Julie Bogart's Inspiring Talk Recorded Here!
If you missed the incredible Julie Bogart's talk on April 3, don't worry! You can listen to the full two hour talk here!
Exciting news Brave Writer fans! For those of you who were not able to make it to Julie Bogart’s Inspiring Talk in Orange County or Long Beach, here’s your chance. EVERYONE can learn from her engaging wit and wisdom during Inspire’s Brave Writer webinar series. First Wednesday of the month from 1-2pm. Free for everyone, but email arlene@inspireschools.org to RSVP to make sure we have room for all.
Sign up for one or both sessions and walk away with tips and tricks to enchant your child’s writing journey. Learn it now and take writing outdoors to change up your routine. Or learn how to make writing more fun even if it’s at the kitchen table.
#2 May 1 – Writing Across the Curriculum. Writers like to write about what they find interesting. Writing Across the Curriculum teaches you how to develop your students’ abilities to hone skills in writing across the curriculum, narrowing their chosen subjects and determine subtopics.
#3 June 5 - Help for High School is a self-directed writing program for teens that both teaches rhetorical thinking in writing, as well as the academic essay formats for high school and college. Teens work independently of their parents, however models of completed assignments and rubrics for feedback are included, as well.
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4 ways to dip your feet into unschooling this summer
"It’s officially that time of year when planning for next year’s curriculum is more fun than completing this year’s. Every spring, it’s like clockwork. Allergies and the last-few-weeks-doldrums hit right about the same time.
Right along with those two annoying old friends, though, also come the predictable questions on homeschooling message boards and Facebook groups everywhere:
“Can I homeschool this year?” “What is unschooling? How exactly do I do it?”
So I thought I’d write a blog post about unschooling. I tackle this topic in great detail on my blog and have even written a book (afflink) on our family’s personal brand of unschooling, so I won’t go into details about us here.
Instead, I want to suggest ways you can unschool this upcoming summer, to dip your feet into a relaxed homeschooling style.
My hope is that if you are considering changing styles or even if you’re brand new to homeschooling, you will come away refreshed, excited and inspired. Let’s get right to it."
Read the rest of the post here.
America's Family Pet Expo
America’s Family Pet Expo is the largest pet and pet product expo. Exhibits include retailers, groomers, hobbyist, rescue organizations, breeders and pet experts. Great show of dogs, cats, birds, fish, reptiles, small and large animals, plus top notch entertainment and attractions.
When: Friday, April 26, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Saturday, April 27, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Sunday, April 28, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: OC Fair & Event Center
How much: $16 (pre-show sale online only), $18 general admission, $14 seniors (60+), $11 children (ages 6-12), free for kids 5 and younger. Active and retired military members are free with valid ID. Parking is $9.
More info: Visit petexpooc.org, email info@wpamail.org or call 800-999-7295
Newport Beach Film Festival
When: April 25 to May 2
Where: Various theaters in Newport Beach
TIckets: Available here
Ladan Rashidi - OC Family Liaison
Shaemanique King - OC Family Liaison
