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The Homeschooling Handbook: From Preschool to High School, a Parent's Guide
The Homeschooling Handbook:
From Preschool to High School, a Parent's Guide
2nd Edition
by Mary Griffith
Whether you homeschool or not, you will find many fresh ideas for working with children.
 
Making the Grade: Everything Your Kindergartener Needs to Know
Making the Grade:
Everything Your Kindergartener Needs to Know
by Daniel A. Van Beek
These titles for Gr. K-6 will help parents give their children a smart start and keep them up to speed.
 
Homeschooling for Dummies
Homeschooling for Dummies
by Jennifer Kaufeld
This friendly, well-informed guide is a valuable resource for parents considering homeschooling.
 
Learning All The Time
Learning All The Time
by John Holt
Holt is widely considered the father of the modern-day homeschooling movement.
 

California Support Groups and Contacts

Central Coast

MontereySan Benito | San Luis ObispoSanta BarbaraSanta Cruz

Monterey

Living Water
A homeschool cooperative that provides a Christ-centered environment to support parent-directed education. Statement of Faith. Meets in Monterey.

Monterey Bay Homeschool Resource
Please feel free to add anything you helpful in regards to resources, links and files that pertain to homeschooling and education. The links section has over 100 links to local/state resources and fieldtrips.

Monterey Bay Military Homeschoolers
A support group for military families who homeschool and live on the Monterey Peninsula. Our mission is to provide an information network for local homeschool families and to coordinate activities and field trips as desired.

Monterey Bay Unschooling Network
An all-inclusive network for Monterey Bay area unschoolers and anyone else interested in the very simple, but very radical idea that life is learning and learning is life.

CHN Support and Contacts
Monterey County Support Groups. To be listed, email .

Homefires' Resource Guide
Monterey Bay Support Groups. To be listed, Contact Homefires.

San Benito

Hollister Homeschoolers of San Benito Co
We represent a variety of homeschooling methods and share resources and support while making our families and education of our children a priority.

Learning Circle Homeschool Support Group
An inclusive group of approximately 30 families at this time. Although we are partially sponsored by Trinity Lutheran ISP, we welcome homeschool families no matter what their religious or educational philosophies are. We serve all homeschool families in San Benito County and adjoining counties.

San Luis Obispo

Homeschoolers of the Central Coast
We are an inclusive group of homeschoolers for San Luis Obispo County, meeting together on a regular basis for interaction and scheduled field trips. We meet to talk about issues and to allow the children to play together. We keep a relaxed and casual atmosphere amongst us.

San Luis Obispo Homeschoolers
This is a group created for families who Homeschool in San Luis Obispo California and surrounding areas so that they can meet up once a week for social and academic connection with other homeschoolers. The site is also a place to discuss a SLO Co-Op and the classes that will be offered and where the CO-OP classes will take place every semester.

Santa Maria Inclusive Learners
Our member base is an eclectic group of natural learners from Montessori, Waldorf, Classical and many other approaches. We welcome open-minded homeschoolers, home-learners and unschoolers in the Santa Maria area: Arroyo Grande, Nipomo, Guadalupe, Sisquoc, Tepusquet, Suey Canyon, and Santa Maria.

Seaside Home Educators
We are a private homeschool support group for Christian families living in the south-county region of San Luis Obispo, California.

CHN Support and Contacts
San Luis Obispo Support Groups. To be listed, email .

Homefires' Resource Guide
San Luis Obispo Support Groups. To be listed, Contact Homefires.

HSC County Contacts
For San Luis Obispo. To find out more about homeschooling in this county, email .

Santa Barbara

Family Homeschool Adventures
This is an inclusive activity group for Lompoc, Buellton, Solvang, Santa Maria, Santa Barbara, and surrounding communities. We are an active group with weekly park days and monthly field trips. We meet every week -- weather permitting -- at a park in Lompoc.

Lompoc Christian Educators
Visit the co-op page to find out more about the LCEHC. This four-hour, weekly co-operative learning venture is sponsored by LCE but is also open to non-members who are homeschooling in the Lompoc area. As members of LCE we represent Christ to our community.

Lompoc Young Teen Homeschoolers
This group is geared towards older elementary and young teens in the Lompoc area, ages 10 and up. Meets weekly. Contact Susan at for more information.

Santa Barbara Homeschool Network
Email list/group used to communicate with other local homeschooling families about upcoming events, share ideas and get to know each other better.

Santa Maria Inclusive Learners
Pooling our resources and ingenuity to develop enriching activities for our children.

CHN Support and Contacts
Santa Barbara Support Groups. To be listed, email .

Homefires' Resource Guide
Santa Barbara Support Groups. To be listed, Contact Homefires.

HSC County Contacts
For Santa Barbara. To find out more about homeschooling in this county, email

Santa Cruz

Discovery Learning Center
Our intention is to enhance home-based education for children in pre-K to 5th grade and inspire self-directed, lifelong learning in Santa Cruz.

Educational Resource Center
Closed for good, September 2010. Lending Library and family support group will be at the new Discovery Learning Center.

Santa Cruz Christian Homeschoolers
This group is an online support group for all of Santa Cruz County. Families of all denominations are welcome as well as families that hold similar values and are open to Christianity.

Santa Cruz homeschoolers
Share ideas, joys and sorrows, advice, materials, and to help families connect to form learning clubs for children with related interests. All are welcome, whether you are part of a learning program offered by one of the school districts or are independently homeschooling.

Homefires' Resource Guide
Santa Cruz Support Groups. To be listed, Contact Homefires.

HSC County Contacts
For Santa Cruz. To find out more about homeschooling in this county, email .

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100 Top Picks For Homeschool Curriculum: Choosing The Right Curriculum And Approach For Your Child's Learning Style
100 Top Picks For Homeschool Curriculum:
Choosing The Right Curriculum And Approach For Your Child's Learning Style
by Cathy Duffy
 
Homeschooling : The Teen Years
Homeschooling : The Teen Years:
Your Complete Guide to Successfully Homeschooling the 13- To 18-Year Old
by Cafi Cohen
This book reveals the adventure and rewards as well as the special challenges of working with this age group.
 
First Year of Homeschooling Your Child: our Complete Guide to Getting Off to the Right Start
First Year of Homeschooling Your Child:
Your Complete Guide to Getting Off to the Right Start
by Linda Dobson
Many of today's families are opting to teach their children at home. The first hurdle these families face is getting started.
 
The Ultimate Book of Homeschooling Ideas: 500+ Fun and Creative Learning Activities for Kids Ages 3-12
The Ultimate Book of Homeschooling Ideas:
500+ Fun and Creative Learning Activities for Kids Ages 3-12
by Linda Dobson
Kid-tested and parent-approved techniques for learning math, science, writing, history, manners, and more for your homeschooling needs.
 
The Unschooling Handbook: How to Use the Whole World As Your Child's Classroom
The Unschooling Handbook:
How to Use the Whole World As Your Child's Classroom
by Mary Griffith
Unschooling is a homeschooling method based on the belief that kids learn best when allowed to pursue their natural curiosities and interests.
 
Home Learning Year by Year
Home Learning Year by Year:
How to Design a Homeschool Curriculum from Preschool Through High School
by Rebecca Rupp
A structured plan to ensure that your children will learn what they need to know when they need to know it, from preschool through high school.
kindle edition
 
The Well-Educated Mind: A Guide to the Classical Education You Never Had
The Well-Educated Mind:
A Guide to the Classical Education You Never Had
by Jessie Wise, Susan Wise Bauer
Solid, step-by-step advice on how to read some of the world's great books with discipline and comprehension.
kindle edition
 
The Complete Home Learning Source Book: The Essential Resource Guide for Homeschoolers, Parents, and Educators Covering Every Subject from Arithmetic to Zoology
The Complete Home Learning Source Book:
The Essential Resource Guide for Homeschoolers, Parents, and Educators Covering Every Subject from Arithmetic to Zoology
by Rebecca Rupp
This ambitious reference guide lives up to its name. It is packed with titles, ordering information, and Web site addresses.
 
Home Schooling Children with Special Needs (3rd Edition)
Home Schooling Children with Special Needs
(3rd Edition)
by Sharon Hensley
Do you need help locating the best resources for home schooling your child with special needs?
 
Teach Me to Do It Myself: Montessori Activities for You and Your Child
Teach Me to Do It Myself:
Montessori Activities for You and Your Child
by Maja Pitamic
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