This Is My Home, This Is My School — Content Guide for Parents
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PRESENTContains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.
About this book
A must-have for all homeschooling families, this charming and funny picture book explores the special rhythms and routines of home education, inspired by award-winning author-illustrator Jonathan Bean’s own childhood.
For young Jonathan and his sisters, home and school are one of the same. Mom is their teacher, and Dad is the best substitute a kid could ask for. From math, science, and field trips, to recess, show-and-tell, and art, an average school day with this lively, loving family is both completely familiar and totally unique.
This Is My Home, This Is My School draws inspiration from Jonathan Bean’s own homeschooling experiences and includes a note from the author as well as a selection of real-life family photographs.
“Sure to become a classic on homeschoolers' bookshelves all over the world.” —Sarah Mackenzie, Creator, Read-Aloud Revival and author of Teaching from Rest: A Homeschooler's Guide to Unshakable Peace
Did you love This Is My Home, This Is My School? Then don’t miss Building Our House, another autobiographically inspired picture book from Jonathan Bean about a family building their new house from the ground up.
Frequently asked questions
Is This Is My Home, This Is My School appropriate for a 7-year-old?
No violence is depicted in the book. The narrative focuses on the experiences of homeschooling and family life, which are gentle and appropriate for children. No scary content in the book. The story is light-hearted and intended to be comforting for children, with no elements that would cause fear.
Does This Is My Home, This Is My School have violence?
No violence is depicted in the book. The narrative focuses on the experiences of homeschooling and family life, which are gentle and appropriate for children.
Does This Is My Home, This Is My School have scary content?
No scary content in the book. The story is light-hearted and intended to be comforting for children, with no elements that would cause fear.
Does This Is My Home, This Is My School have religious themes?
No religious content in the book itself. The search results reference the author's background and unrelated religious resources, which do not pertain to the book's narrative.
Does This Is My Home, This Is My School have racial/cultural content?
No explicit racial themes in the book. The narrative centers on homeschooling and family experiences without addressing race as a central theme.
Does This Is My Home, This Is My School have profanity?
No profanity in the book. The content is suitable for young readers, focusing on themes of home and education.
Does This Is My Home, This Is My School have climate change?
No climate themes present in the book. The narrative focuses on home education and family life rather than environmental issues.
Does This Is My Home, This Is My School have sexual identity?
No sexual content in the book. The search results include unrelated mentions of explicit content but do not pertain to the book's narrative.
Does This Is My Home, This Is My School have gender roles?
The book includes elements that reflect traditional gender roles, such as specific duties assigned to characters. However, it also shows girls participating in various activities, suggesting a more nuanced portrayal. This could be seen as adhering to traditional roles but also allowing for participation across genders.
Does This Is My Home, This Is My School have lgbtq+ themes?
No LGBTQ+ themes present in the book. The search results focus on unrelated LGBTQ+ media and resources, not on content from 'This Is My Home, This Is My School'.
