Kids & Teens
California-Specific Resources
Every state has its own guidelines and laws for educating your children at home. Here are a few resources that Californian families can benefit from: California FAQ about schooling at…
Education
Technology
Enchanted Learning – Pre-K to 3rd Grade
The early years of schooling involve a lot of crafts and creative lessons. One site that have used extensively in the past was Enchanted Learning. There you will find activities,…
Kids & Teens
War Horse Lesson Plans
Printable War Horse Lesson Plans… War Horse is a drama directed by Steven Spielburg. It’s set before and after World War I and focuses on the special relationship between a…
SF Bay Area
Children’s Creativity Museum is Now Open
Zeum is now closed but has come back as Children’s Creativity Museum. After over 5,000 guests attended the grand re-opening, another special event was held. Several local bloggers, including myself,…
Time Sensitive
Six Flags Read To Succeed 2011-12
The Six Flags Read to Succeed program has just begun for the 2011-2012 school year. If your child clocks at least six hours of recreational reading, they can get a free…
Time Sensitive
Homeschool Day at CA Academy of Sciences – 10/18 Only!
I love that so many facilities are offering special programs for homeschooling families. The California Academy of Sciences will be holding their Homeschool Day on Tuesday, 10/18, from 9:30am to…
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Farm School Day fka Homeschool Day at Hidden Villa in Los Altos – 10/3 Only!
Hidden Villa is again holding their annual homeschool day but has renamed it “Farm School Day” this time around. It will be held on Monday, 10/3, from 9:00am to 2:30pm…
SF Bay Area
Exploratorium, San Francisco (Moved)
UPDATE: Moved! See updated review here (coming). 3601 Lyon Street, San Francisco, CA 94123 (at the Palace of Fine Arts) Good for: Families, children 7+ Price: $10/child, $15/adult (First Wednesdays…
Time Sensitive
Legoland Homeschool Days 2011-12
Summer is almost over but that doesn’t mean the fun has to stop! Legoland California has released their Homeschool Days for this school year. You do NOT want to pass…
Kids & Teens
2011-2012 Curriculum
I can’t believe it’s already time to start school again. Another year means another new curriculum. This is what I’m going with this year as my daughter goes into the…
SF Bay Area
Galileo Summer Quest: Camper Showcase
After dropping off my daughter at Galileo Summer Quest each morning for two weeks and then hearing her daily summary, I was anxious to see what she had done at…
SF Bay Area
Galileo Summer Quest, Various SF Bay Area Locations
Summer is a much coveted time for children as they get some free time off from school and look forward to fun with their friends. Unfortunately, it also seems that…