PRAISE FOR The Homeschool Advantage "As homeschooling grows in popularity, The Homeschool Advantage offers timely insights and inspiration to make learning fun and rewarding for the whole family. Filled with Colleen Kessler's personal reflections as a homeschooling mom, along with practical tips and endless encouragement, this book is a valuable resource for both new and experienced homeschooling parents." -KERRY MCDONALD, Author of Unschooled: Raising Curious, Well-Educated Children Outside the Conventional Classroom "Colleen Kessler has been the most loyal advocate for homeschooling over the…mehr
PRAISE FOR The Homeschool Advantage "As homeschooling grows in popularity, The Homeschool Advantage offers timely insights and inspiration to make learning fun and rewarding for the whole family. Filled with Colleen Kessler's personal reflections as a homeschooling mom, along with practical tips and endless encouragement, this book is a valuable resource for both new and experienced homeschooling parents." -KERRY MCDONALD, Author of Unschooled: Raising Curious, Well-Educated Children Outside the Conventional Classroom "Colleen Kessler has been the most loyal advocate for homeschooling over the last 15 years. She bends over backward to help everyone interested in homeschooling AND because of her dedication she understands the nuances, challenges, and advantages. As a homeschooling mom myself, there's no one I would trust more than Colleen." -RACHEL MARIE MARTIN, Founder of Finding Joy and Author of Mom Enough: Inspiring Letters for the Wonderfully Exhausting but Totally Normal Days of Motherhood "Homeschooling isn't about the method or curricula you use; it's about tailoring education and experiences for the best learning environment for your child. Colleen Kessler empowers you to trust yourself and the homeschooling process by keeping your child front and center in every decision you make." -CINDY WEST, M.Ed., Author of Homeschooling Gifted and Advanced LearnersHinweis: Dieser Artikel kann nur an eine deutsche Lieferadresse ausgeliefert werden.
COLLEEN KESSLER, M.Ed., is an award-winning educator, educational coach, consultant, and advocate for the needs of differently-wired children and their families. She spent 10+ years in the traditional classroom, where she worked with gifted students and developed programs that focused on students' passions. After leaving the classroom, Colleen had her own twice-exceptional kiddos and began homeschooling them. Since then, Colleen has founded Raising Lifelong Learners-a website and podcast where she shares tools, stories, and advice on homeschooling and teaching neurodivergent children.
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Acknowledgments xiii About the Author xv Author's Note xvii Foreword xix Introduction xxi Chapter 1 Why Homeschool? 1 The Gift 3 Cognitive Advantages 4 Mental and Physical Health Advantages 7 Social-Emotional Advantages 10 Try This! 13 Chapter 2 Exploring Strengths 15 A Strengths-Based Learning Approach 17 Rooted in Positive Psychology 20 Cultivating Resilience and Gratitude 22 Helping Neurodivergent Kiddos 25 Finding Our Children's Strengths 28 Try This! 31 Chapter 3 Finding Wonder 33 Following Interests and Rabbit Trails 36 Transitioning Beyond the Home 38 The Power of Self-Direction 43 What If My Child Isn't Interested in Anything? 45 Try This! 50 Chapter 4 A Love of Learning 53 What About Curriculum? 54 Crafting a Unique Learning Experience 57 A Literature-Rich Home 59 Simplifying to Foster a Climate of Learning 62 Try This! 65 Chapter 5 Play Matters 67 The Purpose of Play 68 Child-Directed Play 70 Emotional Resilience Through Play 73 Play-Based Learning 75 Gameschooling 79 Try This! 84 Chapter 6 Six Key Learning Skills 87 Why Learn About the 6 Cs? 89 Collaboration 90 Communication 94 Content 97 Critical Thinking 102 Creativity 105 Confidence 109 Try This! 112 Chapter 7 Can Creativity Be Taught? 115 Elements of Creativity 119 The Power of Questions 121 Setting the Stage 128 Try This! 135 Chapter 8 Embracing Adventure 137 Experiences Big and Small 139 Keeping It Simple and Purposeful 141 Trusting the Process 142 Nurturing Resilience and Imagination 145 Try This! 149 Chapter 9 The Family Team 153 Growing Relationships 155 Recognizing and Supporting Differences 158 Being a Family Team 161 Nurturing Through Shared Experiences 163 Try This! 167 Chapter 10 The Most Important Thing 169 Connection, Connection, Connection 171 Active Engagement 173 Connecting with Older Kids 175 A Soft Place to Land 176 Being Their Person 179 Try This! 181 Chapter 11 Start Now 183 You've Got This! 185 Know the Laws 186 Know Your Why 187 Know Your Kids 188 The Need to Deschool 188 Try This! 193 Chapter 12 Final Thoughts 195 Additional Resources 201 Index 205
Acknowledgments xiii About the Author xv Author's Note xvii Foreword xix Introduction xxi Chapter 1 Why Homeschool? 1 The Gift 3 Cognitive Advantages 4 Mental and Physical Health Advantages 7 Social-Emotional Advantages 10 Try This! 13 Chapter 2 Exploring Strengths 15 A Strengths-Based Learning Approach 17 Rooted in Positive Psychology 20 Cultivating Resilience and Gratitude 22 Helping Neurodivergent Kiddos 25 Finding Our Children's Strengths 28 Try This! 31 Chapter 3 Finding Wonder 33 Following Interests and Rabbit Trails 36 Transitioning Beyond the Home 38 The Power of Self-Direction 43 What If My Child Isn't Interested in Anything? 45 Try This! 50 Chapter 4 A Love of Learning 53 What About Curriculum? 54 Crafting a Unique Learning Experience 57 A Literature-Rich Home 59 Simplifying to Foster a Climate of Learning 62 Try This! 65 Chapter 5 Play Matters 67 The Purpose of Play 68 Child-Directed Play 70 Emotional Resilience Through Play 73 Play-Based Learning 75 Gameschooling 79 Try This! 84 Chapter 6 Six Key Learning Skills 87 Why Learn About the 6 Cs? 89 Collaboration 90 Communication 94 Content 97 Critical Thinking 102 Creativity 105 Confidence 109 Try This! 112 Chapter 7 Can Creativity Be Taught? 115 Elements of Creativity 119 The Power of Questions 121 Setting the Stage 128 Try This! 135 Chapter 8 Embracing Adventure 137 Experiences Big and Small 139 Keeping It Simple and Purposeful 141 Trusting the Process 142 Nurturing Resilience and Imagination 145 Try This! 149 Chapter 9 The Family Team 153 Growing Relationships 155 Recognizing and Supporting Differences 158 Being a Family Team 161 Nurturing Through Shared Experiences 163 Try This! 167 Chapter 10 The Most Important Thing 169 Connection, Connection, Connection 171 Active Engagement 173 Connecting with Older Kids 175 A Soft Place to Land 176 Being Their Person 179 Try This! 181 Chapter 11 Start Now 183 You've Got This! 185 Know the Laws 186 Know Your Why 187 Know Your Kids 188 The Need to Deschool 188 Try This! 193 Chapter 12 Final Thoughts 195 Additional Resources 201 Index 205
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