November 13, 2009
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Issue #32 - November 2009
Homeschool Year End 2009
Footprints News
Shirley and Wendy, creators of the Footprints On Our Land curriculum, will be in Johannesburg on 27-28 November.
OPEN DAY
You are invited for a morning of encouragement and advice on your homeschool adventure. Prospective homeschoolers as well as parents interested in our products or just needing a new perspective are invited to attend our FREE open day.
When: Saturday, 28 November 9am-1pm
Where: Christ Church Horizon, Cnr Raath & Cutton Road, Roodepoort
Cost: No cost but we will have some resources on sale.
RSVP footprints@south-african-homeschool-curriculum.com
FOOTPRINTS WORKSHOP
For clients that are already using any of the Footprints products or will be next year, we will be holding a workshop on the evening of Friday, 27 November. This will be an evening of encouragement and advice on implementing your Footprints On Our Land programs.
Please reply promptly as space for the workshop is limited to 15 people.
First come, first served.
Where: Randparkridge, JHB (address on application)
When: 27 November 2009, 7 - 9pm
Cost: R75 per person, R100 per married couple
RSVP footprints@south-african-homeschool-curriculum.com
Homeschool Year End 2009
It that time of year again where we can pause and reflect on our homeschooling year.
Many families have a tradition of writing a ‘report’ for each child – for their records and for their pleasure. They love reading about their accomplishments at the end of each year. It’s a good time to look not only at the academic progress that your children have made, but also acknowledge the growth in their characters.
Some support groups also hold prize-giving ceremonies where parents can publicly bless their children and praise them for their progress.
Below are some examples of assessments/reports you could use:
Homeschool Assessment
Printable Report
For more tips on compiling a portfolio of your child’s work this year, refer to Issue #1 of Reaching Higher.
Advice
At this time of year, you might know prospective homeschoolers that are investigating homeschooling, finding out about various curricula and wondering if they will succeed. Please refer them to our Tips for Starting Homeschooling - a FREE 7-part email series of useful articles and info for new or prospective homeschoolers.
If they are in Gauteng, encourage them to attend our free open day listed above or bring them with you!
Free Printables
You can create printable certificates for achievements here:
Free Award Certificates
Till next time, we wish you every blessing
Wendy and Shirley
www.south-african-homeschool-curriculum.com
Footprints On Our Land - South African Homeschool Curriculum
