This series of programs will focus on ecological and biological concepts with a specific topic each session. 5/20/09 is TRAILBLAZING. The classes will be exploratory, but also science based and designed for the homeschooled child and his/her parent. Fee is per family of two children and one adult, so you need only register one child […]

Dear Group Owner,
I’m working with Blake Boles and Abbi Miller (from Not Back To School
Camp) with their new project, Unschool Adventures. Unschool
Adventures offers innovative international and domestic trips for
independent teenagers. One of my roles in this project is recruiting
teens and advertising trips with online unschool/homeschool groups. The
following is a synopsis about our trip to Maui, […]

The Light Saber is still,
The Jedi robes are empty,
A dark power threatens the universe….
 
MACSITH
                                                                                    …Will the Force be with you?

This 45 minute sci-fi adaptation of Shakespeare’s MacBeth is a stage combat & sci-fi lover’s dream! Young men and women, boys and girls and are invited to learn the ways of the Force through the story […]

Subject: New and ongoing classes at Des Plaines Public Library
Please post this where you think applicable. Cyndee
Homeschool Classes at the Des Plaines Public Library
Mondays, starting 1/5/09:
1:00 - 2:00 Junior Great Books Group 1
2:00 - 3:00 Introduction to Japanese*
2:00 - 3:00 Preteen Writers Workshop
3:00 - 4:00 Junior Great Books Group 3
3:00 - 4:00 Teen Writers Workshop
Wednesdays, […]

Ever want to see a calendar that lists all of the ongoing classes and activities and events for homeschoolers in calendar format? Well, I’ve built it. Now let’s fill it up. This is a post giving you access to the calendar, but there is a permanent page to click on at the top of this […]

 
As always, please don’t contact me here at Chicago Homeschool Habitat if you are interested in this class. Contact information is at the bottom of this post. Maybe we’ll see you there though!
“Happy Winter!
 
We are excited to offer Weekly Sessions at the Museum starting in January and our Science Fair on June 11. 
 
Weekly sessions […]

All interested students and parents are invited to an Open House at
Tallgrass Sudbury School on Thursday, December 11 from 11:00 a.m. to
2:00 p.m. We are located at the Church of Christ, 3701 Prairie Avenue
in Brookfield, Illinois. Come tour our space, meet students and staff
members, view or purchase Sudbury reading materials, and see the 60
Minutes segment […]

 
Since the holidays are coming around I thought I’d let you  know
about a picture book Rain Fordyce wrote about homeschooling which is
geared towards children.
She guest starred on my radio program Relaxed Homeschooler (show #8) a
few weeks ago and shared her experiences writing and DIY producing the
book. In the homeschooling community of course we will enjoy […]

A message from Jill. Please contact her if your child is interested in these classes. Her contact info is at the bottom.
 
Hello, Scoutin’ Around Families!
 
Fall has ended and we’re looking forward to the holidays…and the winter season of Scoutin’ Around at Emily Oaks! Encourage your kids to stay active this winter by […]