
Explore the unique rhythms of homeschooling with a lively family full of surprises.
Join young Jonathan and his sisters as they navigate the vibrant world of homeschooling, where their home transforms into a classroom. With Mom as their dedicated teacher and Dad as the ultimate substitute, every day is an adventure filled with math, science, and creative field trips. This heartwarming tale, inspired by real-life experiences, captures the essence of learning at home, blending the familiar with the extraordinary. Discover the joys and challenges of a school day that is anything but ordinary, and see how education and family life intertwine in delightful ways.
Drawing from his own childhood experiences, Jonathan Bean takes the autobiographically inspired family he introduced in Building Our House through the special rhythms and routines of a homeschooling day. For young Jonathan and his sisters, Mom is the teacher and a whole lot more, and Dad is the best substitute any kid could want. From math, science, and field trips to recess, show-and-tell, and art, a school day with this intrepid, inventive family will seem both completely familiar and totally unique. Includes a selection of family snapshots and a note from the author.
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