And as a Home School Support Group our MAIN goal is to inform, encourage, and provide fellowship for home educating parents and their families AND to educate those who have the curiosity of learning about Homeschooling.
Something else that we want everyone to know is that we are a very laid back group and very homey!
PEACH also specializes in Homeschool families that come from the Public School system and are now Homeschooling and we love nothing better than to be of assistance to those who are leaving the "system".
Becoming a member of PEACH is as simple as saying you want to belong to the group! PEACH/NY doesn't charge a fee, we ask members to bring supplies as we need them.
Announcement: THANKS TO ALL FOR YOUR PRAYERS, PEACH will be able to continue to use Dana for our meetings!! Dana Discovery Center is located in Central Park on 110th Street near Lenox Ave.
And meetings will now be on
Wednesday's starting November with a new time as well, from 1:00 - 3:30pm!
The Lovely Dana Discovery Center!
And as always, please feel welcome to bring something for our refreshment time! Plus don't forget, dads and children are welcome, so see you all at our next meeting!
Remember to visit this site often to see new info and ideas!
And something I can't stress enough - Please remember that just like with the many different museums in NYC alone, no two museums will offer the same exhibits and the same goes for Homeschool Support Groups. No two are the same or offer the same activities, but that's what makes it fun! And there is nothing wrong with belonging to as many of them as you want!
Please remember that ALL meetings are held at Dana Discovery Center unless otherwise noted...
September 17th (Thursday) - Theme: Welcome/Return Potluck
Time: 2:00pm - 4:00pm We had a nice time sharing some yummy food and spoke about future meetings and trips.
NEW Time: 1:00 - 3:30pm We would like to invite all families to get together and chose a Hispanic Country and either bring a story about their culture or foods or even about their history. It can also be a drawing of their flag or photos of their people and celebrations. Or maybe some may wish to dress in their chosen country's folkloric attire or even their jewelry. Use your imaginations and have fun with it! You may even decide to bring in a dish from said country!October 15th CHANGED to Wednesday, October 28th - Meeting ~ Theme: Hispanic Heritage Celebration
November 18th (Wednesday) - Meeting ~ Theme: Nature Discovery
Time: 1:00 - 3:30pm Found a new insect or new animal that has really intrigued you? Come and present your "new" discovery to the group! Please do not bring in actual animals, lol! Take photos, draw pictures or bring in a book about it. And then share your find with us!
For example: You have just "discovered" for the first time all about Water Bears. (If you don't know what this is, look it up, it'll knock your socks off!)
Your "assignment" then is to become a Teaching Professor so that we too can learn all about your discovery! And as always, have fun with this, it's not meant to be formal!
December 9th (Wednesday) - Meeting ~ Theme: Christmas Celebration
Time: 1:00 - 3:30pm Most of you know about our annual Cookie/Ornament Exchange and also about bringing in your favorite holiday dish and as always, share why the dish is special to you and your family! We will have a simple craft for all to make and take home!
JANUARY - JUNE 2010's SCHEDULE WILL BE POSTED SOMETIME IN DECEMBER, SO CHECK BACK FOR THAT...
DATES TO BE POSTED SOON!
We will return to the Brooklyn Botanic Garden in the Fall!!
If you missed the trip to the BBGarden when we went in the Spring, try not to miss when we return to it in the Fall and maybe you may even want to go on your own!! So remember, the Garden's FREE day is on Tuesday's!!
And we also have a planned trip to the United Nations on October 21st, but I have yet to hear back from the UN...I will everyone posted!
Here are the directions on how to get there by train:
2 or 3 to Eastern Parkway/Brooklyn Museum station; B or Q to Prospect Park station; 4 to Franklin Avenue; S shuttle to Prospect Park station.
If you need bus info or car, please visit the link here:
Directions to the Brooklyn Botanic Garden
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Here's a link with information on special events all around the city:
Click for info on FREE events taking place in and around NYC!
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Time for breezy walks
and APPLE picking!
And baking ALL those yummy pies!!
