Gatekeeping for a Secular Academic Group One of the complaints some make of SEA Homeschoolers is that we gatekeep when it comes to materials, curriculum, and programs. This complaint is accurate, and the gatekeeping is not going to go away. It takes work to enforce, and we think that work is worth it. Yes, SEA Homeschoolers does gatekeep. We are going to keep gatekeeping, too. Before going further, let me define how SEA Homeschoolers gatekeeps so we are all on the same page. Gatekeeping for our group refers to the practice of disallowing conversations about information and resources that do …
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WE BELIEVE FROM SEA HOMESCHOOLERS Want to know what SEA Homeschoolers is about? The SEA Homeschoolers Team collaborated on this list of 27 WE BELIEVE statements so you would know the answer! WE BELIEVE in the power of education to change the world. WE BELIEVE learning is how we get to be who we want to be in this one wild and precious life. WE BELIEVE all education models should meet the learner where they are and handcraft a journey through learning that centers on the unique intellect, strengths, challenges, and needs of the individual. WE BELIEVE an evidence-based education …
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SEA HomeschoolersOnline Conference Series SpeakerLearn More About the Speakers!Register NowSee Full Conference Schedule Alycia Wright, M.Ed. Alycia Wright, M.Ed. is a former public educator turned homeschooling mother. Currently homeschooling three daughters with another one in a specialty high school. Alycia runs a homeschool cooperative for children of color in Virginia. She places emphasis on the importance of using a culturally relevant pedagogy and creating diverse homeschool communities & experiences. She is the Director of Radical Inclusion with Together We Will USA, Founder & Director of Cultural Roots Homeschool Cooperative, Director of Inspired Learning RVA, and an African-American Studies teacher through …
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R.E.A.L. Science Odyssey Biology 2 is a comprehensive course for life science at the middle school to high school level (grades 5 – 9). RSO Biology 2 is an in-depth course that engages young people’s minds at the same time they are actively participating in the learning of biology.
5 Tips that Keep Learners Engaged and Brains FocusedBy Blair Lee, M.S. Homeschoolers are dreamers. We spend months dreaming about what the school year is going to look like for our learners. It is easy to romanticize how it is all going to go academically. There is only one problem standing between our hard work and making our secular homeschool dreams a reality — our children. Don’t they realize how long and hard you worked to make this year perfect? Are you beginning to wonder just what you got yourself into? Or, you might be reading this and patting yourself …
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Handcrafting a Culture of Thinking: Metacognition What are your plans for your secular homeschool curriculum this coming school year? Language arts? Math? Science? History? What learning skills are you planning on having your children work on? Wouldn’t it be great to handcraft a culture of thinking in your home that is personally meaningful for your learners while providing support for a learner-centered education? An important component of fostering this culture of thinking is to incorporate learning kills into your child's education. If you were thinking these skills are something kids will just pick up, think about how many adults you …
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In the week long unit, Taking a Knee: The NFL & Racism, students examine why Colin Kaepernick first began his Taking a Knee protest, the history his protest builds on, as well as the consequences and legacy of his protest.
Tag along as Max, Tad, and Gina assist Leonardo on his quest while discovering the secrets of his life and teaching the Maestro about science, math, history, art, and more!
In Ghost in the Water, The League of Scientists, John and his new friends Malene, Dev, Natsumi and Kimmey, pool their knowledge of biology, technology, logic, and chemistry to unravel mysteries that haunt the quiet town of East Rapids.
Magic Forest Academy – Reptiles & Amphibians: Our scaly and slimy friends, who keep the natural world in balance, have much to teach us, including Tessellations, Kinetic & Potential Energy and much more. They also introduce us to a famous artist named M. C. Escher, and teach us how to make a healthier recipe of Chocolate Turtles. This unit study can be used independently, or combined with our other nature themes for an inclusive full-year curriculum. Magic Forest Academy Stage 2 is a robust nature-based secular curriculum designed for ages 7-12, covering 52 unique unit studies in all that naturally …
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In Magic Forest Academy – Winter, Children learn about the importance of Winter that includes a Calendar Math activity, a Smell & Taste science activity, crafting a Winter Hat and playing Winter Charades. Magic Forest Winter is included in the Winter Bundle with 12 other secular unit studies.
Magic Forest Academy – Summer is brimming with many additional Summer learning activities focused on reading, science, math, & art. Magic Forest Summer is included in the Summer Bundle with 12 other secular unit studies.
In Magic Forest Academy – Wind, kids learn all about science, art, and math explaining Wind. Magic Forest Wind is included in the Spring Bundle with 12 other secular unit studies.
Magic Forest Academy Rainbows: This colorful nature study is sure to delight any child while they learn about Angles, the Color Spectrum, Isaac Newton, and enjoy reading a whimsical story based on a Norse mythology, among many additional Rainbow themed learning activities. You won’t want to miss our Rainbow Pizza recipe! This unit study can be used independently, or combined with our other nature themes for an inclusive full-year curriculum. Magic Forest Academy Stage 2 is a robust nature-based secular curriculum designed for ages 7-12, covering 52 unique unit studies in all that naturally flow with the rhythm of the …
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In Magic Forest Academy – Rain, Learn all about the Water Cycle, how to make your own Rain Gauge, some musical Rain Sticks, and play a fun and colorful game of Musical Water. Magic Forest Rain is included in the Summer Bundle with 12 other secular unit studies.
