Activity Ideas Archives - The SC Homeschooling Connection https://www.homeschoolingsc.org/activity-ideas/ Encouraging, Equipping and Empowering Homeschoolers in SC and Beyond Wed, 23 Oct 2024 14:36:59 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.homeschoolingsc.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/cropped-google--32x32.png Activity Ideas Archives - The SC Homeschooling Connection https://www.homeschoolingsc.org/activity-ideas/ 32 32 SC State Fair Competitions https://www.homeschoolingsc.org/sc-state-fair-competitions/ https://www.homeschoolingsc.org/sc-state-fair-competitions/#respond Thu, 08 Aug 2024 23:44:05 +0000 https://www.homeschoolingsc.org/?p=4510 The SC State Fair Competitions have been some of my favorite homeschool activities. My kids loved the fun of competition, seeing their stuff on display…and the thrill of victory. I loved that it counts as schoolwork too. My first rationale for participating in the SC State Fair Competitions was so that my homeschool kids could […]

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]]> https://www.homeschoolingsc.org/sc-state-fair-competitions/feed/ 0 Homeschool Conferences, Conventions and Expos https://www.homeschoolingsc.org/homeschool-conferences-conventions-and-expos/ https://www.homeschoolingsc.org/homeschool-conferences-conventions-and-expos/#comments Fri, 05 Apr 2024 18:25:36 +0000 http://www.homeschoolingsc.org/?p=3175 Homeschool Conferences, Conventions and Expos–Oh my! If you’re new to homeschooling or new to South Carolina, conventions are a great way to get started homeschooling. They’re also great for experienced homeschoolers to network and learn new opportunities too! (Updated Oct 2024) Conferences, Conventions and Expos in South Carolina Maybe location is an important factor for […]

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]]> https://www.homeschoolingsc.org/homeschool-conferences-conventions-and-expos/feed/ 4 Nutcracker Activities https://www.homeschoolingsc.org/nutcracker-activities/ https://www.homeschoolingsc.org/nutcracker-activities/#respond Sat, 19 Nov 2022 19:03:45 +0000 https://www.homeschoolingsc.org/?p=6264 In a previous post, we talked about our annual gingerbread decorating party tradition. Now let’s take a look at another annual tradition the Nutcracker–with additional Nutcracker activities, too! One of our favorite holiday traditions is going to the local production of the Nutcracker Ballet. We always have friends who are performing so it’s great to […]

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]]> https://www.homeschoolingsc.org/nutcracker-activities/feed/ 0 Subscription Box Gift Ideas for Homeschoolers https://www.homeschoolingsc.org/subscription-box-gift-ideas/ https://www.homeschoolingsc.org/subscription-box-gift-ideas/#comments Thu, 10 Nov 2022 14:07:09 +0000 http://www.homeschoolingsc.org/?p=2960 Today, I’ve got more than 15 subscription box gift ideas that will make you the superhero of gift giving! It’s the gift that keeps coming for several months after the special occasion. There’s so many to choose from. You’re bound to find something that suits your situation. Oh what do you get for a homeschooler? […]

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]]> https://www.homeschoolingsc.org/subscription-box-gift-ideas/feed/ 5 Geocache at Harbison State Forest https://www.homeschoolingsc.org/geocache-at-harbison-state-forest/ https://www.homeschoolingsc.org/geocache-at-harbison-state-forest/#comments Fri, 14 May 2021 17:30:02 +0000 https://www.homeschoolingsc.org/?p=4512 In a previous post, we talked about exploring the various regions of South Carolina.  Midlands region. The Geocache challenge at Harbison State Forest is in the Midlands region. But, once you get hooked on geocaching, you’ll find it’s a great way to explore anywhere and everywhere. Geocaching is a real-life treasure hunt. People hide little […]

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]]> https://www.homeschoolingsc.org/geocache-at-harbison-state-forest/feed/ 1 SC Virtual Homeschool Conference https://www.homeschoolingsc.org/sc-virtual-homeschool-conference/ https://www.homeschoolingsc.org/sc-virtual-homeschool-conference/#comments Sat, 17 Apr 2021 21:50:51 +0000 https://www.homeschoolingsc.org/?p=5702 This uniquely local Virtual Homeschool Conference is coming this summer. We’re gathering a variety of presentations and panel discussions to equip, encourage and empower you wherever you are on your homeschool journey. Topics include: Getting Started, Record-keeping, Choosing Curriculum, Homeschool styles, Assigning grades Special Needs, High school, Preschool, Career Explorations Storytelling,  Gameschooling, Poetry Tea, Literature/Martial […]

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]]> https://www.homeschoolingsc.org/sc-virtual-homeschool-conference/feed/ 1 Abuse Awareness Month https://www.homeschoolingsc.org/abuse-awareness-month/ https://www.homeschoolingsc.org/abuse-awareness-month/#comments Sun, 21 Mar 2021 01:02:56 +0000 http://homeschoolingsc.org/?p=149 April is abuse awareness month. Join us in focusing on preventing abuse before it escalates by promoting Pinwheels for Prevention. This blog was born because of a legislation that proposed to supposedly prevent child abusers from “hiding” under South Carolina’s homeschool law. Now, it the time for the homeschool community to consider these concerns and […]

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]]> https://www.homeschoolingsc.org/abuse-awareness-month/feed/ 1 Mice on Main Scavenger Hunt https://www.homeschoolingsc.org/mice-on-main-scavenger-hunt/ https://www.homeschoolingsc.org/mice-on-main-scavenger-hunt/#respond Mon, 15 Mar 2021 22:55:26 +0000 https://www.homeschoolingsc.org/?p=4911 Mice on Main Scavenger Hunt is a fun activity to do with your kids while you’re in Greenville, SC. Whether you’re new to SC or just exploring regions of South Carolina, add this to your bucket list. This kid-friendly activity is a great way to explore Greenville, see some art, and get a little exercise […]

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]]> https://www.homeschoolingsc.org/mice-on-main-scavenger-hunt/feed/ 0 SC Agritourism Passport https://www.homeschoolingsc.org/sc-agritourism-passport/ https://www.homeschoolingsc.org/sc-agritourism-passport/#comments Sat, 30 Jan 2021 19:59:54 +0000 http://www.homeschoolingsc.org/?p=2277 The Agritourism Passport is fun way to experience many more farms across South Carolina. In another post, I talked about the various regions of SC. This program highlights a variety of farm opportunities in each region, including crop mazes, u-picks, hayrides, wineries and petting zoos. What a great way for homeschoolers to explore South Carolina […]

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]]> https://www.homeschoolingsc.org/sc-agritourism-passport/feed/ 7 Holiday STEM Challenge https://www.homeschoolingsc.org/holiday-stem-challenge/ https://www.homeschoolingsc.org/holiday-stem-challenge/#comments Mon, 30 Nov 2020 13:51:42 +0000 http://www.homeschoolingsc.org/?p=2819 Here’s your Holiday STEM Challenge. The challenge, should you accept it, is Engineering your own Gingerbread House. Ok, it’s a graham cracker house. But, the results are really amazing. And totally delicious. Gather your supplies and issue a few basic instructions. Try the challenge yourself along with students. Each year we do this project, we […]

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