"I highly recommend Kathryn Stout's spelling book and other books for homeschoolers. Her curriculum writing is exactly on target for the needs of teaching  parents. She has a talent for laying out the core essentials of a subject, and making  clear what needs to be learned and how to learn it. This no-nonsense approach is  efficient; it guides teaching parents and builds their confidence: and it motivates  students, since they see clearly their goal and their progress. This system breaks  through the curriculum clutter that has been building up in the textbook industry for many decades. It is a giant step forward."

"Kathryn Stout's way is designed to develop your kids as independent, aggressive  learners without missing important concepts and skills they should know . . . . her ideas will give you a better understanding of the process of good teaching." 
Ted Wade, Home School Manual.

"Even if we are willing to abandon the textbook approach, many of us feel insecure  determining at what level our child should be working on a science topic . . . . Kathryn  Stout's Science Scope helps us identify appropriate activities for different age groups  within each science area. This is an extremely useful resource . . . . Science Scope makes it easier to select appropriate resources for whatever topic is chosen for study." 
Cathy Duffy, Christian Home Educators' Curriculum Manual, 
review of Science Scope

"Science Scope is an incredible resource even if you don't teach the unit study method!"
HIS Publishing catalog

"This has to be one of the most concise, yet comprehensive books for teaching the  writing process available to home educators." 
Cathy Duffy, Christian Home  Educators' Curriculum Manual, 
review of Comprehensive Composition

"These materials are a gold mine for those of us who want to break away from a  structured curriculum and use a more varied approach . . . . These materials can guide you to wonderful, thorough unit studies . . . ." 
Christine Field, A Field Guide  to Home Schooling

"It is important to continue working on spelling; that is a lifelong task . . . . If you use a book at all, use an all-in-one book . . . . the Natural Speller by Kathryn Stout." 
Ruth Beechick, Dr. Beechick's Homeschool Answer Book

"Critical Conditioning is not a 'teach to read' or 'what to read' program, this is a 'think while you read' guide . . . . If you are trying to 'train up a child in the way he should go,' this book covers skills that will be essential in life." 
Rainbow Re-Source catalog

"Maximum Math . . . . this may be the ultimate reference guide for teaching math!" 
Rainbow Re-Source catalog

"Science Scope . . . . An invaluable reference for teaching science without a text! . . . . Also helpful is the introductory section on teaching science and science skills that can  help you to understand the process skills used in science and how to develop them in  your children." 
Rainbow Re-Source catalog

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". . . I am so happy I want to shout it from the rooftops! . . . . I am sure the Lord has  directed me to this program to inspire me with quality material that I can afford on my  limited budget . . . . I finally feel equipped to give my best now. You have blessed me  immeasurably." 
P. Angeloni, AR

"Thank you for your thorough work! Finally, a resource I can use as a tool to do the job I want to do, instead of feeling like I am the tool to be used by the resource!" 
K. Fettz, VA

"I just wanted to let you know what a wonderful blessing your materials have been to me! . . . . I feel like your guides give me a framework and confidence . . . . We are all  looking forward to school now!" 
J. McDonald

"It is incredible how my son's interest and motivation have increased since I started  using Comprehensive Composition . . . . It helped him overcome the 'hate-to-write  syndrome' and allowed him to express his apparent gift for creative writing." 
K Alexander, SC

"I still think your guides are the next best thing to bread and butter and tell everyone I see with that 'textbook glaze' in their eye about your books. Thanks."
D. Edson, SC

"I must tell you that thanks to your books and seminar tapes, I am finally getting MY  education. I am actually beginning to learn to think, too!!" 
N. Spacek, CT

"Your Design-a-Study Books are wonderful! They have given me the courage to step  out into the world of 'designing your own curriculum.' They are a wealth of information that I could not do without." 
PA

"First let me say how grateful I am that you have made homeschooling better for me and my kids! Because of your work, I feel capable as a teacher." 
D Chavalier

"I use my summers for planning materials needed throughout the year and your publications really help me to achieve my goals without a lot of headaches." 
N Sadewater, IL

"I LOVE the Natural Speller. We also use Critical Conditioning which has helped us tremendously with reading comprehension. Being an 'eclectic' homeschooler, I enjoy these books as they help break the mold of strict curriculums and allow the use of real  books. They provide just enough guidance to help me teach without putting me in a box. Thanks!!!" 
Meliea, NC.

"My son did not do well with traditional spelling programs. I tried yours and he can spell now. Thank you. I have enjoyed using your materials . . . ." 
L. Schiessl, NE

"We love the Natural Speller . . . . Thank you for meeting the needs of homeschool  families at an affordable cost with this great non-consumable book." 
J. Lamb, CA

"I was totally impressed with your Science Scope. It filled in the gaps, and I am pleased." E-mail

"The math and speller have helped my son very much and he is beginning to enjoy  school. He's a real hands-on kid and I couldn't get him to enjoy workbooks. Now I'm  learning more about teaching." 
K. Schlik

". . . the unit studies approach really appealed to us. It is hard, however, to know exactly how to pull it all together . . . . Thanks for creating such a simple, concise, easy to understand book [Guides to History Plus]. School will be much more fun for all of us now!" 
C. & T. Wegner, MI

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