Brilliante Strings is an orchestra program for Homeschooled students in Central Ohio. This program meets weekly from September through May, and offers three leveled ensembles, from beginner (no previous study) to advanced for violin, viola, cello and bass. Private lessons are not required; students may also benefit from an added Small Group lesson. Students will Continue reading »
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World War II
Understanding the colossal impact of World War II has never been more vital. Take a look at World War II by the numbers: 2,043 people were killed in Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor. Over 100 million soldiers were deployed to fight from over 50 countries around the world. 6 million Jewish people were killed during Continue reading »
Alternatives to College: A High School Roadmap
Some teens are more interested in going to work or starting a business immediately after their graduation from homeschool. Some want to join the military, take a gap year, volunteer extensively, work on the family farm, or learn a vocation or skilled trade. You can help launch these homeschooled teens who are pursuing what they want to do with their lives—with alternatives to college. Continue reading »
Home Away from Homeschool
Home Away From Homeschool (HAFHS) is a nonprofit, community resource center for homeschool families in Pittsburgh and surrounding areas. HAFHS offers a local gathering place for individual and/or group study, an art studio, educational programs and classes, clubs and groups, as well as a social area for parents and siblings.
Women's History
Have you ever taken one of your kids into the voting booth with you? Have you explained how and when women in the U.S. got the right to vote? The Seneca Falls Convention in July 1848 planted the seeds for women's suffrage, a fancy Latinate term for the right to vote. Women worked to pass Continue reading »
Freedom Scholars for America
Friday Homeschooling Classes serving Pocatello, Idaho. Course listings include: Frolicking with Friends in the Gym, 50 Nifty United States, Apples, Archaeology and Paleontology, Artists and Art, Automotive 101, Beginning Forensic Science, Canva 101: Unlocking, Creativity through Graphic Design, Cultivating Creativity, Current Events, Current Events for Junior School, Eclectic Science, Egypt and Hieroglyphs, Fabulous Fall, Great Continue reading »
Harvest Ridge Cooperative Charter School
Harvest Ridge Cooperative is a tuition-free, hybrid, and home school, public charter school, TK-8, serving students in Placer County and the surrounding communities. Located in Newcastle, CA. We provide financial assistance and academic advisement for families starting or continuing their home school journey. Through independent study requirements, students can achieve CA state standards and advanced Continue reading »
Geography
Geography knowledge can sometimes sound like answers to trivia questions: What's the capital of our state? What countries border the Mediterranean Sea? What's the difference between an island and an isthmus? Far from trivia, learning about our locality, our state, our country, our continent, and our world is an important part of our kids' education. Continue reading »
The Choir School at Christ Church Cathedral
The Choir School at Christ Church Cathedral is a free after-school choral program for students in grades 3rd through 8th. Through sacred music, academics, and service, the Choir School provides children a nurturing environment in which they develop into skilled musicians, motivated students, and devoted people of faith. Programming is offered Monday through Thursday 3:00-7:15pm Continue reading »
Huntington Learning Center
Huntington Learning center is located on the south east corner of Preston and Lebanon in the heart of Frisco, Texas. The anchor store in our shopping center is the Tom Thumb. In addition to Frisco, students from the surrounding communities of Plano, McKinney, the Colony, Allen, Little Elm and Prosper attend our center to be Continue reading »
The Woodlands Performing Arts Academy
Music and Arts Education school for all ages and genres. Teach and promote Music Theory, as well as competitions, festivals, master classes, recitals, collaborative opportunities, and theatre study. Instruments offered include piano, voice, guitar, other instruments. Develop love and appreciation for the arts. Many award-winning students.
Stella Maris Explorers Club
The Stella Maris Explorers Club is weekly catholic science and art enrichment club for elementary homeschooled students in the greater Biloxi area. The purpose of which is to provide club members the opportunity to join friends in exploring the beauty, wonder, and goodness of God through the study of His creation.
Online Schooling: Everything You Need to Know
How online schooling options work for you and your child will vary depending on your state and locality, even though the specific online schooling programs you are considering may be available to public, private, and homeschooled students in every single U.S. state and beyond. Here is what you need to know. Continue reading »
Transferring Homeschool Credits to Public High School
New homeschoolers who homeschool for a year or two thinking that they will be able to transfer homeschool high school credits into a public high school may run into roadblocks. Transferring credits earned while homeschooling does not always work. Let's look at what this means as far as planning your child's education. Continue reading »
20+ Tried and True Homeschooling Activities and Resources
This list of my favorite tried and true homeschooling activities and resources is loosely organized from elementary age up to things for teens. Continue reading »
Planted Art Studio
Planted Art Studio offers classical art lessons for K through 12 graders focusing on the technical skills of art and studying and copying Masterworks. Teacher Kimberly Downs teaches students to recognize and imitate what is true, good, and beautiful and incorporate it into their own work, fosters community, and wants students to find their value Continue reading »
Violin lessons with Elana
Fun and engaging violin lessons with a world-class trained violinist. With a music degree from Rutgers and over 20 years' experience teaching students of all ages and levels, lessons can be catered for each student. Everyone can and should have the opportunity to study a musical instrument at the highest level. Lessons take place in-studio Continue reading »
Springfield Well-Educated Heart Homeschool Cooperative
Springfield Well-Educated Heart’s (SWEH) principal goal is the development and formation of wholesome and lasting friendships which nourish our children and provide them with the riches of community. We believe that coupling such a community with enrichment activities that emphasize nature study and the arts can help foster a desire in the young minds of Continue reading »
Highlands Latin Cottage School Phoenix Valley
Highlands Latin Cottage School - Phoenix Valley provides classical, traditional, Christian education for students in Kindergarten through 8th Grade. Students who attend this cottage school receive all the benefits of in-home education with the additional structure of a traditional, teacher-centered classroom. HLS Phoenix Valley operates as a full-time school with students attending classes on campus Continue reading »
15 Fool-Proof Strategies For Homeschooling High-Energy Kids
Are you homeschooling a high-energy kiddo? If your child is energetic and doesn’t do well with traditional schooling methods, this post is for you. Check out these 15 strategies for homeschooling high-energy kids. Continue reading »
Unschooling High School: Tips for Assigning Credits for Your Non-Traditional Learner or Unschooler
One thing that worried me about my non-traditional learner was creating a transcript that showcased his specialized education but would also be appropriate if he decided to attend a post-secondary educational institution. Here are ways we turned resources and experiences into credits. Continue reading »
Phoenix Children's Chorus
Phoenix Children’s Chorus offers multiple choral experiences to allow families to choose the best fit for their child. PCC Downtown is an auditioned premier program for children in grades 3-12 featuring touring ensembles, small group music literacy classes, and performances in Arizona’s finest concert venues. PCC Voices is a neighborhood choir program for children in Continue reading »
Keen Voice Studio
Keen Voice Studio is a caring yet challenging voice studio where students learn what their voices can truly do. Ms. Keen leads dedicated singers to new heights in musical theatre, classical, and contemporary popular styles. Ms. Keen’s technical expertise grew from an accomplished opera career and years of dedicated experience to her craft. She is Continue reading »
Heather Byrum Piano Studio
Offering beginner through moderately advanced private piano lessons in southern Wake County. Morning lessons available! Quality lessons with nurturing instructor who has music teacher license and Music Education/piano degree. The lessons are contoured to meet each student's learning style to help them reach their personal goals. Each student has the opportunity to study a variety Continue reading »
Classical Civitas
The mission of Classical Civitas is to serve and support homeschool families by facilitating classical Christian homeschool programs. Our members have access to community, classes, field trips, and educational development opportunities. As part of a one-day-a-week community day that meets at Meadowcroft Presbyterian Church in West Chester PA, Classical Civitas hosts student classes on Wednesdays Continue reading »
Arts & Music Program of Tomball
Located on the campus of Salem Lutheran School, The Arts & Music Program of Tomball is one of the most unique music and theatre arts programs of its kind. We welcome students from all over the Houston area and we also work closely in partnership with Salem Lutheran School and Salem Lutheran Church, allowing students Continue reading »
Alhambra Piano Academy
My lessons are low priced to provide music to more people in the community. You can study for as little as $128 per month. That includes four 30 minute lessons, carefully chosen material for you, 2 recitals a year, and a Certificate of Merit music training if you like. I can teach lessons remotely or Continue reading »
Making Music with Miss Susan-Piano and Harp Lessons
Private music lessons Making Music with Miss Susan will unleash you or your child's inner music maker. Lessons are targeted to the individual's capabilities and learning style. All ages and abilities are welcome. Lessons are traditional with scales and theory taught alongside music reading, good technique and fun performance opportunities, if desired. Miss Susan has Continue reading »
Finger Lakes Homeschool
Fingerlakes Homeschool is comprised of a growing number of families who choose to educate their children at home in the Finger lakes Region. We are brand new and we are still developing our support system. We are currently focused on developing a co-op in hopes of offering classes to preschool-12th grade. What is co-op? Co-op Continue reading »
C3 Classes
C3 Classes offers a combination of academic and enrichment classes designed to help support homeschooling families in the South Orange County area. Classes are for K-12th students in the areas of writing and literature, science, math, public speaking and debate, leadership, art, geography, history, and study skills. C3 was founded by homeschooling moms who believe Continue reading »
Don Quixote Academy
We offer home-school classes and academic enrichment classes. Virtual and In-Person. Building Critical Thinkers In Creative Ways Core Classes. Social Days. S.T.E.A.M. Art Classes. Creative Writing Workshops. Book Study Units. 1:1 Tutoring. Customized Lessons. Certified and Highly Qualified Teachers
What My Teens Say They Loved About Our Elementary Homeschool Years
When I sit down to plan homeschool this summer, it will be for three high schoolers. Were all of our homeschool days these last ten years filled with Instagram-worthy shares and fantastic projects and the best curricula and memorizing things? No, not even a little. If I'm being honest, most days were pretty ho-hum and some seasons we were literally just getting by with meals, Lego building, and lots of television. So, what do my three kids remember about their early years of homeschooling? I recently chatted with them and was pleasantly surprised to get some good feedback and not too many grumbles. Continue reading »
Civil Air Patrol - Granite Cadet Squadron
Granite Cadet Squadron is a unique Civil Air Patrol unit that meets in central Maryland and caters specifically to homeschooled cadets ages 11-20. The squadron meets during the weekday, offering CAP's youth program focusing on leadership development, aerospace education, physical fitness, and character development. CAP cadets progress through self-pace academic studies supplemented by classroom lessons, Continue reading »
CHEACC Inc. (Christian Home Educators Association of Collier County)
The purpose of CHEACC, Inc. is to provide support and encouragement to local, Christian home school families. The organization was established upon basic Christian values and principles found in the authoritative Word of God. Individual members are encouraged to reflect those principles during CHEACC, Inc. functions and activities. At CHEACC, Inc. you’ll find a diversified Continue reading »
6 Important Topics to Round Out Your Homeschool Schedule
As home educators, we have the flexibility to craft learning experiences for our kids that don't have to follow the traditional school path to a tee. But, what about other skills and topics beyond math, language arts, and science? I remember taking Home Economics in school (back in the 1980s), shop class, study habit classes, health classes, etc. When we choose to homeschool our kids, we need to cover these topics as well. I've put together a list below of classes and subjects to consider, especially with your teens. Continue reading »
Tri-County Christian Home Educator's
TCCHE seeks to provide fellowship, encouragement, and support to Christian home schooling parents to help them successfully teach and minister to their children. We seek to provide the opportunity for our children to form godly relationships in an atmosphere where Christian standards and values are shared by all. Our families sign the statement of faith, Continue reading »
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Kwanzaa
The Black Candle (Kwanzaa Documentary) (M, O) The Black Candle is one of the best ways to learn about Kwanzaa and experience the celebrations via film. The documentary traces the holiday through its origins in the 1960s to today. It does a good job explaining the reasoning behind and the need for the holiday. Narrated by Continue reading »
First Class North Texas
First Class North Texas can offer you: Support Group Meetings Organized field trips, family picnics, and park day Mom’s Bible Study/Prayer Group Mom’s Ministry Group (organizes meals/needs for community) Friday School Co-Op Classes – Fall and Spring semesters for nursery to high school
The Network - Iowa
The Network is a Christian organization for families who are actively engaged in the home schooling process. Our classes are a supplement, not a replacement, for home education. We meet on Mondays at Grace Church (4200 E 25th Street, Des Moines, IA). Students receive 90 minutes of instruction per week for each class in which they are Continue reading »
Mode Music and Performing Arts
Mode Music and Performing Arts (MMPA) is a non-profit arts organization with a goal to provide exciting and innovative performing arts classes to students throughout the Seattle metro area. We are delighted to offer a full roster of in-person classes and workshops. Here are some examples of what you could learn with MMPA this year: Continue reading »
Our 10th Grade Plan for a Non-Traditional Learner
Our 10th grade non-traditional learner stated that he wanted to tackle more challenging content, more in-person classes with homework and projects, and wanted to be in charge of his schedule. I got to work researching local classes, online classes, curricula, and more. We had long conversations, lots of texting back and forth, and finally came up with a plan that worked for him, for me and his dad, and for our budget and schedule. Continue reading »