Wednesday September 23rd from 11am to 12pm at the Redpath Museum (see map below).

The Redpath Museum has a bunch of stuff for kids big and small. They hold extensive collections in the fields of paleontology, zoology, minerology and ethnology, and have lots of indoor stairs to play on for the little ones. Entrance to the museum is free, but the workshop will cost $6 per child.

DINOSAURS OF CANADA (in English, given by the wonderful Ingrid, who gave the volcanoes workshop) - for all ages. Uncover the dinosaurs that roamed Canada 60 million years ago.  Craft for kids as young as 3: make a dinosaur footprint fridge magnet.

Mercredi 23 septembre dès 11 : 00
 
Verger Denis Charbonneau au Mont St-Grégoire - www.vergersdc.qc.ca
 
Coût : 8$ par adulte =  un sac
 
(Prix de groupe possible : 7,50$ avec argent comptant – compte exact pour ceux qui seront là avant 11: 20. Ainsi je pourrai vous collecter et distribuer les sacs).
 
On apporte son lunch.
 
Confirmation par courriel demandée avec infos sur le nombre de personnes présentes
monteregiennes@hotmail.com
 
Au plaisir de vous rencontrer !
 

Posted by Janie Ladd:

Want to join the Homeschool Cross Country Running team?

G.M.A.A. Cross Country Race is September 23rd - deadline to register is September 8th.

DETAILS of the race: There will be one (1) boys race and one (1) girls race open to grade 6 elementary students who have trained and are capable of running the race. The terrain consists of two hills which are steep. The Race goes on rain or shine.

Offered by: homeschooling parent Glenn Hilke

Who: Brad Doucet

What: math workshops. The group will work through some of the material from TOPS

When: four Friday mornings in a row - September 18 & 25, October 2 & 9 - 11am to 12pm

Where: the kitchen, room 129

Language: English

Age range: over 7 years

Parent participation: as needed

How structured: quite structured

Who: offered by homeschooling parent Doug Shiller

What: Learn how to build 3-D models with free software from Google.  The workshop will include structured tutorials as well as an opportunity for participants to work on their own creations.  Participants will be expected to do some work at home.

When: three Friday afternoons in a row - September 25, October 2 & 9

Where: the kitchen, room 129

Language: English

Age range: over 7 years

Who: offered by homeschooling parent Ana Carina

What: physical education classes for young and younger

When: three Friday afternoons in a row - September 25, October 2 & 9

Where: the gym

Language: English - if anyone doesn't understand, Ana Carina can translate into French (& Spanish!)

Age range: 4 years and older - depending on who comes, kids may be split into smaller groups

Parent participation: as needed

How structured: quite structured

Maude and her family will bring the necessary ingredients and know-how to cook or bake something yummy!  (We will only know what it is on that day... )

It will take place in the kitchen (room 129).

No need to sign up.

Offered by: homeschooling parent Glenn Hilke

What: "Making Tracks" - an introduction to 3D shapes and forms construction using traditional brio/thomas tracks and accessories and found/recycled objects and surfaces.  The objective is to create, have fun and learn some basic geometry.  Duration up to 60 minutes....participants may drop in and out during the length of the activity.

When: Tuesday September 29th from 10am to 12pm

Where: room 129

Language: French & English

Offered by: homeschooling parent Angie Billis

What: COLLAGE ACTIVITY - FOR CREATIVITY, IMAGINATION, TEAMWORK, AND OF COURSE FUN!  Each family can do their own collage, and then we will take pictures of them to put on the website.

When: Tuesday Sept 29th from 1 to 3pm

Where: room 129

Language: French & English

Age range: 2 to 99

Parent participation: parents have to participate

On a scale of 1 (structured) to 5 (unstructured): 3, a little structured

Hi all,

Due to rainy weather, we had to postpone our organic apple picking activity in Franklin to Thursday Oct. 1st.  Should you wish to join us on that date, please confirm your presence via email BEFORE Friday the 25th of Oct, at which time the activity will be closed.
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Posted by Pam:

Offered by: homeschooling parent Glenn Hilke

Who: Brad Doucet

What: math workshops. The group will work through some of the material from TOPS

When: four Friday mornings in a row - September 18 & 25, October 2 & 9 - 11am to 12pm

Where: the kitchen, room 129

Language: English

Age range: over 7 years

Parent participation: as needed

How structured: quite structured

Who: offered by homeschooling parent Doug Shiller

What: Learn how to build 3-D models with free software from Google. The workshop will include structured tutorials as well as an opportunity for participants to work on their own creations. Participants will be expected to do some work at home.

When: three Friday afternoons in a row - September 25, October 2 & 9

Where: the kitchen, room 129

Language: English

Age range: over 7 years

Who: offered by homeschooling parent Ana Carina

What: physical education classes for young and younger

When: three Friday afternoons in a row - September 25, October 2 & 9

Where: the gym

Language: English - if anyone doesn't understand, Ana Carina can translate into French (& Spanish!)

Age range: 4 years and older - depending on who comes, kids may be split into smaller groups

Parent participation: as needed

How structured: quite structured

Posted by Pam:

Posted by Pam:

Workshop with the the scientific folders from Concordia University's Biochemistry lab.

Led by Professor Louis Cuccia, and inspired by origami, this group researches the fundamental
principles involved with molecular and macromolecular 'folding'.  Join them in the Hodgson Seminar Room 200 to learn how to make some of their favourite scientific folds such as the parabola and leaf.

Posted by Kim N:

Come connect with other homeschoolers in the region for an apple-packed afternoon of fun. All are welcome!

Who: Homeschoolers in the Townships

What: Apple picking and picnic lunch

When: Monday, October 5, 2009 at 11:00 am

Where: Paradis des Fruits Orchard in Dunham, Quebec

Cost: Only what you purchase for yourself

RSVP: October 1, 2009 - Please contact Kim at ladybugabode@yahoo.ca

Posted by Janie Ladd:

G.M.A.A. Mini SOCCER tournament  October 6th - registration deadline is September 8th.

Offered by: homeschooling parent Glenn Hilke

What: Creative Dramatics for children and young people, grouped into ages 3 to 7 and 8 and up.  The objective is to assist participants to develop improvisational skills based on physical, non-verbal (at times), abstract (non-linear), narrative and group creation styles.  The work will be physical and require attention, focus and energy.  Continuity is importaant and the ideas presented will vary but accumulate and evolve from week to week becoming more detailed from session to session.

Offered by: Sonya's neighbour Charles Primeau

What: Learn to make cheese!  We will cook 2 pots and then dish out the curds to each kid to spice and wrap in cheese cloth.

Where: the kitchen (room 129)

Language: French & English

Age range: all ages, with parents helping younger ones

Parent participation: yes

On a scale of 1 (structured) to 5 (unstructured): 2

Offered by: 10-year-old homeschooler Lyra

What: A mixture of circus, ballet, theatre and hip hop.  Fun and educational.  For all ages.  The session will end with performance.

When: four Tuesday afternoons in a row: Oct 6, 13, 20 and 27

Where: the mini gym

Language: English and French

Age range: 2 to 15

Parent participation: Parents can stay

On a scale of 1 (structured) to 5 (unstructured): 3

Signing up: Please use the sign up feature below or contact Lyra at (514) 843-5591

Offered by: homeschooling parent Josée Cardinal

What: Homeschooling basics for parents.  Discuss daily life and challenges, methods and philosophies, curricula (or lack thereof), and legal issues.  Ask questions and share experiences.

When: Tuesday October 6, 1-3pm

Where: room 129

Language: French & English

Age range: for parents, but kids are welcome too : )

Signing up: Please use the sign up feature below or contact Sonya at (514) 845-5421.

Every Tuesday afternoon in October, homeschooling mum and math teacher Yanti will make herself available to answer any math questions and offer some tips and tricks for making math easy and fun!

There won't be a space reserved for this, so you'll have to find Yanti and a quiet corner and take it from there...

Who: Brad Doucet

What: math workshops. The group will work through some of the material from TOPS

When: four Friday mornings in a row - September 18 & 25, October 2 & 9 - 11am to 12pm

Where: the kitchen, room 129

Language: English

Age range: over 7 years

Parent participation: as needed

How structured: quite structured

Who: offered by homeschooling parent Rowan Smith

What: storytelling

When: Friday October 9th from 11am to 12pm

Where: in a cozy corner in the gym

Language: English

Age range: 3 years and up

Structured: not very structured

Signing up: space is limited to 10 kids.  Signing up in advance is required.  Please use the sign up feature below or call Sonya at (514) 845-5421.

Requirements: none.  Rowan will bring the books.

Who: offered by homeschooling parent Doug Shiller

What: Learn how to build 3-D models with free software from Google. The workshop will include structured tutorials as well as an opportunity for participants to work on their own creations. Participants will be expected to do some work at home.

When: three Friday afternoons in a row - September 25, October 2 & 9

Where: the kitchen, room 129

Language: English

Age range: over 7 years

Who: offered by homeschooling parent Ana Carina

What: physical education classes for young and younger

When: three Friday afternoons in a row - September 25, October 2 & 9

Where: the gym

Language: English - if anyone doesn't understand, Ana Carina can translate into French (& Spanish!)

Age range: 4 years and older - depending on who comes, kids may be split into smaller groups

Parent participation: as needed

How structured: quite structured

Organisé par Marike:

Au Forum Social Québécois - dimanche, octobre 11, 2009 - 16:45 - 18:30

Comment l’éducation contribue-t-elle à la reproduction d’un système basé, essentiellement, sur les notions de domination et de compétition? Quelles sont les différentes alternatives au principal système d’éducation? En quoi l’école libre permet-elle un véritable changement de paradigme? Après une présentation d'expériences en pédagogie libertaire, nous explorerons ensemble l'intérêt et l'actualité d'un projet pour la création d'une école libre à Montréal.

Offered by: homeschooling parent Glenn Hilke

UNFORTUNATELY THIS ACTIVITY HAS BEEN CANCELED.

Offered by: homeschooling parent Rafi Allaouirdian

What: Group discussion - the opening session will be to get ideas for topics.

When: three Tuesday mornings in a row - October 13, 20 & 27.

Where: room 129

Language: We will switch between English & French (and we will translate if need be).

Age range: 8 years and over

We will be making Halloween decorations for our Halloween party!

Tuesdays October 13 & 20, 10am-12pm in the mini gym.

Please bring your ideas, tools and supplies to share.  Always needed: coloured paper, scissors, glue, glitter, string, and whatever else you have kicking around...

Other Halloween-related projects:

pinata: Tuesdays Oct 13, 20 & 27 PM

Offered by: 10-year-old homeschooler Lyra

What: A mixture of circus, ballet, theatre and hip hop.  Fun and educational.  For all ages.  The session will end with performance.

When: four Tuesday afternoons in a row: Oct 6, 13, 20 and 27

Where: the mini gym

Language: English and French

Age range: 2 to 15

Parent participation: Parents can stay

On a scale of 1 (structured) to 5 (unstructured): 3

Maude and her family will bring the necessary ingredients and supplies to cook or bake something yummy!

It will take place in the kitchen (room 129).

No need to sign up.

Every Tuesday afternoon in October, homeschooling mum and math teacher Yanti will make herself available to answer any math questions and offer some tips and tricks for making math easy and fun!

There won't be a space reserved for this, so you'll have to find Yanti and a quiet corner and take it from there...

Like at last year's Halloween party, we will put the treats in a homeschooler-made pinata!  

Tuesdays October 13th, 20th & 27th, 1-3pm in room 129.

We will build a pinata or two out of papier-maché this week, and stuff and seal them next week, and paint them on the 3rd week.

Supplies to bring if you have: newspaper, glue, paint brushes, cardboard, masking tape.

Beth and I will bring: some of the above plus flour, balloons, and containers to put the mixture in.

No need to sign up.

We will be working on a haunted house for our Halloween party!

Fridays October 16th & 23rd, 10am-12pm in the mini gym.

At this first session, we will spend some time kicking around ideas and making plans part II, for next week, same time.

Please bring your ideas, tools and supplies to share.  Things like: scary or gross toys, pipe cleaners, cotton, wool, googley eyes, and whatever else you think might come in handy...

No need to sign up.

Who: offered by homeschooling parent Doug Shiller

What: Learn how to build 3-D models with free software from Google. The workshop will include structured tutorials as well as an opportunity for participants to work on their own creations.
Participants will be expected to do some work at home.

When: three Friday afternoons in a row - September 25, October 2 & 9

Where: the kitchen, room 129

Language: English

Age range: over 7 years

Parent participation: as needed

Offered by: 12-year-old homeschooler Bunny

What: for the first hour, physical group games like dodge ball; in the second hour, board games like Risk

When: two Friday afternoons in a row: Oct 16 & 23

Where: the mini gym

Age range: around age 6 and up

Parent participation: parents may be present, but don't have to be

On a scale of 1 (structured) to 5 (unstructured): 3

Signing up: not necessary

Supplies that Bunny will bring: some board games

Offered by: Geneviève Brosseau

What: Animals go wild!  Create your own unique animal and see what makes it special so it can survive in the wild.  What is an adaptation?  Could your creation survive winter in Quebec?

When: Friday October 16th, 1-2pm (there is another science activity at 2pm, so it is important that we start and finish on time).

Where: Room 129

Language: French and English

Age range: 4 to 8 years

Parent participation: Parents can be present.

Offered by: Geneviève Brosseau

What: Mollusk dissection!  Discover a common mollusk in a surprising way!  Kids learn the basic steps of a dissection in biology.  They get to know the anatomy of a "weird" animal, its functions in the environment and how this animal led to great discoveries in science!

When: Friday October 16th from 2 to 3pm

Where: Room 129

Language: French and English

Age range: 8 years and up

Parent participation: Parents can be there.

Artist and homeschoolig mum Lalie Douglas invites you to an open house at her studio.

ST HENRI ART WALK 2009

An opportunity to visit her studio, see new works, talk with the artist and even take part in some of her intervention/performances.

Thursday, October 15, 6 – 9 pm

Friday, October 16, 6 – 9 pm

Saturday, October 17, 12 – 5 pm

4747 Sainte-Émilie, between St-Rémi and DeCourcelle - 10 minutes walk west of Metro Place St-Henri.

We will be making Halloween decorations for our Halloween party!

Tuesdays October 13th & 20th, 10am-12pm in the mini gym.

Please bring your ideas, tools and supplies to share.  Always needed: coloured paper, scissors, glue, glitter, string, and whatever else you have kicking around...

No need to sign up.

Offered by: homeschooling parent Rafi Allaouirdian

What: Group discussion - the opening session will be to get ideas for topics.

When: three Tuesday mornings in a row - October 13, 20 & 27.

Where: room 129

Language: We will switch between English & French (and we will translate if need be).

Age range: 8 years and over

We will stuff and seal the pinatas that we started last week.

Tuesdays October 13th, 20th, & 27th, 1-3pm in room 129.

Supplies to bring if you have: candy, toys, stickers, tattoos, treasures... (to stuff in the pinatas).

No need to sign up.  See you there!

Offered by: 10-year-old homeschooler Lyra

What: A mixture of circus, ballet, theatre and hip hop.  Fun and educational.  For all ages.  The session will end with performance.

When: four Tuesday afternoons in a row: Oct 6, 13, 20 and 27

Where: the mini gym

Language: English and French

Age range: 2 to 15

Parent participation: Parents can stay

On a scale of 1 (structured) to 5 (unstructured): 3

Every Tuesday afternoon in October, homeschooling mum and math teacher Yanti will make herself available to answer any math questions and offer some tips and tricks for making math easy and fun!

There won't be a space reserved for this, so you'll have to find Yanti and a quiet corner and take it from there...

Wednesday October 21st from 11am to 12pm at the Redpath Museum (see map below).

The Redpath Museum has a bunch of stuff for kids big and small. They hold extensive collections in the fields of paleontology, zoology, minerology and ethnology, and have lots of indoor stairs to play on for the little ones. Entrance to the museum is free, but the workshop will cost $6 per child.

MUMMIES (in English, offered by the wonderful Ingrid who gave the volcanoes & dinosaurs workshops) - for all ages.  Decipher the secrets of Egyptian mummies!  Craft for kids as young as 3: make your very own mummy.

Organisé par Sonia:

Lien: http://www.lamagiedelapomme.com/cueillettedecitrouilles-le_tresor_de_mamie.html

Date: jeudi le 22 oct 2009 à 10h00,

Veuillez noter que comme il y a de l'animation, il faut respecter l'heure de début de l'activité: 10h00 et il est donc préférable d'arriver un peu plus tôt.
Adresse: 925, chemin Fresnière, Saint-Eustache, Québec  J7R 4K3

We will try to finish our haunted house for the Halloween party next week.

Fridays October 16th and 23rd, 10am-12pm in the mini-gym.

I will post the plans and what to bring once it is discussed and decided at the first session on Oct 16.

No need to sign up.

Offered by: homeschooling parents Rowan (English) and Geniviève (French)

What: storytelling

When: Friday October 9th from 11am to 12pm

Where: in a cozy corner outside the mini gym

Language: English & French

Age range: 3 years and up

Signing up: not required

Requirements: none, Rowan & Geneviève will bring the books.

Offered by: 12-year-old homeschooler Bunny

What: for the first hour, physical group games like dodge ball; in the second hour, board games like Risk

When: two Friday afternoons in a row: Oct 16 & 23

Where: the mini gym

Age range: around age 6 and up

Parent participation: parents may be present, but don't have to be

On a scale of 1 (structured) to 5 (unstructured): 3

Signing up: not necessary

Supplies that Bunny will bring: some board games

Offered by: Geneviève Brosseau - CANCELED because Gen is sick.  We'll re-schedule soon.

What: Masters of disguise!  Why and how do animals camouflage themselves?  What is a habitat?

When: Friday October 23rd, 1-2pm (there is another science activity at 2pm, so it is important that we start and finish on time).

Where: Room 129

Language: French and English

Age range: 4 to 8 years

Parent participation: Parents can be present.

On a scale of 1 (structured) to 5 (unstructured): 3

Offered by: Geneviève Brosseau - CANCELED because Gen is sick.  We'll re-schedule soon.