5. Principle 2: #1 Curiosity Killer

10. Can We Trust 7-year-olds to Plan a Trip?

Ben Savitt, a homeschool dad and teacher at an alternative high school for ten years, tell us what happened when he let his 7-year-old daughter and her friends plan and execute a camping trip. He teaches us how to develop mutual trust with our children, and be a resource (not a taskmaster) as they lead out, do the work and even fail.

9. Elise: Self-Directed Learner & Contemporary Dancer

Elise, age 23, tells us about her experience growing up as a self-directed learner. The foundation of her education was great books, real experiences and pursuing her passion for dance.

8. Charles's Story: Summited Pike's Peak @Age 8

Angel tells how her 8-year-old son was inspired to summit Pike's Peak--13 miles, 14,100 feet--and the strengthening of character, intellect and relationships that yielded. Sandy and Angel also discuss PE, adult-led vs. child-led sports, and the three ingredients that yield an abundant life.

7. Buzzword: "Individualized Education" (+ how to do it simply at home)

Truly individualizing your children's education is the advantage you have as a homeschooler, and you can do it simply, in 90 minutes a day or less--even with multiple children and a wide age range.

6. Buzzword: "Love of Learning" (+ how teachers kill it)

Every program says it. Every parent wants it. Yet most teachers and parents unwittingly stifle the love of learning. Here's how you can foster it. Bonus: How great writers mastered their craft (and how your kids can, too.)