Homeschooling Michigan Blog

This Wednesday, April 22, Fill in the Blanks is inviting everyone who’s interested to its Earth Day Open House. Come and help them celebrate Earth Day by spending the day at Fill in the Blanks as their guest. If you would like to see if Fill in the Blanks would be a good fit for [...]

Clothes Swap – April 16, 2009 – Thursday – Sterling Heights
“WHAT’S A CLOTHES SWAP?”
This is a totally FREE event, with NO obligation to bring anything or take anything. It’s called a “swap” because so many people bring clothes they no longer need, and take what they DO want.
HERE’S HOW IT WORKS:
At home, sort and fold [...]

“What is a clothing swap?”
This is a FREE event where you take your clean and unwanted clothes (Clothes you would not mind wearing in public) and drop them off at a designated time at a designated place. Next comes the fun part. Once you arrive on the day of the clothing swap you go to [...]

Diane is a former homeschooling parent who’s kids are older and she is looking to get back into teaching piano again.
Noteworthy Music studio is currently accepting students for piano lessons. Diane Skylis is the teacher. She has a bachelor of Music from Oakland University, and has been teaching piano since 1979. Her experience has included [...]

Holcomb’s KnowPlace Store Closing Sale
Clinton Pointe Plaza, 33870 Gratiot Ave., Clinton Township, MI
Phone 586-790-9791
January 17-19, 2009
40% Off Everything!
January 20-22, 2009
50% Off Everything!
January 23-25, 2009
70% Off Everything!
Holcomb’s KnowPlace will continue to fulfill your educational needs at the Troy location:
Oakland Plaza, 296 John R Rd., Troy, MI 48083
Phone 248-577-6152

Scholastic Book Fairs at the Scholastic Warehouse this week.
http://www.scholastic.com/bookfairs/events/warehouse/
http://www.scholastic.com/bookfairs/events/warehouse/states.asp?st_abbrev=MI
Belleville Scholastic Book Fairs
41873 Ecorse Ste 260
Belleville, MI 48111
(800) 451-7181
Tue., 01/13/2009 – Fri., 01/16/2009
Tues-Thurs, Jan 13-15, 10:00-6:00
Fri, Jan 16, 10:00-4:00
Caledonia Scholastic Book Fairs
8280 Broadmoor SE
Caledonia, MI 49316
(800) 451-7181
Tue., 01/13/2009 – Fri., 01/16/2009
Tues-Thurs, Jan 13-15, 10:00-6:00
Fri, Jan 16, 10:00-4:00

Shop online at Scholastic with Dollar Days. Over 400 $1.00 [...]

Oak Park YMCA wants to offer swim classes for homeschoolers. For a class, they need at least 4 students. The Aquatics Director is very flexible and would like to have homeschool swim classes. The teacher is very good at working with children of different ages and abilities in the same class.
Oak Park YMCA, 900 Long [...]

Home School Swim and Gym is a time for families that have chosen to home-school their children. Children will enjoy an hour of swim lessons followed by structured physical fitness education. YMCA staff will plan a variety of physical activities with the input of the parent(s) and children.
Who: Home-Schooled children ages 4-13
When: Tuesdays, Swim: 1-2pm, [...]

Homeschool Connections will be hosting a Spelling Bee on Thursday, January 8, 2009 at 2:00 pm. The bee will be held at the Rochester Hills Public Library and all homeschoolers in Oakland or Macomb Counties are welcome to participate. The winner will go on to represent homeschoolers at the Oakland County Regional Scripps Spelling Bee. [...]

Oakwoods Nature Center, by Flat Rock
Please pre-register for programs. For additional information or to register for programs at the Nature Center of Oakwoods Metropark near Flat Rock, please call 734-782-3956.
Monday, January 12, 20098, 10:00am – Homeschool Monday. Home schoolers will experience a fun and exciting program. Fee: $3 per child.

Belle Isle Nature Zoo, Detroit
These classes are FREE! RSVPs are appreciated so Victoria/Nature Zoo will know how many students to plan for. These classes are generally considered for 1st graders and up, although for families with younger children they are usually welcome to participate with adult help if they are able.
Victoria victoria.sluder@metroparks.com
Phone at Belle Isle [...]

Gotta Dance of Waterford announces winter class offerings
Preschool Music
Music appreciation for your 4-5 yr old who is not yet doing formal schoolwork. This class is great for those who do not yet know their letters or numbers or need a small class size to feel more comfortable. You will focus on experiencing music and appreciating [...]