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Finally a homeschool how-to book that is backed up with proven results. Whether you are a newbie or veteran homeschooler, still have children in a brick-and-mortar school, or are just trying to get prepared for the next pandemic, ""From Homeschool to Harvard Without Paying a Cent"" is an invaluable guide. From Homeschool to Harvard Without Paying a Cent shows tried and tested strategies Eloisa Minasi used over a 10-year period, starting with supplementing her sons' education at public school and transitioning to full time homeschooling. Both of her boys excelled in their education with her elder son graduating with a neuroscience degree at age 18 and her younger son with an engineering degree at age 19 (summa cum laude). Eloisa now shares her wealth of experience and resources to help both homeschoolers and traditional school pupils. This book provides an excellent resource for all students and parents, especially those driven to home or remote school their children due to the 2020 pandemic. How to start homeschooling. Homeschooling laws, notice of intent, portfolio, annual evaluation and family support. Supplementing traditional school learning. Transitioning from brick-and-mortar school. Parental self-doubt Choosing curriculums that foster independence. Finding outside resources (umbrella schools, co-ops, support groups) Developing learning techniques. Learning on the road: field trips and virtual field trips. Integrating extracurricular activities. Building credentials to improve the chances of getting accepted into an Ivy League school. What if I need to reenroll my children into a public school? Instructions on how to follow state standards and keep your children abreast of the school curriculum. Homeschooling during a pandemic. Should students be tested? Discover the differences between testing and assessments. Choosing electives that are linked to career choices (shadowing and volunteering opportunities). Critical-thinking skills, socialization, public speaking, time management, handling failure, self-learning skills, and manners. Behavior Dealing with bad behavior/whining. How to never hear ""I'm bored"" from your children again. Putting an end to sibling fighting. Building a positive relationship with your children. Dealing with anger, positive and negative feedback, and the importance of consistency. Developmental stages. Helping a student who is underperforming due to anxiety. Tips on changing children's attitude/behavior and how to deal with misconduct that stands in the way of learning by providing intrinsic motivation for a successful learning experience. How to set boundaries and establish ground rules. Having a set time for video games and other distractions.

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This book addresses the advantages for homeschooling and emphasizes the importance of customizing the curriculum for each student. I believe that intelligence can be enhanced and the author describes strategies to accomplish that. Personalizing is a current concept used in many disciplines and it can be adapted according to each student's individual needs. I recommend the strategies used by the author, especially in this pandemic era when each and every one of us will experience how to perform their functions and tasks remotely and this book can be a good resource to assist parents with their children's remote learning. Marcia Stephan Psychologist (Member of the Pandemic humanity team and also provides emotional health support for cancer patients) I'm in love with this book! As a homeschooling mom myself, I could immediately relate to it once I started reading it. It brought me so much comfort knowing that I'm not the only parent who's faced some of the homeschooling challenges. I definitely feel encouraged and inspired. This book provides great insight for both parents and their children. It is extremely easy to read and very detailed. It can be used as a tool for parents who may be thinking of starting the homeschooling journey, or as a guide for those who have already started it. Overall, I highly recommend it! Priscila Davis Homeschooled her three children (Kindergarten to ninth grade) YES, parents are the best teachers for their children! This book is a great tool to help parents that are thinking about or already took over the responsibility of their children's education. Homeschool is like gardening, we need to cultivate the soil in order to have healthy sprouts growing. The author does an excellent job of sharing her strategies on how her family successfully cultivated their soil and fostered a true lifelong friendship with her children through homeschooling. Aneliz Butterfield Homeschool mother of two children ( 4 and 9 years old) The author has a special awareness and sensitivity as to how children learn. Based on her sons' learning styles and needs she was able to guide them to their fullest potential. A very thorough guide. Rita Chamberlin Florida Certified Teacher and Homeschool Evaluator I was impressed with the author's dedication and ability to supplement her children's education while they were in school. I admire her persistence and perseverance because in addition to being a successful professional in the engineering field, she proved to be an excellent educator! This guide, with such palpable results, should be read by every parent! '' L. Morais Retired Public School Teacher

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Eloisa Minasi is an electrical engineer, teacher, and writer. She is an adviser for homeschool support groups and college students in Brazil and United States. Currently, she is an engineering consultant. She volunteered as a scout leader, technical consultant for the FTC robot competition, and taught religious education for special needs children. Her Blog Homeschooling for Academic Success - From Homeschool to Harvard without Paying a Cent. has helped thousands of homeschooler in North and South America.

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