Teaching Reading this week. Tech Fair ready to book.

Hi everyone!

With the winter weather, we're really noticing the absence of the library space. It was such a great place for families to slip into, to wait for classes and read or work.  And now we realise just how many people the library could accommodate.

So, although the group has grown, the busy feel is mostly because we don't have this space to use, and we're camping out in the foyer areas.

No word from the Council yet on what's happening with this space.

But we've ordered some nice sunshine for Thursday :) And thanks everyone, for making the best out of the space we have, and for making it all work.

The Teaching Reading seminar with Dorinda is on this Thursday, 11am in the Library Room. More details below.

As always, please let me know if you have any questions or concerns.

Rae
Ph: 0272209949 or email: thehomeschoolgroup@gmail.com

CLASS NOTICES:

BASKETBALL - all basketball players need to wear closed in shoes. No shoes, no play.

KARATE BEES @ 12:30pm - we know that this class is sometimes struggling with competing noise levels with the basketball class on at the same time. This is a scheduling issue and we will move some classes around to fix this in term 4.

LITTLE FERNS & ECO EXPLORERS:
for Thursday 15^th August
A crazy shaped fruit/vegetable - only if you have one - not essential.
Yoghurt pot or cup to plant a bean seed.
It would be lovely to do a seed swap – if each child brings in a packet of seeds, they can swap and take home a selection to grow. (Not essential to swap, if you would prefer to plant your own seeds).

Sarah will have spare pots in case anyone forgets. Sarah will also have a selection of seeds - the more the merrier!

ADMIN SUPPORT

Introducing Jackie Reid who has kindly offered to help out with some behind the scenes accounts work for the group. Jackie's homeschooled kids are all grown up now, and she has some spare time to give back to our group. You might see Jackie's name on emails from time to time. She wouldn't let me put up a photo though! Thank you Jackie :)

And speaking of accounts, we have a very big YMCA term 3 invoice to pay next week, and the money jar needs topping up. If you haven't paid, could you please do that soon? Thanks!

If you need a copy of an invoice just email us:
thehomeschoolgroup@gmail.com

Our bank details: 06-0541-0682219-00

"Teaching a child to read is a very important part of homeschooling. We will be discussing a framework of ideas and resources for teaching children how to read. This will include relevant ideas for children who are having difficulty with reading as well as ideas for starting from the beginning with younger children. Suitable for teaching children 5-10 years old."

Thursday 15 August, 11am, Library Room, Massey Leisure Centre

All homeschooling families are welcome, or those who are looking for more information on homeschooling.

Teaching Reading Details & Booking HERE

Last year's Tech Fair was AWESOME! We're all good to go for 2019, Thursday 26th September 2019 - all welcome.

No project boards required! This is a truly creative concept.

The goal is to develop and understanding of existing technologies & create solutions to problems.

Digital technology (computers, coding, robotics, electronics)
Textile technology
Food technology
Materials (woodwork, metalwork)
Biotechnology
Structural, Mecahnical, Construction
So much scope to create!

More details on our website (button below).

BOOKINGS ARE OPEN NOW, CLICK THE LINK BELOW ...

TECH FAIR INFO & BOOKING HERE

The Catch Up Club is back in term 3!

Our next catch up is Monday 19 August, from 12-3pm. If you're into sewing, bring your machine & create! Monica will be bringing some sewing resources along for everyone to use & have some creative fun with.

Bring a board game, a ball, a scooter, or just hang out with us. Tea & coffee and LEGOs provided.

Indoor space is limited, so please book. Book any or all dates: 19 August, 2 Sept, 16 Sept. It's a space to connect, play, talk, or sit in the sun. BYO fun & hang out with us, at Massey Community Hub, 385 Don Buck Road (NOT Massey Leisure Centre). Bookings essential as there is a limit on the amount of people inside the venue. Book HERE or txt Rae on 0272209949. Gold coin donation for venue hire please.

Everyone is welcome to join us. Held in the quiet space that is the Library Room, at Massey Leisure Centre, 11am start.

15 August: "Teaching Reading" with Dorinda
22 August: "Teaching Written Language" with Dorinda
29 August: "Teaching Maths" with Dorinda
5 September: "Little House on the Prairie" with Dorinda
12 September: "What is Irlens Syndrome" with Sandy

Details of how to book, and how to pay are HERE.

THURSDAY 15 AUGUST, 11am, Library Room @ Massey Leisure Centre. Teaching Reading with Dorinda Duthie. "Teaching a child to read is a very important part of homeschooling. We will be discussing a framework of ideas and resources for teaching children how to read. Click HERE for details and booking.

THURSDAY 22 AUGUST, 11am @ Massey Leisure Centre
Teaching Written Language with Dorinda Duthie. "Ideas for story writing. Resources for handwriting, spelling, grammar." Click HERE for details and booking.

THURSDAY 29 AUGUST, 11am @ Massey Leisure Centre
Teaching Maths with Dorinda Duthie. "Teaching addition, subtraction, multiplication & division. Basic measurement, fractions & geometry." Click HERE for details & booking.

THURSDAY 5 SEPTEMBER, 11am @ Massey Leisure Centre.
Little House Unit Study with Dorinda Duthie. "Learn about books in the series, prequels, sequels, background books, books about American & NZ pioneer life. Come & see the tools Pa would have used, clothes that Ma would have made & other original, similar items. Bring your children in to see these displayed in the lunch break." Click HERE for details & booking.

THURSDAY 12 SEPTEMBER, 11am @ Massey Leisure Centre.
What is Irlens? with Sandy McGivern-Butler. "Ever seen or heard of words moving on a page or doing other strange things? Ever gotten to the end of a page with no idea what you’ve just read? Seen people wearing coloured glasses and wondered what that’s all about? Have a reluctant reader and wondering if there’s anything you can do to help? Come and hear what Irlen’s Syndrome is, how it can show up and affect people, and how we work out if it’s having an effect on someone or not (and what the coloured glasses are actually for!)" Click HERE for details & booking.

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The Homeschool Group is administered by Rae, a homeschooling parent and volunteer. It's run on a break even basis to provide affordable classes for homeschooling families. Feedback and discussion is always welcome - contact Rae on 0272 209949 or email: thehomeschoolgroup@gmail.com