradicted by other moms. However, a few very definite patterns quickly emerge as you read through these. So our suggestion to you is this: Do any of these speak to you in your situation? Are there some hard-learned truths here that you can learn from? Can you apply some of these lessons to your own homeschooling? Glean and learn, friends… there are some true golden nuggets just for you here, if you are willing to find them!

Product Details

• File Size: 228 KB
• Print Length: 36 pages
• Simultaneous Device Usage: Unlimited
• Publisher: Homeway Press (April 6, 2011)
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
• Language: English
• ASIN: B004VNQ9CK
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• X-Ray: Enabled
• Lending: Enabled
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #136,415 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
  • #94 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Education & Reference > Schools & Teaching > Homeschooling

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Short and interesting, but not essential November 3, 2011

By S. Goodman

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This is a very short compilation of advice from homeschooling parents on what they wish they had done differently as well as what they believe they got right about their kids' educations. As a mom preparing to home school for the first time, I wanted to see if there was anything important to gain from those who have gone before. Some of the advice is contradictory, since what worked for one family didn't for another. For example, some parents said they should have been more scheduled, others less. I did gain a few tips, such as the importance of having a designated homeschooling area. However, don't expect curriculum advice or detailed suggestions. It wasn't bad, especially considering how cheap it was for my kindle, but it wasn't what I would consider an essential read.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Learn from the Mistakes June 2, 2011

By TheProf VINE™ VOICE

I have been very impressed by the resources Jim Erskine has made available to the homeschooling community. This book is another brainchild of his taken from a poll of over 800 homeschooling families. While reading through it, I found myself grateful to know that I'm not alone! A lot of the same struggles I have, someone else had too and gives great advice on how to handle it.

That said, I was displeased with one thing...the grammar mistakes. I realize that the mistakes were from those polled, but I prefer for an edited book to be edited for grammar too.

But the focus of the book is excellent and it is a very quick read so I recommend it!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars homeschooling June 28, 2011

By Islands Nature

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It's worth the 99cents and no more. It is VERY short, by the time that I was really getting into this book it was over. It is encouraging, but much of the advice can be gotten in homeschool forums or just meeting homeschool moms and dads who have older children. Good topic. A little disappointing.