Giveaway: “Homeschool Hacks” and a $25 Amazon gift card.

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This was the year for homeschooling, all right – whether parents liked it or not. My friend Linsey Knerl had her book, “Homeschool Hacks,” in the works before COVID started, however.

And I’m willing to bet that Zoom classrooms and homework evenings would have been sooooo much easier had parents across the country gotten their hands on “Homeschool Hacks: How to Give Your Kid a Great Education Without Losing Your Job (or Your Mind).” [As an Amazon affiliate, I may receive a small fee for items bought through my link.]

But don’t take my word for it. Listen instead to Lela Davidson, author of “Faking Balance: Adventures in Work and Life,” “Who Peed on My Yoga Mat?” and “Blacklisted From the PTA”:

“For anyone serious or merely curious about homeschooling, this is the perfect first read.”

Who am I to argue with someone who wrote a book called “Who Peed on My Yoga Mat?”

More to the point, I would never second-guess Knerl’s expertise: She has six kids and has homeschooled them all. Knerl learned what she knows by being a successful homeschool parent (along with her husband), which she does in addition to having a career as a freelance writer.

This is a two-part giveaway: I’ll be sending “Homeschool Hacks” to some lucky winner along with a $25 Amazon gift card. The scrip can be used to buy a few things for your own homeschool classroom. (Or for anything you like, really.)

Having read “Homeschool Hacks,” I can honestly say that if I had to homeschool, this book would help me succeed. Knerl’s book provides both practical information and a heaping helping of encouragement. No, you don’t have to have an education degree to do this successfully. Yes, you can create a curriculum that supports both STEM and the arts – and your family’s personal values. And no, it need not cost a fortune.

“Homeschool Hacks” is written in a warm, encouraging style. Throughout the book I felt as though Knerl were speaking directly to me. Those who are considering homeschooling will feel the same way: Knerl is sharing her considerable wisdom, friend to friend.

The book offers lots of specifics, including but definitely not limited to:

  • Homeschool legalities and requirements
  • Sample schedules to get your classroom set up
  • Ways to connect with other homeschoolers in your area
  • Descriptions of various curricula and teaching styles
  • Online resources that will take you from pre-K to high-school graduation
  • Getting homeschoolers ready for college
  • Reminders that a home classroom can be just as enriching as a traditional one (for example, her family has a small farm so the kids get loads of hands-on experience with biology)

Even if you don’t have kids (or have grown kids), you might know someone who is thinking about homeschooling – or who’s been forced into it during the past year. “Homeschool Hacks” will be a huge help.

 

 

How to enter to win

As always, it’s fairly simple:

Be sure to leave a separate comment for each entry (e.g., “Subscribed via e-mail” or “Follow you on Twitter”).

The deadline to enter is 6 p.m. PDT Tuesday, June 22. If I don’t hear back from the winner by 6 p.m. PDT Wednesday, June 23, I’ll have the random number generator pull a new name.

Note: Due to the high cost of international shipping, this giveaway is limited to residents of the United States.

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84 thoughts on “Giveaway: “Homeschool Hacks” and a $25 Amazon gift card.”

  1. Thinking about eventually homeschooling my kid when she’s old enough (still a baby), so this sounds like my starting point!

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  2. Please add my name. I know of a neighbor who homeschool’s and is nearly pulling her hair out. I surely could use the Amazon! I subscribe through emails. Thanks!

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  37. This looks like a super useful homeschooling tool. I love that it is written for the average person just starting out.

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  52. If I win, I’m definitely going to read it but then pass it on to a friend who homeschools. I’m not a homeschooler, but I also strongly believe that it’s my job as a parent to supplement my children’s school education, which is why is is why in additional to indulging my son’s passion for drawing WWI tanks, we are also going to visit the tank museum today so he can see them first hand.

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  67. I homeschooled one of mine during his 9th grade year while working full time (reason=long story). We made it, but I would have loved to have had this then!

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