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Posted on July 30, 2010 by hollycraw
Some homeschool families do studies all summer long, but for most homeschoolers, August represents the beginning of a new school year. If you haven’t gotten your curriculum yet, or you just started contemplating homeschooling for this year, you could be up against a tight deadline if you are trying to order materials from the homeschool publishers. After all, this is the busiest part of the book ordering season, and the items you want could be back-ordered.
What can you do if you are needing to start your studies and can’t wait 4-6 weeks for your curriculum to arrive?
Covenant Home School Resource Center (CHSRC) in Phoenix is a wonderful place to get your homeschool books.
- For local people, you can drive down to the center and often get what you need and take it home the same day.
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Posted on July 30, 2010 by hollycraw
What would you think of having a special day at Disneyland, just for homeschoolers? Better yet, why not have a celebration there, (with a whole bunch of brand new friends) right in the middle of the school days, right at the start of the school year. Why not call it a “Not-Back-To-School” holiday that is also a fantastic learning experience!
This is exactly what Arizona homeschoolers, and your friends across the country, are invited to do. The Not-back-to School homeschool celebration and conference at the Disneyland Resort* is quickly approaching, and you only have a couple of days to get your reservation made. The absolute final deadline is August 1, 2010.
This annual event has been touted by participants as “The best homeschool field trip ever!” and it is also the biggest homeschool convention in the nation. Check out the scenario of events.
- Exclusive homeschool breakfast with Mickey Mouse on September 8
- Exclusive homeschool breakfast with Cinderelle on September 9
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Posted on July 27, 2010 by hollycraw
How on earth do I put together a homeschool transcript for high school that the college admissions officers will accept?
It really can be a haunting question. This piece of paper represents the culmination of everything that you as a parent have put into your child’s education. For the student, it is a brief summary of years of experiences, knowledge gained, and major steps leading to adulthood. For the college admissions officers, it is one small window into the soul and character of an applicant.
Insiders convey that this document has only a few short seconds to make a big enough impression on the reviewers that they will want to look further at the young person who is behind it and, hopefully, extend an invitation to attend their school.
So what are the key things that need to be on a transcript so it will get noticed? Here are a few items that the college admissions folks definitely want to know about you.
- Did you complete the 16 core classes that are needed for graduation?
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Posted on July 27, 2010 by hollycraw
For many homeschool families, one day a week is set aside for field trips. These may be excursions to an event or point of interest that ties in with the current study themes, or perhaps a place to learn some skills, or a cultural event just for fun.
Arizona abounds with great places to visit which are of historical and cultural significance. The Deer Valley Rock Art Center is one such place that loves to be part of the homeschool community programming. They are starting off the school year with a free lecture by Hopi anthropologist and tour guide, Micah Loma’omvaya from Second Mesa.
FREE lecture: “Hopi P?nawit ~ Along Ancient Trails and the Cultural Landscape of the Hopi People” by Micah Loma’omvaya, Second Mesa
Date: Saturday, September 4, 1:00 PM
Location: Deer Valley Rock Art Center
3711 W. Deer Valley Rd, Phoenix, AZ
See map to Deer Valley Rock Art Center
Here is a note from the Deer Valley Rock Art Center press release:
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Posted on July 25, 2010 by hollycraw
Homeschoolers! Get your shopping bags ready! This is a fabulous week for school supplies, with nearly all the essentials at rock bottom prices!
Here’s a quick tip to save you time and money: Walmart will price match for the same item (same brand, same size) if you take in your ads. That way, you can combine the deals at several stores without the time and gas to travel all over town to get a couple of deals at each merchant.
Be sure to watch the limits or requirements on each item. Those in the list with * * are deals specific to a store, so they likely won’t be matched at Walmart.
The links will take you to the Phoenix store ads for July 25-31 (Fry’s is only good to July 27). Be sure to read the ad for the full details.
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Posted on July 24, 2010 by hollycraw
Calling all homeschoolers who love bargains! We are officially in the in most exciting weeks of the school year when educational supplies are on sale for several weeks! The major vendors are in massive competition for the sales of school materials, so if you are watchful and patient, you can get nearly all your consumables for a fraction of the normal cost.
Stores to watch include: (The links show the Phoenix ads for the week of July 25-31)
While the grocery stores may not have as many goodies for a fabulous bargain as the office supply stores, you can get some great deals on a few individual items. (Last week, Fry’s had 24 pack Crayola crayons on sale for $.25, and if you bought 10, you would get a catalina (store script) good for $4.00 off your next purchase of anything.)
Additionally, the office supply stores often have a Teacher Rebate Card and Teacher Appreciation Day.
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Posted on July 21, 2010 by hollycraw
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Posted on July 19, 2010 by hollycraw
Homeschool 101 Field Trips: Free Sizzlin’ Summer Saturdays in July at the Heard Museum.
In the sweltering Phoenix heat, leaving the house can be a big event, but homeschoolers may want some new venues during the summer for a change of pace. Why not check out some of the valley’s free offerings as a way to stay cool and learn some new things at the same time?
The Phoenix Heard Museum is home to Native American artifacts and history, and happens to be free for the community on Saturdays during July. Music, interactive activities, treasure hunts, book signings and free treats will help you and the family forget about the thermometer for a few hours while you increase your cultural IQ.
There are only two Saturdays left, so get your family or your homeschool group and check out these great activities. The museum is open 9:30-5:00, and the events begin at 10:30.
Saturday, July 24: “Chill Out!”
- Arctic Spirit exhibit: Inuit Art from the Albrecht Collection
- “Cool” hands-on Arctic artwork for the kids to make
- Every Picture Tells a Story full of hands-on in-gallery Arctic based activities
- More Hands-on Activities:
- Make cowrie Shell necklaces
- Paint polar bear pins
- Paint windchimes
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Posted on July 17, 2010 by hollycraw