Inspire Charter Schools

Hello Riverside County!

Who loves the rain? I do! I feel like it adds a special element to the homeschool day. I was talking with another homeschool mama the other day about how to turn a rainy week into a success instead of feeling like it puts a HUGE damper on your homeschool days.

In our house we love measuring rainfall, sailing handmade boats down the ditch in the front yard, taking a drive in the rain for free hot chocolate at In-N-Out (yes, this is real!), building a roaring fire in the fireplace and cuddling up to read, tea parties and baking delicious treats!

All of us, young and old, enjoy the many changes a day of cold weather and rain can bring. I believe it's because we foster a bit of memory making unique to the rest of our year. It just brings out an extra special bit of joy when done together as a family. Check out the teaching tip of the week in this week's newsletter where I share more about this cozy atmosphere you can create throughout your homeschool day that the Danish refer to as "Hygge".

In this week's newsletter, we have a 'Curriculum Spotlight' on ABC Crates. Our 'Vendor Spotlight' features The Madden House! Make sure to read about both in this edition.

Also, be sure to check out Inspiration Station.

It is filled with so many amazing field trips designed by our HSTs and Liaisons just for you! Scroll through every so often so that you can see all that is being offered throughout Southern California!

Please reach out anytime and get to know us!

We are so happy to answer all of your questions and guide you through

learning about homeschool philosophy, curriculum, and the homeschool lifestyle!

Don't let yourself drown in worry or fear over homeschooling.

If you find yourself there, reach out!

We are hoping to connect with you soon!

Audrey & Candice

Your Riverside County Homeschool Teachers and Family Liaisons are always here for you! Reach out to your HST or Family Liaison for support, advice, and connections with the homeschool community around you!

Look how we've grown since August!

Accelerated Reader (AR) is a computer program that helps parents manage and monitor children’s independent reading practice. Your child selects a book rather than having one assigned to them and reads it at their own pace. This makes reading a much more enjoyable experience as they can choose books that are interesting to them. They may also read articles of interest right on the screen. When finished, your child will take a short quiz on the computer. (Passing the quiz is an indication that your child understood what was read.) In addition, when an LP meeting comes up, you can easily print up the list of books that your child read and share it with your HST.

If you are interested in signing up for Accelerated Reader, please let your HST know. They will be happy to assist you.

Inspire Families! Want to publically recognize your amazing HST?!

High School Students can write an essay, poem, or thank-you letter about their favorite teacher!

The student whose teacher wins Teacher of the Year will win a $100 gift card to BNB. The teacher will receive both recognition and a prize.

Go to https://www.barnesandnoble.com/h/my-favorite-teacher to enter between 2/14 & 3/14.

Dear Inspire Parents,

Inspire Special Education Department is excited to share a new project with you – our Monthly Special Education Website and Newsletters. We hope that you find the information presented in our newsletter meaningful and applicable to your needs. We always welcome your feedback and suggestions on topics to cover.

Inspire Special Education Department Parent and Teacher Newsletter_January 2019

You can also access our Inspire Cares website to support you in your homeschooling journey and view all of our newsletters!

Sincerely,

Anna Lindahl

Statewide Parent Outreach Coordinator

Inspire Charter Schools

Ph: (619) 627-9623

E: annalindahl@inspireschools.org

Dear Inspire Families,

We are continuing to stock the Corona Lending Library and need your help! If you have any enrichment items, including curriculum, please let your teacher know as soon as possible.

Thank you for all of your help!

Happy Planning!

Website: https://www.icsinspirationstation.net/#/

Session recordings include:

• The College Application Process
• UC/CSU Application Process
• Common Application Info Session

Make sure you head over to Inspire High School Resource Site for all things High School.

Website: https://sites.google.com/inspireschools.org/highschool/home?authuser=0

Head over to http://rivlib.info/website/events

The Madden House serves as the premier resource for all of your activity and lifeschooling needs! With field trip packages to all major venues throughout California, as well as many out-of-state options; we have the broadest selection of field trips among vendors. We also offer custom field trip kits to any school-approved venue!

In addition to field trips, we offer many physical products to enhance your students learning, including science kits, models, board games, musical instruments and more!

At the Madden House, we strive for excellent customer service with every order, because we know that prompt order fulfillment is critical to your schooling success. You can find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/themaddenhouse or online at themaddenhouse.com!

Website: www.themaddenhouse.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/themaddenhouse

A note from the creator...

ABC Crates are educational kits with a hands-on approach that include an illustrated lesson plan, materials, follow up work, and consultations if parents or teachers need them. I have been a certified Montessori teacher and educational consultant for 19 years. Some of the younger kits include a story book. I make kits for ages preschool through sixth grade with varying themes: English, Math, Geography, Science, and Practical Life. My goal is to put out four to five new crates a month. See the current kits at Abc-Crate.com. Please let me know if you have any questions. I’m available by email and we can schedule a phone time if you need to.

Caroline Moulsdale

Owner and Lead Educational Consultant

ABC Crate

Abccrate@yahoo.com

Email: Abccrate@yahoo.com
Website: https://abc-crate.com/

"Hygge" pronounced "hoo-gah" is a word used by Danes and now highly popularized by much of the Western world, likely from cozy Instagram feeds that have caught the eyes of weary mamas during winter months.

Learning about Hygge and all its glorious coziness can add a memorable and fun atmosphere to your rainy homeschool days. Use these gloomy days where you're stuck inside to light the fireplace and turn off the rest of the lights. Let the warm glow encourage you all to grab a favorite book and cuddle up to read the day away. Why not? No fireplace? No problem! Turn on a small lamp and grab the thickest coziest blankets you have. Make a big snuggle nest ( what we call it ) on the floor and get lost in the pages of your books. There is no limit, no agenda, just enjoy.

Host an impromptu tea party with all the real dishes. Filling a large ceramic teapot with a spicy warm tea that is sure to warm fingers and bellies. Make it special with homemade or store bought treats. If you don't mind the sugar indulgence, the 99 cents store has a vast variety of the cutest little tea cookies. Splurge on a package or two and set them out on a cute little tray. Use this tea time to discuss anything you want. Pull out the globe and search for hidden countries, look at an encyclopedia for random facts about something that starts with the letter "z", or share a story from American History about the Boston Tea Party. You cannot go wrong sharing tea time and some chit chat with the ones you love.

Another way to create this cozy, special time in your home is to use the opportunity you have being stuck inside to cook together. Work on reading and writing recipes out and learning about measurements while adding ingredients. Spend time making soups and biscuits and baked goods to stock the freezer.

The memories made while embracing the lifestyle practice of "Hygge" ( although not nearly as Nordic-like here in California) will bring you and your children closer together, build a deep bond that encourages education in everyday circumstances and promotes the practice of life-long family learning. It is what homeschooling is all about!

Get cozy!

-Candice

Email: Candicez@Inspireschools.org
Phone: 714-797-1209

Hi everyone! I am a mom of 3 awesome kids ranging in age from 10 to 6 years old. My husband and I are high school sweethearts and have been married for 16 years. Having homeschooled our children over the last 6 years in 3 different states, I've found homeschooling here in California, especially with Inspire Charter, has been a great fit for our homeschool journey. I am grateful for our ability to homeschool so freely and I aspire to assist other families with their own homeschool adventures!

Email: audreye@inspireschools.org
Phone: 951-541-4809

What do you want to hear more about? Drop us an email!

We'd love to answer all of your questions in regards to homeschooling with Inspire

and what the homeschool lifestyle looks like!

Website: https://www.inspireschools.org/
Location: 1740 East Huntington Drive #205, Duarte, CA, USA
Phone: (888) 215-3040