I was delighted when I pulled out my old, worn out copy of Educating the Whole Hearted Child that I inherited when my mom died, and realized that the school lesson plans she used almost my whole life were found in the back of this book. Then I started flipping through the pages of this book and discovered that many of the pages were covered in yellow highlighter maker. That’s when I knew that I had another homeschool treasure in my hands.
Educating the Whole Hearted Child is a book that will encourage the homeschooling mother’s soul, and provide valuable, incredibly practical instruction for the daily homeschooling routine. Books that provide vision are wonderful, but books that provide vision AND instruction on how to carry out that vision are even better.
Clay and Sally Clarkson are the authors of this book, and they are the parents of four homeschool graduates. I like that the revised edition of this book has been written now that they are finished homeschooling. I appreciate the wisdom that I receive from other mothers who are “in the trenches” so to speak, but I highly value instruction from parents who have ran the whole race and finished successfully.
When I saw Whole Heart Online had come out with a new edition of this book, I was curious to get my hands on it and read through the new copy. I wasn’t disappointed. It’s full of stories from their home, recommended reading lists for your home, an expanded selection of lists and forms for record keeping, resources, and of course, many chapters covering various homeschool topics. With 384 pages you’re sure to find something to encourage your mother heart.
I always plan on keeping this book around to use for reference and encouragement. Actually both editions will always have a place on my bookshelf – the treasured older copy full of memories of my mother and childhood, and the new edition for me to learn, grow, and to come into my own as a homeschooling mother.
Just a little disclaimer – oftentimes when I endorse something people take it to mean that I approve of 100% of everything found in it. While I agree with almost everything in this book, of course there are a few things that don’t line up with how our family believes.
Whole Heart Ministries has generously agreed to giveaway a copy to one of you! To enter, use the rafflecopter form below.
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I’d love to have The Ministry of Motherhood!
I would love to have the Mom Walk by Sally, she really focuses me back on what is most important. Love for God, Love for Family!
Can’t wait to read this book! I hope to start homeschooling at the beginning of 2013, so I need all the help I can get!
All the books would be worth a read, but the updated “The Mom Walk” looks especially applicable right now.
I would love to read the ministry of motherhood
I would get Ministry of Motherhood
Wow…one?? How about ALL of them?
If I HAD to choose, I would probably start with the Ministry of Motherhood.
Sounds like an interesting and worthwhile read.
I would love to get the Ministry and Mission of Motherhood. I read them several times and would love to have my own copy!
I would like to read this book!
*The link to Whole Heart wasn’t working for me.
Thank you for letting me know! I went and fixed it.
Seasons of a Mother’s Heart
Educating the Wholehearted Child would be good for me.
I would like to read The Ministry of Motherhood.
The Ministry of Motherhood looks like one I would like to read.
Seasons of a Mother’s Heart is the book that jumps out at me. I’m new to homeschooling. I have a son that graduated from public school almost 1 year ago, and 2 daughters I started homeschooling this year – ages 10 and 12. I’ve always loved being a stay-home mom, but never knew how to do it well. I’m learning how to do it better and striving to become the best teacher to my daughters as well.
The ministry of motherhood
Wow! I agree. They all look like amazing books, what a difficult choice. The Ministry of Motherhood would probably be the first book I chose. A heartfelt thanks for highlighting such wonderful material.
Dancing with My Father and Our 24 Family Ways – A Family Devotional Guide look like excellent books.
I would love to have The Mission of Motherhood!
Would love to read “The Mission Of Motherhood”!
Season’s of a Mother’s Heart
I would love Season’s of a Mother’s Heart or The Ministry of Motherhood.
Wisdom Chasers by Nathan Clarkson
I love Sally Clarkson’s books. I haven’t read The Mom Walk yet, so I’d choose that one!
I would love to get Wisdom Chasers for my sons.
I would love the Mission of Motherhood!
I have the original version and would love to have the updated version.
The wholehearted child.. sorry, I forgot to add that in my post.
This sounds like it would be right up my alley!
seasons of a mother’s heart…sorry I missed the instructions
The Ministry of Motherhood looks good!
I am excited about all of the books actually, so hard to pick just one when they are all on my wish list. The Ministry of Motherhood and The Mission of Motherhood along with Educating the Wholehearted Child have been on my wishlist the longest.
Several of these books have been on my wish list for a long time. I would love to read Educating the WholeHearted Child. I have also been wanting to read Read for the Heart as well as The Ministry of Motherhood and The Mission of Motherhood.
I think Seasons of a Mother’s Heart would be a great read!
I have been wanting to read this book for sometime now, and this would be a great time to begin. Thanks for sharing Caroline!
The Mom Walk looks like another good one.
Seasons of a Mother’s Heart looks great to me
Hard to choose which other one, but I would say Dancing with My Father or The Ministry of Motherhood. Thanks for a chance!
The Mission of Motherhood
I would love to win this!
Heartfelt Discipline.
I would like Read for Heart – Whole Books for Wholehearted Families.
Dancing with my Father looks encouraging.
Read for Heart looks great.
I’ve read and enjoyed The Mission of Motherhood in the past. I’d also be interested in Seasons of a Mother’s Heart.
I’d love to read Seasons of a Mother’s Heart.
Seasons of a Mother’s Heart looks like another great read from Sally Clarkson!
I would love to read Seasons of a Mother’s Heart, or Mission Motherhood.
I would like to read the Ministry of Motherhood and Seasons of a Mother’s Heart.
I’d like The Ministry of Motherhood.
Any of her books would be awesome but Ministry of motherhood would be my first choice or wisdom chasers for my son
I would really like Seasons of a Mothers Heart.
I would love their 24 Family Ways book! I’ve looked at them before and would love to implement them in our family.
I’ve heard wonderful reviews of this book!!! I would also love to read the mission of motherhood & read for heart!
I’d like the Ministry of Motherhood
I think I’d like Read for Heart!
I’ve wanted this book FOREVER! Yay for a SUPER giveaway!
The Whole Hearted Child
The mom walk!
The Mission of Motherhood sounds like a must read =)
I would also like Read for Heart — thank you!
I would like to read this book!
I have the 1996 version of this book – fabulous! I’ve read it through at least 3 times, plus referenced it many, many times.
This new versions sounds wonderful as well, and one that I’ll pass on to my daughters as they begin homeschooling their children.
I’d like to add The Mission of Motherhood and Dancing With the Father to my library some day.
Would love to add Our Family’s 24 Ways to my library.
Read for Heart sounds wonderful!
The Read for Heart book interests me because I have been searching for a good source for books to read my daughter.
I’ve wanted to read The Mom Walk for quite a while.
dancing with my father
If I had to pick one I would say Mission of Motherhood, but honestly I want them all!
A few moms have recommended this book to me and I have yet to read it. While several books caught my eye, I think I would pick Read for Heart. Thank you for the giveaway.
I think I’d choose Seasons of a Mother’s Heart. Great giveaway!
I would choose Read for Heart. I would love to read whole (or living) books to our children but am unsure where to start. My husband and I are first generation Christians and home educators so we just don’t know which books are good (especially non-fiction books which haven’t been revised). Thank you for this opportunity! God bless you and your family!!
I would like to read “Journeys of Faithfulness”. Thank you!
I’ve never read any of their books but I’d love to. Educating the whole hearted child looks like a good place to start!
The wisdom book for boys looks good!
Well, since we are trying to start a family, I would like to read seasons of a mother’s heart
I would Like to read Seasons of a Mom’s Heart
That is hard to choose!! I guess I would pick Season’s of a Mother’s Heart or The Ministry of Motherhood.
I read Ministry of Motherhood years ago and loved it. Would love to have my own copy!
I’m interested in The Ministry of Motherhood, though a lot of the books look good.
I’d love Ministry of Motherhood, I have several other ones and love them all!
I like the Read for Heart book also. Thanks for the chance to win!