Homeschooling miscellany.

Okay, last homeschooling post for a bit. Probably. ;) I just wanted to list some of the books and websites on homeschooling, itself, that I've found particularly useful. Here goes:

• The Well Trained Mind (by Susan Wise Bauer): This was one of the first homeschooling books I read and it made an impact. It focuses on the classical approach to homeschooling and sets out a plan and the rationale behind it. I don't remain a classical homeschooler today, but I still remember this plan and loosely follow tenets of it. I haven't revisited this book in years, but somehow remember the feeling of empowerment that I had after reading this...back in those early homeschooling days, reading this made me feel like it really was possible. ;)
• The Way They Learn (by Cynthia Tobias): This book isn't about homeschooling but does touch on an important aspect of it. By figuring out your child's (and your own) learning style, you can guide your homeschool journey better. 
• Bringing up Boys (by James Dobson): Okay, this one has nothing to do with homeschooling either but it's one of those that remains constant on my bookshelves. It's a great guide into the minds of boys and how to best serve them. 
• Your Child’s Strengths (by Jenifer Fox): This one pointed out what was afterwards obvious. ;) Basically, it talked about how schools focus on the weaknesses of children rather than their strengths and reminded me yet again of how beneficial homeschooling can be. 
• Hold Onto Your Kids (by Gordon Neufeld and Gabor Mate): Such a great message in this book. It was like preaching to the choir for us, but I appreciated the explanations and examples. If you're looking to homeschool but are coming up against family or friends arguing with you about socialization, give them this book. ;)
• The Well Adjusted Child (by Rachel Gathercole): While this one was a fairly dry read for me (since I already agreed with much of what was being argued), it's a great book if you have any concerns about socialization and homeschooling. 
• Games for... books (by Peggy Kaye): These books are jam-packed with fun ideas and are particularly suited to young kids. Even if you don't end up playing the games, the books provide lots of ideas and insights into different ways to teach certain concepts. 

• The Pioneer Woman
• Simple Homeschool
• Five J's

On those last three (blogs), I just like reading about other families' homeschool journeys and appreciate the reviews and resources to be found. I know there are plenty of others out there, but have primarily limited myself to these for the sake of not being on the computer all day, lol. 

So. That should get you started if you're looking for homeschooling reading material. ;) Do you have others that aren't on my list? I'd love to read them!