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The 5-Hour School Week

By: Kaleena Amuchastegui, Aaron Amuchastegui
Narrated by: Kaleena Amuchastegui
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Up early for class and up late for homework. Outdated, overcrowded schools are taking up our children's time and taking away from valuable life experiences. There's a better way to learn - and The 5-Hour School Week is how we hacked homeschool so we could enjoy our life and our kids!

When Aaron and Kaleena Amuchastegui took their kids out of school to travel the globe and educate them through experiences, their children became more engaged, self-aware, curious, and passionate about learning. Now, they share their inspiring successes and practical advice to give you the tools you need to create your own unconventional education plan, no matter what your budget, walking you through topics like:

  • Teaching kids to love learning
  • Providing a social education
  • Incorporating travel into lessons
  • Emphasizing practical skills
  • And more

This isn't your mom's homeschooling. This is an innovative, eclectic approach to education that will revolutionize your family's life.

©2018 Aaron and Kaleena Amuchastegui (P)2019 Aaron and Kaleena Amuchastegui
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Worth the listen

i loved her writing style. It was so helpful and gave me ideas for my next school year. very engaging

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If you have ever thought about Homeschool this book is all you need to get the courage to take the leap!

Amazing inspiring story and so relatable. Great for any parent who has ever considered homeschool but fearful of taking the leap.

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Gigi of 3 boys

I wish this book was around 30 years ago. I homeschooled 5 great kids. I could have used this encouragement. 😍 a wonderful book. !

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Passionate case for world-schooling

This was a really interesting read for a fellow homeschooler. What I will take away from Ms. Amuchastegui’s book is that thought that schools shouldn’t be getting the best of our kids where we get the what’s left at the end of the day. It was a passionate case for the best of world-schooling and home-schooling, and although I had points of disagreement with the author, overall I felt like this book was well-worth my time.

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Thank you!

We have been homeschooling for years, but I keep getting caught up in what the majority thinks they need to be learning. I am excited to start fresh, to grow as a family, to be the best version of myself, and to experience the world God has put under our care for His glory.

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A good inspiring read!

I really loved this book! It gave me the motivation that our family can actually make this work! The only thing I wished was that she told us what specific work books, online programs that she used as resources. Also how they focus on the different subjects.

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Exactly what I needed to hear!

Living in Placer Country, Ca with some of the best schools in our area, we decided to pull our son from public school during the pandemic. This was the hardest thing for me since so much of who we were was tied to the school. Since finding your book I have been inspired to view life so differently! Thank you from the bottom of my heart! Now we have the freedom to live life the way we want to and according to our schedule.

Wendy Garner
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Fantastic insight!!

I love all of the ideas and real life examples and experiences shared in this book!! I have a larger mental capacity for what is possible as we set out on this journey! THANK YOU!

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Major inspo

Loved listening to this and look forward to listening again whenever I need inspiration. We’ve always believed in a hands on education and it was great to envision their lifestyle as our own. I enjoy following them on Instagram as well!

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Great book for a world schooling approach

We are a dual traditional employed family who work outside of the home and have no plans or ability to continue in our field of work and still travel as much as the author and her family do in this book. She said that we can relate it to local activities and adventures but her examples are mostly overseas travel and long term stays at far away places. I took what I could from the book but wish it had more feasible ideas for the non traveling family.

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