Grateful For Homeschool Community

November edition 🍂

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Homeschool Fox
November 09, 2024

Warm fall greetings!

As the crisp November air settles in and the leaves continue to fall, we’re reminded of the beauty in change and the cozy comforts of the season. I hope this month finds you wrapped in gratitude and inspiration as we journey into the heart of autumn. Grab a warm drink, settle in, and let’s dive into what’s new for our homeschool community!

Grateful For Community

I don’t know about you guys, but I am feeling incredibly grateful for my local homeschool community, which November marks our 1 year since inception! Having an active co-op is a gift no family could create alone; it thrives through the dedication and collaboration of each member. Together, we’ve built a space where our children can explore, learn, and grow in ways that wouldn’t be possible in isolation. The commitment each family brings—whether through leading classes, organizing activities, or simply showing up with enthusiasm—creates such a vibrant, supportive environment. It has truly been one of the greatest joys of my life to be part of this journey, working side by side with others to craft fun, meaningful learning experiences for our kids. Thank you all participants for making this community a reality!

Empowering Kids with Awareness: Teaching Safety in Everyday Situations

Teaching kids about potential dangers is crucial for their safety and well-being. Recently, a tragic accident occurred where a 9-year-old girl lost her life while running alongside a school bus. She was struck by the bus as it turned, a heartbreaking reminder of how easily everyday situations can become perilous. Sharing stories like this with children in an age-appropriate way helps them understand the importance of being cautious around vehicles, obeying safety rules, and recognizing risky behaviors. By discussing real-life scenarios, we can help children internalize safety principles, encouraging them to make wise, informed decisions that can protect them from harm. Teaching children about potential dangers isn’t about creating fear; it’s about equipping them with the knowledge to navigate their surroundings responsibly and confidently.

App For Logging Homeschool Hours

Stay organized and optimize life as a homeschool educator with easy-to-use logging tools. Try it out to see if it works well for you. Use this promo code at checkout to redeem a FREE 1-year subscription ($5/month value): HSFOX4G5T3

You can manage an unlimited number of children in one space. Customize subjects based on your children’s unique curriculum. Label each subject as “core” or “non-core” to ensure you are reaching the mandatory amount of hours for each category. Set yearly goals to help you see at a quick glance how many hours have been completed and how many still need to be reached.

To log hours, you will simply create a new activity. You can be as detailed or minimal in your record-keeping as you would like. You have the option to write a full description of the lesson, upload photos if you want, and label it under the subject category.

It’s accessible from any desktop or mobile device. You can update your settings to send a reminder to log hours via email or text.

Add Lump Sum Hours— While activities update stats automatically, use this form to backfill any hours already accrued for the year.

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Stay cozy and count your blessings!