The Chemical Educational Foundation created the You Be The Chemist Essential Elements program to provide K-8 educators nationwide with professional development to empower educators to teach science through hands-on activities and real-world applications. These professional development workshops are 100% funded by our sponsors and donors and are schedule at absolutely no cost to schools or educators. I am contacting you to see if you would be interested in bringing a FREE, hands-on science workshop to your organization. Essential Elements workshops provide educators with: • A CEF giveaway bag that includes a flash drive with 50+ Activity Guide experiments, which educators can bring right to their learners. The activities use household materials and are affordable, easy to do, and can be done in any space. All of our activities come with background information for the educator and editable student-facing documents. • A chance to see the 5E Instructional Model in action! This model, centered around student-driven inquiry, allows students to build their own understanding of new concepts from both old ideas and their own experiences. • Opportunity to collaborate with other educators to help plan their own 5E lessons using additional activities from the Activity Guides. I hope you consider this professional development opportunity for your organization. I can run a free workshop for a minimum of 6 people. If you are interested, please contact CEF on their website to discuss potential dates and times.

Get Outside with Troop 55! Scouting can augment your homeschooling curriculum through weekly meetings and monthly trips year round. Boys (age 10/ ½ - 17) experience Adventure, Learning, Goal Setting, Achievement, Friendship, Teamwork, Leadership, Mentoring, Character, Confidence, Citizenship, Service, Fitness… This winter 55 tried sub-freezing camping in over a foot of snow, BBQed among tanks, and hiked historic trails! Exciting upcoming events: backpacking the Mid-State Trail and white water rafting- events your boy could participate in if they join 55! Think this sounds fun, but worry that your child has no camping experience? No worries, 55 has gear and skills to share! Visit out page to see what we have been up to: facebook.com/Troop55Billerica Message us to learn more about joining the 55 Family!

The Encompass Community for Independent Learning offers affordable enrichment and resources to homeschool families and life-long learners of all ages. Offering Nature Expeditions on 65 acres of wilderness and trails for ages 6-14 every Monday and/or Wednesday from 9:15am-12:30pm, cost is $40 per day, siblings save $10. Also offering Short Courses in special interest topics lead by an expert in their field: Currently offering Drama, Music Composition and STEAM Mini-Maker Space for ages 6-14, $10 per class. Encompass hosts 100% free and family-friendly events once a month and an early learning playgroup for ages 3-6 once a week. Also hosts workshops for curious adults...

LEX Language Project offers unique multilingual language learning clubs that focus on the natural process of language development "from the whole to the parts". At the clubs, parents and children acquire new language by playing games, singing songs and participating in mimicking and talking activities. Clubs meet in North Cambridge four times a week. Visitors are welcome to attend an open club, usually held during the first week of every month. Call 617-354-1140 or send an email to info@lexlrf.org for more information.

Homeschool co-op and educational support for twice exceptional (2E) students in the Metrowest area. Focus on STEAM activities, outdoor explorations, and flexible K-12 curricula for creative, asynchronous learners.

Walnut Grove Coop is a nonprofit educational organization serving Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. This group provides opportunities for children to learn in a respectful, inclusive, secular community through fun classes and meaningful experiences. Walnut Grove Coop offers both instructor and child-led homeschool enrichment programs.