What books would I buy to begin my home library if I was just starting (and knew what I know after having read all these)? I really thought putting a list together would be much harder than this. But I find I go back to the same resources over and over. Most others are usually just read once, then shelved. I also find myself recommending these ones over and over to others.
When we began home educating I don’t think there were 10 books available on home education. I sure couldn’t find that many. But over the years our home library has increased to thousands of books, most of them used within the teaching and training of our children.
As I put together our website, I was challenged to think in terms of “What is the best of the best?” and “What most clearly puts forth a solid Biblical education foundation that a Lifestyle Education through Discipleship can be built upon”. Out of those many cases of books, I found 10 Top Picks that I believe to be foundational.
Of course, there are others that I still believe are very good. And still others that were more instrumental in our own journey. Many on this list were not even written when we began or formulated Lifestyle Education through Discipleship. But I think I can unhesitantly recommend the list below as the Top 10 Resources I would begin with to build a solid foundation for educating my children for the glory of God – that is, for a strong Biblical Worldview education. That is the reason we are Christians educating at home, right?
The entire list can be purchased for less than $200 (if you use our links to place your order at discount prices), a tremendous bargain for a foundational library that will be used throughout your entire life and learning. Why don’t you add one or more to your home library today? You’ll not regret it. And no doubt be blessed and encouraged.
You can read more about these foundational resources here.
My Home Ed Starter Library Contains:
A Home School Vision of Victory by Doug Phillips
Let Us Highly Resolve by David & Shirley Quine
When You Rise Up: A Convenantal Approach to Homeschooling by R.C. Sproul, Jr.
Excused Absence: Should Christian Kids Leave Public Schools? by Doug Wilson
Homeschooling from a Biblical Worldview by Israel Wayne
7 Pillars of Wisdom tape series by Paul Jehle
A Guide to American Christian Education by James Rose
The Philosophy of the Christian Curriculum by R.J. Rushdoony
Encyclopedia of Bible Truths by Ruth Haycock – 4 Volumes
The 3 R’s series by Ruth Beechick (to get you started in practical application of Lifestyle methodology) This series is for beginners. For older children Mrs. Beechick has written You Can Teach Your Child Successfully.
All but 2 can be ordered through our website. 7 Pillars of Wisdom is not available online. And The Philosophy of the Christian Curriculum is available from the author’s site.
