Am I Qualified to Teach?
Am I qualified to teach my child? This is yet another question homeschool parents hear regularly. The question is asked many ways, with genuine curiosity, absolute skepticism, or eager hope.…
Book Club! – Like Pickle Juice on a Cookie
Prior to pandemic life, Homeschool Rocks! was holding a monthly book club for kids. We picked a book in advance, met at a local park, and I facilitated while the…
Five Stages of …GRATITUDE…during Quarantine-Telework Parenting
A Day in the Life of a Quarantine Schooler - Guest Blogger Denial With each posting of schools and court delayed, I was like no way is that possible. And then…
Who Wants to…Play with Money?
Who Wants to … Play with Money? At Camp HSR!, we have programming for all ages, starting with preschool, and it’s never too young to introduce your kids to money! …
ASK A KID…What about Socialization?
SPECIAL EDITION! What do you say to people who think homeschoolers don't have friends because they stay home all day? Elisa says:Yes, I have a lot of friends. I meet…
Who Wants to be an ART HISTORIAN? – Master Artist Series
Art is an excellent way to occupy kids, and it’s so flexible! We have run several Master Artist series. These are 6-week programs, but you can modify it however it…
Who Wants to be a PALEONTOLOGIST?
This one is all about dinosaurs! Last year, Camp HSR! held a dinosaur class for lower-elementary students. It was a ton of fun, and definitely something you could do at…
A Day in the Life…Quarantine Schooling
A Day in the Life of a Quarantine Schooler - Guest Blogger As a school district we’ve just completed our first week of learning from home. As a family we’re two…
A Day in the Life…Homeschooling
A Day in the Life of a Homeschooler Good morning! Maybe it’s 7:30am - 8:00am - 9:30am, but my kids are up. Underpant-clad they make their way to the kitchen…
What are you Going to do When you Grow Up?
So, you’ve chosen a career which, quite by design, has nothing whatsoever to do with spending all day with your kids and providing them with an education and 15 hours…