BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Cola City Homeschoolers - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Cola City Homeschoolers X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Cola City Homeschoolers REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20220101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240205T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240205T090000 DTSTAMP:20260429T123400 CREATED:20231216T194540Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231216T194540Z UID:29970-1707120000-1707123600@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com SUMMARY:Online Book Club with TSCHAA DESCRIPTION:Online Book Club\nby TSCHAA\nFeb 5-9\nFREE — Parents\n  \nDid you know professional development is important for all careers\, including homeschooling?? One of the best ways to grow as a homeschool educator is to read books about homeschooling! \nYou are invited to join TSCHAA for an online book discussion for The Modern Miss Mason by Leah Boden. We will read the book on our own and then discuss it online from February 5-9 in a private online group. This is open to ALL homeschool parents. \nRegistration opens soon! URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/online-book-club-with-tschaa/ CATEGORIES:FREE,Not Hosted by Cola City,Parent,Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240202T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240202T090000 DTSTAMP:20260429T123400 CREATED:20231228T152231Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231228T152231Z UID:29993-1706860800-1706864400@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com SUMMARY:Groundhog Day FREE printable DESCRIPTION:Groundhog Day Fact Book\nby Teachers Pay Teachers\nFriday\, Feb 2nd\nFREE — K-3\nNote: This is NOT a Cola City event. \nThis Mini Groundhog Day Fact Book is a fun way to review facts about groundhogs and Groundhog Day! Each page has a topic tab and facts! \nThis freebie is part of a larger pack that is an optional purchase($4) on the website by The Curious Hippo. URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/groundhog-day-free-printable/ CATEGORIES:FREE,Not Hosted by Cola City,Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240201T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240201T100000 DTSTAMP:20260429T123400 CREATED:20231221T001650Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231221T001650Z UID:29984-1706778000-1706781600@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com SUMMARY:SC Black History Icons by SC Military Museum DESCRIPTION:South Carolina Black History Icons\nby SC Military Museum\nThursday\, Feb 1st\nFREE — All Ages\nNote: This is NOT a Cola City event. \nThis is an interactive resource that can be used directly with students. It highlights 18 Black South Carolinians from all areas of industry. \nA FREE PDF lesson is included here\, made available by the SC Military Museum to celebrate Black History Month. URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/sc-black-history-icons-by-sc-military-museum/ CATEGORIES:All Ages,FREE,Not Hosted by Cola City,Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240201T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240201T090000 DTSTAMP:20260429T123400 CREATED:20231221T002559Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231221T002559Z UID:29987-1706774400-1706778000@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com SUMMARY:FREE Black History Month Bite-sized Bios DESCRIPTION:Black History Month Bite-sized Bios\nby SC Military Museum\nThursday\, Feb 1st\nFREE — All Ages\nNote: This is NOT a Cola City event. \nBite-sized biographies of 11 African Americans from South Carolina with military connections. \nThis is a free PDF lesson offered by SC Military Museum through Teachers Pay Teachers.  Find the resource HERE. URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/free-black-history-month-bite-sized-bios/ CATEGORIES:All Ages,FREE,Not Hosted by Cola City,Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240122T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240204T220000 DTSTAMP:20260429T123400 CREATED:20231207T005851Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231207T005851Z UID:29956-1705910400-1707084000@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com SUMMARY:The Festival of Storytellers- Virtual Book Festival DESCRIPTION:The Festival of Storytellers\nby Reader’s Magnet\nJan 22nd- Feb 4th\nFREE — All Ages\nNote: This is NOT a Cola City Event. \n\nCalling all book lovers! It’s time to mark your calendars for the next chapter of the Festival of Storytellers!\n\n\nFrom January 22 to February 4\, we’ll be bringing back all the amazing features from our last event\, but with an enhanced user experience for all ages.\n\n\nWe’re talking about more interactive sessions\, immersive experiences\, and new ways to connect with your favorite authors and fellow bookworms.\n\n\nOur team has been working tirelessly to curate an unforgettable two weeks of literary magic\, and we can’t wait to share it with you. Whether you’re a die-hard fan of fiction\, a history buff\, or a lover of poetry and prose\, there’s something for everyone at the Festival of Storytellers.\n\n\nStay tuned for more updates and announcements as we get closer to the event.\n\n\nBut in the meantime\, start making your reading list and get ready to join us for two weeks of storytelling that you won’t want to miss.\n\n\nSee you there\, book lovers! \nRegister HERE for the Biggest Virtual Book Festival URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/the-festival-of-storytellers-virtual-book-festival/ CATEGORIES:All Ages,FREE,Not Hosted by Cola City,Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240117T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240117T170000 DTSTAMP:20260429T123400 CREATED:20240110T190448Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240110T190448Z UID:30000-1705478400-1705510800@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com SUMMARY:Kid Inventor's Day FREE Printable DESCRIPTION:Kid Inventor’s Day printable\nby Chalkboard Academy on TPT\nWednesday\, Jan 17th\nFREE — K-5\nNote: This is NOT a Cola City Event \nJanuary 17 is Kid Inventors’ Day (KID)\, a day to encourage all the children in your life to think outside the box and invent something.  Did you know… that the snowmobile\, popsicles\, and braille were all invented by children?  The unofficial holiday commemorates the birthday of all-around genius and kid inventor\, Benjamin Franklin\, and celebrates kid inventors around the world. It also aims to encourage children to be curious about the world around them and to be creative when solving problems.  Franklin\, one of the most prolific persons in history was responsible for inventing the precursor to the swimming flippers at the age of eleven\, a year after he stopped going to school. His invention was made for the hands instead of the feet. \nThis Create Your Own Invention Worksheet combines creative writing\, science and math! The creative thinking opportunity makes this the perfect science bellringer worksheet for elementary aged students. \nFind the link here. URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/kid-inventors-day-free-printable/ CATEGORIES:FREE,Not Hosted by Cola City,Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240116T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240116T200000 DTSTAMP:20260429T123400 CREATED:20231127T200306Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231127T200306Z UID:29875-1705431600-1705435200@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com SUMMARY:Managing Eco-Anxiety- Virtual Workshop DESCRIPTION:Managing Eco-Anxiety through Outdoor Learning\nby Outdoor Learning Store\nTuesday\, Jan 16 @7pm\nFREE — Parent/Educators\nNote: This is NOT a Cola City Event. For more information\, contact The Outdoor Learning Store Workshop Series. \nThe Outdoor Learning Virtual Workshop Seasonal Series \n\n\nWe are excited to offer this series in partnership with Take Me Outside and our Outdoor Learning Partners! \n\nRegistration is FREE and there will be plenty of draw prizes for attendees!\nAll registrants will receive a discount code to access outdoor learning resources when they register\nWorkshops are 60 minutes and will take place at 7pm Eastern\nFor those who can’t attend live these will each be recorded and posted on our Recordings Page\nFollowing the workshop\, participants will receive a link through which they can access a Certificate of Attendance\nSubscribe to our seasonal updates to stay in the loop on these and future workshops\n\nWith Educators and Earth Rangers\, Stephanie Doyle and Nicole Forsyth\n\nWhen kids are worried about the environment\, they can feel scared\, overwhelmed and even hopeless. This is called eco-anxiety. But what can we do about it? \nHow about turning Eco-Anxiety into Eco-Action? Eco-anxiety is a valid response to the real challenges our kids see around them. As adults\, our job isn’t to make their concerns go away; it’s to help channel them into positive action. Join Stephanie and Nicole who will share research and practical ways on how Outdoor Learning and Environmental Action can help to manage Eco-Anxiety. \nStephanie Doyle\, PhD\, is the Education Programs Manager at Earth Rangers. Earth Rangers Homeroom supports K-6 educators in transforming children’s concerns about the environment into positive action through classroom resources\, an eco clubs program and the “Eco-Anxiety to Eco-Action” micro-credential. \nNicole Forsyth is the Managing Director for Earth Rangers\, USA\, a nonprofit committed to instilling environmental knowledge\, positivity\, and the confidence to take action in every child in Canada and now the United States. \nAll registrants will be entered to win some great draw prizes! Following the workshop\, you will receive a discount code to access the resources shared\, the recording\, and a link to access your Certificate of Attendance. \nLearn more from Earth Rangers Experts in our: \n\n‘Eco Anxiety to Eco Action’ Podcast Episode \n\nTake Action with Climate Education: \n\nGroundswell: Indigenous Knowledge and a Call to Action for Climate Change \nTeaching Kids about Climate Change\nTeaching Teens About Climate Change  URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/outdoorlearningseries/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:FREE,Not Hosted by Cola City,Parent,Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240101T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240101T090000 DTSTAMP:20260429T123400 CREATED:20231220T233130Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231220T233130Z UID:29981-1704096000-1704099600@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com SUMMARY:FREE New Year's Web Quest Activity DESCRIPTION:New Year’s Web Quest Activity\nby Teachers Pay Teachers\nMonday\, Jan 1st\nFREE — 6-12th\nNote: This is NOT a Cola City event. \nThose first few days back after winter break\, when sleepy students can barely keep their heads off their desks\, can be challenging to say the least! This freebie is intended to help ease your classes back into their routines\, while providing an opportunity for students to research and find some interesting tidbits about the celebration of New Years. It’s an easy and engaging way to start the new year off right! \n  \nThe lesson will require internet access\, so if you don’t have access to laptops or tablets\, student phones will do the trick! Students can work individually or in pairs or small groups to find the information. You might even have them compete against each other in teams–the first group to answer all the questions correctly wins! An answer key is provided. \nThis is a freebie printable for middle and high school students to celebrate the New Year!  It is part of an optional expanded holiday pack for an extra fee ($4). URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/free-new-years-web-quest-activity/ CATEGORIES:FREE,Holiday,Not Hosted by Cola City,Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231220T170000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231220T180000 DTSTAMP:20260429T123400 CREATED:20231207T004657Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231207T004657Z UID:29954-1703091600-1703095200@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com SUMMARY:Behavior Dysregulation & De-escalation Strategies Workshop DESCRIPTION:Behavior Dysregulation & De-escalation Strategies Workshop\nby Children’s Mental Health Resource Center\nWednesday\, Dec 20th @5pm\nFREE — Parents\nNote: This is NOT a Cola City Event. \nClinical Seminar: Fight\, Flight\, Freeze Part 2: The Limbic System\, Behavior Dysregulation\, and De-escalation- \nThis Webinar will focus on how the limbic system contributes to dysregulation and how it can be the key to de-escalation in times of crisis. Traditional behavior modification techniques often don’t work for children and teens with mood disorders\, bipolar disorder\, and Fear of Harm. This causes frustration for kids\, parents\, teachers\, and their providers. Join us for a two part series to learn about the role the limbic system plays in common symptoms and behaviors associated with mood disorders and bipolar in children and teens. \nRegister HERE for the link to join. URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/behavior-dysregulation-de-escalation-strategies-workshop/ CATEGORIES:FREE,Not Hosted by Cola City,Parent,Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231213T193000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231213T203000 DTSTAMP:20260429T123400 CREATED:20231207T003050Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231207T003050Z UID:29951-1702495800-1702499400@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com SUMMARY:Seasonal Mood Changes Workshop DESCRIPTION:Seasonal Mood Change Virtual Workshop\nby Children’s Mental Health Resource Center\nWednesday\, Dec 13th @7:30pm\nFREE — Parents\n  \nNote: This is NOT a Cola City Event. \nThe changing of season from fall to winter brings more hours of darkness\, temperature fluctuations\, changes in the clocks\, and behavioral challenges. At this webinar you’ll learn about simple at home techniques you can use to make these seasonal transitions easier on the whole family. \nRegister HERE for this free virtual workshop. URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/seasonal-mood-changes-workshop/ CATEGORIES:FREE,Not Hosted by Cola City,Parent,Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231213T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231213T110000 DTSTAMP:20260429T123400 CREATED:20231207T000153Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231207T000153Z UID:29948-1702461600-1702465200@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com SUMMARY:NCAA Eligibility Virtual Workshop DESCRIPTION:NCAA Eligibility Virtual Workshop\nby NCAA Eligibility Center\nWednesday\, Dec 13th @10am\nFREE — 9th-12th\n  \nNote: This is NOT a Cola City Event. \nREGISTER here for an email link to this virtual webinar explaining the process of determining eligibility and what documentation is necessary. \nThe live link to join will not work until 15 minutes prior to the presentation. This webinar is for home-schooled college-bound student-athletes and families only. This webinar will include a live chat function\, so please come prepared with questions for the Eligibility Center staff presenters. \nMore info about NCAA and Homeschooling here. URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/ncaa-eligibility-virtual-workshop/ CATEGORIES:FREE,Not Hosted by Cola City,Parent,Teen,Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231210 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231211 DTSTAMP:20260429T123400 CREATED:20230831T141041Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230831T141041Z UID:29631-1702166400-1702252799@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com SUMMARY:Lyceum Scholars Application Deadline DESCRIPTION:Lyceum Scholars Application Deadline\nBy Clemson University\nFor Seniors Class of 2024\nDue: December 10\nNote: This is *not* hosted by Cola City Homeschoolers. Contact Lyceum Scholars Program for more details about the application \nLYCEUM SCHOLARS PROGRAM:  \nOpen to incoming freshmen of any major\, the Lyceum Scholars Program uses a great books approach to studying the moral\, political and economic foundations of a free society. All Lyceum Scholars receive a $10\,000 scholarship disbursed over their four years at Clemson University. \nThose interested in becoming Lyceum Scholars should apply in their senior year of high school to the Lyceum Scholars Program and separately to Clemson University. The deadline to apply for the Fall 2024 cohort of the Lyceum Scholars Program is Dec. 10\, 2023. \n  URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/lyceum-scholars-application-deadline/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Not Hosted by Cola City,Parent,Teen,Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231202T140000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231202T150000 DTSTAMP:20260429T123400 CREATED:20231114T172111Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231114T172111Z UID:29851-1701525600-1701529200@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com SUMMARY:Spanish Christmas Carols DESCRIPTION:Spanish Christmas Carols\nby Academia Bilingual Bridges\nSaturday\, Dec 2 at 2pm\nFREE — All ages\nNote: This event is *not* hosted by Cola City Homeschoolers. Contact Academia Bilingual Bridges for details (see below). \nGreetings from Academia Bilingual Bridges! You’re invited the annual Spanish Christmas Caroling virtual event on Saturday\, December 2nd at 2:00 PM Eastern time. \nAnyone who would like to attend should please R.S.V.P. to academiabilingualbridges@gmail.com \nMore information about classes/tutoring: https://www.academiabilingualbridges.com/ URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/spanish-christmas-carols/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Holiday,Not Hosted by Cola City,Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231201T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231201T170000 DTSTAMP:20260429T123400 CREATED:20231124T175736Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231205T174459Z UID:29863-1701417600-1701450000@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com SUMMARY:Holiday Card Exchange 2023 DESCRIPTION:Holiday Card Exchange Project\nby Cola City Homeschoolers\n$2.50/family — All Ages\nSign up deadline: Dec. 1\nThe best way to spread Christmas Cheer is…SENDING CARDS! It’s also a great way to make connections with other homeschoolers. Back by popular demand! Cola City Homeschoolers is hosting our annual holiday card exchange during the month of December. \nSign up by December 1. We will organize the lists by religious preference and by ages (as much as possible). You’ll get a list of participants to exchange cards with–10-25 cards to send/receive. Lists will vary depending on participants registered. \nNote: Your mailing address will be shared with other participants and student names\, so that the cards can be personalized by the sender. \nSome more recommendations: \n\nSend one envelope to each household. Include a small card/note for each child\, or small token gift (ie: sticker\, tattoos\, paperdoll\, etc).\nConsider your child’s abilities and stamina for their part of the card preparations. They can put a sticker on the card or envelope\, if it’s too much to write out the addresses.\nRemember this is FUN!\nNote the fee covers the cost of one guaranteed card for each family from Cola City Homeschoolers.\n\nRegistration is Closed for this event URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/holiday-card-exchange-2023/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:All Ages,Cola City Classes,Events,Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231115 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231116 DTSTAMP:20260429T123400 CREATED:20231104T143634Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231104T143635Z UID:29809-1700006400-1700092799@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com SUMMARY:Executive Function Empowerment Summit DESCRIPTION:Executive Function Empowerment Summit\nby GoZen! Mental Health Coach\nWednesday\, Nov 15th\nFREE — Parents/Educators\nNote: This is *NOT* a Cola City event. Please contact Executive Funtion Empowerment Summit for more information and registration.  \nRaise Focused\, Motivated Learners! \nCalling all parents\, educators\, and professionals: Teach kids and teens the skills to focus their attention\, self-start\, remember instructions\, prioritize tasks\, and so much more at this FREE one-day event! \nDO YOUR KIDS STRUGGLE WITH FOCUS AND ORGANIZATION? \nTHESE AREN’T JUST CHALLENGES—THEY’RE EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONING SKILLS. EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONS ARE LIKE THE BRAIN’S AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEMS. THEY HELP KIDS GET STUFF DONE. WHILE KIDS MAY NOT BE BORN WITH THE SKILLS TO FILTER DISTRACTIONS\, PRIORITIZE TASKS\, SET AND REACH GOALS\, AND REGULATE EMOTIONS\, THEY ARE BORN WITH THE POTENTIAL TO MASTER THESE SKILLS. \nSECURE YOUR FREE SPOT FOR THE NOV. 15\, 2023 EVENT \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/executive-function-empowerment-summit/ CATEGORIES:Not Hosted by Cola City,Parent,Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231114T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231114T200000 DTSTAMP:20260429T123400 CREATED:20230827T135430Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230827T135430Z UID:29624-1699988400-1699992000@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com SUMMARY:Building Capacity: an Outdoor Learning Workshop DESCRIPTION:Building Capacity for Outdoor Learning: Introducing a Digital Tool for Success\nNovember\, 14th 2023 – 7:00 PM\nWith Outdoor Learning Experts Mariana Brussoni & Megan Zeni\nNote: This is *NOT* a Cola City event. Please contact The Outdoor Learning Store for more information and registration: CLICK HERE \nThe Outdoor Learning Virtual Workshop Seasonal Series:\n \n\nRegistration is FREE and there will be plenty of draw prizes for attendees!\nAll registrants will receive a discount code to access outdoor learning resources when they register\nWorkshops are 60 minutes and will take place at 4pm Pacific / 7pm Eastern.\nFor those who can’t attend live these will each be recorded and posted on the Recordings Page\nFollowing the workshop\, participants will receive a link through which they can access a certificate of attendance.\n\nJoin Mariana and Megan as they share the ‘BE OUT’ digital tool. BE OUT is a new tool for elementary (K-7) school teachers and includes exemplars of outdoor learning from a diversity of teachers organized in a digital format. \nThe tool is designed with very short (90 second) modules and targets teachers new to teaching outdoors with support in four key areas: understanding risky play in the school context; getting started teaching outdoors; teaching with an emergent curriculum; and assessment of learning. \nDr. Mariana Brussoni is Director of the Human Early Learning Partnership and Professor at the University of British Columbia and BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute. Her research investigates child injury prevention and children’s outdoor risky play with the aim of creating environments where all children can play outside every day. \nMegan Zeni is a mom of 3\, an experienced elementary school teacher\, and a master gardener. Megan successfully re-imagined the prep position in her public school and turned it into her dream job of spending her days with children in the garden classroom. Megan is an advocate for taking children outdoors at school in all kinds of weather to learn\, play\, and grow. Megan is also a PhD candidate at UBC in curriculum & pedagogy. \nAll registrants will be entered to win some great draw prizes! After registering you will receive a discount code to access the resources shared\, and following the workshop you can access the recording\, and a link to access your Certificate of Attendance. \nGrow your outdoor educator skills with: \n\nDirty Teaching\nLearn more about Outdoor Learning and Play URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/building-capacity-workshop/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Not Hosted by Cola City,Parent,Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231109T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231109T140000 DTSTAMP:20260429T123400 CREATED:20231103T144801Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231103T144921Z UID:29799-1699534800-1699538400@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com SUMMARY:Beyond Baking Cookies Workshop DESCRIPTION:Beyond Baking Cookies Workshop\nby Kid’s Cook Real Food\nThursday\, Nov 9 at 1 pm\nFREE — Parent/Educators\nNote: This is *not* hosted by Cola City Homeschoolers\, contact Kid’s Cook Real Food for more details and registration \nWant to strengthen your bond while teaching important life skills? Grab Your Spot for this FREE Live Online Class for Parents!  \n“Beyond Baking Cookies”: Register Now to Learn 3 Secrets to Building Confidence for Your Kids in the Kitchen \nIn this info-packed and interactive class\, kids cooking instructor and two-time TEDx speaker Katie Kimball will share 3 secrets to get kids cooking with confidence. \nYou’ll discover how teaching kids to cook saves time and money\, builds life skills and self-esteem\, and brings your family closer together. \nWhen you attend live or watch the recording\, the free show-up gift is yours! \nClick HERE to register URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/beyond-baking-cookies-workshop-2/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Parent,Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231018 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231019 DTSTAMP:20260429T123400 CREATED:20231013T183212Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231013T183212Z UID:29742-1697587200-1697673599@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com SUMMARY:Take Me Outside Day DESCRIPTION:Take Me Outside Day\nby Take Me Outside Challenge\nWednesday\, October 18th\nAll Ages — Free\nNote: This is not a Cola City Meet-up\, just information about the Take Me Outside initiative. More information and details about the resources and activities here: https://takemeoutside.ca/tmoday/ \nTAKE ME OUTSIDE DAY WILL ON BE WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 18TH 2023\, WITH A FULL WEEK OF FUN HAPPENING ALONG WITH IT \nTake Me Outside Day has always been about simply making time to head outside and learn beyond the four walls of a classroom. But this year we want to celebrate in a way like never before! Lots of  helpful resources and activities that will make it easy for you to head outside with your learners and create beautiful art with the natural world. And be sure to explore each theme’s selected resources and activities to prepare for the whole week of fun! \nDuring the week of October 16th – 20th\, head outside with your learners\, and make your own version of nature art with found and foraged materials. URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/take-me-outside-day/ LOCATION:In Person CATEGORIES:All Ages,Not Hosted by Cola City,Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231017T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231017T200000 DTSTAMP:20260429T123400 CREATED:20230827T135023Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230827T135023Z UID:29621-1697569200-1697572800@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com SUMMARY:Heartbeat of the Earth: an Outdoor Learning Workshop DESCRIPTION:Connecting Children to Nature through Indigenous Teachings\nOctober\, 17th 2023 –  7:00 PM\nWith Educator and Author Launa Purcell\nNote: This is *NOT* a Cola City event. Please contact The Outdoor Learning Store for more information and registration: CLICK HERE \nThe Outdoor Learning Virtual Workshop Seasonal Series:\n \n\nRegistration is FREE and there will be plenty of draw prizes for attendees!\nAll registrants will receive a discount code to access outdoor learning resources when they register\nWorkshops are 60 minutes and will take place at 4pm Pacific / 7pm Eastern.\nFor those who can’t attend live these will each be recorded and posted on the Recordings Page\nFollowing the workshop\, participants will receive a link through which they can access a certificate of attendance.\n\nJoin Author Launa as she shares about Heartbeat of the Earth – a Handbook on Connecting Children to Nature through Indigenous Teachings. \nLauna Purcell is a member of the Xa’xtsa First Nation and a mother of two. Launa works as an Indigenous Educator and teaches Indigenous outdoor camps. \nThe activities inside instill traditional teachings of respect\, honor\, resourcefulness\, and humility in children. This handbook is intended to inspire parents\, caregivers\, and educators to provide children with meaningful outdoor experiences interwoven with traditional Indigenous knowledge. \nThis handbook isn’t a replacement for ensuring that local Indigenous knowledge and perspectives are central to your teaching. Rather\, this is a starting point\, and an encouragement to learn more\, and use these activities as an inspiration to adapt them and adopt new ones in a culturally appropriate and responsive way. \nAll registrants will be entered to win some great draw prizes! After registration you will receive a discount code to access the resources shared. Following the workshop you will receive the recording\, and a link to access your Certificate of Attendance. \nYou can access Launa’s beautiful resource here:\nHeartbeat of the Earth URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/heartbeat-of-the-earth-workshop/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Not Hosted by Cola City,Parent,Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231009T140000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231009T153000 DTSTAMP:20260429T123400 CREATED:20230815T130344Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230815T130344Z UID:29603-1696860000-1696865400@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com SUMMARY:Virtual STEM Club DESCRIPTION:Virtual STEM Club\nby Clemson Science Center Outreach\nMondays\, Oct 9-Nov 13 at 2 pm\n$155/Series — Ages 8-12\nNote: This program is *not* hosted by Cola City Homeschoolers. Contact Clemson Science Center for more information and registration \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA fun learning experience for children ages 8-12. The STEM Club will engage students through six unique STEM Club sessions\, each with two live instructors present. \n*** Registration closes on September 24th at 11:59 pm EST *** \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWHERE? Zoom virtual classroom\nCOST?  $155 (includes all 6 sessions + cost of mailing materials to each student’s home)\nWHEN?  Mondays 2-3:30 pm EDT (see below for exact dates)\nQUESTIONS?  culsoc@clemson.edu or 864-656-9939 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n✳ Session 1: Density – Monday\, Oct 9th\nExplore density with density towers and floating foil boats!\n✳ Session 2: Water – Monday\, Oct 16th\nInvestigate the wonderful and weird properties of water through experiments with pepper\, milk\, food coloring\, and soap.\n✳ Session 3: Sound – Monday\, Oct 23rd\nDeepen your understanding of sound waves by creating your own musical instruments and devices that imitate animal sounds.\n✳ Session 4: Flight – Monday\, Oct 30th\nDesign\, build\, and fly gliders while learning the science behind flight.\n✳ Session 5: Engineering Design Challenge – Monday\, Nov 6th\nApply the laws of physics to build\, test and evaluate your own bridge designs.\n✳ Session 6: DNA Day – Monday\, Nov 13th\nDiscover the biomolecule that makes you YOU and solve a mystery with your new knowledge of biochemistry. URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/virtual-stem-club/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Not Hosted by Cola City,Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231003T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231003T200000 DTSTAMP:20260429T123400 CREATED:20230827T134553Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230827T134553Z UID:29618-1696359600-1696363200@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com SUMMARY:Patterns in Nature: An Outdoor Learning Workshop DESCRIPTION:Outdoor Learning through Patterns in Nature\nOctober\, 3rd 2023 – 7:00 PM\nWith Educators Janice Novakowski & Megan Zeni\nNote: This is *NOT* a Cola City event. Please contact The Outdoor Learning Store for more information and registration: CLICK HERE \nThe Outdoor Learning Virtual Workshop Seasonal Series:\n \n\nRegistration is FREE and there will be plenty of draw prizes for attendees!\nAll registrants will receive a discount code to access outdoor learning resources when they register\nWorkshops are 60 minutes and will take place at 4pm Pacific / 7pm Eastern.\nFor those who can’t attend live these will each be recorded and posted on the Recordings Page\nFollowing the workshop\, participants will receive a link through which they can access a certificate of attendance.\n\nJoin Janice and Megan to learn about some fantastic resources for educating\, engaging\, and empowering students around patterns in nature – connecting to math\, numeracy and other curricula. \nJanice Novakowski is a district teacher consultant in the Richmond School District (BC) where she learns alongside preK-12 educators and students in the areas of mathematics and numeracy. She is also an Adjunct Professor at UBC where she teaches elementary mathematics education courses. Some of Janice’s fondest childhood experiences center on the outdoors\, carefully turning over rocks on beaches to find little crabs\, log jumping and hiking through moss and fern-filled forests. \nMegan Zeni is a mom of 3\, an experienced elementary school teacher\, and a master gardener. Megan successfully re-imagined the prep position in her public school and turned it into her dream job of spending her days with children in the garden classroom. \nMegan is an advocate for taking children outdoors at school in all kinds of weather to learn\, play\, and grow. Megan is also a PhD candidate at UBC in curriculum & pedagogy. \nAll registrants will be entered to win some great draw prizes! After registration you will receive a discount code to access the resources shared. Following the workshop you will receive the recording\, and a link to access your Certificate of Attendance. \nYou can access these empowering resources here: \n\n    Messy Maths\n    Patterns in Nature Kit: Coming Soon!!! URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/patterns-in-nature-workshop/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Not Hosted by Cola City,Parent,Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230926T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230926T200000 DTSTAMP:20260429T123400 CREATED:20230827T134020Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230827T134020Z UID:29615-1695754800-1695758400@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com SUMMARY:Wild Learning: A Outdoor Learning Workshop DESCRIPTION:Wild Learning: Practical Ideas to Bring Teaching Outdoors\nSeptember\, 26th 2023 – 7:00 PM Eastern\nWith Educator and Author Rachel Tidd\nNote: This is *NOT* a Cola City event. Please contact The Outdoor Learning Store for more information and registration: CLICK HERE \nThe Outdoor Learning Virtual Workshop Seasonal Series:\n \n\nRegistration is FREE and there will be plenty of draw prizes for attendees!\nAll registrants will receive a discount code to access outdoor learning resources when they register\nWorkshops are 60 minutes and will take place at 4pm Pacific / 7pm Eastern.\nFor those who can’t attend live these will each be recorded and posted on the Recordings Page\nFollowing the workshop\, participants will receive a link through which they can access a certificate of attendance.\n\nRachel Tidd has extensive teaching experience as an elementary and special education teacher and homeschool parent. She is a doctoral student at the University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point in Educational Sustainability. She has a BSc in Environmental Science and a Master’s degree in Elementary and Special Education. \n\nPassionate about integrating the outdoors and natural materials in core academic areas such as reading and math\, Rachel has authored the Wild Math® and Wild Reading® Curricula and the book Wild Learning: Practical Ideas for Bringing Teaching Outdoors. \nRachel will share tips\, tricks\, and strategies from Wild Learning: Practical Ideas for Bringing Teaching Outdoors. This book gives teachers practical activities they can immediately implement and helps educators overcome common barriers to outdoor instruction. These activities can be done in common outdoor spaces accessible to teachers in all school settings\, and they are adaptable to their current curriculum—not an extra thing to try to fit into their day. \nAll registrants will be entered to win some great draw prizes! After registration you will receive a discount code to access the resources shared. Following the workshop you will receive the recording\, and a link to access your Certificate of Attendance. \nYou can access Rachel’s fantastic resource here:\nWild Learning: Practical Ideas for Bringing Teaching Outdoors URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/wild-learning-a-outdoor-learning-workshop/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Not Hosted by Cola City,Parent,Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230919T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230919T200000 DTSTAMP:20260429T123400 CREATED:20230827T133429Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230827T133546Z UID:29610-1695150000-1695153600@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com SUMMARY:Naturally Inclusive: An Outdoor Learning Webinar DESCRIPTION:Naturally Inclusive: Engaging Children of All Abilities Outdoors\nSeptember\, 19th 2023 –  7:00 PM Eastern\nWith Educator and Author Dr Ruth Wilson\n\nNote: This is *NOT* a Cola City event. Please contact The Outdoor Learning Store for more information and registration: CLICK HERE \nThe Outdoor Learning Virtual Workshop Seasonal Series:\n \n\nRegistration is FREE and there will be plenty of draw prizes for attendees!\nAll registrants will receive a discount code to access outdoor learning resources when they register\nWorkshops are 60 minutes and will take place at 4pm Pacific / 7pm Eastern.\nFor those who can’t attend live these will each be recorded and posted on the Recordings Page\nFollowing the workshop\, participants will receive a link through which they can access a certificate of attendance.\n\nTune in to learn from Dr. Ruth Wilson as she shares about her inspiring book\, ‘Naturally Inclusive: Engaging Children of All Abilities Outdoors’.\n \n\nRuth has a doctorate in early childhood and elementary education and a master’s degree in special education. Dr. Wilson taught at the university level for over 14 years\, including ten years at Bowling Green State University in Ohio. Professionally\, her primary areas of interest are early childhood environmental education and peace education. Much of Ruth’s work focuses on the holistic development of children\, with an emphasis on connections between body\, mind\, and spirit. She works as an educational consultant and curriculum writer with special expertise in the area of early childhood environmental education and other initiatives in connecting young children with nature. \nIn this book and workshop explore the great potential of connecting young children with special needs to the natural world. Naturally Inclusive is an essential guide for creating inclusive nature-based play spaces and programs that connect every child to nature. It reminds us that nature is both an exemplar of diversity and a catalyst for inclusion. \nDrawing on her knowledge of research and her decades of work with children in nature\, she weaves together advice\, real-life examples\, and testimonies from educators and families on the healing\, nurturing power of nature in the lives of young children with diverse abilities. \nAll registrants will be entered to win some great draw prizes! After registration you will receive a discount code to access the resources shared. Following the workshop you will receive the recording\, and a link to access your Certificate of Attendance. \nAccess Dr. Wilson’s super resource:\nNaturally Inclusive: Engaging Children of All Abilities Outdoors  URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/natually-inclusive-webinar/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Not Hosted by Cola City,Parent,Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230917T170000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230917T180000 DTSTAMP:20260429T123400 CREATED:20230827T141429Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230827T141429Z UID:29627-1694970000-1694973600@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com SUMMARY:NCAA Eligibility Workshop DESCRIPTION:NCAA Initial Eligibility:\nFor College-Bound Student Athletes\nSunday\, September 17\nat 5-6 p.m. — FREE\nNote: This workshop is *NOT* hosted by Cola City Homeschoolers. Please contact NCAA Eligibility Center for more information and Registration: Click HERE \nAre you a student-athlete dreaming of playing your sport at the NCAA level? Invest in your future and spend an hour on Sunday\, September 17\, from 5-6 p.m. Eastern time\, understanding the  requirements and how to prepare for NCAA certification. Join NCAA Eligibility Center staff\, who will walk you through what you need to do to compete at the NCAA Division I\, II or III level.\nStaff will be answering questions live during the presentation\, so come prepared to learn how to take your game to the next level! \nClick here to register. URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/ncaa-eligibility-workshop-2/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Not Hosted by Cola City,Parent,Teen,Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230907T160000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230907T163000 DTSTAMP:20260429T123400 CREATED:20230831T222837Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230831T222837Z UID:29663-1694102400-1694104200@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com SUMMARY:SAT/ACT Essentials Webinar DESCRIPTION:SAT/ACT Essentials Webinar\nby SC Discus & Tutor.com\nThursday\, September 7 at 4 pm\nFREE — Parents/Teens\nNote: This is *not* hosted by Cola City Homeschoolers. Contact SC Discus for more information \nRegister HERE \nAre your students beginning to prepare for the SAT/ACT? If so this webinar is perfect for you! \nBy the end of this session\, you’ll have a comprehensive understanding of the new tools and resources that are available through Tutor.com’s partnership with The Princeton Review! Be sure to stay around to the end to participate in our Q&A! \nThis session is presented for Discus by Maxine Nebro\, Customer Success Manager with Tutor.com. URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/sat-act-essentials-webinar/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Not Hosted by Cola City,Parent,Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230810T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230810T140000 DTSTAMP:20260429T123400 CREATED:20230803T134828Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230803T134828Z UID:29543-1691672400-1691676000@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com SUMMARY:Build Kids' Confidence Webinar DESCRIPTION:Build Kids’ Confidence Webinar\nby Kids Cook Real Food\nThursday\, August 10 at 1pm\nFREE — Parents/Educators\n\nNote: this event is *not* hosted by Cola City Homeschoolers.\nClick here to sign up with the host.  \nFREE Live Online Event for Parents by Kids Cook Real Food: “Beyond Baking Cookies” explains why kitchen work is THE best way to build connection\, confidence and creativity in kids. \nWant to take yours to the next level? \nThis is NOT “just another Zoom call” to suffer through. You can attend live or watch the recording (or just listen) at 1.5x speed AND get your show-up gift! \nSUPERCHARGE your time in the kitchen with brain science! Learn how to vault your kids beyond into REAL cooking – this presentation will make it a stress-free experience! \nClick HERE to register URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/build-kids-confidence-webinar/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Not Hosted by Cola City,Parent,Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230609 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230610 DTSTAMP:20260429T123400 CREATED:20230416T185325Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230416T185711Z UID:29292-1686268800-1686355199@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com SUMMARY:SEA Homeschoolers Online Conference Series DESCRIPTION:SEA Homeschoolers Online Conference Series\nBy: SEA Homeschoolers\nThe Secular Homeschool Conference\n2023 Live Events\nMarch 25-26\, June 9-11\, August 11-13\, November 4-6\nFREE for all ages\n  \n  \nNote: this is not a Cola City event Please email community@seahomeschoolers.com with any questions.\nSEA Homeschoolers hosts 4 live online conferences a year with presentations for secular homeschooling parents and educators\, live Q&A with speakers and vendors\, and special all-ages sessions for the whole family. The goal of these conferences is to support and inspire homeschoolers around the world as they handcraft a journey through learning that meets their unique needs.\nPlease email community@seahomeschoolers.com with any questions. The Secular Homeschool Conference\, 2023 Live Events\, March 25-26\, June 9-11\, August 11-13\, November 4-6 FREE for all ages \nThe Secular Homeschool Conference – SEA Homeschoolers for more information about SEA URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/sea-homeschoolers-online-conference-series/ CATEGORIES:Not Hosted by Cola City,Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230608T140000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230608T150000 DTSTAMP:20260429T123400 CREATED:20230602T211753Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230602T211753Z UID:29447-1686232800-1686236400@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com SUMMARY:Parent Workshop: Summer Habits DESCRIPTION:Parenting Workshop: Summer Habits\nby Cardinal Rule Press\nThursday\, June 8 at 2 pm\nFree — Parents\nNot hosted by Cola City.  \nCardinal Rule Press will be holding a FREE panel this Thursday\, June 8th\, 2pm EST\, with parenting experts and educators to discuss summer learning\, routines and more. Find out more about the panelists and the event here.\nhttps://cardinalrulepress.lpages.co/summer-habits-panel/ URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/parent-workshop-summer-habits/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Not Hosted by Cola City,Parent,Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230419T193000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230419T200000 DTSTAMP:20260429T123400 CREATED:20230218T155700Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230218T155700Z UID:29099-1681932600-1681934400@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com SUMMARY:Webinar: "Palliative Parenting" DESCRIPTION:Webinar: “Palliative Parenting” \nBy: Children’s Mental Health Resource Center\nFREE Webinar\nApr 19\, 2023 07:30 PM\n  \n\nWebinar: “Palliative Parenting” A New Concept in Managing Mental Illness in Children and Teens\n\n\n“Palliate: To ease symptoms or moderate intensity.” Are you ready to put more love\, acceptance\, and empathy into your family life and/or to promote it with your patients? Then this webinar is for you. This webinar for both families and mental health practitioners to learn more about this new approach to parenting children and teens with mental health struggles.\n\n\n\nFREE on Apr 19\, 2023 07:30 Register here https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYlf-6rqj8rHtEw6Uhe5d2zOdCyvgNFer16?fbclid=IwAR29gRWLD9KBwJSSf7rZduv0WikzpV2wk6KwlmAPa6s535u9pqEVqGVhOgI URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/webinar-palliative-parenting/ CATEGORIES:Events,Not Hosted by Cola City,Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230419T150000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230419T163000 DTSTAMP:20260429T123400 CREATED:20230410T220509Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230410T220536Z UID:29259-1681916400-1681921800@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com SUMMARY:Play Club Planning Meeting DESCRIPTION:Let Grow Play Club Planning Meeting\nby Cola City Homeschoolers\nWed\, April 19 at 3 pm\nFree — Parents\nThis is not just another playground meet-up group. It’s a new kind of play program. Intentionally designed to foster independence\, social development\, problem solving.  \nCome let’s discuss how to implement our own Let Grow Play Club–times\, locations\, volunteers\, and the pledge of independence (for Parents and Kids). \nThe Club is the brainchild of Let Grow co-founder Dr. Peter Gray\, the eminent psychologist who has spent his life studying the crucial role of unstructured\, mixed-age “free play” in developing children’s creativity\, confidence\, and ability to thrive. \n\nBy organizing their own games and learning to solve the inevitable spats\, kids learn real-world social skills. You can’t solve problems if there’s always an adult right there at recess or in a play group\, solving them first!\nMixed-age play benefits all kids. Older students develop responsibility\, leadership and empathy. Younger kids learn executive function by trying to be like the big kids.\nKids who are allowed to take small risks and figure things out themselves at home will have more grit and determination at school.\n\nContact Kim with any questions: colacityinfo@gmail.com\nSign up here to get the zoom link for the planning meeting. \n\n\n \n Parent Name\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n EmailLook for an automated confirmation when you submit and follow up info with the zoom link. \n \n Mobile PhoneInclude a number just in case we need to text you the meeting reminder and details. Cola City Mailing ListWould you like to be added to our mailing list for information about upcoming homeschool events and activities?\n \n \n Yes\, add me to the mailing list\n \n \n \n No thanks\, not right now URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/play-club-planning-meeting/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Cola City Classes,Parent,Virtual END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR