Tag Archives: Homeschoolers Moving to Portland

Village Home – Portland Homeschooling Resource

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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Barefoot Books – Portland Homeschooling Resource

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

  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

  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

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

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

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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Piano Possibilities – Portland Homeschooling Resource

Piano Possibilities – Portland Homeschooling Resource There are lots of wonderful music teachers in the Portland metro area and I obviously do not have personal experience with all of them, but I can recommend Lani wholeheartedly from experience! One of … Continue reading

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Carolyn’s Story and Journey

My Story My professional career began as a librarian in Jackson, Wyoming.  I found being a librarian incredibly fulfilling! I loved helping people in my community — whether they wanted to find the next great book to read, navigate a … Continue reading

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Homeschoolers Moving to Portland Info

Homeschoolers Moving to Portland Hello!  My name is Carolyn Groves and I am the Founder of Homeschoolers Moving to Portland and I nurture Portland Homeschooling Resources – www.PortlandHomeschoolingResources.com. I know exactly what it is like to move to Portland for the incredible … Continue reading

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