Northside Unschoolers parent meeting update from Amy: Our monthly parent meeting is scheduled for next Wednesday- when it was scheduled the topic was “Family Mission Statements”. While this is a great topic, considering that most of us are jumping back into the’ classes and activities starting up mode’ next week, I am changing the topic […]
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The next NUG Parents Support meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 14. This month, the topic is: *Trusting kids (and ourselves!).* Bring your success stories and Aha! moments. What does your kid know/is able to do that you didn’t “teach” him? How is your relationship different from what you observe among your traditionally-schooled […]
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The In Home Potluck Picnic is Just 1 Day Away! It’s this Sunday! The much anticipated InHome family potluck picnic. Clear your calendar and come out for a day of good food, fun games, and great conversations. WHEN: Sunday, October 7th, from 10 am to 2 pm WHERE: Busse Woods, Grove #2, located in Elk […]
Posted in Area homeschooler organized, Arguably Educational, Artsy, It is free!, media, musical, Open house/workshops, Places, teen stuff, Things To Do, unschooly on September 8th, 2012 No Comments »
Teen club at Youmedia (bottom floor of the Harold Washington library, 400 S State St  Chicago)is starting its fall program next week. There is an open house for parents and students Sept. 13th 1:30-3:30pm to come get a tour of the facility and an introduction to some of the projects they will be working on. Here […]
Please join us Monday Join us for the Northside Unschoolers Group Parents Meeting. We will be discussing and creating Family Mission Statements. Monday evening November 14, 2011 7:00pm-9:00pm Irving Park United Methodist Church 3801 N. Keeler (at Grace St.) Just off the Irving Park stop on the Blue Line and Irving Park, Kennedy exit. There […]
Association of Chicago Homeschooled/Unschooled Teens (often simply called teen club)meets every Thursday at Youmedia to socialize and work on projects together. If you are a Chicagoland teen aged 13-18 you should come check it out! LOCATION: Harold Washington Library Center You Media 1st floor 400 S. State Street, Chicago, IL When: Thursdays from 1-3pm […]
On the tenth anniversary of the September 11th attacks on America when there were memorials and reflections upon the day and what it meant to the world I paused in my reflecting to recall how I felt that day about homeschooling. It was my daughter’s official 5th day of homeschooling kindergarten. We were making green […]
Tune in live this Monday July 29th 10am central time here! After a nice long hiatus I am at it again with the online radio shows designed to spread vital info to the homeschooling and unschooling community! This time I have got quite the guy. Blake Boles will be my guest. He was on […]
Northside Unschoolers beach days have begun. You can find a bunch of homeschoolers and hang out all day at lovely Lake Michigan just about every Friday now until September.
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