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After being a schoolteacher for over six years and a homeschool mom for almost eleven years, I pretty much thought I had the education thing down pat. I've read about, heard about, seen, or tried many, many different kinds of curriculum and resources. And I've read countless how-to-books on the subject of home education over the years. So what more was there for this veteran homeschool mom of six to discover?

The answer to that somewhat silly question arrived in my mailbox packaged in a small envelope. But that little package contained big ideas in the form of the book, Homeschooling with TLC in the Elementary Grades, by Tamara L. Chilver, which is a practical, concise guide in an easy-to-read format that is chockfull of ideas, advice, resources, suggestions for scheduling, tips, and techniques that are sure to help new homeschooling parents down the path into the (sometimes seemingly overwhelming) world of home education.

    But Tamara has also included activities and creative teaching strategies that will inspire and re-motivate even those who've been homeschool-ing for years. Many of the ideas presented in the book would be ideal to supplement any chosen curriculum. So be sure to check out this book for learning the basics...or for just putting a little more fun, creativity, and sparkle into your homeschool days!
            ~Amy O' Quinn
              The Old Schoolhouse
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As a homeschooling mom of two, I was thrilled to read Homeschooling with TLC in the Elementary Grades. I am always looking for fresh ways to add life to our homeschooling day. There’s only so much bookwork they can do before their eyes glaze over and they slip into a coma of boredom.

Homeschooling with TLC in the Elementary Grades is designed to remove some of the mystery from homeschooling while giving parents the tools to make homeschooling educational and meaningful. This book has already become dog-eared on my shelf because of the practical tips that I can apply easily.

One thing I really like about this book is how all the ideas have helped me generate my own. It’s like sitting down and talking with someone who’s a little further down the journey and building my own ideas from her experience. And best of all, it’s a fun, easy read with fantastic cartoons about homeschooling sprinkled throughout.
            ~Cara Putnam
              Mary Pride's Practical Homeschooling
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As a former teacher and now a homeschooling mom, I have seen very few resources that give parents such valuable tools to enrich their teaching styles and create success at home. Tamara gives parents all the benefits of an education degree and her years of creative teaching experience in a short, easy-to-read format. Homeschooling with TLC in the Elementary Grades will change every parent’s method of teaching and make learning at home fun and effective!
           ~Shannon Dardaman
             certified teacher & home educator
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Homeschooling with TLC in the Elementary Grades contains great practical advice for the homeschooling parent. The information Tamara has included will help me become a better home educator by placing creativity and scheduling ideas at my fingertips. From the reading concepts and outline of math manipulatives and games to the creative writing and spelling suggestions, it is a treasure trove of information. It has really encouraged me. I am excited about our school year!
            ~Terry Pierce
               home educator & founder of
               HEARTHSTONES homeschool group
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Homeschooling with TLC in the Elementary Grades has been the most practical and least intimidating homeschooling book I have read in my first year of homeschooling. It included samples of charts, lesson plans, and websites, which I found extremely helpful. I recommend this book to all homeschooling parents. It is definitely a must read!
            ~Judy Savage
               beginning home educator

HOMESCHOOLING RESOURCES
Meet the illustrator
Todd Wilson

Do you find yourself sitting on the fence between traditional education options and homeschooling? Are you sensing God might be calling you over to homeschool? Is fear keeping you from exploring your options?

       Let Tamara L. Chilver gently guide you through the homeschool world. As a former school teacher and now a homeschool educator, she shares her personal journey with you, giving you the benefits, along with the sacrifices of homeschooling. After reading this E-book, you will be able to more confidently make a decision concerning the path that is best for your family. Other topics that are addressed are:

  • What exactly is homeschooling?
  • Is homeschooling a better quality of education?
  • What does the research show?
  • What about socialization?
  • Are you qualified to teach your child?
  • What are the average costs to homeschool?
  • What factors are involved in making a decision to homeschool?

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Chapter 1
Getting to Know Your Child
Learning styles, love languages,
and importance of discipline

Chapter 2
Choosing Your Curriculum
Sample lesson plans, making a list of goals,
and finding a curriculum to meet your
children’s specific needs

Chapter 3
Reliable Reading Methods
Making a child’s reading instructional time the
most effective, fun and engaging reading
strategies, and book report ideas

Chapter 4
Wonderful Writing Strategies
Creative suggestions for grammar,
handwriting, spelling, and writing skills
separated by grade level

Chapter 5
Magnificent Math Techniques
Successful math programs, the usage
of manipulatives, math games,
resources, and strategies

Chapter 6
Social Studies & Science-
A Family Affair
Unit studies and instructional ideas
that involve the whole family

Chapter 7
You Need Support
Ideas for Co-op groups, field trip,
and homeschool events

Chapter 8
You Can Do It
The power of praise, motivational scriptures,
and positive reinforcement

Chapter 9
TLC’s Top Ten for Odds & Ends
Tamara’s top ten for miscellaneous topics in homeschooling, such as: electives, character education, assessment, and most importantly, centering the school day around God

Choosing your curriculum is important. Knowing how to effectively teach it is the key to success. In Homeschooling with TLC in the Elementary Grades, Tamara L. Chilver reveals the tools of the trade, while providing you with the confidence you need to successfully educate your child. 

  • Do you desire to add some spark to your lessons?

  • Would you like to learn successful teaching methods that actively engage your child in the learning process?

  • Are you sometimes confused on how to teach your curriculum?

  • Are you or your child experiencing burnout and would like to learn tips to jumpstart your existing curriculum?

  • Do you want to learn tips to simplify learning and shorten your school day?

  • Would you like to learn how to save hundreds of dollars while homeschooling by using items that you may already have in your home?

Homeschooling with TLC in the Elementary Grades will give you a strong and concise foundation in elementary curriculum. This one-of-a-kind book is filled with FUN and creative teaching tips. Let this book take you and your child to a whole new dimension of homeschooling!

When you spend quality time educating your child, go beyond being his teacher and become his mentor.
~TLC
Parents must be acknowledged as the first and foremost educators of their children.

~Pope John Paul II
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When Tamara L. Chilver taught school, the most common question parents asked her throughout the school year was what they could be doing at home to help their children excel in school. Tamara is excited to share some of the most important teaching tips that every parent should know to maximize their children’s learning time in her new Tricks of the Trade E-Book.


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You are more than likely on the go with your child for several hours each week. Whether you are traveling in your car or waiting for an appointment or in a restaurant, you can be using these valuable times as wonderful teaching opportunities.

Learning does not always have to take place at school or in your home. You can play: counting games, time estimation games, geography games with license plates, twenty questions, and much more.This printable E-book can be stored easily in your car's glove compartment and will provide you with 50 educational ideas that can add pizzazz to your travel time together. Have fun with these travel games. Your child may be begging you to hit the road more often!