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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height="50px"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="1/6"][/vc_column][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_single_image image="57217" img_size="large" alignment="center"][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text] Homeschool Curriculum Sales in the CSRA [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]Homeschooling? This is a wonderful time to start looking for home school curriculum items for the next grade.  We have a great homeschooling community in the CSRA and are lucky to have various used book sales in the area.  [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text] Yearly Sales [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]Liberty Independent Private School (Liberty IPS) Used Curriculum Sale TBD Contact:  Jacqueline Griffin - libertyipsusedbooksale2018@gmail.com[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]Annual Homeschool Used Book Sale and Open House by AAHE TBD Contact:  Deborah Sides - sidesd2@yahoo.com[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]Used...

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height="50px"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="1/6"][/vc_column][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_single_image image="14642" img_size="large" alignment="center"][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text] Libraries Rock! 2018 Summer Reading Program [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]May 26th kicks off the Libraries Rock! 2018 Summer Reading Program at the Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System. Richmond County residents call earn cool prizes and attend events being held throughout the summer. The reading program will run from May 26th - July 27th. [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text] How To Register [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text] Children (10 & under) Children have a choice of reading logs: Reading for time (15 hours) or number of books (30...

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height="50px"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="1/6"][/vc_column][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_single_image image="4566" img_size="large" alignment="center"][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text] May is here!! Let the summer countdown begin. There is so much to do around the CSRA this month and we are excited to share them with you. Be sure to also check out our Summer Guide! It is the ultimate guide to planning an active and fun summer. [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]1. Head out to your local library! Arts and Crafts Buffet at Columbia County Library and Celebrate Cinco De Mayo at Friedman. 2. May the...

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height="50px"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="1/6"][/vc_column][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_single_image image="14080" img_size="large" alignment="center"][vc_empty_space][vc_single_image image="5321" img_size="large" alignment="center" onclick="custom_link" link="https://www.facebook.com/EverCrafty/"][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]A special thank you to Janette Cruz Metz, owner of Ever Crafty, for encouraging her daughter, Lillie, to share her chick raising experience with us. They are currently raising 380 baby chicks, 27 chickens/hens, and one duck. Lillie is super proud of brood and we are excited to share tips from one of our local CSRA teens! [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] Tips for Raising Backyard Chickens [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text] Are you wanting to raise...

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height="50px"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="1/6"][/vc_column][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_single_image image="13559" img_size="large" alignment="center"][vc_column_text] Where to Find Spring Flowers [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Spring is in the air!!! Mother nature is such a show off when Spring comes around! I could not be more excited for warmer days and of course, those absolutely beautiful Spring flowers that are starting to bloom everywhere!! I love to take my daughter around town to look at all the pretty flowers in the area. We tracked down some of our favorites for you....

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height="50px"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="1/6"][/vc_column][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_single_image image="13368" img_size="large" alignment="center"][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text] Homeschool Conventions Near the CSRA [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]As a new or seasoned homeschool teacher, a homeschool convention is something that you should visit at least once. I personally wish that I could visit one every year because you get to learn from experienced homeschool teachers, look at new or preferred materials, and you get excited to teach another year.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] What To Expect [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]Guest Lecturers and Classes Nationally known homeschool advocates, active, and retired homeschool teachers give...

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height="50px"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="1/6"][/vc_column][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_single_image image="13320" img_size="large" alignment="center"][vc_single_image image="5321" img_size="large" alignment="center" onclick="custom_link" img_link_target="_blank" link="http://www.evercrafty.us/p/blog-page.html"][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text] Standardized Testing Options for Homeschoolers [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]Even though research suggests that homeschool kids are taught exceptionally, and exceed public school standards in many ways (https://hslda.org/docs/news/200908100.asp, 2009), as a parent/teacher we just want that peace of mind. Sometimes we just want to know if what we are teaching our kids is getting through. Are they really learning? How do they compare to kids their same age? Standardized...

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height="50px"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="1/6"][/vc_column][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_single_image image="28592" img_size="large" alignment="center"][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text] SOAR Tutoring Center: Academic Summer Camp - Featured Camp [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]https://www.facebook.com/soartutoringcenter/ Albert Einstein once said, “Education is what remains after one has forgotten what one has learned in school.” It is almost summer time, and SOAR Tutoring Center has what your child needs for an exciting and educational summer experience. Whether it is for a week session or all summer, your child can have a blast and learn without even knowing it! We...

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height="50px"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="1/6"][/vc_column][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_single_image image="11981" img_size="large" alignment="center"][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text] 9 Cheap and Fun Things To Do in February [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]1. Harry Potter Night at Augusta Library Downtown. Feb 1st at 5 PM. Fun activities, crafts, and snacks! Event Link 2. Ice Cream for Breakfast at Flanigan's Ice Cream. Feb 3rd at 9 AM. Special waffle and ice cream plate and a toppings bar! 3. Tape Town at Columbia County Library. Feb 6th at 2 PM. Special play time with car toys. Event Link 4. Craft...

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height="50px"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="1/6"][/vc_column][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_single_image image="11574" img_size="large" alignment="center"][vc_empty_space][vc_single_image image="5321" img_size="large" alignment="center" onclick="custom_link" img_link_target="_blank" link="http://www.evercrafty.us/p/blog-page.html"][vc_column_text] 7 Places to Volunteer with Kids in the CSRA [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]Our kids take so much for granted, don’t you think? Probably because we give them almost everything they want. Nevertheless, we want our children to grow up sympathetic to the misfortunes in the world around us. We don’t want them to live in a bubble where they are oblivious to the suffering in our community. The only...