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The Learning Tree Educational Co-op Info Session

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 19:12:44 -0500

Start: 09/09/2010 - 19:30

End: 09/09/2010 - 19:30

Posted by Christine & Maricarmen:The Learning Tree Educational Co-op is a new, non-denominational Christian non-profit organization on the West Island seeking to encourage, serve, and support parent educators and their families. Although still very much in its start-up phase, the co-op has partnered with some wonderful instructors and fellow homeschoolers to offer, starting this October:

Math with Brad

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 07:33:27 -0500

Start: 09/10/2010 - 10:30

End: 09/10/2010 - 12:00

YogaDrama

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 11:04:02 -0500

Start: 09/10/2010 - 11:00

End: 09/10/2010 - 12:00

Offered by: homeschooling parent GlennHybrid exercise/creative activities for all ages, selected to appeal to the play instincts of young people and inspired by nature, animals, reptiles, insects, etc... within a structure of improvised creative dramatic games, storytelling and role playing.Benefits for participants: health and fitness, enhanced spontaneity and creativity, attentiveness and concentration, individual and group expression, collaboration and cooperation, and emotional release and relaxation.

Amazing anthocyanins: Testing for acids and alkalis with red cabbage juice

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:57:17 -0500

Start: 09/10/2010 - 13:00

End: 09/10/2010 - 14:00

Offered by: homeschoolers Rina and RowenaTogether we'll make a litmus indicator out of the juice from cooked red cabbage and use it to test various liquids to see how acid or alkaline they are, as well as seeing what happens when we mix different types of liquids with each other. We'll also use the indicator to make litmus paper and use this to test other types of substances.

Cooperative Games

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 11:04:37 -0500

Start: 09/10/2010 - 14:00

End: 09/10/2010 - 15:00

Physics: Real Science-4-Kids Pre-Level 1

Sat, 11 Sep 2010 16:22:48 -0500

Start: 09/14/2010 - 10:00

End: 09/14/2010 - 11:00

Offered by: homeschooling parent Jackie

Arts & crafts: Popsicle stick creations

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 11:05:21 -0500

Start: 09/14/2010 - 11:00

End: 09/14/2010 - 12:00

Offered by: homeschoolers Sherry & LiamCreating with popscicle sticks and bits of wood. Make a bookmark, picture frame, pencil holder or sculpture... anything goes. Decorate with bits and bobs. All materials will be provided.

Philosophy

Sat, 11 Sep 2010 16:27:18 -0500

Start: 09/14/2010 - 13:00

End: 09/14/2010 - 14:00

Offered by: homeschooling parent JackieUsing the book "Little Big Minds" by Marietta McCarty as a guide, Jackie will be facilitating a philosophy discussion group. Participants will develop critical thinking and communication skills as they contemplate and discuss abstract topics such as friendship, responsibility and happiness. The perspective of several philosophers will be presented and discussed. McCarty has used this format with children as young as 5, so this group will be open to all participants.

Team sports

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 11:06:00 -0500

Start: 09/14/2010 - 14:00

End: 09/14/2010 - 15:00

Offered by: homeschooling helper SebastienSome time to play team sports. Floor hockey, soccer, the always popular dodgeball, and more.When: most Tuesday afternoonsWhere: The mini-gym at Centre CommunidéeLanguage: French with translation when requiredSigning up: This activity is open to all who want to participate. Just show up!

Archaeological dig at the Lachine Museum

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 09:53:24 -0500

Start: 09/15/2010 - 13:00

End: 09/15/2010 - 16:00

Wednesday September 15th, from 1 to 4pm at the Lachine Museum - 1 chemin du Musée, Lachine (see map below). All activities are FREE : ) -- (Was reschedule from Sept 8)The bigger kids (aged about 6-13) will be guided through a simulated archaeological dig on the museum grounds. We have done it for the last two years and it was good fun! See pictures here (you have to be logged on).The little kids (under 6) will get a guided tour of the Maison Leber-Lemoyne - over 400 objects that depict the everyday lives of the Maison's occupants from 1669 onwards. Then they will do an activity called Défi-sculpture - a tour of the outdoor contemporary sculptures and then collectively building their own sculpture.

Organic apple picking in Franklin

Mon, 13 Sep 2010 07:19:21 -0500

Start: 09/16/2010 - 10:00

End: 09/16/2010 - 15:00

Monday September 13th, from 10am at Maniadakis Organic Orchard in Franklin (about 1 hour South of Montreal - see map here). POSTPONED TO THURS SEPT 16.

Math with Brad

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 08:24:28 -0500

Start: 09/17/2010 - 10:30

End: 09/17/2010 - 12:00

Offered by: Brad DoucetWhat: Math for ages 6-9 (a half hour, $5 per child) and ages 10+ (an hour, $10 per child)Working from Living Math, the class will explore mathematics through history, covering topics such as Roman numerals, time and travel calculations, measurement, and statistics.When: Friday mornings in Sept and Oct - 8 weeks.Where: Room 129 at Centre CommunidéeSigning up: Please sign up on the Sept 10 session.

YogaDrama

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 11:18:00 -0500

Start: 09/17/2010 - 11:00

End: 09/17/2010 - 12:00

Science workshop: Mixtures

Sat, 11 Sep 2010 09:52:55 -0500

Start: 09/17/2010 - 13:00

End: 09/17/2010 - 14:00

Offered by: homeschoolers Sherry and LiamCan you guess what a tossed salad, salt water and a mixed bag of M&M's candy have in common? Yup, they are examples of mixtures. Let's spend some time looking at what makes a suspension, a solution and a colloid. Have fun with materials found in the kitchen. Learn a few science lab rules. AND finish with, of course, baking soda and vinegar. All materials will be supplied.

Cooperative Games

Sat, 11 Sep 2010 09:45:41 -0500

Start: 09/17/2010 - 14:00

End: 09/17/2010 - 15:00

Offered by: homeschooling parents Christine & Angele, and the energetic Sebastien!Both sit down and run around games where players cooperate instead of compete.When: Friday afternoons, 2-3pmWhere: The mini-gym at Centre CommunidéeLanguage: French with translation when requiredSigning up: This activity is open to all who want to participate. Just show up!

Redpath: Meteorites

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 11:17:52 -0500

Start: 09/20/2010 - 11:00

End: 09/20/2010 - 12:00

Monday, September 20th from 11am to 12pm.All homeschoolers are welcome to join us at McGill's Redpath Museum to learn about meteors and meteorites with wonderful and knowledgeable Ingrid. Then the kids will do a craft related to what they have learned.

Physics: Real Science-4-Kids Pre-Level 1

Sat, 11 Sep 2010 16:23:15 -0500

Start: 09/21/2010 - 10:00

End: 09/21/2010 - 11:00

Offered by: homeschooling parent JackieThis series of 10 classes will cover the basics of physics: force, work, energy, electrons, magnets and light and sound waves. Each class will include about 10 minutes of lecture, followed by a hands-on experiment which follows the scientific method and a brief recap of our findings. Older students may choose to complete a laboratory workbook (available for purchase from www.gravitaspublications.com), while younger students and others may participate orally. This course was designed for the K-3 level and is open to children 5 and up.

Arts & crafts: Sidewalk chalk

Mon, 13 Sep 2010 20:50:08 -0500

Start: 09/21/2010 - 11:00

End: 09/21/2010 - 12:00

Organized by: homeschooling parent KimWe'll give them some sidewalk chalk and see what happens! Art, forensic science, hopscotch... there is lots to learn!When: Tuesday Sept 21 from 11am to 12pmWhere: We will set up somewhere in the park across the street from Centre Communidée. If the weather is bad, we'll have a Playmobil activity in the mini-gym.Signing up: There is no need to sign up for this activity.

Electricity

Thu, 16 Sep 2010 21:24:41 -0500

Start: 09/21/2010 - 13:00

End: 09/21/2010 - 14:00

Offered by: homeschooling parent DannyThe children will explore the way different electric motors work. We will assemble a simple DC circuit in order to put into practice what we have learned about the control of a DC motor. Younger children will require parental involvement. Please bring 2 AA batteries.When: Tuesday Sept 21 from 1 to 2pm

Pokémon and DS

Mon, 13 Sep 2010 20:39:57 -0500

Start: 09/21/2010 - 14:00

End: 09/21/2010 - 15:00

Some time to play Pokémon and DS. Bring your cards and DS games. Also board games.When: The first and third Tuesday of every month, 2-3pm

Math with Brad

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 08:25:33 -0500

Start: 09/24/2010 - 10:30

End: 09/24/2010 - 12:00

YogaDrama

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 11:15:45 -0500

Start: 09/24/2010 - 11:00

End: 09/24/2010 - 12:00

Science workshop: Mixtures

Fri, 17 Sep 2010 21:58:52 -0500

Start: 09/24/2010 - 13:00

End: 09/24/2010 - 14:00

Offered by: homeschoolers Sherry and BrynnCan you guess what a tossed salad, salt water and a mixed bag of M&M's candy have in com

Cooperative Games

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 11:07:26 -0500

Start: 09/24/2010 - 14:00

End: 09/24/2010 - 15:00

Offered by: homeschooling parents Christine & AngeleBoth sit down and run around games where players cooperate instead of compete.When: Friday afternoons, 2-3pmWhere: The mini-gym at Centre CommunidéeLanguage: French with translation when requiredSigning up: This activity is open to all who want to participate. Just show up!

Making tomato sauce at Angele's

Tue, 21 Sep 2010 20:35:27 -0500

Start: 09/25/2010 - 10:00

End: 09/25/2010 - 15:00

Posted by Angele:Saturday Sept 25, from 10am. Sunday in case of rain.Angele is inviting up to 10 homeschooling families to her place in Sherrinton (30 minutes from the Champlain bridge) to make tomato sauce with her organic garden tomatoes, peppers and basil.The cost is $20 per family. Bring your own jars (or Ziplock bags but then you have to freeze them) and we'll split what we make.

Physics: Real Science-4-Kids Pre-Level 1

Sat, 11 Sep 2010 16:23:56 -0500

Start: 09/28/2010 - 10:00

End: 09/28/2010 - 11:00

Homeschooling basics for parents

Thu, 23 Sep 2010 20:15:07 -0500

Start: 09/28/2010 - 11:00

End: 09/28/2010 - 12:00

Offered by: homeschooling parents Sherry and Mary MarthaA meeting for parents to share experiences and ask questions about homeschooling.When: The last Tuesday morning of each monthWhere: Room 129 at Centre CommunidéeSigning up: Please use the sign up feature below or contact Sonya at (514) 845-5421.

Storytime in pajamas

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 20:34:39 -0500

Start: 09/28/2010 - 11:00

End: 09/28/2010 - 12:00

Offered by: homeschooling parents Rina & MelissaCome and listen to fun, exciting and silly stories read by Rina. In English, aimed at little kids.Wear your pajamas, have pillow fights, dance and do silly hair with Melissa.No need to sign up.

Exploring the Atmosphere

Sun, 26 Sep 2010 13:17:27 -0500

Start: 09/28/2010 - 13:00

End: 09/28/2010 - 14:00

Offered by: homeschooling dad Dan & his friendCome join two atmospheric scientists from McGill University as we discuss the makeup of the atmosphere, how we measure it and how it plays a role in our lives. Cool hands-on demos, from air pollution in a bottle to testing the composition of air. Ages 5 and up.

Team sports

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 11:07:58 -0500

Start: 09/28/2010 - 14:00

End: 09/28/2010 - 15:00

Activite GUEPE au parc de Pointe-aux-prairies

Sat, 18 Sep 2010 16:14:57 -0500

Start: 09/29/2010 - 11:00

End: 09/29/2010 - 12:00

Organized by Sonia of iefGM:Univers des mammifères….. si nous sommes un groupe avec 18 enfants 10,25$ (plus, soit 12-13$ /enfant si 15 enfants )Même lorsque qu’elle semble immobile, la forêt abrite de nombreux habitants qui vous surprendront sûrement! De la souris au cerf de Virginie, apprenez-en davantage sur leur mode de vie.

Math with Brad

Sat, 28 Aug 2010 11:07:12 -0500

Start: 10/01/2010 - 10:30

End: 10/01/2010 - 12:00

YogaDrama

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 11:16:47 -0500

Start: 10/01/2010 - 11:00

End: 10/01/2010 - 12:00

PEACEfull Communication Workshop

Sun, 26 Sep 2010 08:27:38 -0500

Start: 10/01/2010 - 13:00

End: 10/01/2010 - 15:00

CANCELED DUE TO A LACK OF PARTICIPANTS.Offered by: Melanie Whitham, B. Ed & MA in Holistic Education Trainer and coach: Honest and compassionate communication, conflict resolution and mediationFounder, director and teacher, The PEACE SchoolFormer teacher. PEACE Homeschool GroupFind out more by visiting: www.peacefullcommunication.comThrough games, games and more games children and their parents learn together how to express themselves with a better chance of really being understood and how to listen in a way that you can decode even those messages that are hardest to hear. Go home with concrete tools to put into practice right away and a game that each family will create and learn how to use to resolve conflicts in a way that everyone's needs are heard and considered equally. For this, each family will need to bring a white bristleboard and yellow, blue, pink and green markers on the second day.For families with children aged 4 to 13 years.

Science experiment: Surface tension

Sun, 26 Sep 2010 09:07:32 -0500

Start: 10/01/2010 - 13:00

End: 10/01/2010 - 14:00

Offered by: homeschooling parent SonyaLearn about surface tension and colour-mixing in this fun experiment using milk, food colouring and dish soap. All materials will be provided.

Tag hour

Sun, 26 Sep 2010 10:08:34 -0500

Start: 10/01/2010 - 14:00

End: 10/01/2010 - 15:00

Offered by: homeschooling parent SherryPlay 3 or 4 different types of tag.

Breastfeeding Challenge 2010

Sun, 26 Sep 2010 13:44:52 -0500

Start: 10/02/2010 - 10:00

End: 10/02/2010 - 13:00

Posted by: RowanWhat: Quintessence Breastfeeding Challenge 2010. This fun event is a challenge for which geographic area (province, state or territory) has the most breastfeeding babies, as a percentage of the birthrate, “latched on” at 11am local time.Why: to celebrate breastfeeding and milk-banking, and demonstrate promotion, protection and support for breastfeeding women and their families. It’s a chance for education and peer support done in a fun social way.When: Saturday October 2nd, 2010: 10:00am – 1:00pm

Workshop on Education with Ron Millar

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 07:43:45 -0500

Start: 10/02/2010 - 13:00

End: 10/02/2010 - 13:00

Posted by Marike:Samedi le 2 octobre, vous êtes cordialement inviter à l'atelier:« The Self-Organizing Revolution - Common Principles of the Educational Alternatives Movement » avec Ron Miller, Ph.D.

Physics: Real Science-4-Kids Pre-Level 1

Sat, 11 Sep 2010 16:24:22 -0500

Start: 10/05/2010 - 10:00

End: 10/05/2010 - 11:00

Arts & crafts: India

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 11:10:38 -0500

Start: 10/05/2010 - 11:00

End: 10/05/2010 - 12:00

Offered by: homeschooling parent MelissaIn keeping with the afternoon's book club topic, Melissa will organize some arts and crafts around the theme of India. Kids can make flower necklaces, mosaics, or bangles. All materials will be provided.When: Tuesday Oct 5 from 11am to 12pmWhere: The mini-gym at Centre CommunidéeLanguage: English with translation into French

Magic Tree House Book Club

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 21:17:33 -0500

Start: 10/05/2010 - 13:00

End: 10/05/2010 - 14:00

Offered by: homeschooling parent JackieThis book club is geared toward the younger kids, 5-10, will use the Magic Treehouse/La Cabane Magique books by Mary Pope Osborne to spark conversation. Jackie will lead a guided discussion and present activities based on the following books:October 5 - "Tigers at Twilight" (India),November 2 - "Dingoes at Dinnertime" (Australia) andDecember 7 - "Civil War on Sunday" (American Civil War).

Pokémon and DS

Mon, 13 Sep 2010 20:36:17 -0500

Start: 10/05/2010 - 14:00

End: 10/05/2010 - 15:00

Some time to play Pokémon and DS. Bring your cards and DS games.When: The first and third Tuesday of every month, 2-3pmWhere: The mini-gym at Centre CommunidéeSigning up: This activity is open to all who want to participate. Just show up!

Jeunesse Musicales: La tête dans les nuages

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 18:54:13 -0500

Start: 10/06/2010 - 13:00

End: 10/06/2010 - 14:00

Posted by: Sonia - iefGMVous êtes invités à vous joindre à nous aux spectacles des Jeunesses musicales du Canada. C'est le moment de réserver vos places pour le spectacle " la tete dans les nuages" le 6 oct. à 13h00. Il s'avère qu'ils n'ont aucun autre groupe que nous cette journée-là, alors ce serait l'occasion d'être un grand groupe d'instruction en famille !!! J'ai réservé pour les spectacles suivants pour l'automne (version 55 mn, + pédagogie):

Math with Brad

Sat, 28 Aug 2010 11:09:25 -0500

Start: 10/08/2010 - 10:30

End: 10/08/2010 - 12:00

YogaDrama

Sun, 26 Sep 2010 10:14:41 -0500

Start: 10/08/2010 - 11:00

End: 10/08/2010 - 12:00

Reptiles!

Thu, 30 Sep 2010 08:55:31 -0500

Start: 10/08/2010 - 13:00

End: 10/08/2010 - 15:00

All homeschoolers are welcome to join us for an up-close reptile activity! The folks from Magazoo will be bringing about a dozen different reptiles to Centre Communidée. The kids can observe, touch, hold, and ask questions... The presenter is francophone, but can manage in English with help from bilingual participants.We will have 2 (or 3) groups of maximum 20 people, one hour for each group. The cost is $7 per child. Families who are only coming in for the reptiles do not have to pay the additional $10 per family for the centre.