Educational Programs, Products & Resources

2016-2017

2016-2017

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Educational Programs, Products & ResourcesTABLE OF CONTENTS

Outside Back Cover: Pennsylvania Cyber Charter SchoolInside Front Cover: Anna’s Friends

Inside Back Cover: Center for Talented Youth, JHU

PROGRAMS:2-3 Skylands Ice World, Stockholm, NJ

4 New Jersey Sea Grant Consortium, Fort Hancock, NJ

5 Connecticut River Museum, Essex CT

6 Connecticut’s Old State House, Hartford, CT

Coggeshall Farm Museum, Bristol, RI

7 Tomaquag Museum, Exeter, RI

Old North Church, Boston, MA

8 Cape Cod Maritime Museum, Hyannis, MA

9 LegoLand Discovery Center, Yonkers, NY

Albany Pine Bush Discover Center, Albany, NY

10 Neversink Valley Museum, Cuddebackville, NY

11 Kingman Museum and Leila Arboretum, Battle Creek, MI

12 Grand Rapids Children’s Museum, Grand Rapids, MI

Dayton History at Carillon Historical Park, Dayton, OH

13 The Cleveland Orchestra, Cleveland, OH

14-15 University of Northwestern Ohio, Lima, OH

16-17 PA Cyber Charter School, Pennsylvania

18 Carnegie Science Center, Pittsburgh, PA

19 Steam Works, Scranton, PA

20-21 Commonwealth Charter Academy, Pennsylvania

22-23 The Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth, Baltimore, MD

24 The Walters Art Museum, Baltimore, MD

25 Hodos Music Studio, Merion Station, PA

Homeschoolers Guides

Greater Richmond School of Music, Richmond, VA

Jamestown Settlement/Yorktown Victory Center, VA

26 Historic Columbia, Columbia, SC

27 Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens, Sanford, FL

28-29 Golisano Children’s Museum of Naples, Naples, FL

PRODUCTS / PROGRAMS:30-31 American Heritage Education Foundation,

Bible-based lesson plans

32-33 Anna’s Friends, Motivational Children’s Book Series

34 Math Bands & Math Bands Task Cards, American Educational Products

CollegeCash, College Planning & Consulting

35 Easy Grammar Systems, Innovative Approach to Grammar Instruction

Excelerate Spanish, Easy-to-use Homeschool Spanish Curriculum

Executive Functioning Success, time management, planning, organization courses

36-37 KitHub, Hands-on STEAM Projects for Home Learners

38-39 O’Neill Language Spanish by the Month, Year-long Spanish Curriculum

40 A Tale of Two Kingdoms, Bible Study for Older Teens

Wonders of Science, Evangelistic Science Programs

Good for (1) Free Entry to any regularly scheduled Skylands Ice World Public Session with the purchase of another. Expires 12/31/16.

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COME TO PLAY!We have Public Skating Everday!Visit us online to view our Public Skating schedule. Skate Rentals & Helmets available for rent. Special Rates available for Homeschoolers! Call Anne at 973.697.1600 x124

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Skylands Ice World, Home of the Skylands Kings Hockey Club, Camp Skylands and the Skylands Skating Academy is committed to creating a safe, comfortable and enjoyable experience for all guests. 

Whether you visit us for many of our hockey leagues, tournaments, skating activities, or are a first time visitor, our goal is to provide you with an experience that meets or exceeds your expectations. 

Skylands is fully outfitted with two snack bars, featuring Tim Horton’s coffee and baked goods, Parisi Speed School, a Performance Training Facility, and ProVere Physical Therapy, to fully encompass the complete athlete.

Skylands has beginner through advanced programs for all your hockey, figure and recreational skating needs. We partner with United States Figure Skating, USA Hockey, the NY Rangers and the NJ Devils for fun and exciting programming options. Classes and Leagues are offered year round, and Public Skating is offered daily. 

Since 2006 Camp Skyands Summer Camp has been offering campers a fun and safe experience that strives to build good character, develop leadership

skills and make lasting friendships in a supportive and engaging environment, while participating in skating daily!

Skylands Ice World, Route 23 in Stockholm www.skylandsiceworldnj.com

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67 Main Street, Essex CT 06426 | 860.767.8269 ctrivermuseum.org

Connecticut River Museum

DISCOVER NEW ENGLAND’S GREAT RIVER

iNVESTiGATE

EXPLOREthe geology, geography &

ecology of the River.

LEARN

the River and its people, past and present.

Science & Social Studies in the Museum & on the River.

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Connecticut

Coggeshall Farm Museum...

Where history comes to life!

We welcome home school groups throughout the year for large and small gatherings. Our focus is hands-on education and all-ages engagement.

For more information, contact Cindy Elder at

c.elder@coggeshallfarm.org or call 401-253-9062.

www.coggeshallfarm.org

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Connecticut / Rhode Island

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Rhode Island / Massachusetts

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Massachusetts Massachusetts

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New York

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New York

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Michigan

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Michigan / Ohio

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Ohio Ohio

MUSIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS

Enhance your curriculum with a visit to Severance Hall to hear the world-renowned

Cleveland Orchestra!

PNC Musical RainbowsFor Students Pre-K to Grade 1

Education ConcertsFor Elementary, Middle and High School Students

Friday Morning ConcertsFor High School Students

Workshops for Teachers

For more information contact:Sandra Jones | Manager, Education & Family Concerts216-231-7349 or sjones@clevelandorchestra.com

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Ohio

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The University of Northwestern Ohio is an entrepreneurial, not-for-profit university founded in 1920. UNOH is located in Lima, Ohio, and the campus is situated on over 200 acres among quiet, safe neighborhoods. There are five colleges within the university: College of Applied Technologies, College of Business, College of Occupational Professions, College of Health Professions, and the Graduate College. UNOH is a co-ed campus and currently has more than 4500 students enrolled from 40 states and 30 countries. At UNOH there is no out-of-state tuition, the cost is the same whether a student is from Ohio or Australia. UNOH offers more than 60 different programs of study including Master’s, Baccalaureate, Associate, and Diploma programs. The University of Northwestern Ohio also offers 14 collegiate athletic teams.

UNOH’s College of Applied Technologies offers degree programs in Agricultural Equipment Technology, Automotive Technology, Diesel Technology, High Performance Motorsports Technology, Robotics and Automation Technology, and HVAC/R Technology. The University’s College of Applied Technologies has a limited student to teacher ratio of 20-to-1. Each student is guaranteed personal attention, hands-on learning, and tons of opportunities for training within the industry of their choice. Programs are 70% hands-on and 30% classroom work, plus all tools needed during their education are provided by the University.

Classes are offered in convenient block schedules: Monday through Thursday 7:30am – 12:30pm, 1pm – 6pm, and 6:30pm – 11:30pm.

But students don’t just attend classes at UNOH; they also take part in campus life, student activities, and join one of our 20 clubs and organizations! Students can choose to live on campus in apartment-style dorms or off campus.

For more information about the University of Northwestern Ohio or to apply, please visit www.unoh.edu. There you can take a virtual tour, watch videos on our programs of study, and find out why UNOH is right for you!

THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTHWESTERN OHIO

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Ohio

www.pacyber.org

HOMESCHOOL OR CYBER?

Many families have found the Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School to be

the best of all choices, with their child safe at home, peace of mind from

standards-based courses taught by state-certified teachers, and parental

involvement.

CARLY

When the Ickes family moved to Altoona, they

considered homeschooling, mainly because Carly

had a bad experience in her last classroom school,

damaging her self-confidence and academic

progress. However, traditional homeschooling

“was out of the question because my husband and

I couldn’t give Carly our undivided attention,” Mrs.

Ickes said.

“The first year in PA Cyber’s blended classes was

a little challenging, but we pushed through. This

year in virtual classes she has done extremely well. She enjoys her teachers

and all the friends she has made. They helped her regain the confidence she

lost through the bad experience.”

LAURA

As she engaged in competitive horse riding, Laura Collins became frustrated

that few after-school daylight hours remained in which to ride. She begged

her mom, Jean, to homeschool her so she would have more time to work with

horses.

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“I entertained the idea but was afraid I couldn’t

do a good job,” Jean said. It seemed the best

option for Laura to continue her education

while cultivating her passion. “I chose the school

because it had been around the longest of online

schools that I knew of.”

Laura enrolled in sixth grade. It has proven a good

choice, both academically and career-wise.

LUKAS AND NATHAN

In 2010, when Lukas and Nathan

were nationally ranked on the

BMX racing circuit, Mike and Jen

Halahan realized attending a

classroom school was not going

to work for their boys. To compete

on the national level requires

extensive travel time.

“PA Cyber has been amazing for

us,” said Mike, their dad, mentor

and de facto manager. “The boys

are doing well in school, and their

riding and industry involvement

continues to progress. PA Cyber

affords them the flexibility to

meet their demanding schedule

of travel and performances.”

PA Cyber enjoyed a close working relationship with homeschool families when

it opened in 2000, and still does today. Visit www.pacyber.org

or call 1.888.PACYBER.

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Pennsylvania

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Pennsylvania Pennsylvania

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Pennsylvania

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Pennsylvania

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Pennsylvania

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Pennsylvania

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Maryland

Encouraging a love of learning in bright students

The Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth knows

bright kids. CTY has more than 35 years of experience

challenging students with advanced academic talent

to reach their full potential and pursue their love

of learning through our summer, online, and family

programs.

CTY offers online accelerated, honors, AP, and college

level courses taught by expert instructors. CTY’s Online Programs are open to

academically advanced students in grades pre-K through 12 who meet admissions

requirements. Our challenging courses include mathematics, science, computer

science, world languages, critical reading, and writing. They’re designed to deepen

knowledge, strengthen critical-thinking and problem-solving skills, and prepare

students for future learning. Enrichment courses are also offered in such subjects

as cryptography, chess, competitive math, music theory, and web design.

Our expert instructors understand the needs of bright students. Each student

works under the guidance of an instructor who gives feedback, encouragement,

and evaluation via email, phone, web-based discussion forums, and virtual

classrooms. The course offers students homework, assessments, and evaluations

to help instructors gauge what and how they are learning and where they

might need extra challenge or help. “Our instructors provide feedback at every

step of the way,” explains

Joseph Cutrone, Ph.D., CTY

senior program manager for

mathematics. “If students

don’t understand the answer

they got to a math problem or

are confused about a concept,

their instructor is always

available for an email or a

private tutoring session.”

The Johns Hopkins Center

for Talented Youth

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The brightest students are best served when given the chance to learn without

limits. By taking courses designed around their advanced academic abilities—

not their age—students can truly explore their interests at a pace that fits their

abilities.

Math, computer science, and most science courses are offered in an individually

paced format that provides the flexibility students need to pursue their

coursework while balancing busy schedules. Writing, world languages, and AP

courses other than mathematics are offered in a session-based format that often

allows students to interact with online peers, says Katherine Thurlow, CTY program

manager for critical reading and grammar.

CTY Online students form a community of learners from around the world. In

session-based courses, students often have opportunities to connect with other

students who share their interests in online classrooms and through written

discussions. “They have classmates with whom they can discuss their opinions and

ideas,” Thurlow says. “They learn from each other.”

CTY is accredited for students in grades K-12 by the Middle States Association of

Colleges and Schools.

Go to cty.jhu.edu/start for more information about enrolling your bright student in CTY.

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bi-annual recitals, concert events, impro-visation, duets, and multi-instrumental

collaborations, as well as participation in music festivals and competitions. Please contact Dr. Gilya Hodos to learn more

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South Carolina

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Florida Florida

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Florida

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Florida

The Golisano Children’s Museum of Naples has a variety of classes

available for families looking to supplement their home school curricu-

lum. These hands-on programs foster curiosity and discovery in support

of what students are learning at home. Weekly classes are offered for

children ages 5 to 12. Class meets on Tuesdays from 10:00 am to 11:00

am for children in grades K-2 and from 11:15 am to 12:15 pm for children

in grades 3-6. Each month features a four week unit of study. Past units

have focused on the topics of bugs and botany, circuitry, and the basics of

science. While learning about bugs children dissected a grasshopper and

discovered that its internal anatomy is similar to ours. When studying cir-

cuitry, children designed their own working flashlight. While studying the

basics of science, children learned why precise measurements help lead to

accurate results. In future units, children will study simple machines, their

senses, and engineering. While themes are all science based, we incorpo-

rate age appropriate literacy, math, geography, and history skills into the

lessons.

For learners under five, we feature our Mini-Wonders series of work-

shops. These workshops provide our toddler friends a safe space to

experience what it’s like being in a group learning environment. On the

second Thursday of the month join us for Toddler-rific, a morning of tod-

dler themed activities included with your admission. All other Thursdays,

the workshop meets from 10:15 to 11:00 am for art, literacy, science, and/

or math lessons. Past workshops featured Van Gogh inspired sunflower

painting, mathematical growing patterns from Marsupial Sue Presents

The Runaway Pancake, and outer-space themed Yoga. Future workshops

include sculptural self-portraits, tinkering with engineering skills, and

working together to make a robot. For information regarding upcoming

programs, workshops, and pricing please visit www.cmon.org.

The Golisano Children’s Museum of Naples

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The AHEF website provides all the support you have been looking for to fully understand America’s biblical origins during these perilous times when America’s fundamental, historic Christian beliefs are being attacked and subverted.

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Hands-on STEAM Projects For Home Learners! The Homeschool STEAM

Program from KitHub includes 5 hands-on, creative projects. This program

is special because it includes electronic parts, all the craft materials, and

everything comes in a handy red toolbox! The projects allow students to have

fun and be creative while building their hands-on making skills. The program

will engage young students to think of themselves as creators and inventors

while providing time for assessment and self-reflection.These kits are ideal for

K-8 educators that are new to STEAM projects or want new project ideas.

KitHub’s projects are designed to engage students by introducing new

concepts paired with things students are already familiar with, re-use existing

materials in new ways and provide hands-on learning throughout every activity.

Multiple entry points allows for a home educator to approach STEAM-based

learning to match the needs of the student.

For more information on the Homeschool STEAM Program including the

lesson plans, visit: https://kithub.cc/homeschool_projects/ If you are

interested in purchasing a kit, use code: HSG10 at checkout.

At KitHub, we whole-heartedly believe that kids are capable and interested in

learning about STEM subjects, but may be limited by a lack of access and

mentorship. KitHub empowers educators and parents to help kids dive into

hands-on, fun and creative STEM projects in the classroom and at home by

providing theme-based kits and easy to follow lesson plans and instructions.

With the support of KitHub, aspiring engineers will gain the confidence and

skills they need to create, experiment and design creative STEM projects.

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SPANISH BY THE MONTHA NEW CURRICULUM FOR HOME

EDUCATORS!

Check out the FUN MONTHLY THEMES!

Parents: these lessons & CDs are designed for you to teach your children without any prior knowledge of Spanish!

Begin with any month!

Order your Spanish curriculum today at

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Spanish by the Month is an innovative, year-long Spanish curriculum designed for home educators who want to capitalize on the tremendous benefits of their children learning the Spanish language. This new curriculum breaks through the barrier of having to know Spanish in order to teach it. Its genius yet simple design empowers parents to teach Spanish to their children with no prior knowledge. The thematic design makes it conducive to speaking Spanish during day-to-day activities right from the start!

The series of twelve lesson plan books and CDs are organized by month and designed to teach children ages 2-10. Begin with the current month’s lesson and continue on. There is minimal preparation thanks to step-by-step instructions, numerous resources and pronunciation and teaching CDs.

Hear what people are saying about Spanish by the Month curriculum:

“As a mom who has never studied Spanish, I can’t believe how easy it is to use. The lesson plans tell me exactly what to do and the CDs do most of the teaching for me! My children and I LOVE the games, songs, colorful visuals and fun activities. I get to learn with my children and we are already speaking Spanish during our daily activities together because the vocabulary is so practical. This curriculum has made Spanish come alive for our family!”

Carrie Homeschool Parent, Minnesota

“Thank you for mailing Spanish In May to our five locations. The teachers love them and our children are really learning a lot! We especially like the pronunciation of the Spanish words in the books. I think a lot of people pronounce words incorrectly and this helps!  Thank you for this awesome curriculum and we are looking forward to receiving all 12 months!”

Mary Executive Director, Small World Learning Centers, MN. 

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