This “prequel” to How to Teach So They Can Learn gives parents the information needed to chart their homeschooling course. It covers the key terms and issues parents will face in planning, particularly in more regulated states. Learn how to develop a family purpose statement, determine a philosophy of education, set goals and learning objectives, and decide which teaching method and homeschooling approach is best for the family.

The most common teaching approaches and curriculum formats are compared in an easy-to-use chart.