This week co-opers were spotted sharpening their rad skills scootering on the ramps of Stevenson Park in Oak Park. These kids get major props for kicking it old school at a tripped out session that was diamondz! That is skate
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New Member Registration is now open for the Fall 2013 session. Please contact president@nearwesthomeschoolers.org for a registration packet. Thanks!
Taking Time Out for Fun at Longfellow Park
“The first week of August hangs at the very top of summer, the top of the live-long year, like the highest seat of a Ferris wheel when it pauses in its turning. The weeks that come before are only a
Cicadas, Sand Volleyball, and Bike Racing
Today was another adventurous Park Day for the Co-op. Lots of families showed up, and some new friends picnicked with us as well. After a few “motocross” simulations around the sidewalk track (complete with added motorcycle realistic sound effects), the
Memories Made at the Beach
“Life is Better in Flip Flops” ~ anonymous This week our regular park day was held at beautiful and spacious 63rd Street Beach in Chicago. Swimming, sand building, and lakeside napping were all activities enjoyed by co-opers on this sunny
Dots, Pumpkins, Por Favor, & Gracias
Art class this week was a spooky treat. The Protons made tissue ghosts while listening to music and reading Halloween themed stories. Further exploration of the previous colors red and yellow were hand mixed by the protons in ziploc bags
Pom Poms, Zig Zags & Lava Lamps
Today in Protons Art, we explored the last of our primary colors; Yellow! Thank you Protons for bringing in objects and wearing the primary colors the last few weeks! Jillian brought a book about Yellow Umbrellas that we read while
Mr. Nobody, Circus Skills & The Invisible Ink
Today the Protons explored the primary color blue! After reading “What Color is Your World?”, the chiclren created an oceanic collage out of a variety of blue materials for our mermaid puppet. The children too part in a sensory filled
Digital, Analog, Comic Books, & Espanol
Today was filled with an unusual amount of silliness and play, making it “one of those days” that brings out the creative in everyone and turns those sometimes morning frowns into smiles in the blink of an eye. We had
Puppets, Play Money & Pastels
Today in Protons Art, the children started their creative thinking process by working with clay, crafting various shapes and configurations which provided for a nice discussion on a variety of imaginative topics. After much giggling, the children gathered around for