Best Homeschool Books - 3 Books For Homeschool Moms

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Books mentioned in video:
1) The Well Trained Mind: amzn.to/2eGSk4a
2) The Three R's : amzn.to/2eGUPDF
3) Teaching from Rest : amzn.to/2exDdXD
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2) For The Childs Sake : amzn.to/2eGK1Wi
3) The Unhurried Homeschooler: amzn.to/2ftAKPX
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QUESTION - What homeschool books do you recommend?
Starting homeschool can be scary and overwhelming. Trying to figure out how to homeschool, what homeschool curriculum to use, and filter through the most popular homeschool curriculums can be a full time job in itself. I've read through the majority of books related to homeschooling over the last few years and these three really touch on the theory of homeschooling, walk through your homeschooling options, and give some great outlines into living homeschool book list. I hope these homeschooling resources assist you in your journey as they have for me.
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About this video:
In this video, Heather Torres gives a list of the best homeschooling books. She offers 3 homeschool mom books that she has read and loved. If you are looking for some great homeschool books to get you started homeschooling, check out this video.
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[@ProjectHappyHome]

Anything by Julie Bogart from Brave Writer. She is the most calming and wise homeschooling voice I've come across. Thanks for the recs!

[@SodbusterLiving]

I really want to read some of hers!

[@HeatherTorresTV]

Oh great one! I love the Brave Writer. Do you do her programs?

[@ProjectHappyHome]

Not yet, but I plan to start next year! We just started informal poetry tea times, though, and they've been wonderful.

[@HeatherTorresTV]

Fun! We are going to start that in January. I want to start it now but I know that with the holidays we will informally be doing some days of hot cocoa and reading. I like to add new things at the beginning of the year so I'm on the lookout for a cute set during the holidays. We plan to start Brave Writer in the winter too. I'm loving her blog!

[@Chicken404]

Project Happy Home love her! the way she speaks just draws me in...so calming and so much truth

[@VickyLashenko]

Hello Heather! Heard about you from Sean from Think Media! I’m also a homeschooling mom and really enjoyed this quick video! I’m currently immersed into learning more about the Charlotte Mason Philosophy and one of my favorites so far is “For the Children’s Sake”. I’m off to binge on your other videos!!!! Have an amazing week!

[@HeatherTorresTV]

Hi Vicki. Thanks for watching! :)

[@HeatherDeMeter]

I'm so happy that I recently stumbled upon your channel! I'm homeschooling my preschooler currently and I'm finding your channel to be such a positive and encouraging resource for me. Thanks for sharing these great books, I can't wait to check them out!

[@HeatherTorresTV]

Thank Heather! Let me know if you have any video suggestions you would want me to do. I love helping however I can :)

[@HeatherTorresTV]

Question of the day-- What books do you recommend to new homeschoolers? Let's fill up the comments here and create a great resource for new moms. Thanks for watching and being a part of this community!

[@mamatofive1]

I haven't read any of these, so now it's time for me to look these up on our library's website! 😊

[@HeatherTorresTV]

YES! :) I am a library mom too. Some are not available yet in the library but are really inexpensive on Amazon if you buy them used or on Kindle.

[@JoyfulNoiseLearning]

Oh my goodness, Heather! I just started up my KZbin Channel and I saw we have a similar niche. Apparently we've read and loved the same books! Glad that we can get the word out to help other moms. Hope this year has been going well! Thanks for sharing!

[@HeatherTorresTV]

Hi and welcome to KZbin!! :) Let me know if I can help in any way.

[@ThePreciousYears]

Thanks for sharing, Well Trained Mind is my go to book as well and Honey for a child's heart is also great. I need to check out the other 2 recommended books. Thanks for sharing.

[@HeatherTorresTV]

No prob! :) Thanks for watching!

[@samanthaleblanc4327]

I recommend "The first year of homeschooling your child" by Linds Dobson. This book breaks down all the different styles that people talk about (unschooling, traditional, charlotte mason ect) then it gives tips for schooling children who have attendrd a regular school and what to expect. I frequently reread this book!

[@HeatherTorresTV]

Oh YES! That one is a good read too! I loved how it gave an overview of the styles. That was really helpful when I first started looking into homeschooling.

[@kindredhome]

Thanks for sharing these book recommendations. I just picked up "Well Trained Mind" at a yard sale and plan to start reading it soon. :)

[@HeatherTorresTV]

Love that one! ;) It got us started in homeschool.

[@GoldenEraZen]

This is great info. Thank you 🙏

[@ccross3401]

New subscriber, 2nd year homeschooler... Thanks for the recommendations! I just downloaded the Teaching From Rest audiobook to listen to today :)

[@HeatherTorresTV]

Oh it's soooooo good! I read it every year as a refresher.

[@GraceandGrit]

Thanks for this video heather! I just used the link above for teaching from rest. Im excited to read that one!

[@HeatherTorresTV]

Thanks love! :)

[@SodbusterLiving]

BOOM BABY! My first thought when you were mentioning books was, "you need the Three R's!" Especially for the first years.

[@HeatherTorresTV]

YES! It was a total mind shift for me once I read it. Love that book!

[@marygutierrez8925]

I have a 4 and 2 year old as well and am also feeling lost and overhwlmed, this helped alot thanks!

[@HeatherTorresTV]

You're welcome. Feel free to ask any questions you have here. We are a great community of homeschoolers here to help in anyway we can.

[@Tanya_loudestgarden]

I love Teaching from Rest. I'm totally going to check out the other 2. thanks!

[@HeatherTorresTV]

You're welcome. I love reading all the different homeschool books. Not that I want to do all that they say but just to see that it can be done differently and it doesn't have to be that hard. :)

[@Tanya_loudestgarden]

I'm the same way. I often steal bits and pieces but overall I just love learning about different styles and perspectives of teaching. So far I think we take a lot from classical style. I think I will have to adjust for my son. He has autism so I will have to maybe have him walk while we work on reading. I'm still on the hunt for tips for classical teaching and special needs kids so if you come across anything in your browsing and don't mind please pass it along. :) Another good one for people considering homeschooling or just starting out is the Absolute Beginner's Guide to Home Schooling. www.christianbook.com/absolute-beginners-guide-to-homeschooling/brad-miser/9780789732774/pd/732774?dv=c&en=google&event=SHOP&kw=ingram-20-40%7C732774&p=1179710&gclid=CjwKEAiA3qXBBRD4_b_V7ZLFsX4SJAB0AtEVs8_pOsDGGvXUxIrqHxB5haodGDIikpAOm7edHsbRIhoCRBTw_wcB

[@HeatherTorresTV]

YES! That's a good one too. :)

[@GuidingAutism]

Ha ha we live next to a small airport AND an Air Force base so I feel you’re pain. We do more of an unschooling, self directed style but with guidance so the three R’s book sounds interesting.

[@Selahsmum]

Thank you so much for these recommendations!

[@HeatherTorresTV]

You're welcome! :)

[@amysanmiguel5014]

Thank you!

[@CP-gq5fw]

Agreed. Excellent recommendations.

[@HeatherTorresTV]

Thank you! :) Any you would recommend too?

[@jenniferallday]

Ooh! Yes! Teaching from Rest!! Also, The Unhurried Homeschooler, And Home Learning Year by Year.

[@HeatherTorresTV]

YES!!! Such great books!! What's on your book list this year?

[@jenniferallday]

Those 3, Several of the Simply Charlotte Mason books, and maybe Pocket Full of Pinecones if I find more time.. lol What about you? What's on your list this year?

[@ThinkMediaTV]

Great video!

[@HeatherTorresTV]

thanks! Your encouragement is GOLD! :)

[@jerianntruitt7589]

Just stumbled across your channel last week and love you! 😊 Hope it's okay if I add to the list, "The Homeschooling Housewife"!

[@HeatherTorresTV]

Sure! Thank you!

[@StitchsLoft]

Thank you again Heather! ~Ryan

[@HeatherTorresTV]

Hey Ryan! Glad you found the video. Once you read the book let's chat about it!

[@audrashelton4195]

The well trained mind!!! A guide to classical education

[@HeatherTorresTV]

One of my favs! :)

[@gratituderanch9406]

is there a book or resource that shows basic scope and sequence for each grade?

[@HeatherTorresTV]

I found the Well Trained Mind book to be a good resource for grade specific learning. Also check out the series: Everything Your (fill in the grade level here) Should Know. It's based in the root of common core but is a valuable resource for grade specific scope and sequence. You should also check with your state to see if they have any requirements for each grade level. Remember the beauty of homeschool is getting to use these as a reference but don't beat yourself up if you missed something one year. You can always teach it at a later time. Focus on the fundamentals in the beginning and make learning fun! Teach your kiddos to learn HOW TO LEARN and you can then teach them anything. Hope that helps! Comment back if you checked those out and what you thought.

[@Linda-ww5mu]

Are all curriculums for certain amount of weeks or a year worth. Just ordered Abeka DVD to start, but I want to go with just curriculum next year. I don't like it that they are in screens so long.

[@HeatherTorresTV]

Most curriculums will come with a certain amount of weeks. We don't really follow them in our homeschool. Once we finish a set of things we just move to the next one. We homeschool year round but do things like take off a month at a time at Christmas and only school 3 days a week during the summer.