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Question of the Month:
“What is Your Homeschooling Resolution for the New Year?” PatienceRealizing that education is more than just a transcript.
— Angela Kantz, District 8 (Carroll County) More Time Reading Together
My school-age kids (15 and 10) usually read on their own. Having a toddler in the house again has been a reminder of how fun (and educational) it is to read together as a family – even for the big kids!
—Emilia Brown, District 11 (Laconia area)
To start getting my portfolio in order now, and not waiting until May!
With a high schooler who is using an accreditation program, NARHS (which requires more information in the portfolio than required by NH Law), I have resolved to make my May easier by using this early Jan time to check what we have done and print out things like reports, essays and power points and get them in the appropriate folders of our portfolio. This is also a good idea for homeschoolers who will not be facing a more complicated portfolio, but the simpler type required in NH. Now is a great time to double check that reading list – did you get all the books on it? Audio books? If you think it is hard to remember what you did in October now, think how hard it will be in May or June! Do you have some worksheets from math? Pictures of your field trips? I’ve been doing screenshots of our many US History field trips this year. While I’m disappointed that we didn’t get to go to Plimoth Plantation this Fall, we have done some interesting revolutionary trips we would never have done otherwise. So I feel it is all balancing out somewhat! If you have done field trips, print some shots out now – so you don’t go into an ink shortage in May. Speaking of that – order ink!! I hate running out of ink mid portfolio printing.
—Eileen Paluszek, Dist 4 (Rochester area)
Stick to Our New Schooling Expectations
Our family’s schooling expectations:
Generally five days a week for about four hours are set aside for homeschooling (9:30-1:30 or 9-1pm).
Homeschooling includes many things for us: - Specific subjects we are studying may have daily or weekly expectations
- Physical exercise
- Exploring outdoors
- Reading non-fiction or assigned reading
- Art
- Learning something new or practicing a skill
Things my kids choose to do in their daily free time often do not count toward our new homeschooling expectations (reading unassigned novels or graphic novels, tablet time, webtoons…). Brief breaks are acceptable (amounting to no more than 25 min. during this time).
— Zadiah Eisenberg, District 5 (Sunapee area) Music
Learn to play more songs on the piano.
—Mason, age 10
Send us your submissions for next month’s question to be included in the March newsletter:
“What was one small success your homeschooler achieved this month?” Sometimes it’s too easy to overlook the little accomplishments, and we forget to give our kids (or ourselves!) a pat on the back. Submissions can be sent to esbrown202@gmail.com or you can head over to our Facebook group to share your response. |
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Looking for Helpful Homeschoolers!
We need new representatives for the New Hampshire Homeschooling Coalition Board from the Keene area and the Salem area. If you enjoy answering homeschoolers questions and helping them get connected to homeschool groups and activities in your part of New Hampshire, we could use your help.
Our Keene representative could live in any of these districts: SAU 1 Contoocook Valley (Antrim, Bennington, Dublin, Francestown, Greenfield, Hancock, Peterborough, Sharon, Temple)
24 John Stark Regional (Henniker, Weare, Stoddard)
29 Keene (Chesterfield, Harrisville, Keene, Marlborough, Marlow, Nelson, Westmoreland)
34 Hillsborough-Deering Cooperative (Deering, Hillsborough), Washington and Windsor
47 Jaffrey-Rindge Cooperative (Jaffrey, Rindge)
60 Fall Mountain Regional (Acworth, Alstead, Charlestown, Langdon, Walpole)
91 Surry
92 Hinsdale
93 Monadnock Regional (Fitzwilliam, Gilsum, Richmond, Roxbury, Swanzey, Troy)
94 Winchester
96 Sullivan
The Salem representative should be from: Derry Cooperative
12 Londonderry
27 Litchfield
28 Pelham
55 Timberlane Regional (Hampstead, Atkinson, Danville, Plaistow, Sandown)
57 Salem
81 Hudson
95 Windham
Representatives attend four Board meetings a year (these days online) and help out with answering emails and/or phone calls from people with questions.
If you’re interested, please contact Emilia at esbrown202@gmail.com or (603) 991-2613
Remember—the New Hampshire Homeschooling Coalition supports all reasons for and methods of homeschooling. |
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Get in touch if you have questionsThe representatives at the New Hampshire Homeschooling Coalition are all volunteer homeschooling parents with years of homeschooling experience. They love to share their knowledge and answer your questions – so keep them coming! You can also check out our website. It’s chock full of everything you’ve ever wanted to know about homeschooling in New Hampshire. Some of your questions might even be answered on our “Frequently Asked Questions Page”: https://nhhomeschooling.org/frequently-asked-questions/ |
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Homeschooling in the Age of COVID-19Even though public school closures are not affecting our ability to teach our own children at home, it may be worthwhile to check with groups that have posted their events through NHHC media to make sure they are still running before venturing out. Many co-ops, lessons, and field trips have been temporarily cancelled or postponed. However, if you had already RSVP’d to an event and now feel safer staying home, please let event coordinators know directly that you are not planning to attend so that they can be prepared for the activity. |
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Home Education Advisory Council (HEAC) Report, February 2021
–Updating information for parent-issued youth employment certificates
–Self-certification of high school completion on NH Dept. of Education site
The HEAC met in a Zoom meeting on January 28.
I reported to the Council that I had been in conversation with the Commissioner of Labor about correcting unclear information regarding Youth Employment Certificates. Forms on the Dept. of Labor website still tell employers that young people (age 12-15) must get their certificates from the school, even though a 2016 law change now allows parents to issue these certificates. In 2019 we finally got the parent-issued forms posted on their website. I am now working with them to correct links and rewrite their forms to make it clear that students do NOT need to go to their school district to get a certificate to work or volunteer, before the summer comes.
We had some discussion about the College Board abolishing SAT subject tests, which homeschoolers have used to confirm their academic preparation for competitive colleges. Homeschoolers can take AP tests, but have to decide in November to take a test in May, and many homeschooled students like to wait to see how their learning and interests are developing before deciding what subject areas they want final tests in. Other Council members had heard similar concerns. Another option is general subject tests through the ACT program.
I reported that I had contacted the Department of Education about including a statement on the Department of Education website explaining that NH is a self-certifying state and does not issue credentials for high school completion. This statement used to be on the site, but was removed in a recent website update. It is now back up on the home education page. It’s helpful for parents to be able to direct college admissions officials to that page, to confirm that they may certify high school completion for their child, and thus meet federal financial aid requirements.
Mike Koski of the School Principals Association said that the NH School Principals Assn. was opposed to the upcoming HB20 which allows for the state money for a pupil to be placed in an educational freedom account and used for a wide variety of options, including private school tuition, tutoring, online programs, and therapies. The bill recognizes learning opportunities outside of the public school system. The Principals Assn. has previously stated concerns of money leaving the public school system and parents not following through on their child’s education. The hearing on this bill is Feb. 2 at 1:15.
Discussion moved into how to attend hearings online and testify in this COVID-distanced year. Information is on the General Court site at http://gencourt.state.nh.us/misc/House%20Remote%20Testimony%20Directions.pdf. People wanting to testify via Zoom should register early. Email testimony can also be submitted.
HEAC Chair Kitty Michelotti presented information about Schoolhouse.world, a partnership with Khan Academy and the NH Department of Education, providing free small-group tutoring sessions. NH is a beta test location for this. We encourage high school homeschoolers to try out the program and then report their results to the HEAC or the Commissioner.
We were pleased to receive an invitation to join an online meeting with the army recruiting command to learn about Army resources/opportunities, i.e., M2S, ConAP, MYCAA and ASVAB CEP, and free resources that can help students plan while in high school, in college, or in their formulation of career opportunities. I’m planning to attend.
The updated home education rules, Ed 315, were approved by JLCAR (Joint Legislative Committee on Administrative Rules) on Dec. 17, 2020 and will take effect 45 days after passage.
The HEAC is made up of homeschoolers and education officials, and works to advise the Commissioner and State Board of Education on issues concerning home education in New Hampshire. If you have concerns to bring to the HEAC, please don’t hesitate to contact me. I’m glad to help.
Stefanie Marsh, NHHC representative to the HEAC
tumbledowngrl@gmail.com, 603-569-6382. |
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National Pizza Day! When you think of February, Valentine’s Day is probably the first thing to come to mind. Do you know another holiday that is in February? National Pizza Day! How can you celebrate it? Well, you can order some pizza, get some pizza from the grocery store, or maybe even make it yourself. You could also try some pizza-themed arts and crafts. Make a Pizza! If you have a book of recipes, you may already have a pizza recipe. If you don’t, you could try this one. If you’re looking for a simpler recipe, you could make mini pizzas out of English muffins using this recipe. Do you not like pizza? Well, maybe you can try some chocolate pizza candy? Craft a Pizza! Maybe you could make a pizza-themed notebook? It’s pretty simple to make. You’ll need cardboard, a spiral notebook, clay (the tutorial includes a DIY clay recipe), a stationary knife, a round object (to get the roundness of the “pizza” right), 2 rulers, velcro and school glue. Basically, you’re making a small cardboard box as a case for the notebook then you make the notebook itself. Although the tutorial includes a cute little notebook, I guess you could adjust the size a bit and make an even bigger one. You could even try to make a pizza sketchbook. Crochet a Pizza! Do you like crocheting? Then here are some free patterns for you. Try the pizza coasters if you want to protect surfaces from potential damage caused by drink containers. If you want something to keep warm, try the Pizza Party Snuggle Sack. Another thing you can do is add a pizza slice to another crochet project. Thank you for reading. I hope you enjoy these projects. Stay safe. |
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Online Music Classes, Upper Valley Music Center (Lebanon)Enhance your musical curriculum with Music Together or Rhythm Kids Online! Looking for a fun, safe way to enhance your music curriculum from home? Join Upper Valley Music Center for Music Together Online! Early childhood music specialists lead live, interactive weekly classes via Zoom for children birth through age 6. Parents and children will be guided through a joyful music-making time that helps to develop little ones’ inborn musicality and teaches basic music competence. The 10-week Winter session starts January 4! Details online at uvmusic.org/musictogether Music Together Online Mixed Ages: birth-5 years
Mondays 9:30, Tuesdays 10:30, Fridays 10:30, or Saturdays 9:00 am
Rhythm Kids: 4-6 years
Tuesdays, 1 pm Babies: Parents of newborns, birth-9 months
Wednesdays, 12 pm (starts 1-20)
Free Demo Class January 13 Music Together is designed to help you incorporate music-making into your daily life as a family! In addition to your weekly class, you’ll receive: Songbooks, with beautiful illustrations, that you can use in story time or bedtime routines
Recorded music of the songs we sing in class, available on CD, digital downloads, and a mobile app: Perfect for keeping kids happy during car rides, or put it on your speakers for a dance party at home! Pre-recorded videos from your teacher: put them on for your own mini-class whenever it suits your schedule, or use them to keep your child mentally and physically engaged when you need a breather! A weekly email from the program full of ideas of how to extend what you’ve learned in class throughout the week. Tuition
Music Together Online & Rhythm Kids Online, 10 weeks:
One child: $175
Family rate, 2+ children: $200
Babies, 8 weeks: $120
UVMC has a once per family annual registration fee of $30. Tuition assistance is available from UVMC. If your budget is stretched because of COVID, holidays, or any other reason, this program is still for you! Any family can apply for any level of tuition assistance.
Details online at uvmusic.org/musictogether OR call (603)448-1642 to talk to a real live person. Upper Valley Music Center is a non-profit community music school located in Lebanon, NH. Please contact us if you have any questions or need assistance with registration.
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Writing Contest, Cancer Pathways 
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Learn about the Wild World Around You with Squam Lakes Natural Science Center Virtual Programs for HomeschoolersVirtual Homeschool Series Programs are the 1st and 2nd Thursdays through April, 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. February 4, 11 March 4, 11 April 1, 8 Observe, discover, and explore phenomena in the natural world as a scientist does, through this monthly virtual series for homeschool students. The first Thursday of each month, a seasonal topic is introduced and students are given an outdoor investigation to complete at home. The investigations use materials readily available at home and are suitable for different age groups. On the second Thursday of each month, students share their observations and discoveries, and meet a live animal related to the topic. Each program will be recorded and available to view for a limited time after each program. An adult must participate with each child or children at no extra cost. The virtual sessions will be held via Zoom, with links provided upon registration. Advance registration and payment required. Cost: $9/member child; $11/non-member child per month; or $18/member family; $22/non-member family per month Register here: https://nhnature.tamretail.net/Events.aspx 
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STEM Summer Programs at the NH Academy of Science in LymeThe Annual Writing Contest gives students a chance to win scholarships for the summer programs There are two age groups, each of which offer scholarships for 1wk or 3wk summer programs. The information pages for each can be found at the following links: Grades 6-8 (scholarships for our 1-week programs) and Grades 8-11 (scholarships for our 3wk programs). https://www.nhacadsci.org/summer 
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Programs at Beaver Brook in Hollis Homeschool: Discover Winter for 6-9 yr olds Tuesdays January 26-Feb 24, 2021 10 am-noon Maple Hill Farm 117 Ridge Road Hollis NH Brr, it’s cold out there! How do plants and animals survive when everything is frozen? Do porcupines hibernate when it’s cold? Why do some plants stay green all winter and others lose their leaves? Join us as we learn about some of the physical and behavioral adaptations of N.H. plants and wildlife to winter. We’ll look for animal tracks and scat, and create an insulated shelter for an animal “buddy”. Join us for this fun, 100% outdoor class for children ages 6-9. Each week will include a short hike. Microspikes are recommended and we have some to lend. Participants should arrive with a mask. BBA also has 6′ physical distancing policy, as well as protocols for handling materials. There’s a Norwegian saying, “there’s no such thing as bad weather, only inappropriate clothing”. We promise you and your children a fun, safe and educational experience same as we always have in Beaver Brook Homeschool. 4 week session $100 or $90 BBA Member 10% sibling discount available Homeschool: Outdoor Adventures for 9-13 yr olds Wed January 27-Feb 24, 2021 10 am -noon Beaver Brook various trailheads Each week we’ll meet at a different Beaver Brook trailhead. We’ll learn about the animal of the week then students will navigate the trails to look for evidence of that animal. We’ll learn tracking, basic map and compass, and animal behavior and their adaptations to winter. Join us for this fun, 100% outdoor class. Children must be able to walk 2 miles. Microspikes are recommended. Participants should arrive with a mask. BBA also has 6′ physical distancing policy, as well as protocols for handling materials. We promise you and your children a fun, safe and educational experience same as we always have in Beaver Brook Homeschool. 4 week session $100 or $90 BBA Member 10% sibling discount available Learn more and register at https://www.beaverbrook.org/ |
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Teen Pact Leadership SchoolsTeenPact is a hands-on program for students to learn about the political process in their State Capitol from a Christian viewpoint. While learning about government, students are encouraged to be engaged citizens, effective leaders, and committed followers of Jesus Christ. Being at the Capitol allows the students to not only see where the legislative process occurs, but also to interact with their local government in a practical way. There is a one week class, at the State Capitol for 13-19 year olds and a one day class at the state capital for 8-12 year-olds. This course includes field Experiences in small-group settings, hearing from Representatives, Senators, and other state leaders. As well as involving the students in student-written bills and mock legislature, student-led committee system, and mock elections allow students to run for office. For more information or to have a speaker explain Teen Pact to your group, contact Chloe WIneriter, 719-569-9746, cewtiger18@gmail.com and check https://teenpact.com/. |
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The New Hampshire Drinking Water Festival will be virtual in 2021!The New Hampshire Drinking Water Festival has educated and inspired fourth graders to conserve and protect our water resources for 27 years. To keep everyone safe, the 2021 festival is moving online. And, to support teachers, students and parents these FREE online resources will be available March through July. Major themes include the water cycle, watersheds, groundwater, wildlife, the human water cycle and a Water Poetry Contest! Lessons connect with student’s daily lives and explore how they can keep water clean. The online lessons and activities are designed for students in grades 3-5, but with the timeless importance of clean water, students in other grades can also benefit from them. The Drinking Water Festival’s new website is currently under construction – watch for it in March! If you would like to learn more, please contact Lara Hooper at lara.hooper@des.nh.gov. 
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Grants to Fund Projects Using Sherlock Holmes StoriesThe Beacon Society proudly announces that once again, grants to U.S. and Canadian teachers, librarians, children’s museums, children’s theaters, other entities working with students, and Sherlockian literary societies are available to provide up to $750.00 to fund the development of a project that will introduce young people to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s stories about his famous fictional detective, Sherlock Holmes. The Stauber Grants have funded projects that use Sherlock Holmes to teach English, literature, history, mathematics, deductive reasoning, forensics, and critical thinking to students from elementary through high school. An application form, guidelines and other details about the Stauber grant may be obtained at the society’s website, http://www.beaconsociety.com/the-jan-stauber-grant.html. Deadline is May, 1, 2021. Other teaching materials, information about the Society, and resources for educating students can be found at the Society’s website, http://www.beaconsociety.com The Beacon Society is a not-for-profit affiliate of the Baker Street Irregulars, the New York City-based group of Sherlock Holmes enthusiasts founded in 1934. 
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Parent-Child Cooking Classes, The Culinary Playground at the NH Cooking School (Derry)Time for a date with a special kid in your life? Adult & Child work together in these hands-on & homemade workshops! * Homemade Cheese Ravioli * French Macarons https://www.culinary-playground.com/parentchild-classes.html 
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Science Education Lessons and Activities, Hubbard Brook Research Foundation (North Woodstock)Hubbard Brook Research Foundation provides science education lessons and activities that are ideal for students in school at home. The lessons are based on forest ecosystem research conducted in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. Please visit our website at https://hubbardbrook.org/education. Some of our lesson topics: Moose Power, Waterviz, Birds of Hubbard Brook, Lake Ice Cover, Acid Rain, and Spring and Fall Phenology, and Snowpack Studies. For more information, contact Sarah Thorne at sthorne@hubbardbrookfoundation.org, or visit: https://hubbardbrook.org/education 
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New England History Classes, New England History & Heritage Journal (Belchertown, MA)Let us teach your students about New England! Owner Kristie Poehler is a published author and historian, who specializes in the American Civil War, New England history, and more! We can offer: –Class Lecture– $100 for a virtual class lesson Kristie will talk to your class about some aspect of New England History. Possible topics: New England and the Civil War Industrial Revolution in New England A specific New England figure or invention New England Legends & Traditions Firsts in New England Education, Healthcare, Religion –History Train Book Club Meeting– $200 for a virtual 2-class session Based on our History Train model, Kristie will: Activate prior knowledge about the book club selection, including setting the stage, KWL chart, predictions and other graphic organizers Read a New England and/or history-based age-appropriate book to your class Follow up with book club discussion questions, involving QAR strategies and reflection journals Initiate a group activity with the class based upon the book Visit an historic site featured in the book, connecting literacy with the history of this great region and country, in an exciting, integrated lesson. Have a book club “meeting” just once, every month, or 2-3x/year! Contact Kristie Poehler at nehistoryandheritage@gmail.com 
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Virtual STEM labs, VEEP and NHEEPVEEP and NHEEP (Energy Education Programs) are offering virtual STEM labs to learn about specific energy topics and practice science and engineering design for home school students or students just interested in the topic. Groups will meet over several weeks with an online instructor.
These programs are capped at 15 students, so sign up below as soon as you can. Registration closes 10 days prior to the start of the program to give us time to get materials out to all students. More programs will be added soon for January and beyond!
For more information, visit here:
https://nheep.org/for-students/virtual-stem-labs
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Scottish Gàidhlig lessons via Skype, Kyle CareyI have worked with most of my students for years now and have brought them to fluency through a method I designed myself. Seven years of teaching has allowed me to hone this formula and it has been a joy for me to see my students begin to not only understand, but converse with me comfortably in Gàidhlig through what I like to call ‘the building block’ technique. You can learn more about my lessons by clicking on this link – https://bit.ly/3cI3J05 or by e-mailing me directly at kyle@kyleannecarey.com. Lessons in Gàidhlig song are also an option. 
Homeschool Ski Program, Gunstock Mountain Resort (Guilford)Midweek Pass $169 (used during the week, no weekends, holidays, or vacation weeks) Winter Prime Pass $299 (use anytime) Lessons will be Mondays time is TBD Jan 4, 11, 25, Feb 1, make-up day 2/8 rentals are included on lesson days. COVID rules for 2021 -You will have a designated indoor area assigned to you -Masks are always REQUIRED during lessons and in buildings -Participants may only ride up with cohorts or Instructor only Please email gshomeschoolcoordinator@gmail.com if you are interested. Signups will begin October 16. 
Free rentals are included for students on lesson days. If you’re interested in the ski season lease program that is an option as well. We highly recommend reaching out to Gunstock if you’re interested in the lease program, it fills up fast.
Season pass holders have access to season long discounts on rentals, demos, tubing, the mountain coaster, purchases at Gunstock Ski & Sport, food and beverages purchases and more. In addition, every season pass holder can purchase 2 flex passes for 29.00 each for whomever they choose. Flex pass gives the owner of the flex pass half price off any ski day all season long. For a full list of season pass holder benefits see Gunstocks website gunstock.com Get ready to Ski! If you have any questions feel free to give us a call or email Sonja & Tony Kappes, 7kappes97@gmail.com, 603 409 7630 |
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Weekly half hour Spanish classes, Megan Smith (Concord)Megan Smith is offering weekly half hour Spanish classes geared towards students two and older at 4pm every Tuesday at Rollins park in Concord as weather permits. The cost is $20/student. Megan holds a masters degree in Spanish, and has extensive experience teaching students of all ages. She will also be working with a native speaker within the class. Contact Megan at mgoodw1@gmail.com for more information. |
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Kinship and Relative Guide, NH Children’s TrustIn New Hampshire and across the United States, grandparents and other relatives play a critical role in the prevention of unnecessary entries into foster care. Despite this, these kinship caregivers often experience significant challenges and barriers to their caretaking role. With this in mind, New Hampshire Children’s Trust is working in collaboration with NH Family Resource Centers to expand formal support services for grandparents and relative caregivers across the state via the Kinship Navigation Program. Rooted within NH’s Family Resource Centers, the Kinship Navigation Program links grandparents and other relative caregivers, both inside and outside of the formal child welfare system, to the services and supports specific to their family’s needs. Kinship Navigators provide emotional support, education and guidance to relative caregivers, and offer information, referral, and follow-up services to promote independence and enhance the well-being of the families they serve. The Kinship & Relative Guide is available for free download at https://www.nhchildrenstrust.org/kinship. 
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Kids’ Bible Story and Activity, Hill Village Bible Church (Franklin)333 Central Street. 3-5 pm. The date in the photo says Friday, August 28 – that was the starting day, but it’s continued to every other Fridays.
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Winter Programs, Peabody Mill Environmental CenterWe’ve got some exciting learning opportunities for everyone! For all information and registration please check out our website! Please note… we will be following the proper state-directed and CDC guidelines, which includes physical distancing and face coverings. Class sizes are limited so sign up today! https://amherstnh.myrec.com/info/activities/default.aspx?type=activities |
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Executive Functioning Workshop for Teenagers Winter Session, Life Long Learners (online from Rochester)If you have emailed me in the last week about your interest, I have had some issues with my responses going to customers’ junk mail. I am working with google to get this resolved. I recommend reaching out via Facebook Messenger if you would like more information at this time. 
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Homeschool SportsNet Homeschool dad Chris Davis was led to create the non-profit Homeschool SportsNet. The timing of this request is probably not the best with Covid, but it is more of a perpetual initiative. Davis runs the very large East Coast Nationals and thinks it would be great to have some NE representative teams. He is trying to reach out to the I-95 corridor homeschool community that might want to learn more about homeschool sports and then fill in the “voids” of missing teams along the NE. They have strong representation up until about PA (some in NY) but the line seems to end there. If there is a proponent or a group of interested families that might want to join in, please contact Chris Davis at 540 631 5683. More information can be found at: https://www.hspn.net/homeschool%20sports.asp https://www.hspn.net/ect/east%20coast%20nationals.asp 
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Timeline of New Hampshire History homeschool program, New Hampshire Historical Society (Concord)
The New Hampshire Historical Society’s popular homeschool program, Timeline of New Hampshire History is back! This year, learning will be done virtually as learners work to build their own museum exhibition. For a more in-depth explanation, visit here or watch this informative video via Facebook. |
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Homeschool Bowling League, Lakeside Lanes (Manchester)
We can’t BOWL-IEVE it! Our 6th year of Homeschool Bowling! I have arranged a homeschool bowling league at Lakeside Lanes on Candia Road in Manchester for any homeschooler that is interested in participating. Ages 7-18 year old groups that will be divided into teams based on ages. Homeschool price is $3.50 per game with free rentals! We will be bowling Fridays at 11 AM. September 11th 11-1. Awards and a pizza party will take place at the end of the year. If your homeschooler would like to participate in this fun activity, please contact Lori Trickel at loritrickel@comcast.net with your child’s name and age. |
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Homeschool Soccer, Lori Trickel (Hooksett)
Pass, shoot, score! Soccer helps kids become not only better soccer players but better people as well. This 6 week soccer program is a progressive program, with multiple age-specific levels. Players are taught basic game skills such as passing, receiving, shooting, footwork and dribbling. We will also be getting to play some games!
Six weeks! Tweens and Teens will be playing separate from the younger kiddos with an award ceremony.
Beginning Friday September 11 at 1:30-3:30 151 Merrimack Street Hooksett, NH 03106 $25 per child PayPal to loritrickel@comcast.net
Please have your child bring a soccer ball, cleats, shin guards and a water bottle. Please respond with your child’s name and age.
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Homeschool Science Program, Stonewall Farm (Keene) 
Stonewall Farm has just started accepting registrations for a home school science program. This program will run 2 days a week for two hours each day. This program is currently available to grades K-5 and will focus on meeting NEXTGEN science standards through hands on, inquiry-driven lessons, incorporating farming and nature whenever possible For more information, click here. |
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Girl Code of Southern NH
Got teen homeschooled girls? Join us! The social world for teenage girls has become a more stressful and challenging environment than ever before. The rise in peer pressure, competitive conflicts, and unhealthy social media messages are all likely contributors to national increase in anxiety, mood disorder and low self- esteem in girls. This group is designed to help teen girls to become all they are meant to be through an educational and experiential approach to improving decision-making, developing coping resources, managing stress, and increasing self-esteem. Join us as we have fun doing group activities, community service, book clubs and more! For more information, join our private Facebook group here. |
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American Precision Museum (Windsor, VT)
The American Precision Museum is a great place for your families to visit to learn about history & engineering. We’re just over the river from Cornish. We also have some virtual resources, too, on our website! We’re open and currently ‘no-touch’. As your school year gets going, consider visiting the museum! Open daily from 10-5. If you give us 48 hrs advance notice we can be sure you have a tour guide. Visit 196 Main Street, call 802-674-5781 (office) or click. |
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Farm Camp, Legacy Lane Farm (Stratham)
DO YOUR KIDS NEED A BREAK FROM SCREEN TIME AND REMOTE LEARNING?? We extended our FARM CAMP for children AGES 6-16 that need a place to run, play and learn all about the animals and running a small farm! Offered daily Monday-Friday Half day $25.00 Full day $40.00 Weekly/2nd child discounts available! No minimum day requirements!!! This is a year round program. For more information, visit here our Facebook page or contact us via email. |
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Youth Martial Arts, Tokyo Joe’s Studios (Hooksett)
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Writing Challenge, NHSaves and New Hampshire Energy Education Project
The New Hampshire Energy Education Project and NHSaves have partnered to bring the NHSaves Education Challenge back to NH schools this fall. Elevate student voice and give them an authentic audience for their energy and climate action work through this K-12 student writing challenge. Students respond to grade-specific topics about energy efficiency and create projects to educate and encourage their community to make sustainable energy choices. Submission format may vary (essays, informational comics, video entries, etc) as long as a written component is included with the entry and the project is shareable via local newspapers, on school websites, or other public formats. Winning entries will receive prizes worth $25 and be eligible for one of 5 grand prizes worth $100, awarded at the end of the year. Literacy prompts and rubrics are aligned with Common Core ELA and NGSS science standards. Click here for all details. |
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Social and emotional support, Choose Love Movement
Now, more than ever, meeting the social emotional needs of our children (and adults, too) are, of course, a priority. My name is Shannon Desilets and I was hired by Governor Sununu almost two years ago, with the sole purpose of spreading the Choose Love Movement across that state. This is a free, comprehensive social and emotional curriculum- that anyone can utilize! I work with schools across the state, families, community agencies, state departments, and the list goes on. Contact Shannon at Shannon.Desilets@nh.gov |
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Foreign Language Classes, One World Language School (Durham)One World Language School is a 501(c) nonprofit organization based out of Durham, New Hampshire. Our mission is to make foreign language learning accessible at a young age, starting as early as 5 years old. The primary languages that we teach are French, Chinese, German, and Spanish. We have been teaching foreign languages after-school in public school classrooms along the Seacoast for over a decade by using our one of a kind teaching curriculum, and game materials. Due to the pandemic, we shifted gears and started teaching over Zoom. For the 2020-2021 academic year, we plan to continue to use Zoom because we are unsure what the public schools will do regarding after school activities. We want to continue teaching our current students and would love to teach new students who have an interest in learning another language. We feel that Zoom is the best way to move forward for the near future. Please feel free to call or email Pranav Dadarwala; 207-370-8398; pranav@oneworldlanguageschool.org. Please visit: https://www.oneworldlanguageschool.org |
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Virtual Visits to MuseumsMany museums are offering virtual tours. If you were to google the name of your favorite museum, alongside ‘virtual tour’, you will probably come up with results. Here is a list of 12 of these museums. Also, check the websites of the museums to check for educational resources. For example, the High Museum of Art in Atlanta is offering free art activities to do at home. |
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NH History Interactive Podcast, Live Free and Learn Visit our Facebook page to find games and trivia centered around New Hampshire history. Although the Facebook page hasn’t been updated in awhile, keep an eye on it for future updates. |
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Civics 101 podcast, NHPR The Civics 101 podcast is a show about the absolute basics of how our government works. We’ve started a Learn at Home page with daily lessons paired to our show. We make graphic organizers to go along with our podcast content, one-sheet docs that students can take notes upon while listening, or just listen while going out for a long walk! |
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Good Morning PSOrch-kids and Sounds Good! PSOrch-kids, Portsmouth Symphony OrchestraA series of LIVE talks by PSO musicians explaining their instruments, music, composers and funny stories for children and anyone who wants to truly know EVERYTHING about music.Told in an engaging series of short LIVE talks. Perfect for educators as well. Subscribe here. |
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Free Online Weather Courses, WMUR
 WMUR’s Hayley Lapoint took to Facebook to share that she will be offering free live and prerecorded weather presentations for students ages K-12. She will also be setting up individual live chats with students to answer any and all weather related questions! Get started today by sending Hayley an email at hlapoint@hearst.com. Visit here for more information.
There are also a series of prerecorded lessons related to the weather on WMUR’s website. |
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Full STEAM Ahead, MIT MIT FULL STEAM Ahead is a collection of resources that MIT is putting together for teaching and learning online. We will curate existing resources for K-12, higher education, and workforce learners, as well as provide a weekly package of relevant materials for K-12 students and teachers. Find more information here. |
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Children in Spain in need of penpals A message from Angela Lawrence-Hurt who graduated from homeschooling several years ago:
Hello! I teach English at a secondary school in Madrid, and have been tutoring a couple of students, a boy and a girl, both 8 years old. I tutor the girl every week, and the boy, every other week. Their parents are looking for them to improve their English writing skills, so I would like to set up a pen-pal program for them. I´m looking for kids that are around eight years old, who are interested in learning about another person´s culture, and who will be committed to writing on a semi-regular basis (letters take about two weeks to cross the ocean). This would be a great opportunity for someone who wants to write more and make a friend with a Spanish boy or girl! Please email me if you know anyone who would be interested in this, and we can get started! Thank you, Angela Lawrence alawrencehurt@gmail.com |
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Online Ivy League courses On Class Central, you can find links to online Ivy League courses. Some are free, while others are just free to audit with the option to pay for a certificate. |
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Virtual Visit, New England Aquarium (Boston)All sorts of fantastic behind-the-scenes tours at the aquarium, such as the Sea Turtle Hospital! Visit here. There are also many at-home projects and activities, which can be found in the Virtual Visits section linked above. |
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Free cabbage seedlings for third graders
Bonnie Plants delivers millions of free cabbage seedlings to 3rd graders nationwide. Their program engages children in agriculture and teaches how and where food comes from. There is an optional contest with our program that offers one randomly drawn student in each state to win a $1000 scholarship!
For more information. |
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Career and Technical Education Access Study Amanda Trainor is a researcher (and former homeschooler) working with the NH Department of Education on a study about expanding equitable access to Career and Technical Education (CTE) across New Hampshire. Their project is focused on engaging stakeholders to hear their perspectives on student barriers to attending CTE in high school, and to hear ideas for improvement. Some teachers at CTE centers have mentioned that homeschooling students have expressed interest in attending CTE, but may face additional barriers given their circumstances – or, that they and their families may not know about the CTE options in their communities. Amanda is looking for anyone from the New Hampshire homeschooling community that would be interested in speaking with her about this topic. If so, please contact her via email at atrainor@rmcres.com, or cell phone at 603-785-1144. |
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Changing Lives to Change the World–Teen Pact Christian Hands-on Leadership and Government Training TeenPact is designed to help students understand the political process, value their liberty, and engage the culture. Through our hands-on and practical teaching, TeenPact students learn how to embrace their call as the next generation of leaders, find encouragement among like-minded peers, and develop the skills to engage the culture. Teen Pact is a week-long class that provides a gateway for young leaders into the world of government civics. Attending one four-day class counts as a third of a civics credit. It is held once a year at the capital in Concord and includes several field exercises and field trips to the various capitol buildings. Through dynamic leadership experiences, TeenPact seeks to inspire youth in their relationship with Christ and train them to understand the political process, value their liberty, defend the Christian faith, and engage the culture around them. To learn more go to https://teenpact.com/ or get in touch with Chloe Wineriter, New Hampshire Teen Pact Governor, cewtiger18@gmail.com or Sarah Shawver, New Hampshire State Class Coordinator, newhampshire@teenpact.com. |
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Speech and Debate Club, NCFCA (Bedford)  The National Christian Forensics and Communications Association (NCFCA) is the oldest and most established Christian forensics league in the country, and is dedicated to bringing communications-based activities to Christian high schoolers around the country. Currently serving approximately 4,000 students each year, NCFCA places particular emphasis on excellence in academic and personal integrity as students learn to communicate more effectively. Curious about NCFCA? Visit a local NCFCA chapter. The SNOW (speech, debate, and apologetics) Club meets biweekly at the Bethany Covenant Church in Bedford. Contact Heather Murch for more information at (603) 320-1443 or hmm_38@icloud.com. |
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Beaver Brook Association
Year round nature activities. Find more information here.
New Hampshire History
Learn how Mason walks students through NH History with Moose on the Loose.
Historical guided tours, Kimball Jenkins School of Art, Concord
Are you interested in a tour? Would you like to participate in historical research or act as a costumed docent?
Contact Althea Barton at Kimball Jenkins, 603-225-3932, if you are interested.
Chess
Chess club for homeschoolers ages 7 and up. Meetings are on Tuesdays at 2-3/3:30 p.m. at the Acworth Silsby Public Library. All skill levels welcomed!
Altitude Trampoline Park
Join area homeschoolers at Altitude in Merrimack Fridays from 10am to 2 pm for just $8 per hour, per jumper. This is a drop-in program; no registration or commitment required! All jumpers must have trampoline socks and a waiver on file. Socks from other parks are accepted or you can buy a pair from Altitude for $2.50.
Teen Cooperative Board Game Meetup, Townsend Public Library, MA
Monthly, every third Tuesday from 1-3 pm Homeschoolers ages 14-19. Please email Melanie at to learn more.
Art
Painted Turtle Art Studio, Nashua
Check them out for classes and workshops
Horseback riding lessons
Rosewood Equine, Greenfield
For more information contact Lora Hedrich at 603-930-3716 |
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