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Activity Days for Homeschool Support Groups and Families
“The book homeschool support group leaders have been waiting for…”
“Relief for busy leaders . . .”
A partial list of topics:
Creative ideas for your activity days
“Everything you need to host great activity days for your group.”
“A gift for busy homeschool moms—ideas for support groups
and families.”
Order your copy of this 154-page resource now.
What others are saying about Activity Days for Homeschool Groups and
Families :
“This book is a gift to the dedicated parents who, despite their own busy lives,
are willing to serve God by serving other homeschooling families. With this
book, you won’t need to reinvent the wheel or exhaust yourself in order to get
the wonderful results activity days can yield. You can quickly become an
effective leader without the painful process of trial and error. Marcia
Washburn has been down the road before you and she’s willing to share the
best of what she’s learned in eighteen years of organizing events…In this
book she’s addressed every detail, so you’ll have less stress and more
success.”
~From the Foreword by Susan C. Anthony, author of Facts Plus!
Karen Matlock writes in her Home School Enrichment Magazine review:
“My only regret upon reading this book was that I didn't have it years ago!
Marcia K. Washburn is a well-known speaker at homeschool conferences. In
her first book, Activity Days for Homeschool Groups and Families, she gives
an outstanding variety of ideas for any size group. The largest section lists
activities such as Character Lessons, Hobby Day, International Day,
Achievement Day, and Community Service Day. More challenging activities
are listed separately, such as Pioneer Crafts, Dissection Day, and Track and
Field Day. The outlines for each activity are very thorough and give even the
novice homeschooler a reassuring guideline to plan and coordinate the
activity.
“Other sections include a brief outline of field trip ideas, and a list of
resources for each activity, both in print and online. Each section is well-
written and concisely worded so that you can see at a glance what is required.
“The book is conveniently presented in a three-ring binder. A welcome option
is the author's permission to photocopy activities so that they can be
distributed within the purchaser's homeschool group.
“One unique aspect of this book is that the activities are applicable to single
families as well as homeschool groups. Scouting and 4-H organizations could
also benefit from the ideas listed. This would be a great gift for a homeschool
group leader, or a welcome addition to any homeschool library.”
Sandy Lundberg, author of A Comprehensive Guide to Home Education in
Colorado, writes:
"Lasting memories. Fast friendships. Support group activities play an
important role in the tapestry of our homeschooling lives. However,
homeschooling days are bustling and brimming with significant activity. Every
opportunity must be weighed carefully, especially for those leading a local
support group. A "Track and Field Day" day sounds wonderful, but where is
the time to plan such an activity?
"To ease the burden of busy leaders, Marcia Washburn, of Fort Morgan,
Colorado, has written a fresh and creative new book Activity Days for
Homeschool Support Groups. This extensive three-ring binder is a "procedure
manual" for planning group activities. The thinking and planning has been
done; all that remains is to follow through and enjoy the event.
"Marcia begins with an overview of what activity days are, and why they are
important to homeschooling families. She draws upon her many years of
experience as a school teacher, homeschooling mother, and support group
leader to start readers on the path to organizing meaningful and memorable
activities with other families.
"Ideas are included for both one-time activities and on-going classes. Some
are teacher-led (parent) and others are to be organized by a family. An
example of a teacher-led activity is "Community Helpers" day, where children
visit various locations in their community, such as a fire station, post office,
police station, and bank. The coordinator's duties are spelled out clearly,
including detailed suggestions for parent at-home preparation of the student
before the actual event.
An example of a family-led activity is the "Back-to-School Picnic," which Marcia
feels is one of the easiest activity days for support groups to host. Again, all of
the coordinator duties are clearly and concisely provided, covering items such
as invitations, location, date and time, food, activities, and a supply and
equipment list. With such careful planning already in place, this picnic will be
much less intimidating for a family to coordinate. Perhaps so much less that
fresh volunteers will be found!
"The final section of this guide covers long-term activities for groups of
children and/or families. These include such ventures as Geography Classes,
Sports Teams, Performing Groups, and Bible Quizzing. Resources are listed
at the end of the book, along with general tips for handling field trips. Marcia
has also thrown in some activities for just the parents' enjoyment.
"Whether you are involved in a large, multi-family, activity-oriented
homeschool support group, or just like to make memories and friendships with
a few other families, this book will help ease the burden of planning and
thinking so you can get on to the fun!"
Activity Days for Homeschool Groups and Families
By Marcia K. Washburn
158 pages of pre-planned activities for only $21.95
“The book homeschool support group leaders have been waiting for…”
“Relief for busy leaders . . .”
A partial list of topics:
Creative ideas for your activity days
- Community Helpers Day
- Hands-On Art
- Track and Field Day
- Dissection Day
- Learn to Play the Soprano Recorder
- Math Day
- Love and Friendship Day
- Achievement Day
- And much, much more!
“Everything you need to host great activity days for your group.”
- Organizing the event
- Supply lists
- Tips for success
- Pitfalls to avoid
- Getting others involved
- Full-size patterns and handouts
- Easy to use three-ring binder format
“A gift for busy homeschool moms—ideas for support groups
and families.”
Order your copy of this 154-page resource now.
- Conveniently bound in a three-ring loose-leaf binder for ease of use.
- Busy leaders can easily hand information for an activity to volunteers
who will help in the preparation. - Great for developing confidence in new leaders.
- The copyright allows you to make as many copies as you need for use
within a single support group. - Enough activities for over three years of monthly meetings.
- Suggestions for on-going activities such as yearbooks, Bible quizzing,
and special classes. - All activities have been tested in real support groups.
- Most activities are very economical, using easily available materials.
What others are saying about Activity Days for Homeschool Groups and
Families :
“This book is a gift to the dedicated parents who, despite their own busy lives,
are willing to serve God by serving other homeschooling families. With this
book, you won’t need to reinvent the wheel or exhaust yourself in order to get
the wonderful results activity days can yield. You can quickly become an
effective leader without the painful process of trial and error. Marcia
Washburn has been down the road before you and she’s willing to share the
best of what she’s learned in eighteen years of organizing events…In this
book she’s addressed every detail, so you’ll have less stress and more
success.”
~From the Foreword by Susan C. Anthony, author of Facts Plus!
Karen Matlock writes in her Home School Enrichment Magazine review:
“My only regret upon reading this book was that I didn't have it years ago!
Marcia K. Washburn is a well-known speaker at homeschool conferences. In
her first book, Activity Days for Homeschool Groups and Families, she gives
an outstanding variety of ideas for any size group. The largest section lists
activities such as Character Lessons, Hobby Day, International Day,
Achievement Day, and Community Service Day. More challenging activities
are listed separately, such as Pioneer Crafts, Dissection Day, and Track and
Field Day. The outlines for each activity are very thorough and give even the
novice homeschooler a reassuring guideline to plan and coordinate the
activity.
“Other sections include a brief outline of field trip ideas, and a list of
resources for each activity, both in print and online. Each section is well-
written and concisely worded so that you can see at a glance what is required.
“The book is conveniently presented in a three-ring binder. A welcome option
is the author's permission to photocopy activities so that they can be
distributed within the purchaser's homeschool group.
“One unique aspect of this book is that the activities are applicable to single
families as well as homeschool groups. Scouting and 4-H organizations could
also benefit from the ideas listed. This would be a great gift for a homeschool
group leader, or a welcome addition to any homeschool library.”
Sandy Lundberg, author of A Comprehensive Guide to Home Education in
Colorado, writes:
"Lasting memories. Fast friendships. Support group activities play an
important role in the tapestry of our homeschooling lives. However,
homeschooling days are bustling and brimming with significant activity. Every
opportunity must be weighed carefully, especially for those leading a local
support group. A "Track and Field Day" day sounds wonderful, but where is
the time to plan such an activity?
"To ease the burden of busy leaders, Marcia Washburn, of Fort Morgan,
Colorado, has written a fresh and creative new book Activity Days for
Homeschool Support Groups. This extensive three-ring binder is a "procedure
manual" for planning group activities. The thinking and planning has been
done; all that remains is to follow through and enjoy the event.
"Marcia begins with an overview of what activity days are, and why they are
important to homeschooling families. She draws upon her many years of
experience as a school teacher, homeschooling mother, and support group
leader to start readers on the path to organizing meaningful and memorable
activities with other families.
"Ideas are included for both one-time activities and on-going classes. Some
are teacher-led (parent) and others are to be organized by a family. An
example of a teacher-led activity is "Community Helpers" day, where children
visit various locations in their community, such as a fire station, post office,
police station, and bank. The coordinator's duties are spelled out clearly,
including detailed suggestions for parent at-home preparation of the student
before the actual event.
An example of a family-led activity is the "Back-to-School Picnic," which Marcia
feels is one of the easiest activity days for support groups to host. Again, all of
the coordinator duties are clearly and concisely provided, covering items such
as invitations, location, date and time, food, activities, and a supply and
equipment list. With such careful planning already in place, this picnic will be
much less intimidating for a family to coordinate. Perhaps so much less that
fresh volunteers will be found!
"The final section of this guide covers long-term activities for groups of
children and/or families. These include such ventures as Geography Classes,
Sports Teams, Performing Groups, and Bible Quizzing. Resources are listed
at the end of the book, along with general tips for handling field trips. Marcia
has also thrown in some activities for just the parents' enjoyment.
"Whether you are involved in a large, multi-family, activity-oriented
homeschool support group, or just like to make memories and friendships with
a few other families, this book will help ease the burden of planning and
thinking so you can get on to the fun!"
Activity Days for Homeschool Groups and Families
By Marcia K. Washburn
158 pages of pre-planned activities for only $21.95
See more great resources at Marcia's Mall. Please feel free to contact me at marcia@marciawashburn.com
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