We just learned that the building will be closed on Friday (Good Friday), so we'll move the party to the park outside.  The weather is supposed to be great, and we were going to be outside for the afternoon anyways : )Changes:The party will start at 12pm instead of 10am, with a potluck lunch in the park facing Centre Communidée's building (CRCS St-Zotique) - see map here.  Bring a blanket or sheet for sitting on, there are benches but no picnic tables.  We will set up somewhere north of the swimming pool - it's not so big that we'll be hard to spot.  We will probably stay a bit later, like until 4 or 5pm.We will skip the egg-painting altogether and have a treasure hunt and a few games after lunch.And because we aren't paying rent for that day, we won't charge the daily fee of $10 per family.  So it's FREE : )

Offered by: homeschooling moms Janice & JohanneWe will begin to explore the wild, wonderful and wide world of the arts in French.  We will cover basic French vocabulary which we will reinforce each of the 4 weeks. The objective is to inject French learning while doing something fun in the arts.  Hands-on art projects for the children are scheduled for each week.  This is not however a French-second-language-for-newbies class, it's an art class as described in the objectives.  For all ages - parent participation is obligatory.  Please sign up before Wednesday March 31.

Offered by: homeschooling parent Josée CardinalWhat: Homeschooling basics for parents.  Discuss daily life and challenges, methods and philosophies, curricula (or lack thereof), and legal issues.  Ask questions and share experiences.

Offered by: 10-year-old homeschooler LyraHow to make coralyrs - it's a string instrument, in between a cora, a harp and a guitar.  We'll construct the instruments from wooden boxes of different shapes and sizes and use elastics for the strings.  If we have time we can decorate and paint them afterwards.All materials will be supplied by the centre.  Donations of $1 or $2 per coralyr would be appreciated : )When: Tuesday April 6th, 1-3pm

Offered by: Brad DoucetWhat: Math for ages 7-9 (a half hour, $5 per child) and ages 10+ (an hour, $10 per child)

Offered by: homeschooling mom Jackie GeistCreate your own mythical creature!  Join us to learn about mythical creatures from different cultures and to create your own mythical creature collage and story.  We'll be using examples from "Mythical Creatures" by James Harpur, but please feel free to bring in your favorite books or drawings of mythical creatures to share with the group.  All ages.

Posted by Nicole R:Birth and Healing workshop with Lewis Mehl-MadronaSunday April 11, 2010 from 9am to 5pm -- 6767 Cote des NeigesThis event will raise funds for Montreal Birth Companions, a non-profit, non-funded organization that provides free doula services to women in Montreal. We accompany refugees, immigrants, no-status and otherwise disadvantaged women.

All homeschoolers are welcome to join us at the Redpath Museum to learn about Prehistoric Animals.Monday, April 12 from 11am to 12pm.  Please sign up before Monday April 5th.The wonderful and knowledgeable Ingrid will show us a bit about mammoths, mastodons and sabre-tooth cats.  Then the kids will create a prehistoric finger painting!Afterwards we can eat together in the cafeteria of the Shatner Building (a two-minute walk).  You can bring food in and/or buy something there.

Offered by: homeschooling moms Janice & Johanne

Organized by: 8-year-old homeschooler FabienneWe'll set up an obstacle course in the mini gym and race through it!When: Tuesday April 13, 1-3pmWhere: the mini gym, Centre CommunidéeNo need to sign up in advance.

Thursday April 15th - 11am to 12:30pm  @  the Apple Store - 1321 Ste-Catherine O.The Apple Store is offering a free workshop in iPhoto to the Montreal Homelearners!We will do a project together from scratch - taking the picture, editing, and learning how to create a photo album.  All the hardware and software is provided, as well as expert help and advice.For kids aged 5-12 and their parents.

Offered by: Brad DoucetWhat: Math for ages 7-9 (a half hour, $5 per child) and ages 10+ (an hour, $10 per child)

We are starting a new project for building club: creating an underwater scene.We will get a big piece of cardboard, paint it blue, and add fish, plants, and other underwater things.We spend three weeks on this project: Friday afternoons April 16, 23 & 30.  In the mini gym at Centre Communidée.No need to sign up in advance.

Offered by: homeschooling moms Janice & Johanne

Organized by: homeschooling mom Jackie G.Theatre games!  Learn to be more "in the moment" and creative by joining us for an afternoon of theatre games.  The games will be nonverbal, movement-based and with one or more partners, so there is no need to feel shy about speaking or being the one in the spotlight.  Everyone is encouraged to participate (parents too!) as we strengthen our skills of observation and make connections with others through fun, active games.When: Tuesday April 20, 1-3pm

Forwarded by Maricarmen:Vente de livres et de matériel pédagogique usagé / Used Book and Curriculum SaleDate: vendredi le 23 avril de 10h00 à 15h00Lieu: ADPE 300, rue Lafleur à LasalleLe prix de location d'une table est de $5Veuillez communiquer votre intéret à venteusage@gmail.com

Offered by: Brad DoucetWhat: Math for ages 7-9 (a half hour, $5 per child) and ages 10+ (an hour, $10 per child)

Another project for building club: creating an underwater scene.We will get a big piece of cardboard, paint it blue, and add fish, plants, and other underwater things.

24 avril 2010 -- Collège Bois-de-Boulogne, 10 555 avenue Bois-de-Boulogne, Montreal.Invitation
C’est avec grand plaisir que  nous  vous  invitons au  11e symposium de  l’AQED, qui se  déroulera sous  le  thème : « L’éducation à domicile : d’un océan à l’autre ».  Encore une fois cette année, des ateliers variés et des conférenciers passionnés vous y attendent.  Différents spécialistes du monde de l’éducation ainsi que de nombreux parents-éducateurs expérimentés seront présents.   Plusieurs entreprises seront aussi sur place pour vous faire découvrir leurs ressources éducatives.  Voilà l’occasion rêvée pour faire le plein d’idées, de matériel et de motivation.  Au plaisir de vous y retrouver !

Offered by: homeschooling moms Janice & Johanne

Parents and interested kids from the active membership of Centre Communidée are encouraged to come to this meeting to discuss and create a Respect Policy together.  Facilitated by Christine Bieri.When: Tuesday April 27th, from 1-3pmWhere: Room 129.  Uninterested homelearners can play in the gym or outside.Space is not limited, but please sign up to say that you're coming.  There will be snacks : )

Join the Montreal Homelearners at a workshop at the Musée des Beaux Arts: Myths, Legends, Heroes & Demons.This voyage through time, cultures and across continents focusses on myths and legends depicted in works in the Museum's collections.  An adventure peopled with the heroes, demons, gods and bizarre creatures that inhabit the Museum.  Hands-on activity: collage and drawing based on a legend.

Posted by Janie Ladd:2nd Annual Homeschooler involvement in the G.M.A.A./HALO ROAD RACEWednesday April 28th - Registration deadline is March 26thRegistration including t-shirt = $18 --- Last years' participants who have t-shirt = $6The Halo is a very popular annual event that has been held on Mount Royal beside Beaver Lake for over 25 years.  Everyone had a FANTASTIC time last year!Contact person: Janie Ladd-Carr -- (514) 630-5958 -- aladdinpromotions@sympatico.ca

Offered by: Brad DoucetWhat: Math for ages 7-9 (a half hour, $5 per child) and ages 10+ (an hour, $10 per child)

Another project for building club: creating an underwater scene.We will get a big piece of cardboard, paint it blue, and add fish, plants, and other underwater things.

This book club is geared toward the younger kids, ages 6-8, so will be more parent-led and include hands-on activities.  The first book will be "Tonight on the Titanic"/"Les dernieres heures du Titanic" by Mary Pope Osborne.  In this meeting, we'll discuss the book, decode a message in Morse code and see how much of an "iceberg" is underwater.  I also have the accompanying "Titanic" research guide from Mary Pope Osborne and we'll talk a little about the difference between fiction and nonfiction and what lessons we learned from the Titanic tragedy.

Youth Book Club - Friday April 30, 3:30 to 4:30pm (date was changed from April 23).Bibliotheque St-Henri - 4707 Rue Notre Dame O (near De Courcelle) - Just a 5 minute walk from Communidée.We'll be discussing "Wolves of the Beyond - Lone Wolf" by Kathryn Lasky.