http://www.catiqtest.org/
Thank you for considering this.
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Cat IQ?
A young friend is working on a research project to create and norm an IQ test for cats and would appreciate help from any humans who have been adopted by cats.
http://www.catiqtest.org/
Thank you for considering this.
http://www.catiqtest.org/
Thank you for considering this.
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
January 6-17 "Nearly Lear" buy tickets through New Victory Theatre (Manhattan) but at the Duke on 42nd Street, 65 minutes. Grades 9-12 / Ages 12 & up: Susanna Hamnett plays the Fool – and every other character – to tell the story of King Lear in an original, mischievous and poignant adaptation of the Shakespeare.
I enjoy going to shows where there is a question period with the actors afterward - or a related workshop, especially if I have to travel far for the event. Workshops for "Reinventing Shakespeare's Nearly Lear" at New Victory Theatre on January 15th, at noon or 4:30pm ($17). For ages 11 & up. Since it has become so difficult as homeschoolers to attend New Victory's "one school time" shows. that may be the way to go.
I enjoy going to shows where there is a question period with the actors afterward - or a related workshop, especially if I have to travel far for the event. Workshops for "Reinventing Shakespeare's Nearly Lear" at New Victory Theatre on January 15th, at noon or 4:30pm ($17). For ages 11 & up. Since it has become so difficult as homeschoolers to attend New Victory's "one school time" shows. that may be the way to go.
Saturday, September 17, 2011
new HS Nature educator at Schiff
"Hi Homeschooling Families:
Greetings from the Schiff Nature Preserve! My name is Angela Gorczyca and I am the new environmental educator. I would like to invite you to participate in the Homeschool environmental education program we are offering at the Schiff Nature Preserve in Mendham. The program begins this September and will run in three semesters through May. We will offer monthly classes that relate to a seasonal topic and we will repeat the curriculum on a four year rotation. Each two hour class will focus on a specific theme and include a combination of hikes, games, crafts, and outdoor and indoor activities.
The classes will be offered once per month on Fridays. Lessons will offered from 9:30 to 11:30 am for grades K- 6th and from 1:00 - 3:00 pm for grades 7th through 12th.
These are dates and topics for the upcoming Fall semester on Meadow Ecosystem are as follows:
Our pricing schedule will be $40 per child per semester for members and $55 per child per semester for nonmembers. If you would like to try a class, the cost will be $15 for members and $17 for nonmembers. There is no fee for parents to attend classes but we expect that parents act as “additional hands” to assist with shepherding and policing during class times. We ask families to call to register beforehand and pay by check.
Cancellation Policy: If a group cancels within the week preceding the program, they will lose a $5 registration fee per child. Once the semester begins, there will be no refunds given for cancellations.
If you have questions, comments or suggestions, please email us. Thanks!
Angela Gorczyca
Environmental Educator
email: angela@schiffnaturepreserve.org
phone: 973-543-6004
Greetings from the Schiff Nature Preserve! My name is Angela Gorczyca and I am the new environmental educator. I would like to invite you to participate in the Homeschool environmental education program we are offering at the Schiff Nature Preserve in Mendham. The program begins this September and will run in three semesters through May. We will offer monthly classes that relate to a seasonal topic and we will repeat the curriculum on a four year rotation. Each two hour class will focus on a specific theme and include a combination of hikes, games, crafts, and outdoor and indoor activities.
The classes will be offered once per month on Fridays. Lessons will offered from 9:30 to 11:30 am for grades K- 6th and from 1:00 - 3:00 pm for grades 7th through 12th.
These are dates and topics for the upcoming Fall semester on Meadow Ecosystem are as follows:
- September 23rd: Butterflies
- October 14th: Flowering Plants and Seeds
- November 18th: Deer
Our pricing schedule will be $40 per child per semester for members and $55 per child per semester for nonmembers. If you would like to try a class, the cost will be $15 for members and $17 for nonmembers. There is no fee for parents to attend classes but we expect that parents act as “additional hands” to assist with shepherding and policing during class times. We ask families to call to register beforehand and pay by check.
Cancellation Policy: If a group cancels within the week preceding the program, they will lose a $5 registration fee per child. Once the semester begins, there will be no refunds given for cancellations.
If you have questions, comments or suggestions, please email us. Thanks!
Angela Gorczyca
Environmental Educator
email: angela@schiffnaturepreserve.org
phone: 973-543-6004
Saturday, September 10, 2011
Congratulations My "Back to the Books" Winners
The winners were selecting randomly - old slips pulled out of a hat technique.
Jennifer
Kimy
Marjorie
Mona
Round one above won what they requested.
For round 2, half of what they requested is ready for:
Anita, Joannie and Nayif
The winners have been notified. Three packages have been shipped already.
Thanks to all who entered.
Kimy
Marjorie
Mona
Round one above won what they requested.
For round 2, half of what they requested is ready for:
Anita, Joannie and Nayif
The winners have been notified. Three packages have been shipped already.
Thanks to all who entered.
Thursday, September 8, 2011
Homeschool Buyers Co-op
I am a satisfied member of Homeschool Buyer's Co-op. You should be able to get a lot out of being a member too. (it's free) The more members they have, the more they can offer everyone.
Working on new student IDs for my kids.
Working on new student IDs for my kids.
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Thursday, September 1, 2011
Free Magic Treehouse Books!
My first give-away: the blog giveaway hop sponsored by I Am A Reader Not A Writer and Buried In Books. With over 300 blogs participating, there are literally TONS of book related things being given away.
So what Magic Treehouse books would your house or schoolroom use?
Back to the Books Giveaway Hop
I just found a whole bunch of Magic Treehouse books and someone must be interested. Leave me a comment with your email so I can respond & also mention which 2 you would like. I will media mail a pair to at least 2 US or Canadian respondents.This giveaway hop is hosted by I Am A Reader, Not A Writer and Buried in Books. Find the rest of the giveaways at the main hop site page.
Hope I am doing this right - I will choose at least 2 winners will be chosen after the contest closes.
Comments or emails to me count as entries. Giveaway is open to US/Canadian Residents only. The giveaway will run until September 7, 2011 at midnight EST.
So what Magic Treehouse books would your house or schoolroom use?
- Dinosaurs Before Dark (Magic Tree House, No 1)
- The Knight at Dawn (Magic Tree House, Bk 2)
- Mummies in the Morning (Magic Tree House, No 3)
- Pirates Past Noon (Magic Tree House, No 4)
- Night of the Ninjas (Magic Tree House, No 5)
- Sunset of the Sabertooth (Magic Tree House, No 7)
- Midnight on the Moon (Magic Tree House, Bk 8)
- Dolphins at Daybreak (Magic Tree House, No 9)
- Hour of the Olympics (Magic Tree House, No 16)
- Tonight on the Titanic ( Magic Tree House No 17)
- Buffalo Before Breakfast (Magic Tree House, No 18)
- Tigers at Twilight (Magic Tree House, No 19)
Here is the linky list for SOME of the other hops! (edited severely after the Hop was over on 9/8)
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Wednesday, August 31, 2011
SPLASH 2011
SPLASH at MIT - Do you want to take a class about...
- Design and Analysis of Roller Coasters
- Paradoxes of Democracy
- Fun with Fractals
- Aircraft Jet Engines
- How to Make a Pixar Movie
- The French Revolution
- Stage Fighting
...or any of 400 other awesome topics(*)?
Then you should come to MIT ESP's SPLASH! SPLASH offers a series of short classes and workshops like the ones listed above, and you can take up to 20 hours of classes. SPLASH takes place on November 19th and 20th at MIT in Cambridge, MA, and costs $30 for the entire program. Student lottery registration will open in late October; after the lottery is run, a first-come, first-served round of registration will open to fill any remaining empty spots. For middle & high school students. Homeschoolers must be at least 11 years old. It is always the weekend *before* Thanksgiving.
* - for more ideas about courses, check last year's online catalog.
You can find out more at http://esp.mit.edu/learn/Splash/index.html, or email them at splash@mit.edu.
Boston College Splash
This November, Boston College will also be opening its doors for its own Splash program. With a concentration on liberal arts, course topics will range from music to math, political science to computer science. BC Splash is a no-fee program designed to instill a sense of excitement in students about academia and have fun doing it! For more information, visit their website, https://bcsplash.learningu.org/. Registration will begin in early October.
- Design and Analysis of Roller Coasters
- Paradoxes of Democracy
- Fun with Fractals
- Aircraft Jet Engines
- How to Make a Pixar Movie
- The French Revolution
- Stage Fighting
...or any of 400 other awesome topics(*)?
Then you should come to MIT ESP's SPLASH! SPLASH offers a series of short classes and workshops like the ones listed above, and you can take up to 20 hours of classes. SPLASH takes place on November 19th and 20th at MIT in Cambridge, MA, and costs $30 for the entire program. Student lottery registration will open in late October; after the lottery is run, a first-come, first-served round of registration will open to fill any remaining empty spots. For middle & high school students. Homeschoolers must be at least 11 years old. It is always the weekend *before* Thanksgiving.
* - for more ideas about courses, check last year's online catalog.
You can find out more at http://esp.mit.edu/learn/Splash/index.html, or email them at splash@mit.edu.
Boston College Splash
This November, Boston College will also be opening its doors for its own Splash program. With a concentration on liberal arts, course topics will range from music to math, political science to computer science. BC Splash is a no-fee program designed to instill a sense of excitement in students about academia and have fun doing it! For more information, visit their website, https://bcsplash.learningu.org/. Registration will begin in early October.
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