Down Home Virtual Tour: The Newman Family
{photos by Joy Newman} Does anyone remember the Down Home house tours we did a few years back, where we visited the homes of SLOCA families to see how they
Category: Home Schooling
Monday Mix-ins: Colonial Life
{photo by Jerry and Pat Donaho / CC BY-NC-ND 2.0} If you're interested in the Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Home School Days for this school year, here's the scoop: Reservations for the 2016–17
Grammar Stage Poetry Resource
{photo by Jodi via flickr / CC BY-NC-SA 2.0} “Poetry is nearer to vital truth than history.” ~ Leonardo da Vinci Memorization and Recitation are part of our core curriculum
Wednesday Wonders: Don Quixote Ballet
{photo by Jenny Bischoff} Greetings! Today we have a Wednesday Wonder that happened last year, but is nonetheless a treasure to share. For our new SLOCA families, this is a
Den Chat: Tips for SLOCA Newbies
{photo by Kate Bischoff} So, new SLOCA parents, how was your first week? It’s nice to have this short break right off the bat to get your bearings, isn’t it?
Monday Mix-ins: American History Movies
Happy Labor Day! Here’s some info about Labor Day, if you want to know more about this national holiday. Who’s up for a movie night? Since we are technically on
Back to School Morning Routines
{photo by David Mao} Welcome back! For those who are new to SLOCA or just figuring out the blog, Tuesdays here at Down Home will usually feature topics about homeschooling,
The 2016-2017 School Year Begins!
{photo by Sebastien Gabriel} “The belonging you seek is not behind you. It is ahead.” ~ Star Wars: The Force Awakens Yes, ahead! Onward and upward! Welcome, new and returning
Summer Together: Preparing for the School Year
Are you thinking about the coming school year (yet) and what you can do to get ready for it? Not sure what to do as a SLOCA parent? While we
Summer Together: Get Theater Tickets
{photo source: California Theatre Center} Live theater is enriching, entertaining, and an enjoyable way to get E&E hours during the school year. And it’s even better to go as a
