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Curriculum
Practical Homeschooling Booklets

Beverley Paine & Friends

Paperback, 24 - 36 pages, 148mm x 210mm.

Aimed at helping parents teach their younger children through the beginning stages of reading and writing, these booklets offer information, insight and help on many of the issues that face new and experienced home educators. Designed to take the worry out of education and to reassure parents these booklets are a valuable aid in the homeschool.

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100 Strategies and Ideas for Teaching Geography
by Beverley Paine
In addition to the 100 ideas, there are chapters on why teach geography, the benefits, checklists and more.
ISBN 1876651091 A5, stapled, 65g, 44 pages.

The Spelling Process
by Beverley Paine
This gem will get you started with teaching tips, advice and suggestions on spelling. 1999
"Practical ideas to ... facilitate our children's progress toward becoming competent spellers." Kylie
ISBN 1876651059 A5, stapled, 50g, up to 32 pages.

The Writing Process
by Beverley Paine
Simple, practical and invaluable suggestions on how to teach writing. 1999
"Clearly outlines the process involved in initiating, developing and refining a piece of writing." Kylie
ISBN 1876651032 A5, stapled, 60g, up to 32 pages.

Learning to Love Reading
by Beverley Paine
40 pages of tried and proven ways to encourage your child to learn to love reading. 2005
ISBN 1876651210 A5, stapled, 60g, up to 32 pages.

Developing Handwriting
by Beverley Paine
With clear examples, this booklet demystifies the process of developing handwriting. 1999
ISBN 1876651067 A5, stapled, 40g, up to 32 pages.

Language Games You Can Play
by Beverley Paine
A collection of simple word games you can play with your children to encourage language development. 1999
ISBN 1876651083 A5, stapled, 40g, up to 32 pages.

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About Home Education
Home education is a legal alternative to school education in Australia. State and territory governments are responsible for regulating home education and have different registration requirements, however homeschooling families are able, and encouraged, to develop curriculum and learning programs to suit the educational and developmental needs of their individual children.


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Pioneering members of the home education movement in Australia, Beverley and Robin Paine are passionate advocates of true educational choice for families. They began homeschooling their children in 1986 and three years later started the South Australian Home Based Learners network.
Beverley wrote Getting Started with Homeschooling in 1995-97 followed by many more titles on home education. She currently balances spending her time working in her garden and renovating her home, as well as continuing to build her collection of writing on a variety of homeschooling subjects and managing her extensive collection of websites and Yahoo groups.
In 2007 Beverley joined the HEA and became a committee member in 2008, taking on the role of HEA Editor, and is responsible for coordinating the production of the newsletter, magazine (Stepping Stones for Home Educators), annual Resource Directory, and other HEA publications.