Tag Archives: Carolyn Groves

For Covid-19 Homeschoolers

Posted on April 14, 2020 by Carolyn Groves

We were not unintentional homeschoolers.  My daughters, now 18 and 14.5 have never attended school in the traditional sense.  In this post, I’ll share a little bit about how we came to homeschooling along with some resources that I hope … Continue reading →

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Village Home – Portland Homeschooling Resource

Posted on November 29, 2019 by Carolyn Groves

Village Home – Homeschooling Resource “But what about socialization?” This might just be one of the most common questions homeschooling parents hear.  While there are lots of ways to meet friends and create community in the Portland metro area, we … Continue reading →

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The Best Unschooling Books (That Aren’t Actually About Unschooling) – Sharing Your Home with Children, Getting & Keeping Organized

Posted on July 26, 2019 by Carolyn Groves

This is the second part in a series based on a talk I gave at the Life is Good Unschooling Conference in May 2019.  The first in the series can bee seen here. This group of books gives parents ideas … Continue reading →

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The Best Unschooling Books (That Aren’t Actually About Unschooling) – Self Help

Posted on July 17, 2019 by Carolyn Groves

Before I became a Realtor, I was a librarian.  I come from a long line of bibliophiles — my maternal grandfather was a collector and had a book for you no matter what your interests might be, and his daughter, … Continue reading →

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Barefoot Books – Portland Homeschooling Resource

Posted on May 16, 2019 by Carolyn Groves

Barefoot Books – Homeschooling Resource As a former public children’s and young adult librarian, I’m a giant book lover!  While at one of the first Life is Good conferences we attended, I had the great pleasure of meeting Jennifer Butler-Brown … Continue reading →

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Portland Community College Gateway to College – Portland Homeschooling Resource

Posted on May 3, 2019 by Carolyn Groves

  Portland Community College Gateway to College – Homeschooling Resource As a homeschooling parent, one of the most frequently asked questions I’ve fielded in 17 years is, “But what about college?”  Depending on the person asking the question, I have … Continue reading →

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Portland Parks & Recreation – Portland Homeschooling Resource

Posted on April 25, 2019 by Carolyn Groves

  Portland Parks & Recreation – Homeschooling Resource When my girls were younger, one of the things they loved to do was to go swimming (and playing in the “lazy river”) at the Mt Scott Community Center.  It was a … Continue reading →

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Echo Theater Company – Portland Homeschooling Resource

Posted on April 19, 2019 by Carolyn Groves

Echo Theater Company – Portland Homeschooling Resource When we first moved to Portland in 2008 we lived in inner SE, and were looking to build community.  We joined the Sunnyside Swapshop (now Southside Swap and Play in Woodstock) which was … Continue reading →

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Physics by Discovery – Portland Homeschooling Resource

Posted on March 13, 2019 by Carolyn Groves

Physics by Discovery – Portland Homeschooling Resource Could you use some help with high school science? Physics by Discovery is a lab-based, college-preparatory high-school level class offered for homeschool students. In this class, students develop a solid foundation in the … Continue reading →

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School at Home Adventures – Portland Homeschooling Resource

Posted on February 15, 2019 by Carolyn Groves

School at Home Adventures – Portland Homeschooling Resource One of the best parts about homeschooling in Portland is the huge number of cultural and other events for learning and entertainment.  However, ticket prices for some of these things can be … Continue reading →

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