Monday, November 2, 2009
Connecticut Blog will be closing as of November 6, 2009
Hello to all my subscribers to the Connecticut blog:
The Old Schoolhouse (who ones all the homeschoolblogger state blogs) has decided to close all the state blogs on November 6, 2009. I want to thank all the subscribers to the Connecticut blog for taking the time to read various posts I have put up over the last few years. I have enjoyed digging up info for you, and hope that you will continue to find information elsewhere.
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Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Home School Day at Old Sturbridge Village
Good day!
You are invited to attend Old Sturbridge Village’s Kick Off the School Year Home School Day! We are looking forward to seeing you on Tuesday, September 15th. This is a great opportunity for you and your children to gain exposure to the life and work of an early 19th century rural New England community.
Enjoy the beauty of OSV with home school families from all over New England. Garden talks, demonstrations, and performances are planned for all audiences throughout the day! See the Daily Event Listing (posted two weeks in advance) for performance and program times, Food Services options, and special exhibits.
Please pre-register online today. Check in at the Visitor Center at the Main Entrance, off of Route 20 in Sturbridge, Massachusetts. The Visitor Center and Museum grounds open at 9:30 am and will close at 5:00 pm. Please see the attached flyer for specific information about Studios, Village & Craft Center Activities.
We invite you to picnic on the Common with other home school families from 11:30-12:30. We provide the grass only. Please bring your own blankets. You will be able to go back to your car to retrieve your lunch after you are admitted.
Dress for the unpredictable New England weather! Tickets are non-refundable.
Contact Kathy Kime, Education Coordinator with any questions or concerns, 508-347-0335 or at www.osv.org
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Monday, August 3, 2009
Summer Sewing Classes
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Hi Everyone,
I hope that your summer is going great and you are finding somethig fun to do inspite of this lovely weather we've had all summer. I guess we needed this much rain.
How about some sewing lessons?
I have held sewing classes all summer long and there is still the month of August. I have new classes and new prices in response to the shift in our economy. Plus, I have new summer hours:
8:30am-1:00pm Monday-Friday
4:00-9:00pm Monday
6:00-9:00pm Thursday
You can schedule your lessons at your convenience during those times.
Please take a look at my website for more information on classes offered at www.sewshouldyou.com. Homeschoolers who take the entire 4-level course will receive a certificate and documentation for their portfolio and get 1/2 credit.
I hope to hear from you soon.
Karlie Lebatique
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Tuesday, May 26, 2009
To Israel with Homeschool Travel
A special message from Homeschool Travel…
Read this if visiting Israel with your family has been a long-time dream…
The Jews of Israel are fond of saying, “No one comes to Israel unless God, Himself, invites them.”
Is He inviting you? Are you going to accept His invitation?
Although travelers with our groups may never have met one another, those who come to Israel with Homeschool Travel are not strangers. They pray for one another weeks before they arrive; and they arrive with a common desire: to experience the Bible in the Land of the Bible and to get to know the people who have answered God’s call to resettle the Promised Land. What none of them yet know is that their families will be forever changed and they and their children will return home with a deep understanding of the real issues facing Israel, her people, and the entire Middle East.
Homeschoolers are unique travelers to Israel and tour guides continually comment on this uniqueness. Unlike many who come to Israel, most homeschoolers already know their Bible. This makes guiding a group of homeschoolers through biblical Israel a real treat.
Most who read their Bible form mental pictures of what the Bible stories look like: crowds coming to the Jordan River to be baptized; feeding 5,000 men on a hillside; Jericho; Jerusalem; the healing at the Pool of Bethsaida…
Then, one day, they come to Israel and actually stand in the place where David killed Goliath. They drink from the same spring Gideon’s soldiers drank from. They work alongside archaeologists uncovering treasures from beneath the Temple Mount. They walk in the footsteps of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. They retrace Jesus’ life and ministry. They share a Sabbath meal with Orthodox Jews in an Orthodox Jewish community.
It is then that they realize the stories are real. They happened! They are looking at the actual house where Jesus lived, the actual well Abraham dug, the actual valley of Armageddon spoken of in Revelation. They never read their Bible the same way again!
The special treat for our homeschooling travelers is when they spend the weekend with Orthodox Jews in their Orthodox Community and share a Sabbath meal with their hosts.
Your students will earn High School Credits while on this trip!
For years, homeschoolers have been receiving credit for courses their parents have created. Why not give your students credits in such courses as
History of Israel
History of the Middle East
Archaeology of the Promised Land
The Israel-Palestinian Conflict
As a homeschooler, you may give credit for all valid coursework. And, if your student is in 7th or 8th grade, put your student in Advanced Placement for these courses so he/she can receive high school credit, too.
Homeschoolers are not tourists. Instead, they expect to have an EXPERIENCE. That is why we say that experiencing Israel with Homeschool Travel is “Not just a tour but the educational experience of a lifetime”
Join other homeschooling families this year in the Promised Land. Say, with them,
“This year in Jerusalem!”
Is God inviting you to Israel? Are you going to accept His invitation?
Recently, we said “goodbye” to 25 homeschoolers from Minnesota and Texas who traveled the country for 2 weeks in May. Their testimony was the same: “I would not have changed anything about this trip!”
Now for some great news: We have lowered the prices to Israel due to this year's economic difficulties. We want you to come. Here is what it will cost:
New prices for 20 Day Experience in July
$2313.00 per adult sharing a double room
$1485.00 per child sharing room with 2 adults
$2100.00 per child in separate room
Prices for New 10 Day Experience in September
$1139.00 per adult sharing a double room
$815.00 per child sharing room with 2 adults
$989.00 per child in separate room
New prices for 14 Day Experience in December
$1516.00 per adult sharing a double room
$1039.00 per child sharing room with 2 adults
$1316.00 per child in a separate room
Prices include:
· All accommodations
· All travel within Israel
· All entrance fees, admissions and special events
· Licensed Israeli Tour guide
· All meals except lunches (see below)
· All tips
Prices do not include:
· Airfare to Israel (our people come from all over the world and some prefer to use frequent flyer miles or other discounts)
· Most lunches (we stop for lunch where several choices exist)
· Souvenirs and other personal items
· Trip insurance (if desired)
Please visit our website, www.homeschooltravel.com and then contact me. I’ve been taking homeschooling families to Israel for many years! Is it your turn?
Chris Davis
chris@homeschooltravel.com
www.homeschooltravel.com
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Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Time to enroll for 2009-2010 Pizza Hut Book It program
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Green Generation Cartoon Caption Contest at CurrClick
CurrClick is currently have a cartoon caption contest... they have 2 different illustrated cartoons that need captions! One is for ages 5 to 11 and the other is for ages 12 to 18. The prizes are very nice... contest ends on Wednesday April 22nd.
Her is a link for the contest:
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Saturday, February 28, 2009
World Math Day
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This sounds very interesting... March 4th is World Math Day. It is free to register (homeschoolers are welcome). It says on their website that students play against each other in mental arithmetic games. The students are actually playing in real time... each game lasts 60 seconds and are at different levels for various ages and abilities. It says it was created for ages 5 to 18 years old, but teachers may even want to participate!
Sounds like fun...
Here is the link:
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Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Home School Day at Thankful Arnold House in Haddam, CT
School Days
Location:
The Thankful Arnold House, Haddam, CT
Date:
3/5/2009
Time:
10 am to noon
Cost:
$8
Ages:
5-10
Description:
Winter/Spring 2009
The Haddam Historical Society
Invites You to
Explore the Past
The Haddam Historical Society is offering a new education program called
School Days for students ages 5-10 in the home school community. All the activities take place in the Thankful Arnold House in Haddam, once the home of Thankful and Joseph Arnold and their family, and now a museum portraying the 1820s period.
School Days
Students will step back in time 200 years and experience activities from a one room schoolhouse. Young scholars will learn to make their manners, write on a slate and with a quill pen, read aloud from an early textbook by Noah Webster, do their ciphering, and participate in a spelling bee.
The program is 2 hours in length, and there is a fee of $8 for each participant with a minimum of 8 (maximum group size is 16). Family discounts are available for 3 or more children. To learn more about the programs or to reserve a place for your child, contact Sarah Neal, Education Director at the Haddam Historical Society.
Sarah Neal, Education Director
email at education@haddamhistory.org
or call (860) 345-2400
Thursday, March 5 10 am to noon
snow date Friday, March 6 10 am to noon
Contact:
Sarah Neal
Phone:
860 345-2400
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Tuesday, February 24, 2009
FVHE Used Curriculum Fair in CT
FVHE Used Curriculum Fair
Mark your Calendars: Friday, June 5, 2009  Tell a Friend! 
Time: 4:00-8:00 p.m.
Set-up for sellers begins at 3:00 . I will be there at 2:00 to begin setting up tables.
Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, 7 Wescott Rd., Simsbury, Connecticut
Fee: $5 rental per table (there are 6' and 8' available)
No admittance charge for lookers/shoppers
Children most welcome! My kids have always LOVED the used curriculum fairs, and always manage to find neat-stuff like science kits and models, leisure reading materials, games and more.
This is a substitution for the Used Curriculum Fair that Regina Sanchez of Charter Oak Family Resource Center used to organize at the church in Avon. Any homeschooler can rent a table (or tables) and then bring all manner of educational materials. You, the seller, set your own prices and keep all the profit from your sales. Any educational materials are welcome, including reading materials, study guides, games, puzzles, videos, text books and other traditional curriculum materials. If you are done with your Sonlight, Oak Meadow, Saxon, Critical Thinking Press, just to name a few, bring them along and turn them into cash. There are always many free items as well!
SHOPPERS: Please plan to bring cash. With many items at tag-sale prices it doesn't make sense to write a check for a couple of dollars. Also some people can't take personal checks, so cash is best.
RSVP: to me, Kris McCue at FVHEgroupis@hotmail.com
when you email to register I will tell you where to send the $5.
***Special Opportunity : Do you know a homeschool family who could benefit from extra dollars to purchase curriculum materials? I have saved a few dollars here, and a few dollars there, in all these years of planning events like Field Day, Art and Science shows, and dances. Some of you have provided supplies for these events and then refused to let me reimburse you. So I have continued to put the money away until I figured out what to do with it. I would like to gift the money back to the homeschool community. Here is how this will work:
If you know a homeschool family who is having a hard time making ends meet, ask them if they would be willing to come to the FVHE Used Curriculum Fair to collect a little extra cash and do some shopping from other homeschoolers. Not all of the money has to be spent at the fair, but I'd like it if some of the money could help other homeschoolers and not just the "incorporated". If your friend agrees, please send me their name and email address. Depending on how many people are recommended to me I will either pull names out of a hat or just divide the money evenly. I would like to "gift" 8 or 9 families. I will notify by email the families who are to be the recipients of the gifts. They must come to the FVHE Used Curriculum Fair to receive their gift, and hopefully spend a little time perusing the materials for sale and do a little shopping.
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Friday, February 20, 2009
Standardized Testing Offered for Home Schoolers in CT
Standardized testing with the Stanford Achievement Test for
home-schooled students will be offered in my Seymour home this April
and May for grades 3 and up. If you would prefer the Iowa Test of
Basic Skills, or would like one of the learning abilities tests along
with the Stanford or Iowa, call me to schedule separately. The
Learning Abilities tests assess developed reasoning and
problem-solving abilities important for learning. Combined
achievement/learning abilities testing will assist you in developing
a reasonable expectation for your student's progress based on his ability.
I am a certified test administrator with Bob Jones Testing &
Evaluation Service since 1992. Testing is done over a series of three
mornings, 9 a.m. to noon for grades 4-8, two mornings for grade 3, or
one day, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for high school. My cost is $25 per child
tested. Tests are ordered and scored through Bob Jones Testing &
Evaluation Service; the cost per test ordered is $44 plus tax (no
shipping). The tests are shipped to me; the results are sent directly
to the parents. For more information on the tests or the service, see
http://www.bjupress.com/services/testing For more information on
testing in general, see
http://homeschooling.about.com/cs/learning/a/testing.htm
If interested in testing your child, please contact me first before
you order because you will need the testing dates to order. There is
a 6-week lead time for ordering tests, so contact me as soon as
possible if you want to be included.
If you don't already have the BJU Press Testing & Evaluation '09
catalog, which contains the testing services information and order
form, go to
http://www.bjupress.com/services/testing/documents/order-form-homeschool.pdf
to download just the order form (2009 Testing & Evaluation Homeschool
Order Form) in pdf format for mailing orders. Orders may also be
placed on-line (use the link in the above paragraph), but a
verification of homeschooling form must be signed and mailed or faxed back.
For more information or to schedule your child's testing, contact
Molly Farrington at e-mail farrdown@integritypiano.com.
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Monday, January 12, 2009
Seussical the Musical presented by the Homeschool Theatrical Co in CT
The Homeschool Theatrical Company
Proudly Presents
Seussical the Musical
Thursday, January 22: 7:00 p.m.
Friday, January 23: 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, January 24: 2:00 p.m.
Gateway Christian Fellowship
129 Bull Hill Lane
West Haven CT 06516
203-934-0880
Tickets: $8.00 for adults,
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Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Free Christmas Goodies bundle from TOS!
Merry CHRISTmas from all of us at
The Old Schoolhouse!
We have gathered a wonderful selection of FREE E-gifts especially for you all and they won't cost you a dime! No purchase necessary. It's a special gift from our family to yours. Just read all the way to the bottom to find out how to claim yours.
The weather outside may be frightful,
but these four gifts are so delightful!
Check out the Christmas Activity E-Book from The Old Schoolhouse!
Are you looking for a little something special for your children this holiday season? Do you need to keep little hands busy while you finish the Christmas baking? Give them something to smile about with this E-Book, from our family to yours. It's our gift to you!
- Look on page 5 for a holiday placemat that can be printed time and time again. Print enough for everyone at the holiday dinner table.
- On page 6 you'll find a maze, a word find, and more! Just print them on the back of the placemat picture and keep the children content and happy at the table.
- Your kids will love to make and color the napkin rings on page 8.
- Pages 9 through 13 are beautiful coloring pages, made just for this book!
- For a special treat play a family game of Christmas Dominoes! We include the pieces for your children to color and cut, on pages 17 through 19.
Do you want your children to understand
the true meaning of Christmas?
Share the birth of Jesus with your children using this incredible E-Book.
The Nativity Story E-Book
from Knowledge House Publishing
Two books in one! You will not only read about the birth of our Savior in beautiful detail, but you will also use the amazing activity guide to further expand your child's knowledge and understanding of the history surrounding this miracle!
Teri Ann Berg Olsen takes the Bible passages that you know and love to weave together the comprehensive account of the circumstances surrounding the greatest birth the world has ever known.
Perfect for the whole family!
- Read Nativity Story pages 2 through 10 for the complete narrative of the birth of Jesus.
- You'll also find the abridged version on pages 20 and 21!
- You'll find a detailed study guide on page 19. This study guide will lead your family into a deeper understanding of what you have read.
- Look at Nativity Activities page 2 to find a quiz to see how much your child comprehended.
- Pages 6 and 7 of the Nativity Activities pages will give your child a history of Advent, including introducing your family to traditions around the world.
- Do you have a child that loves crafts and games? Pages 8 through 10 are chock full of activities that will keep your children learning while having fun.
- Plan a birthday party for Jesus! Pages 12 and 13 will have you singing "Happy Birthday Jesus," with all of the trimmings to make for a fantastic party.
- Make this a well-rounded unit study with music, art and poetry. Pages 17 through 24 provide links to listen to nativity music and to view nativity art, not to mention a list of nativity poetry for you to enjoy with your children.
Inside you'll also find links to internet and additional resources, allowing for you to expand your child's understanding with interactive learning.
Have you ever wondered why the candy cane is traditionally red and white? Discover the answer with reproducibles, perfect for attaching to candy canes to be given as gifts.
Knowledge House Publishing offers you this extraordinary study guide and activity set for free. But hurry, this freebie won't last beyond the holiday season!
To receive all of the wonderful free E-Books in this Christmas bundle, simply email Gena atgena@tosmag.com and ask for our special Christmas gift bundle. All of these gifts are free, no strings attached! Please put Christmas goodies in the subject line so we can find the emails easily. Share this information with your friends. 
And you also get....
Running out of time to find the perfect gift?
Don't give up! We have the help you'll need!
The Knowledge House Guide to: Last-Minute Gift Ideas E-Book
Whether you need a stocking stuffer for little Bobby or a birthday gift for Aunt Jane, Teri Ann Berg Olsen brings you wonderful ideas for unique gifts inside this E-Book. All the gifts are grouped together based on the specific type of gift you are looking for, making it effortless to find just what you need.
Check it out!
- Look on page 1 to find a great "white elephant" gift.
- Want to give a gift to the whole family?
- Don't miss page 2, where you'll find the ideal no-cost gifts!
- Have a husband that is difficult to buy for?
- Find sentimental gifts on page 3.
- What will you give the hostess of the holiday party?
- On page 4 you'll find gifts for children separated based on personality!
Coming up with the perfect idea for a gift has never been easier!
All of these beautiful Christmas resources highlighted here are FREE, with no strings attached. To receive your copy of all these E-Books , email Gena at gena@tosmag.com and ask for our special Christmas gift bundle . Please put Christmas goodies in the subject line so we can find the emails easily. Your friends can enjoy these free gifts, too.
And last, but surely not least...
What happens when you combine the Christmas story with learning to write?
You get The Birth of Christ Copybook E-Book, a copybook centered on the birth of our Savior; just what you need to help pass the cold winter days.
What will you find inside?
- Using the King James Bible, your child will read and study Luke 2:1-21-the account of the birth of Jesus.
- Manuscript and cursive scripture writings to copy- not only will this improve your child's handwriting, but will also encourage the memorization of Scripture.
- Framed drawing areas for your children to illustrate the verses as they copy them, making this fun as well as educational.
- Passages that are written with guidelines aiding in the proper formation of letters.
- Handwriting charts and practice pages in the back of the book.
Improve penmanship while learning Scripture!
Use these copy pages for writing practice, memory work, and Bible study. Don't miss out on this incredible copybook. Just print the pages that your children need.
Not only that, look at the our Nativity Story Placemat. 
Wouldn't your children would have fun writing in your guests' names?
It's yours to download FREE along with the other E-Books. Just email me at gena@tosmag.com and ask for our special Christmas gift bundle. Please put Christmas goodies in the subject line so we can find the emails easily.
Don't forget to let your friends know about this special gift bundle!
We can't wait for you to begin enjoying these special gifts with your family!
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Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Sewing Classes in CT by Homeschool Mom
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I have scheduled new classes starting in January. They include Beginning Sewing, Intro to Sewing, Beginner Quilt, and a new cass to sew a shopping bag to bring to the market.
I also have gift certificates available if you wish to purchase a lesson for someone. Please call me to make arrangements.
If you manage an email list or forum, please pass this along. If you have a friend you think might be interested, pass it along to them too. Thank you for your efforts.
Have a safe and happy holiday season. Hope to see you next year.
Karlie Lebatique
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Monday, December 8, 2008
New Art Educational Show on Travel Channel
Hello homeschooler!
I host a new TV show premiering on the Travel Channel about art. Called "Art Attack with Lee Sandstead," we have a fast, passionate time going through the nation's top museums looking at five must-see pieces.
Here is the official website for the show:
http://www.travelchannel.com/TV_Shows/Art_Attack
Here are the airdates as we have them now:
(All times Eastern)
Sunday 11/30
9am – Smithsonian American Art Museum, DC
9:30am – National Gallery of Art, DC
Saturday 12/6
6:00pm -- Smithsonian American Art Museum, DC
6:30pm -- Brooklyn Museum
Sunday 12/7
9am – The Frick Collection, NY
9:30am – Brooklyn Museum of Art, NY
Sunday 12/14
9am – Walters Art Museum, Baltimore
9:30am – Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Sunday 12/21
9am – Norton Simon Museum of Art, Pasadena, CA
9:30am – Los Angeles County Museum of Art, CA
Lee Sandstead
South Boston, VA
www.sandstead.com |
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Wednesday, November 26, 2008
The Old Schoolhouse Black Friday Sale
The Old Schoolhouse® Magazine is having an amazing sale on subscriptions
during their annual Black Friday Sale November 26 – 30. For those 5 days
only, they are actually lowering their new one-year U.S. subscription price
to $7.95! That's the price you would usually pay for just one issue at a
bookstore!
This is their lowest price ever on the magazine and they want all of you to
take advantage of this offer and share the info with your friends.
Please don't miss out. Your one-year subscription will pay for itself time
and time again as you receive practical tips and Biblical encouragement to
keep going strong in your commitment to homeschooling and to the Lord. Since
it's a quarterly magazine, they even have a monthly subscriber's only
E-Newsletter called Teacher's Toolbox that will give you seasonal teaching
ideas and a free E-Book download! It's like joining a unit study of the
month club! The free E-Books alone are valued at almost $250/year. It's
really perfect for people who are homeschooling on a shoestring or just
wanting to add in some little extras to your teaching.
Plus during the Black Friday Sale, they have all kind of bonus gifts when
you spend $50, $75, $100, or $150. Some are electronic downloads that you
can download immediately, while other are physical products mailed from
various vendors directly to your home.
Visit The Old Schoolhouse store at: www.TheOldSchoolhouseStore.com
Order Yours Today! And don’t miss out on this great price!!! |
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Saturday, November 8, 2008
Free Literature Guides Online
For those with children in the upper grades, there are free online literature guides at the following website:
http://www.sparknotes.com/sparknotes/
According to the website:
Created by Harvard students for students everywhere, SparkNotes Study Guides give you the essentials that you actually need to know. With thorough summaries and insightful analyses, they're the perfect aid for studying and writing papers.
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Saturday, November 8, 2008
TEACH 2009 Homeschool Convention Announcement
Please plan to join us at The First Cathedral, Bloomfield, CT. on June 12 and 13th, 2009 for the 15th TEACH Home School Convention. Please visit the TEACH website at www.teachct.org for additional information and to register for the Convention. This year's main speakers will be Mark Hamby, Ginger Plowman and Todd Wilson.
We look forward to seeing you in June!
In His Service,
The TEACH Board
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Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Online Spelling Bee for Kids
Announcing the launch of www.BigIQBee.com
Attention teachers and parents, finally, a FREE on-line resource that's not only educational, but is certain to spark the competitive spirit in your kids as they strive for success and a high ranking in the world's first interactive spelling bee.
BigIQBee.com contestants find themselves backstage at a Spelling Bee where they receive final instructions before heading out to the lectern. Under the bright lights and gaze of a supportive audience, Jake - the avatar moderator - presents the contestant with grade appropriate spelling words. Each word is given alone and then used in a sentence. Contestants have 90 seconds to type in their answer. Mistakes mean elimination while correct answers are rewarded with advancement, another word and the opportunity of increasing their ranking and a chance to earn a spot on the week's Top 5 Spellers' podium.
For more information regarding this new site please visit www.BigIQBee.com and sign up today! |
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Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Homeschool Ice Skating in Simsbury
Ice Innovations at ISCC
On-Ice Instruction Specifically Designed for
Independent Learners/Home-School Students
o Come Join the Fun and Learn How to Skate!
o Meet some new friends and learn new skills – stroking, edge work, spins and jumps will be covered.
o Innovative methods tailored to small groups.
o End of session includes awards and a stress-free recital/party – bring your friends and family…and show them your new skills!
Tuesdays October 14th- December 16th
11:00am-12:00pm
$200 (includes rental skates if needed)
Please contact 860-651-5400 ext 20 or laurasmith@isccksate.com for more information!
Registration material can be downloaded from www.isccskate.com
Register today – Space Is Limited! |
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Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Old Sturbridge Village Fall Homeschool Day
OLD STURBRIDGE VILLAGE
Fall Home School Day
Tuesday, November 4th
RAIN or SHINE
ê 9:30-4:00 Museum Hours
« Admission $7 per person, free for Members and children under 3
« Additional fees apply to some activities
« Pre-register online today!
 A Festive Occasion!
The autumn harvest has begun! Join us to celebrate this bountiful season ripe with late crops of corn, pumpkins, and apples. Enjoy the brilliant fall foliage while visiting our early 19th-century rural community.
With the busy agricultural season coming to an end, New England citizens began preparing for the much-anticipated Thanksgiving celebration. This was a time of merriment, hearty eating, and giving thanks.
In October 1621, the “first” Thanksgiving included two very culturally-diverse peoples. The event became a much-loved tradition. The people and cultural traditions changed over time. Learn about some of these changes, experience some of the culture, and compare then and “now”-- the 1830s.
Our re-created community at Old Sturbridge Village portrays a "typical" New England town of the early 19th century. It is divided into three distinct areas: the Center Village, the Countryside, and the Mill Neighborhood. The historic mills, shops, homes, working farm, district school, commercial buildings, and meetinghouses re-create a community where authentically costumed Villagers demonstrate and discuss with students the daily life, work, and celebrations of 19th-century New Englanders.
Please join us for this festive event! Walk the trails, attend performances and demonstrations, meet an "Indian Doctress" , and visit with our costumed interpreters among the 40 original New England buildings. We recommend that you allow for up to 3-hours to visit the Village.
Also, there are opportunities for many hands-on learning experiences. Either pre-register online for a 50-minute Hands- on Studio in the Museum Education building (we recommend a maximum of two per child) or visit the Village Craft Center to make a quick craft. See you on the 4th!
Kathleen Kime
Education Coordinator
Old Sturbridge Village
1 Old Sturbridge Village Road
Sturbridge, MA 01566
kkime@osv.org
508-347-0335 |
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