by OCEANetwork | Nov 17, 2023 | Tips & Tools
Creating a Christmas Book Advent Calendar is a delightful way to build cherished family memories during the holiday season. It combines the joy of reading with the anticipation of Christmas, offering a cozy and heartwarming tradition for families. Here are some ideas...
by OCEANetwork | Nov 16, 2023 | Tips & Tools
Nature studies are one of the hallmarks of the Charlotte Mason approach to home education. She believed, “Let [children] once get in touch with nature and a habit is formed which will be a source of delight and habit through life.” Even if you don’t follow the...
by OCEANetwork | Oct 30, 2023 | Alerts
You may remember that homeschooled students were required to get their local school district’s permission to take the GED. Private school students were in the same position as homeschoolers. See our alert here. The GED problem was fixed during this 2023 long...
by OCEANetwork | Oct 13, 2023 | Encouragement, Tips & Tools
Homeschooling provides a unique opportunity for parents to nurture a love of learning in their children. If this is one of your core values as a homeschooling family, you’ll find yourself in good company with fellow homeschool families! Fred Rogers said, “A love of...
by OCEANetwork | Jun 5, 2023 | Conference & Events
Are you excited to attend the upcoming conference? We can’t wait to see you there! To make the most of your experience, you’ll want to spend some time and prepare for the homeschool conference. We’ve put together this helpful list of tips to...
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by OCEANetwork | Mar 2, 2023 | Uncategorized
As you may know OCEANetwork has been working to protect and expand homeschool freedoms in Oregon for more than 35 years. Why do we do it, you might ask? We believe that parents have the right and the responsibility to teach and train their children as they see...
by OCEANetwork | Jan 25, 2023 | Alerts
Every year, OCEANetwork monitors any bills, initiatives, or rules that may negatively impact homeschool freedoms in Oregon. The need for vigilance is even greater during long legislative sessions, which happen every other year. The 2023 long legislative...
by OCEANetwork | Dec 9, 2022 | Homeschool Freedom
Dear friends, In 2022, we continued to see more and more Oregon parents choosing to homeschool. It has been such an encouragement! Our hope and prayer is that families will experience the blessing of private home education and family discipleship. We see evidence of...
by OCEANetwork | Nov 12, 2022 | Ages & Stages, Tips & Tools
Are you looking for simple, hands-on learning activities to do with your preschooler? Or perhaps you have an active little one who needs a screen-free occupation while you homeschool the older kids or catch up on housework? Preschool busy bags are a great tool to try...
by OCEANetwork | Nov 11, 2022 | Ages & Stages, Parenting & Family, Tips & Tools
Many homeschool families have at least one preschooler underfoot, overhead, and zooming all over the place. It can make things challenging when it comes to intentional learning time! Whether you’re looking for ways to teach your littles at home or just need tips...
