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| Mrs. White's new book about homeschooling. |
With the many changes in our culture and system of educating our children, there is a renewed interest in homeschooling. My new book will help give you confidence and courage in teaching your own children at home.
The book is divided into 3 sections:
1 - Homemaking Foundation
In this section, I share encouragement in housekeeping, old time thrift, chores, a daily schedule, and the sense of peace one can find in simple living. This section will set the foundation for seamlessly adding schoolwork into the day's routine.
2 - Home Studies
This is the largest section of the entire book. I share many old fashioned teaching ideas, suggestions for a basic curriculum, and thoughts on state laws. You will also see a sampling of books found in our home library. This section includes a story about an ordinary day teaching children at home.
3 - Field Trip
I take you back in time on a field trip to Plymouth Notch, Vermont. This is the beautiful village where Calvin Coolidge was born and brought up. We will learn about the neighborhood, the industry of the families, the chores, and what it was like in a one-room schoolhouse. I will even share with you what textbooks were used in this school in the year 1873. You will get a sense of rest and comfort as you read about what life was like in a rural village in the late 1800's to the early 1900's. This was the environment that produced our 30th President of the United States.
I visited Plymouth Notch 3 times as part of my research for this section. I also share several reference notes from a variety of sources. I took a great many pictures to include with this special feature of the book. The rural mountain village is a restful, lovely place. *
~ The book includes 38 black-and-white photographs.~
As you read this book, I hope you get a sense that, no matter what is going on in the world, every home can be a homeschool.
The book is now available in both paperback and hardcover editions:
Paperback, 112 pages
ISBN: 978-1-956616-35-4
Hardcover, 112 pages
ISBN: 978-1-956616-36-1
If you are able to help with getting the word out about my homeschooling book, I would appreciate it so much! We are also grateful for your reviews on Amazon! Thank you!
Blessings
Mrs. White
* Post updated on December 12, 2024: I went back to Plymouth Notch, Vermont a few days ago. I took several pictures of the beautiful village in winter to share with you. You will see snow and Christmas decorations. Here it is:
"19th Century Homestead in Winter"
https://thelegacyofhome.blogspot.com/2024/12/19th-century-homestead-in-winter-and.html
From the Archives -
Remembering The Old Days - The Blessing of Being a Half-Southern Mama.
It is all I want to be - Secretary to the Master.
We all need this - Peace Be Upon This House.
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21 comments:
Parents and grandparents have always been the best teachers when it comes to their children, I agree. Blessings, Mrs. White!
What an interesting book that sounds. In the UK it is not common to homeschool, though some parents do. I used to teach children who had refused to go to school, and it was interesting to compare their home lives.
With the way the world is now, I'd certainly be homeschooling. It was almost unearthed of when my boys were growing up. I've visited Plymouth Notch. Beautiful part of the country. Vermont and New Hampshire are two of the prettiest states.
Hugs
Jane
Looks good. I am a homeschooling mom of almost 20 years. Our youngest graduates in the Spring. What will I do now? 😊
I don't homeschool anymore but I still purchased your book because I know it will bring comfort, cheer, and good ideas that I can use to supplement my daughter's education. Praying for your son, and for you, Mrs. White!
Dear Mrs. White,
Thank you for another lovely book. I will share the link to it with some homeschooling mothers that I know. I am currently reading House Keeping in Hard Times and am learning so much from it.
May the Lord bless you and your dear family!
I loved homeschooling my daughter for elementary school. I’m looking forward to reading your new book and enjoy reflecting on my fond memories.
My grandchildren that were homeschooled, and now adults are doing great. It was a Christian based and it the results are being seen as adults and begining their own families.
Wonderful you contribution.
I’ve already purchased, received and read your new book! Worth every penny! I’m a homeschooling mom of four, including two teenagers, and I was beginning to second guess my choices with how to proceed with high school. I was very reassured by your experiences and advice. I especially was intrigued about using practice GED tests to gauge graduation readiness. Thanks for another great read!
Andrea
I received this book and read it quickly first, one time through in one day. The next day and I read it again, more slowly, savoring it and highlighting meaningful parts for me. I do have one question though. In the story "An Ordinary Day" (which was one of my favorite parts, by the way) the family has Bible time before Mother starts dinner. But I did not see Bible time in the sample schedule you provided on pg. 15. Do your family usually Bible time in the afternoon before Father came home Mother started dinner? Would that be about 3:00? Or did you do it at a different time? Did your husband participate in Bible time with you and your children? Or was it something you and the children did on your own?
Thank you and Blessings,
Jaime
Jaime, I am sorry for taking so long to reply! I will respond very soon!
They sure are, Martha! Thank you!
I did not know it was not common to homeschool in the UK! That is so interesting. You must have seen quite a contrast when teaching those children. Thank you Elizabethd!
I am delighted to hear you have visited Plymouth Notch too, Jane! It is such a pretty place. Thank you!
Thank you for your prayers, Cheyene. We appreciate it so much! I hope you enjoy the book and get some good ideas!
Mrs. K. Hagema, how wonderful that you homeschooled for the elementary grades! It must have been wonderful. I hope you enjoy my book! God bless you!
Sandi, how lovely to think of what you will do after your youngest graduates from your homeschool!
I appreciate your help in letting others know about the book. Thank you, Luba! I am thankful to hear you are enjoying my house keeping book! God bless you!
Wanda, it is so good to hear that some of your grandchildren were homeschooled and doing great! What a blessing! Thank you! God bless you all!
Andrea, I am delighted to hear you found my book helpful! We need that extra encouragement with high school! Yes, the GED book is a tremendous help! Thank you so much!
Jaime, I am so thankful that you have enjoyed the book! The schedule is a sample of a guideline, but it leaves a lot of room to add things in the day. The reason Bible time is not written down as part of the schedule is because I never had a set time for it. It happened every day (with the children) but during a quiet, restful time when everyone could get the most out of it. Since it was not at a scheduled time, we enjoyed it so much more. We also do Bible time at night with Dad. I wrote more about it in a recent blog post, "Making Home a Refuge." I hope this helps! God bless you!
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