Homeschooling More Than One Child: A Practical Guide for Families

by Carren W. Joye

Winner of both national and international book awards, this sensible guide offers practical ideas on balancing the needs of different ages and abilities, juggling multiple commitments, choosing or designing a curriculum to fit each child, finding socialization opportunities that appeal to all ages, and more!

"Fresh, new ideas even for veteran homeschoolers!" says Rochelle Andrews, homeschooling mother of four.

Whether you plan a traditional, eclectic or unschooling approach, you can use this book to:

• Get started and meet state regulations

• Organize multiple schedules, materials and records

• Motivate your children and avoid burnout

• Tackle housework while homeschooling

• Keep the littles occupied (and happy!) while you school the older ones

• Use the Internet and free software to make homeschooling easy and affordable even for a large family

“Homeschooling More Than One Child is a small reference volume packed full of practical information and tips covering every area a homeschooling parent could reasonably expect to encounter,” raves The Old Schoolhouse magazine. “Not only is Homeschooling More Than One Child well named, but it goes far beyond my expectations. Whether you have two children or twelve, whether they are close in age or far apart, whatever teaching style you choose, and regardless of what learning styles your children are—this book is great!”

About the Author
Carren W. Joye is the mother of four homeschooled children and also the author of A Stay-at-Home Mom’s Complete Guide to Playgroups and an Alabama State History Curriculum.

Since 1994, Carren has founded a regional homeschool support group, statewide homeschool umbrella, homeschool co-op, and four playgroups. She currently serves as administrator of the homeschool umbrella and co-op. In addition, Carren maintains a website devoted to answering questions about homeschooling in her state and to helping parents nationwide start and maintain playgroups, support groups, and co-ops.