Myths about homeschooling.

Let us bust a few homeschooling myths.

BUT QUICK- check out our rock painting event tomorrow! Look a little further in this email.

Myth 1: Homeschooled kids don’t get socialized.

Truth:
Homeschooled kids often have more diverse social interactions than their traditionally schooled peers. They connect often with people of all ages through co-ops, classes, and community events.

Myth 2: Homeschooling takes all day, every day.

Truth:
Most homeschoolers finish their work in 2–4 hours a day for older grades. Did you know that for grades K and 1st just 15-20 minute is all you need. This leaves plenty of time for play, exploration, field trips, and deep dives into passions projects.

Myth 3: You have to be a certified teacher to homeschool.

Truth:
In Oregon, you do not need to be a certified teacher to homeschool. Parents and guardians can legally teach their children, and there are tons of resources, and programs to guide the journey. You know your child best.

Myth 4: Homeschoolers won’t be ready for college or careers.

Truth:
Colleges actively recruit homeschoolers for their independence, creativity, and strong academic preparation. Many homeschoolers go on to excel in college, entrepreneurship, trades, and creative fields. I personally know homeschoolers thriving in upper education.

Do you have a myth you would like me to bust for you?

Email me. scholltess@gmail.com

Open Houses: Meet the teacher, the founder, and see the cozy space.

Students have a voice at Knowledge Seekers

August 15th 3pm-4:30pm INPERSON

August 22nd 7pm-8pm VIRTUAL Meeting link:

https://meet.google.com/rox-fekf-xah

September 7th: One Year Celebration 10am-12 noon

Let’s celebrate the wonderful learning opportunities we have created here at KSHC.

Art, Science and Cultural projects.
Lite Snacks and Drinks.
Outdoor games and Bubbles.

ROCK PAINTING TOMORROW Quick Sing up NOW!

Join us for fun-filled Thursdays designed to bring the community together. These family-friendly events are open to everyone—bring your kids, the whole family and tell your friend. Note: There is a small supplies fee for each event, and sign-up is required to participate. $5 per person or $15 per family Unit.

August 7th ROCK PAINTING

Sign up and pay HERE! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSduNMYRUJWwThTorul6KN4wKtxTocv14iKCc6XN5H2xPQ_9MA/viewform?usp=header

FREE RESOURCES and information!

Knowledge Seekers Open Houses: When you join us at one of our open houses you get a $20 credit towards future enrollment.

Sea Creatures and More: I offer three self-paced classes. Two of them are on deep sea creatures and one is on cephalopods. These classes are self-paced and consist of 9 modules. Each module contains a video that ranges 45 minutes – 1 hour, worksheets (crossword puzzles, search a word), a themed mini writing assignment, and a quiz. Each module covers 8 animals (for deep sea creatures classes) to 12 animals (for cephalopods class). It includes a certificate of completion you can fill out for your student. You have access to all the information (video, slides, links for animal video playlists) for a year. The cost is $90USD per class, which works out to $10 a module.

For those families who are seeing this on the Knowledge Seekers Homeschool Collective newsletter, it has been arranged for you to get $10 off of these classes if you book on Outschool (the discount is only available on Outschool, no other platform) and use code: MCCLEKNOWLEDGESEEKERS10

Go to Outschool link https://outschool.com/teachers/Veronica-Mc-Cleign-RN-BSN to book the class. Aloha! Miss Veronica DeepSeaShenanigans@gmail.com

Experiment PDX : Located in Inner Southeast Portland, Experiment PDX is Portland’s Hands-On Museum and Event Space for the curious and creative of all ages! In addition to a drop-in hands-on museum of science and art – where kids, families and adults can experience our interactive science exhibits and create in our craft lab – we host field trips, children’s birthday parties and summer camps, and offer event space for rent.

For more information, and to inquire about field trips, birthday parties, and rentals, visit our website at https://www.experimentpdx.com.

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