Homeschool HUB News Update--June 19, 2020
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Editor: Andrea Bikfalvy
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GENERAL INTEREST
G1) Brain Warmer Upper
G2) Some Educational Youtube Channels
G3) Tryouts for Basketball World Tour
G4) Free Entrepreneurship Course
G5) Free Historical Scavanger Hunt
G6) Enroll in "Camp Book-It"
G1) Brain Warmer Upper
What do you have to give before you can keep it?
G2) Some Educational Youtube Channels
Parents are advised to research, screen videos, or watch with their children to address any topics or statements that they feel needs clarification or discussion.
Scishow is a channel that shares science news for teens and adults. They offer a channel on science for kids. Good for Pre-K through elementary; it is pretty young in tone, which might annoy older kids. The info is good for any age if the "hey kids, look at this..isn't it amazing??!!" chipper tone is tolerable for them.
https://www.youtube.com/user/scishowkids
RedCat Reading offers a channel with lots of phonics and early reading videos. Even though my son is well past the phonics stage, we still love to watch their series "Phonics Time with Masa and Junya" because it's just so cute. They also do videos on sight words and funny songs to teach reading, like "There's a Pea on the Sea" and "The Chit-Chat Chicken" and they have a Learn to Draw series, too. Good for Pre-K through elementary.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1XbXsp48-VkYbNBJQ1YvOQ
Mathantics offers animated videos on mathematical topics from basics through algebra, explained in a way to make learning math concepts fun for kids. Good for 1st-8th grade.
https://www.youtube.com/user/mathantics
TEDEd offers animated videos on topics from science to history to literature. The topics are more geared toward older kids and adults.
https://www.youtube.com/user/TEDEducation
Mark Rober was a former NASA engineer and also worked for Apple. Now he makes YouTube videos using science and engineering. He often involves kids in his videos. He always explains the science of what he does in the video, and what kid wouldn't want to watch a video about a swimming pool full of jello, a "magic" bowling ball, or a snowball gun? His two videos that are about the stolen packages do include bleeped out swear words from some of the package thieves reacting, so parents may want to skip those two or preview them. He also has a couple videos about how to make Halloween costumes, and the costumes are a bit gory.
Decades ago, Mark Kistler ran a show on drawing for kids on PBS called The Secret City. He does a great job making drawing simple for kids. He offers free videos and livestreams on his YouTube channel. The advantage of the videos is that you can skip to where he is actually drawing rather than chatting or promoting his art camps if you want to.
Kuma Films makes videos of interesting trick skills like yoyos, card tricks, and acrobatics. Aspiring trick artists and filmmakers might enjoy analyzing them, and everyone else might find them interesting to watch.
https://www.youtube.com/user/kumakumafilms
G3) Tryouts for Basketball World Tour
2021 International Tour Tryouts--YOU CAN REPRESENT THE USA!
Are you a basketball player that would like to take the trip of a lifetime and represent your country? Tryouts for the 2021 STUDENTathleteWorld Tours will be held this Fall. Don't miss your chance to show our coaches that you have the talent and character desired to claim a spot on one of the 2021 International Tours!
Players who attend a tryout will play games in front of our staff and coaches. Players that demonstrate the talent and character we are looking for will earn an invitation to go on a trip of a lifetime while representing the USA!
Tryout's are FREE but players must register by July 15 to participate. Register HERE: https://sawtryouts.wufoo.com/forms/zoal5yl112l82h/
Tryouts are open to players ages 10-24. Tryouts are open to male and female athletes.
CORONAVIRUS NOTE: If you have concerns about participating in the Basketball portion of the tryout please still register for the free tryout and consider attending. The tryout day will consist of learning more about our tours and we can interview you at the event (from 6 feet away). We can then evaluate you through the videos you submit to us. Either way, please still apply now and we will work out those details as the event gets closer.
WHAT IF I CAN'T MAKE THE TRYOUT DATE?: The tryout dates are just a way for us to connect and meet people personally in select cities. All athletes must complete an application to be considered for one of our teams. If you can't make the tryout you can still apply for a tour at https://studentathleteworld.com/application
Earn your spot in one of our 3 Summer Tours!
Portugal Basketball Festival PORTUGAL / SPAIN
June 20-28, 2021
Ages 14-19
Argentina Experience ARGENTINA
June 28 – July 7, 2021
Ages 14-25
United World Games GERMANY / AUSTRIA / ITALY
June 21-30, 2021
Ages 10-19
TRYOUT DATES & LOCATIONS
July 25 - Omaha, NE
August 1 - Sacramento, CA
August 8 - Raleigh, NC
August 15 - Los Angeles, CA
August 16 - Atlanta, GA
August 22 - Orlando, FL
August 29 - Las Vegas, NV
August 30 - Phoenix, AZ
August 30 - Chicago, IL
STUDENTathleteWorld (SaWUSA) Phone: 984.225.1040
G4) Free Entrepreneurship Course
I'm the founder of VisionaryEntrepreneurship.com and wanted to offer a free course to any of your homeschool families (normally $49).
This platform teaches entrepreneurship from a Christian perspective.
This is a GREAT summer activity or can be used in the fall in a homeschool or classroom curriculum.
We have 4 courses:
1. Seeing a World of Opportunities
2. Startup Marketing Crash Course
3. Entrepreneurial Portraits of Faith
4. The Ultimate List of Business Ideas
If any of your families want to try out the program, they can take a full course for free.
They can just email me which course they want & I'll setup access for them.
Thanks!
Mark - Co-Founder
team@VisionaryEntrepreneurship.com
G5) Free Historical Scavanger Hunt
You can download a free pdf that offers a "Historical Scavenger Hunt" to learn about some United States, Michigan, and Grand Rapids history.
https://www.grpm.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Scavenger_Hunt_History.pdf
G6) Enroll in "Camp Book-It"
Parents, join us for our first ever Camp BOOK IT! and keep rewarding your kids all summer long. Track and reward your kids' reading for June, July and August in our digital dashboard. When they meet their monthly reading goal, they'll receive a free one-topping Personal Pan Pizza® from Pizza Hut! We'll also share fun activities and book recommendations each week to keep the fun going throughout the summer!
https://www.bookitprogram.com/book-it-for-parents
MICHIANA EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
1) Michigan Virtual Communication Contest by 4-H
2) Fernwood Botanical Gardens is Open
1) Michigan Virtual Communication Contest by 4-H
You can enter a video into this contest, including
-impromptu public speaking
-prepared public speaking
-predetermined topic public speaking
-demonstrations
-clowning/acting
Contest is divided into age categories and open to MI residents. Registration is open until July 16
https://events.anr.msu.edu/event.cfm?eventID=12D31D8BE7ED620BED8AFFEB7622E1F3CF11B2CB142B6695F074EB5C9F3BBF37
2) Fernwood Botanical Gardens is Open
Fernwood will be OPEN to members and the general public beginning at 10am on Tuesday, June 16. Our new online, timed ticketing system has been created to maintain maximum safety and social distancing upon entering the garden. Everyone (including members) must schedule their visits to Fernwood using online ticketing BEFORE coming to Fernwood.
Fernwood is committed to providing a safe place to enjoy the outdoors. Our staff has taken measures and asks for visitor cooperation to help Fernwood maintain a safe environment for all.
Every person coming to Fernwood MUST have registered online in advance for a designated date and time - including members. No walk-ups allowed. Click here to reserve tickets: Tues-Sat- https://55268.blackbaudhosting.com/55268/Online-general-admission-Tues-Sat-20Jun2020 or Sunday- https://55268.blackbaudhosting.com/55268/Online-general-admission-Sunday
- Capacities are limited for each designated visiting time in order to avoid overcrowding.
- All admission ticket registrations will be confirmed on a will-call registration list upon arrival. Fernwood has eliminated the need for paper tickets. Check in is located outside the Visitors Center.
- Last admittance will be 30 minutes before the end of your designated visiting time.
- Can't secure tickets online? Please call Fernwood at 269.695..6491, and we will make arrangements prior to your arrival.
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CLASSIFIEDS
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Homeschool groups are welcome to advertise their group, too. It's free!
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LETTING IT RIDE:
Make a tax-deductable donation to the Homeschool HUB Endowment Fund. Check with your tax preparer for the most advantageous amount if you wish, but Federal and State deductions are available for charitable donations of this kind.
Checks should be made out to: Michigan Gateway Community Foundation AND "Homeschool HUB Endowment Fund" written in the Memo line of the check.
Address and Contact Info:
Michigan Gateway Community Foundation
111 Days Avenue
Buchanan, Michigan 49107
Phone: 269.695.3521
Fax: 269.695.4250
email: info@mgcf.org
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DISCLAIMERS:
While the Homeschool HUB believes that these events or opportunities may be of value to home educators, announcements do not constitute an endorsement by the Homeschool HUB, or its Board of Directors. It is the responsibility of individual parents to determine the appropriateness of any event or opportunity for their children.
Participation in any event is voluntary and the participant assumes complete responsibility and liability for themselves, their family, anyone accompanying them, and their personal property.
