Thanks for a great list- I’ve read a few but will add lots to my list. Have you read the Brave Learner- it is a little like Wild and Free, I feel so encouraged after reading it
Thanks for your comment! I haven't specifically read Brave Learner but I've listened to Julie talk many times. I'll have to add that book to my list - thank YOU for the suggestion.
All of the John Holt books have really shaped my views on homeschooling and specifically unschooling. (Although they do get repetitive towards the later books and some of his ideas are obsolete because of the internet). One of the first anti school books I read was "How children fail" and it was quite formative for me. In terms of communication with my kids, all of the books in the "How to talk so kids will Listen" series really shaped my early years of parenting.
Read many of these decades ago but I really think I should go back and reread to see how I interpret them after 25 years of homeschooling. Maybe even ask my kids their thoughts on our journey. Thanks for reminding me.
I joined EverAnd a while ago - they have a lot of book on audio. It’s paid, but relatively inexpensive. Listening to books while doing everythign I need to around the house is how I manage to “read” most days
One of the most formative books for me was "Teaching as a Subversive Activity" by Postman and Weingartner. If you haven't read it, I'd suggest it- though it is aimed more for school reform than for homeschooling.
Thanks for a great list- I’ve read a few but will add lots to my list. Have you read the Brave Learner- it is a little like Wild and Free, I feel so encouraged after reading it
Thanks for your comment! I haven't specifically read Brave Learner but I've listened to Julie talk many times. I'll have to add that book to my list - thank YOU for the suggestion.
All of the John Holt books have really shaped my views on homeschooling and specifically unschooling. (Although they do get repetitive towards the later books and some of his ideas are obsolete because of the internet). One of the first anti school books I read was "How children fail" and it was quite formative for me. In terms of communication with my kids, all of the books in the "How to talk so kids will Listen" series really shaped my early years of parenting.
Read many of these decades ago but I really think I should go back and reread to see how I interpret them after 25 years of homeschooling. Maybe even ask my kids their thoughts on our journey. Thanks for reminding me.
I’d love to hear your thoughts!
Excellent list! I have so many books that I want to read. Wish they were all audio 😜
I joined EverAnd a while ago - they have a lot of book on audio. It’s paid, but relatively inexpensive. Listening to books while doing everythign I need to around the house is how I manage to “read” most days
One of the most formative books for me was "Teaching as a Subversive Activity" by Postman and Weingartner. If you haven't read it, I'd suggest it- though it is aimed more for school reform than for homeschooling.
Thank you! It's in my reading cue as of today!
I’ve read/listened to the middle 2 books. Gonna find the other 2 🫰🏼thanks! Xx
Amazing list! I might add The Read-Aloud Family or Rethinking School!
Great recommendations and very motivated to get the books thanks to your enthusiasm and passion for them 🤩