When you've had a long, claustrophobic day and need to get back on track.
I'm going to say: John Holt. And when I've finished saying John Holt, for I am a bit of a john holt fan, I'm going to add
Gareth Edwards-1 to 1
Deborah Jackson-letting go as children grow
And books on adults who are massively enthusiastic about their subject. I love love love anything by Richard Feynman, though 6 easy pieces is a misleading title.
Anyone read "homeschooling for excellence" or "punished by rewards" btw?
(and just so you know, the campers have about 10 times as many threads as us, we are lagging badly)