Helpful Local Links (museums and classes)
MUSEUMS & CLASSES
Ardenwood Historic Farm
Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose
Coyote Point Museum
De Anza’s Minolta Planetarium
Easy to find just off 280/85 in Cupertino. Saturday evenings are Family
Astronomy Evenings with grade level recommendations. Families can learn
about the solar system, constellations, the lifecycle of a star, etc.
Deer Hollow Farm (Rancho San Antonio Park in Mountain View)
A
20 minute walk through the park to get there, the small Deer Hollow
Farm has cows, chickens, ducks, sheep, pigs and a garden. They do tours
for schools, offer summer classes & internships and have a nice,
large picnic table area under an old barn roof. Free entry.
Filoli Center
Gamble Garden
Hiller Aviation Museum
The Intel Museum
The Museum of American Heritage
Rock-It Science
Synergia Learning Ventures
The Tech Museum of Innovation
Riekes Center
San Francisco Movement Studio
http://www.sfmovement.com
Waldorf movement classes, assessments and workshops for children and parents.
OTHER LOCAL SUPPORT GROUPS
San Francisco Homeschoolers
PARKS & RECREATION
City of Burlingame Parks & Rec Department
Redwood City Parks & Rec Department
San Bruno Parks & Rec Department
Helpful Homeschooling Websites
National Home Education Network
www.nhen.org
Many articles like: thinking about homeschooling, getting started,
learning about learning, homeschooling methods, question of
socialization, support groups, homeschool conferences, legal issues and
more.
Homeschool.com: Your Virtual Homeschool
www.homeschool.com
Getting Started, FAQs, New to Homeschooling, Newsletter, Support Groups, Resource Guide, Past Articles, Book store and more
California Homeschool Network
www.californiahomeschool.net
View a mission statement, a calendar, and a survey of educational
decisions. Provides legal updates, local contacts, FAQs, and a teen
page.
Homeschool Association of California
www.hsc.org
Represents and assists families who've chosen the homeschooling option
and lobbies for education laws that will support their efforts.
Homefires
homefires.com
Redwood City homeschooling Mom, Diane Flynn
Keith designed this site as The Journal of Homeschooling Online.
Includes Facts about Homeschooling, Support for Homeschoolers, Fresh,
New Curriculum Ideas, Workshops, Parents: A Child’s First Teacher and
more.
Ann Zeise’s A to Z Home’s Cool
www.gomilpitas.com/homeschooling
Homeschooling parent presents information about getting started,
lessons, legal issues, study materials, and religious and cultural
concerns.
Jon’s Homeschool Resource Page
www.midnightbeach.com/hs/
Find laws, contacts, and programs by state or country, and Jewish, Pagan, Muslim, and Christian resources for homeschooling..
Home Education Magazine
www.homeedmag.com
On this site you will find free online newsletters, discussion boards,
a networking list, and selections from the magazine, including
articles, interviews, columnists, resources, reviews and more!
The Homeschool Mom
www.thehomeschoolmom.com
Freebies for homeschoolers, basics, teacher to teacher, articles and more
Homeschool Buyers Co-Op
www.homeschoolbuyersco-op.org/homeschool
Homeschool Buyers Co-Op lets homeschoolers band together to take
advantage of group rates on many items and services. It is run by a
local homeschooling family and membership is free.
