Top 16 Best Books On Homeschooling Updated 04 /2024

The homeschooling journey can be scary, no matter how long you've been at it or how new you are.

To help you get over your fears, you might have thought about reading some good books about homeschooling. Many books are written about homeschooling, and it can be hard to know which ones to start with.

You need to figure out which books will make you feel better, and which books will make you feel even worse. Why did I make this list of the best books written by homeschoolers? Because there are so many great books written by homeschoolers for homeschoolers! Homeschooling moms wrote almost all of these great books, but not all of them. As a homeschool parent, I can help you with this new adventure because I have done it myself.

The best ones are shown here. It's time to pick a book (or two) and get ready for a lot of encouragement.

Homeschool Bravely by Jamie Erickson

Every parent who wants to homeschool should read Jamie Erickson's book, Homeschool Bravely. You will learn how to see homeschooling as a way of life, not a project or job.

Learn how to plan what you will teach, work with a child who is struggling, accept your own limitations, and quiet the voices of not good enough.

Before Curriculum by Amy Fischer

If you want to learn more about the Charlotte Mason method of homeschooling, then check out Before Curriculum. It is important to learn the basics of homeschooling before you decide what kind of curriculum to use.

That's where Amy Fischer's book comes in, as well.

The book Before Curriculum is one of those homeschooling books that will teach you about the deep principles of education. These principles will help you "set your focus, build your confidence, and give you practical tools to use on your homeschooling journey."

Help! I’m Homeschooling! by Tricia Hodge

She has been homeschooling for a long time and has a lot of wisdom, information, and practical tips in her book. Whether you're homeschooling kids or high schoolers, "Help!" is there for you. I'm homeschooling, and I have something for you, too.

“Help! There are a lot of different things that people talk about in "I'm Homeschooling!"

Plan Your Year by Pam Barnhill

You can find a lot of practical advice and inspirational ideas in Plan Your Year, which is written just for homeschoolers.

You won't want to read Plan Your Year once and then forget about it.

To read Pam's book over and over again, year after year. Make plans for your next year with help from this book every time you read it.

To avoid buyer's remorse, you will know how to choose your homeschool curriculum, how to eliminate guilt and overwhelm, and what the first steps to homeschool failure are.

Cure the Fear of Homeschooling High School by Ann Karako

Even if a family has been homeschooling for a long time, they still have a secret, real-life fear of homeschooling high school. High school homeschooling is very different from homeschooling kids in elementary school.

Ann wrote a book called "Cure the Fear of Homeschooling High School." It will put all your fears to rest, and you can read it. When you don't feel like you can teach high school level courses, learn how to do so. Build a strong foundation for your teenagers that will help them have a successful life.

Take AP tests and learn how to deal with credits and dual enrollment. Because homeschooling high schoolers doesn't have to be scary. This is why.

Homeschooling Gifted Kids by Cindy West

Were you the parent of a smart child? Your child might be gifted and you think that homeschooling them is the best way for them to be successful. But you're afraid and overwhelmed because homeschooling a gifted child is so different from homeschooling a "regular" child. There is no need to be afraid.

In Cindy's book, "Homeschooling Gifted Kids," she tells you how to be calm and confident when you're homeschooling a child who is gifted.

This book will help you with everything from choosing the right curriculum to getting help from friends and family.

The Ultimate Guide to Homeschooling Boys by Michelle Caskey

The truth is that homeschooling boys is not the same as homeschooling girls. Girls are thought to be more soft, sweet, and gentle than boys. Boys are rough and tumble and like to try new things.

Even though these stereotypes don't always work, it's true that boys and girls think about things in different ways. Their brains are just wired in a different way.

As a homeschool mom of a boy, you know that this is a new and exciting journey. Boys need different ways of being taught. And we need to meet them where they are.

It was Michelle's job to raise her sons. She will tell you about it. Grab a cup of coffee and settle in for some laughs, some tears, and a lot of support.

God Schooling by Julie Polanco

Julie's book, "God Schooling," talks about "how God meant us to learn" and says that not all kids learn in the same way, but that's OK!

Will answer two of the most common questions: "How do I do this?" and "How can I get my child to do his work?"

It's Julie's job to give you the best kind of encouragement.

The Freedom Fighter by Robert Hess

In the book The Freedom Fighter, it isn't as much of a book of encouragement as it is more of a book of fun. But the book The Freedom Fighter was written by a homeschooled teen as a high school project.

In the book, our main character, Daniel, gets into a bad car accident. The dreams he has while he's getting better are visions of the future and a prediction of how our country will be destroyed. To save his home, Daniel has to go on a journey now. Before it's too late.

100 Ways to Motivate Kids by Julie Polanco

Finally, we have "100 Ways to Motivate Kids" by Julie Polanco, a homeschooling mom who doesn't teach her kids how to learn. This book has exactly what the title says: 100 tried and true ways to get your kids to do what you want them to do.

In this guide, it's broken down by age group and subject. You can use it quickly and easily to get your kids ready to learn or do whatever else you want them to do. They are all cheap or free!

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