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The Brave Learner

Finding Everyday Magic in Homeschool, Learning, and Life

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The Brave Learner

By: Julie Bogart, Susan Wise Bauer - foreword
Narrated by: Julie Bogart
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A joyful and accessible approach to homeschooling that harnesses children’s natural curiosity and makes learning a part of everyday life, whether they’re in elementary or high school

Parents who are deeply invested in their children's education can be hard on themselves and their kids. When exhausted parents are living the day-to-day grind, it can seem impossible to muster enough energy to make learning fun or interesting. How do parents nurture a love of learning amid childhood chaos, parental self-doubt, the flu, and state academic standards?

In this book, Julie Bogart distills decades of experience - homeschooling her five now grown children, developing curricula, and training homeschooling families around the world - to teach parents how to make education an exciting, even enchanting, experience for their kids, whether they're in elementary or high school.

Enchantment is about ease, not striving. Bogart tells parents how to make room for surprise, mystery, risk, and adventure in their family's routine, so they can create an environment that naturally moves learning forward. If a child wants to pick up a new hobby or explore a subject area that the parent knows little about, it's easy to simply say "no" to end the discussion and the parental discomfort, while dousing their child's curious spark. Bogart gently invites parents to model brave learning for their kids so they, too, can approach life with curiosity, joy, and the courage to take learning risks.

©2019 Julie Bogart (P)2019 Penguin Audio
Childhood Education Education Homeschooling Parenting & Families Relationships Middle Childhood

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Critic reviews

“A masterpiece. This is the deepest, most meaningful book on parenting I have ever read. If you want to raise your child to be a happy learner, whether via homeschooling or conventional schooling, read this book.” (Barbara Oakley, author of Learning How to Learn and A Mind for Numbers)

“Julie Bogart’s everyday magic is her knack for combining galvanizing inspiration and hands-on practicality. Her writing is frank, funny, and full of charm. Her approach to homeschooling - and to parenting in general - emphasizes a spirit of adventure and camaraderie, placing relationship at the center of a family’s educational journey. This is the guidebook I wish I’d had when I was starting out.” (Melissa Wiley, author of Fox and Crow Are Not Friends)

"Success in homeschooling is more about mindset than method, and relationship than academic minutiae. Julie Bogart unpacks what this looks like for her in powerful and practical ways that will inspire you to personalize your own homeschool journey." (Heather Haupt, author of Knights in Training)

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its a joy to listen to this book. very engaging and easy to underatand. love author's enthusiasm

love it.

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I've listened to it twice and just about to start again. Great for home educators.

I love this book!

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This is such a wonderful, encouraging, practical book that deserves a place in everyone's home. Julie writes so beautifully about how we can make education enchanting and create magical learning environments for our children. And best of all - none of these ideas require a huge investment of time, money, or energy!

This book stands out for being filled with practical ideas on how to apply what she writes about, and also how to connect with our kids and put relationships first. It is a parenting book as much as a book on education.

I would recommend it to every parent, teacher, grandparent, and home educator. It will be a book that you come back to again and again. Reading it is like having a cup of tea with a wise and encouraging friend.

An absolute must have!

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how to become the perfect parent and human being. how to take care of your kids while still caring for yourself. highly recommended for homeschoolers as well as anyone who wants to be an intentional self-actualized nurturing parent.

such a nice support for positive parenting

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Really enjoyed this. Lots of tips for a happy homeschooling life. I highly recommend.

Perfect for a new homeschooler

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I felt obliged to write a review for this fantastic book by Julie Bogart. This is so much more than an educational book or philosophy; it liberated my mind to become creative and live and find the magic in everyday life. She helps to reimagine home life and teaches a connected way of parenting where children are educated in the ambience of love and delight.

Enchanting & Real

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loved it, made me dream and gave me hope that I will do very good in my upcoming homeschool project

wonderful

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Wish I had discovered this book earlier however better late than never! An absolute masterpiece!

Masterpiece!!

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Awesome book, very pragmatic and reassuring to home educators who want to encourage the natural learning process while also actively introducing new concepts to their home educated. I love the focus on partnership and joy. And the reminders to not focus on comparisons that may induce anxiety and fear. Highly recommend this book.

Listened on Audible. Then bought the hard copy, which I read while listening again.

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Great book, with lots of helpful tips. I really enjoyed listening to her story. I will read this book again and take notes.

great book!

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