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Conferences: IEW, Charlotte Mason & CHAP
IEW Online Writing Conference 2020
WHAT: Teaching writing can be easier than you think! A Free, Online Writing Conference for Teachers, Parents, and Students. Join us for a day of workshops including live student classes!
WHEN: Saturday, June 27
TIME: 10am-6 pm CT
WHERE: at your home!
COST: FREE!!!
TO REGISTER: Click on the link found at IEW Website(Even if you can’t attend live that day, register for recorded sessions!
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Christian Homeschool Association of Pennsylvania
CHAP has moved to August 21-22, 2020! There’s still time to register (or to request a refund if you were to go at the original date.)
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2020 Charlotte Mason Inspired Online
Homeschool Conference
WHAT: A 6-day live online event for Christian homeschool parents who are ready to introduce their children to a feast of ideas and encourage a life-long love of learning. Sponsored by Sonlight and MFC (Making Families Count). Topics to include:
- Getting Started with the Charlotte Mason Philosophy
- Nature Study & Journaling
- Charlotte Mason Curriculum for All Ages
- Living Literature, writing and the Arts
- Habit Training & God’s Purpose for Our Homeschool
WHEN: Monday, June 22- Saturday, June 27
WHERE: at your home!
COST: $17 for life-time access
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Click HERE
Free Christian Movies
Pilgrim’s Progress Movie
WHEN: limited time
RevelationMedia is offering the award-winning movie The Pilgrim’s Progress free to families during this time of social distancing brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. Watch online and share with your family, church, school, neighbors and friends. This a free, limited-time offer, so do not wait!
Click RevelationMedia to register and watch!
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JESUS from Sight & Sound Theatre
WHEN: TOMORROW!! April 10-12 Continue reading “Free Christian Movies”
At Home Conventions!!!
The Secret of Literature-Based Homeschooling
by Sonlight Curriculum
WHEN: April 23, 2020 | 4-6PM MT (6-8PM EST)
Bring the homeschool convention to your couch!
Planned to visit Sonlight at a convention that was cancelled? You can still connect with us! Join us for an afternoon of interviews, sessions, and conversations about literature-rich learning, more about how to homeschool, how a scheduled curriculum could work for you and so much more!
We will discuss how literature-based learning helps you teach multiple ages, build routines and schedules that work, instills a love of learning and so much more. Don’t miss the opportunity to get your questions answered by the Sonlight Advisors, win fabulous curriculum and listen to veteran Sonlight moms and speakers as they share their homeschool experiences! Continue reading “At Home Conventions!!!”
Come on over to Facebook!!
Want to interact with other Christian Homeschoolers
in and near Philly?
Not in person, silly!! Virtually!!!!!
Then come on over to the Philadelphia Homeschool Blog Facebook Group!
I finally got it up and running. Well, I think it’s mostly done! Now I just need YOU to join the group!
I’m hoping this group will be an encouragement to each of you who are homeschooling and a believer! I have been wanting to have an interactive arm of the blog for some time (the group was actually started 2 years ago!) but I just got around to finishing it! Continue reading “Come on over to Facebook!!”
A Hybrid Homeschool Experience
Today, I have a guest post to share with you about a family’s homeschool experience!
Sarah Scudder is a mother of four daughters (Sophia 10, Naomi 7, Mercy 5, and Oliva 2). She has been homeschooling for 7 years. Her favorite part of homeschooling is reading all the great books to her children that she never read as a child.
My Personal Experience at Claritas Classical Academy
By: Sarah Scudder
(Sung to the tune of Old McDonald)
An object at rest will remain at rest and an object in motion will continue in a straight line at the same speed, unless an unbalanced force acts upon it. INERTIA!
As I walk through the hall, I hear children singing about inertia. I look into a classroom and see teenagers, sitting in a circle, discussing historical viewpoints and how the struggles of World War II have implications for their lives today. As I keep moving down the hall, I observe a tutor reading aloud to her students. I enter the Kindergarten classroom and am transported to Ellis Island as students re-enact the arrival and registration of immigrants. I am amazed at all that is happening and I smile. I am so grateful to be at Claritas Classical Academy. Continue reading “A Hybrid Homeschool Experience”
Advent Ideas: Part 3
Here’s the last post for Advent from my friend, Rosario. If you like to plan ahead and are thinking about the holiday season, I thought I would share some of her family’s adventures during the Advent season. Maybe you will find one or two things you would like to add this year to your homeschool/family Christmas season!
If you missed reading Advent Ideas: Part 1 or Part 2, click to read it and then jump back here!
Advent for 2019 starts December 1st!
Jesse Tree
The Jesse Tree is a daily Christmas tradition, a tangible representation of Jesus’ genealogy. It comes from Isaiah 11:1, “There shall come forth a shoot from the stump of Jesse, and a branch from his roots shall bear fruit.” Jesus is the shoot that sprouted from Jesse, King David’s father. There is an ornament for every day in December from the 1st to the 25th, each telling the story of an ancestor of Jesus or of an event leading up to His birth.
Sometimes a Jesse Tree and the Advent calendar are linked and the Jesse Tree becomes the Advent calendar, but for us they are celebrated as two different things. We tried making our own Jesse Tree ornaments and I was just never happy with them, so I was thrilled when I found a beautifully made wood set from this small shop on Etsy. 
You wouldn’t think something as simple as a bag of ornaments would draw a child’s attention and elicit excitement, but our kids were so happy to sift through the burlap to find the ornament for the day. They alternated days, lest one sibling get more turns finding an ornament than the other. No, no, that just wouldn’t do LOL. Ideally, we did Continue reading “Advent Ideas: Part 3”
November happenings
Homeschooler’s Gathering
WHAT: At this once a week gathering for homeschoolers in Philadelphia, children and their families will get a chance to meet, mingle, play and learn. The first hour will be traditional playgroup style where families can hang out and play together in Beehive’s playspace. The second hour will vary week to week; a variety of lessons, activities, and experiences will be planned to meet the needs and interests of the children while parents get to chat!
WHEN: Wednesdays
TIME: 6-8pm
WHERE: Beehive at Bok
Suite B03 1901 S 9th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19148
COST: Ages 5+ (younger siblings welcome)
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Click Here or Click Here for tickets
Uncorked Artist (Horsham) Art Class
WHAT: Learn how to make a wire beaded tree of life or you can make a beaded charm bracelet. We’ve got all the supplies you’ll need. Feel free to bring snacks and drinks with you. Continue reading “November happenings”
Lightlab Training, Tennis, & Soccer
CHEER Book Sale
Saturday, August 24th
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LIGHTLAB Training Workshop
Lightlab explores the nature of light with a Christian perspective.
It is ideal for kids 8-12 years old. Easy to use at home, co-ops and
after-school clubs
WHAT:
- Get introduced to the scientific concepts on Light
- Meet famous scientists and devout Christians
- Try hands-on activities to gain confidence in teaching
- Hear about the Bible lessons centered around Jesus as the true light
WHEN: Thursday, August 29th
TIME: 7:00pm-9:00pm
WHERE: Grace Chapel 1 W Eagle Rd, Havertown, PA 19083
FOR WHO: Teachers and Parents
COST: $3 donation/participant qualifies for an entry to a book raffle and a discount on one book purchase. Special prices available for group purchases.
Registration is required at lightlabetc@gmail.com
FOR MORE INFORMATION: check out Lightlab or on Facebook
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Cairn University Tennis Group Lessons
WHAT: The Cairn Tennis Academy (CTA) is a great place for your junior tennis enthusiast to discover proper strokes, great competitive skills, and sportsmanship in a God-centered environment. The CTA tennis lessons include fun games, technique drills, and a positive atmosphere of learning. In addition to our pro staff, Cairn University CSAC Conference Champions are part of our teaching staff. Continue reading “Lightlab Training, Tennis, & Soccer”
as you plan…. new co-ops & book sale!
1ST ANNUAL CHEER HOMESCHOOL USED BOOK SALE!
WHAT: Check out the many curricula, books, teacher’s resources, learning games and so much more! There will be information sessions in primary and secondary grade, chat rooms with experienced homeschoolers to answer questions. Meet veteran moms who have homeschooled children from K-12, sent kids to college & grad school. We will discuss sample portfolios and have light refreshments.
Free plastic shopping bags provided. Sorry no childcare. Children are welcome, but we would love if you could come enjoy the day without distractions.
WHEN: Saturday, August 24th, 2019
TIME: 9am – 12pm
WHERE: Crossroads Church 104 Heather Rd. Upper Darby, PA 19082
BRING: Friends, small bills and change
FOR INFORMATION & QUESTIONS: Peggy at peggystyer@verizon.net
No fee to sell books, clean out your shelves and bless others!
We do have limited table space, so sign up soon.
https://form.jotform.com/90307832631150
We do have limited table space, so sign up soon.
https://form.jotform.com/90307832631150
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Hilltown Christian Co-op
WHAT: We are a group of homeschool moms who felt led to start a high-interest, low-cost cooperative learning Christian community in the Upper Bucks County area. We want to meet a need among homeschooling families for group learning and presentation opportunities; we want to encourage each other along the homeschooling journey; and we want to bond together in our friendships in Christ.
To include:
Morning Communication Classes
- Seasonal-Themed Activities (pre-K to 1st grade)
WriteShop D (2nd to 5th grade)
Drama (6th to 8th grade)
- Physical Education and Games
(All Ages)
Afternoon Creative Projects Class
- Around the World Unit Study
(Multi-Age Class)
–Cooking, Science Projects, Art, Geography, Music, and More!
WHEN: Mondays, 9:15-2:30
WHERE: St. Peter’s Covenant Church, 1006 Hilltown Pike, Hilltown, Pennsylvania 18927
WHO: Pre-K-8th Grade
COST: While there is no registration fee, we will charge a supply fee and building use fee to offset our costs.
Supply Fee: $20/child (ages 4 and up) with a maximum of $80/family
Building Use Fee: $425/year divided among the families who join
FOR MORE DETAILS: Click HERE and click on the Co-Op Guide!
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Mosaic Northeast Homeschool Co-op (Mosaic NE)
WHAT: The mission of Mosaic NE is to be a God-honoring, supportive homeschooling community that nurtures lifelong learning through a balance of academics, enrichment activities + nature studies. The vision is to enrich the lives of kids and moms alike in the godly pursuit of a holistic education. Our core values are: maintaining a biblical worldview in all we do as a co-op; community; collaboration; and creativity.
WHEN: Wednesdays
WHERE: Grace Community Church 648 Knorr Street Philadelphia, PA 19111
WHO: K-12th grade
COST: Full-term $55/family; Part-time (bi weekly) $30/family
FOR MORE DETAILS: contact us at MosaicPhilly@gmail.com, registration is still open!
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Collaborative Homeschool Community
WHAT: This is a place where Christian homeschool families can gather together to live and learn with one another. The community was formed to bring homeschool families together to benefit from each other’s strengths. We offer a loose structure of academic and social activities year round.
- Any homeschooling family is welcome to attend our events. Registration for each event will be listed on the website. Come as often or as little as you like.
- In addition to weekly family offerings, our calendar will also include workshops for moms, park playdates, and special events like retreats, homeschool camping trips and moms’ nights out. Anyone is welcome to attend these events even if they don’t join in for the Thursday family activities.
WHEN: We will have at least one event every Thursday throughout the year, except on holidays. We will also be hosting workshops, mom’s nights out, group events and field trips.
WHERE: Serving Lower Bucks and Mercer County Area
COST: The events are pay-as-you-go and many are free. Fees are listed in each event description. We want to give families the flexibility to participate in as many or as few events as they want.
FOR MORE DETAILS: Click HERE or email collaborativehscommunity@gmail.com.
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