Author Description

Discover the Rewards of Homeschooling Your 8- to 12-Year-Old From the ages of eight to twelve, children go though many changes--emotionally, intellectually, and physically. They begin to develop innate talents that will carry them though a lifetime of learning. Too often, these natural behavior traits are squelched in traditional schools. That's why more and more parents just like you are choosing to teach their eight- to twelve-year-old children at home. Inside, respected homeschooling speaker and writer Shari Henry shows you how homeschooling can work for you and your child. You'll discover how to: -Create a world of ideas for easy science experiments, math drills, field trips, and craft activities -Make history and geography come alive by using community resources -Direct your child to independent projects, such as planning and planting a garden, making a kite, and creating a family meal -And much more! "If you are thinking about homeschooling an eight- to twelve-year-old, you'll want this book for the resources alone! Shari Henry describes homeschooling as a journey of learning and uses the results of a survey to provide you with information on what other 'travelers' think and how their attitudes have changed since they started their adventure."--Billy and Nancy Greer, publishers of "F.U.N News" "Clear, concise, and rich with resources. This book should be in the home of every family homeschooling though the middle years."--Rebecca L. Cook, South Carolina homeschooling support group founder "Shari Henry is a veteran homeschool mom who has served faithfully in the trenches for many years. I heartily recommend her book."--Carole Joy Seid, educationalconsultant "Excellent. Provides parents with everything they ever needed to know to homeschool their middle grade children."--Maureen McCaffrey, editor-in-chief of "Homeschooling Today"