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Homeschool Resources
Welcome to Homeschooling
Let's explore what to do now that you have decided to homeschool. Included here is information about required paperwork, year-end assessments, and what goes into a portfolio review.
Coming soon: Curriculum Resources
Let's explore what's out there for curriculum resources and what fellow homeschoolers recommend!
Upcoming Adventures
Victorian Nutcracker Annual Holiday Tradition
Join us for Maine Homeschool Field Trips' Annual Holiday Tradition! We will be attending the full-length community showing of the Victorian Nutcracker!
A Victorian Nutcracker is a retelling of the classic story of a young girl’s Christmas Eve dream, brought on by the curious gift of a nutcracker, in which she travels to the Sugar Plum Fairy’s Land of the Sweets. This version is unique to Portland and its history with characters pulled directly from the city’s past. This year’s production will feature new set pieces designed by Austin Phillips and inspired by Portland’s Victoria Mansion.
Homeschool Portfolio Reviews
Share your homeschooling adventure with me during an online video meeting on Zoom. Using either a classic physical portfolio and or an oral narrative, this process will fulfill the state-required annual assessment. Be sure to bring your questions about educational resources and learning styles!
Group Portfolio Reviews
Share your homeschooling adventure during an online group video meeting on Zoom. I will facilitate a group review of student's academic progress. Draw on the wisdom and experience of fellow homeschoolers during this relaxed group meeting. This will fulfill the state requirement for a year-end portfolio review.
Based on CDC recommendations regarding travel and the fact that Boston is currently experiencing extreme community spread of Covid-19, all in-person field trips are paused. Trips will be rescheduled as soon as possible. FMI- please consult the CDC website.
Based on CDC recommendations regarding travel and the fact that Boston is currently experiencing extreme community spread of Covid-19, all in-person field trips are paused. Trips will be rescheduled as soon as possible. FMI- please consult the CDC website.
Boston Children's Museum Exploration
April 27th, 2020, TBD Join us for Maine Homeschool Field Trips' Spring Boston Children's Museum Exploration Trip!
We will be catching the 8am morning Amtrak Downeaster out of Portland Maine and traveling down to Boston. We will independently explore the Boston Children's Museum- returning to Portland on the 6:15pm train. Included in this trip is round trip Downeaster tickets from/to Portland, and Museum entrance fee.
New England Aquarium Exploration
May 11th, 2020, TBD Join us for Maine Homeschool Field Trips New England Aquarium Exploration Trip!
We will be catching the 8am morning Amtrak Downeaster out of Portland Maine and traveling down to Boston where we will have lunch in historic Quincy Market and then explore the New England Aquarium- returning to Portland on the 6:15pm train. Included in this trip is roundtrip Downeaster tickets from/to Portland and Aquarium entrance fee.
Funtown STEM Day! Trip
Past Adventures
Winter Respite 2020
We will be traveling just 2 hours southwest of Portland to Great Wolf Lodge New England in Fitchburg, MA. Join other homeschoolers & unschoolers for a break from the cold and some community building! The indoor water park is warm and inviting. There are thrilling big slides and mellow lil' slides, a fun wave pool for everyone and an indoor/outdoor hot tub for Adults (and kiddos with adult supervision), PLUS so much more!
Museum of Science Exploration
June 1st, 2020, TBD Join us on the morning Amtrak Downeaster out of Portland to the Boston Museum of Science- returning on the 6:15pm train. Included in this trip is round trip Downeaster tickets from/to Portland, museum entrance fee and one show (your choice Butterfly Garden or IMAX).
Black Heritage Trail and the Freedom Trail self-guided tours
Join us as we explore the Black Heritage Trail, the Freedom Trail, and the historic Quincy Market! The Black Heritage Trail: a 1.6-mile walking tour that explores the history of Boston’s 19th century African American community who primarily lived on the north slope of Beacon Hill. The Freedom Trail: a 2.5-mile red-brick walking trail that will lead you past more than 16 of Boston’s historical sites.
Salt Pump Climbing Series
Join us for 6 weeks of indoor rock climbing at the beautiful, sunny, Salt Pump Climbing Co facility in Scarborough. Climbing builds self esteem, confidence, strength, flexibility and FRIENDSHIPS!
Mt Washington Cog Railway
The Mount Washington Cog Railway is a narrated 3-Hour-Round Trip train ride to the summit of Mount Washington on a historic and awe-inspiring railway. Averaging around 1 hour each way, you have 60 minutes to explore and take in the Summit of Mount Washington, including the Sherman Adams Visitor Center. Inside the Visitor Center is a museum, post office, small snack bar and 360° views of the surrounding areas including up to 5 states, Canada and the Atlantic Ocean!