What our kids learn just by being with us.


Helping Knowledge Seekers
Right off the bat, I have a favor to ask: we would really appreciate your help sharing our summer camps. If you could post in Facebook groups and tell friends and family, we’d be so grateful. Camps are not just for homeschooling kids. Thank you!

What Just Being With You Teaches Your Kids

The boys have been coming with me on so many jobs ever since they were babies. I have a background in supporting families—from childcare to cleaning, meal planning to starting Knowledge Seekers. My boys have tagged along as I work, build relationships, and live a wonderful life. They don’t know it, but they are learning so many things just by being with me.

I was thinking about this today as we were driving back from face painting at Oaks Park Roller Rink for Homeschool STEM and Skate (every 1st Monday). I sometimes feel bad that they have to tag along so much, but I love the balance that homeschooling brings to our family. I get to be with my boys and also work. By taking them with me, I show them what’s out in the world and how being part of others’ lives brings joy and connection. All of my ventures are based on building relationships.

Here is a list of the wonderful things my kids learn just by being with me. This list could be much, much longer:

  • When you put love and positivity out into the world, you get it back.
  • Building relationships and community is the heart of an enriched life.
  • We all deserve respect—even little humans.
  • The best way to clean counters, floors, and other surfaces is to use a systematic pattern.
  • People are raising amazing little beings, and kids are secretly cute. (Boys would never admit this. 🙂)
  • When we give kids the opportunity to be themselves in a safe environment, they bloom.
  • Creativity comes in all forms—artistic, mechanical, and in our thinking.
  • Thinking outside the box is important to daily life.
  • My Mama is actually awesome, and I want to be just (but also myself) like her! 😄

What was your favorite on the list?
What do you feel your kids gain just by being with you during everyday things?

Free events @ KSHC: 4524 NE Going St. Portland, Oregon 97218

Free Field trip: May 24th Not just for homeschoolers but all families. A walking tour Troutdale May 24th. https://www.facebook.com/share/1CsziVW8u9/

Free Tie Dye Day: June 1st The whole family is invited https://www.facebook.com/share/12KEDyetvPB/

SUMMER CAMPS: have you seen camps this low Only $44-$260

Solar Kitchen, Art Around the World, Tiny Clay Creatures, Pinch Pots and Trays, Clay Jewelry and Mobiles, Clay Creature Houses. More at knowledgeseekerspdx.com

FREEBIES: Enjoy these wonderful opportunities.

FREE Library activities: Look at all of the wonderful opportunities https://multcolib.org has to offer.

From tiny Tots to Teens, Native Story time, Logo club, Dance Party, Crafts and engineering and more.

Swimming: Join us at British Swim School Vancouver-South Portland, where learning, fun, and swim safety go hand in hand. For 40 years, swim instructors at British Swim Schools have been teaching water safety and the importance of back floating and survival skills to children as young as 3 months old. We have classes for all ages and abilities. Contact today and mention (Knowledgeseekers PDX) at enrollment to get a discount on a full month of lessons! GoSwimVancouver@BritishSwimSchool.com    360-210-1111  BritishSwimSchool.com/vancouver-south-portland

​​ Online animation and drawing classes: homeschool families for ages 11-18? Classes taught by Chad Stewart, former Disney & Sony animator and veteran homeschool dad! Our next session begins on June 2nd for our Summer Session. We also have a Fall Session starting in September! Chad has worked on such films as Tarzan, Emperor’s New Groove and Polar Express and has a wealth of experience to share with your families. Come join the fun! Use Code KSHC-50 to get $50 off. www.theanimcourse.com or email me at Kayla@theanimcourse.com

Dance Classes: Hello everybody. My name is Olivia. My business Artistry in Motion Dance Collective will be launching some new classes this summer and fall with options available for kids and adults in the Tigard and Newberg areas. We specialize in ballroom and ballet utilizing both secular and Christian music styles. Hope you can join us. Knowledge seekers are entitled to $10 off any course series and $20 off our ensemble performance teams. Contact us for more info and to receive the discount at checkout. Happy Dancing! Website: http://www.artistryinmotion.online

Farmers Market: It that time of year. The sun is out and the Rocky Butte Farmers Market is open 9am-1pm every Saturday. NE Siskiyou and 80th Ave. https://www.rockybuttemarket.com/plan-your-visit

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