Blossom Valley Scholastic Summer Camp: Math and Science

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Scholastic Summer Camp - Math and Science

Blossom Valley

Is your 4^th, 5^th or 6^th grader struggling with enjoying math, or do they simply love it?

Concepts: Number Sense, Fractions, Pre-Algebra, Geometry, Graphing, and more!

 This summer we will take concepts from boring textbooks, state standards and the SAT's and teach them using real world, hands on situations and fun, educational games using the location of the Sacks Home Schooling School in beautiful Blossom Valley.

 Self confidence will rise this summer, as each student will return to a new school year with a stronger skill set and a more positive view of math.

Each session will be taught by:

Wes Davis a credentialed to teach Mathematics and Science in the State of California. He has worked as a teacher for 6 years in the San Diego area and previously has worked as a textbook editor and research biologist. Limelight Education has operated in San Diego for one year offering private tutoring and home school teaching.

Check out the California Home school Blog to see some of the cool activities from the 2009/2010 school year.  http://www.californiahomeschool.blogspot.com

Assistant - Cate Sacks Preschool and Elementary International Montessori Teacher, animal rescue and trainer, and home school mom.

Location: Sacks Home Schooling School in beautiful Blossom Valley

         

2 months of education fun, with you choosing your own dates!!

 9:30 am to 1:30 pm.

Each student will receive 1-on-1 math tutoring!  The day will start with an outside warm up activity and then we'll dive right into action. Making use of the huge garden and outdoor kitchen we will measure, analyze and taste the world around us. We will engage in physical activities that will keep your children physically and mentally fit. Each day will end with a pool party in the 1600 square foot solar heated pool! 

Activities: swimming, water balloon tossing, art, music, tennis, building, gardening, animal care,  cooking with fruits and vegetables, and games galore! 

Cost: $199/week $499/3 weeks

Homeschooling Beyond the Home is Cool

Homeschool Article by Wesley B. Davis

Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Wesley_B_Davis 

This article is also an example of a five paragraph essay!

Homeschooling Beyond the Home is Cool

As I write this, Spring is in full swing. Sitting inside working on a long division worksheet, or clicking off an online math quiz sounds like about as much fun as tap dancing barefoot on sandpaper. At this point in the year, the public school teacher may grab the red ball and head out in the field, or pop on an "educational video" for an hour or two while they check their Facebook account. To the home school teacher, the energy of the coming summer brings the best time of year, time take class outside! This essay discusses volunteering, taking field trips and presenting your work to the world as three ways three ways you can take your home school class beyond the home.

The first way that your home school class can interact with the world beyond the classroom is by volunteering. One category of organizations that needs volunteers are environmental organizations, such as The Nature Conservancy. Another group are organizations, such as Habitat for Humanity, that help with socio-economic issues. What is great about Habitat for Humanity is that students can learn a trade while helping other people. Yet another great opportunity exists with groups such as the Challenged Athletes Foundation, which offer the opportunity to interact with competitors while helping to put on large, organized athletic events.

The second way your home school class can learn beyond the classroom is by organizing field trips and inviting other home school students in your area. Having your students design the trip and take on the task of inviting other students will give them the experience of managing a project. If you need an extra incentive, keep in mind that when many adults reflect on their education they trace their most pivotal, positive experiences back to field trips.

The third to take your home school out of the home is by publishing and presenting your work to the world. One way to do this is by keeping a blog and posting to it on a regular basis. Instead of grades, success can be measured on the content of the blog, number of followers and reader comments. Weekly letters to the editor of local and national newspapers are also a great idea. Science fairs offer a great way to present student work and get direct feedback from other educators and professionals. State and County fairs are often overlooked by public schools but can offer a chance to take on challenging activities, like baking a pie, and compete with the general public.

In conclusion, homeschooling works best when students are interacting with the real world beyond the classroom. Three ways you can increase your interactions with the real world are volunteering, organizing field trips and presenting your work to the world. To get started right away, read this article with your students, grab a marker and a whiteboard and start brainstorming. The opportunities for homeschooling beyond the home are endless.

Wesley Davis is the Director/CEO of Limelight Education in San Diego, California. Limelight Education offers in-home tutoring and Homeschooling in San Diego. Their web address is http://www.limelighteducation.com

Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Wesley_B_Davis