Local areas: Altamonte Springs, Apopka, Casselberry, Clermont, Deland, Eustis, Lake Mary, Longwood, Maitland, Mt. Dora, Ocoee, Orlando, Oviedo, Plymouth, Sanford, Sorrento, Tangerine, Tavares, Winter Garden, Winter Park, Winter Springs, Waterford Lakes,

Related group - LEGO-HomeschoolFL.

This group is not about WHICH WAY is the best way, but IT IS about sharing methods, ideas, links, books, unit studies, lapbooks, web-sites, etc. that would benefit those teaching in these settings.

However, there are areas that are considered "hot" topics & NOT WELCOMED at this group: s-xual material/preferences, religious debates, occult topics, and abortion. These types of topics are sure to stir up controversy by those whose religious preferences this goes against.

I have seen thriving groups quickly dissolve because of hurt/angry feelings as a result of this type of stuff. These topics are off limit. The pupose of this group is NOT to get caught up in personal preferences, but to share information that is beneficial to all involved in homeschooling in Hernando County

If you are not sure about it, contact the ownner/moderator first.

No cursing, spamming, flaming, or the like will be tolerated & offenders will be banned immediately. Spamming will be reported to Yahoo! and advertising company also.

Yahoo! Search Spam Report Form.

Moderators will determine appropriateness of material for this group.

COMMENT SECTION MUST BE FILLED OUT & JOIN THROUGH "JOIN"

Other groups of interest:
at_the_end_of_the_day (open to all educators)
HomeschoolHappeningsinFlorida (no chat; just calendar happenings)

This group is not about WHICH WAY is the best way, but IT IS about sharing methods, ideas, links, books, unit studies, lapbooks, web-sites, etc. that would benefit those teaching in these settings.

However, there are areas that are considered "hot" topics & NOT WELCOMED at this group: s-xual material/preferences, religious debates, occult topics, and abortion. These types of topics are sure to stir up controversy by those whose religious preferences this goes against.

I have seen thriving groups quickly dissolve because of hurt/angry feelings as a result of this type of stuff. These topics are off limit. The pupose of this group is NOT to get caught up in personal preferences, but to share information that is beneficial to all involved in homeschooling in Hillsborough County

If you are not sure about it, contact the ownner/moderator first.

No cursing, spamming, flaming, or the like will be tolerated & offenders will be banned immediately. Spamming will be reported to Yahoo! and advertising company also.

Yahoo! Search Spam Report Form.

Moderators will determine appropriateness of material for this group.

COMMENT SECTION MUST BE FILLED OUT & JOIN THROUGH "JOIN"

Other groups of interest:
at_the_end_of_the_day (open to all educators)
HomeschoolHappeningsinFlorida (no chat; just calendar happenings)

This group is not about WHICH WAY is the best way, but IT IS about sharing methods, ideas, links, books, unit studies, lapbooks, web-sites, etc. that would benefit those teaching in these settings.

However, there are areas that are considered "hot" topics & NOT WELCOMED at this group: s-xual material/preferences, religious debates, occult topics, and abortion. These types of topics are sure to stir up controversy by those whose religious preferences this goes against.

I have seen thriving groups quickly dissolve because of hurt/angry feelings as a result of this type of stuff. These topics are off limit. The pupose of this group is NOT to get caught up in personal preferences, but to share information that is beneficial to all involved in homeschooling in Pasco County

If you are not sure about it, contact the ownner/moderator first.

No cursing, spamming, flaming, or the like will be tolerated & offenders will be banned immediately. Spamming will be reported to Yahoo! and advertising company also.

Yahoo! Search Spam Report Form.

Moderators will determine appropriateness of material for this group.

COMMENT SECTION MUST BE FILLED OUT & JOIN THROUGH "JOIN"

Other groups of interest:
at_the_end_of_the_day (open to all educators)
HomeschoolHappeningsinFlorida (no chat; just calendar happenings)

This group is not about WHICH WAY is the best way, but IT IS about sharing methods, ideas, links, books, unit studies, lapbooks, web-sites, etc. that would benefit those teaching in these settings.

However, there are areas that are considered "hot" topics & NOT WELCOMED at this group: s-xual material/preferences, religious debates, occult topics, and abortion. These types of topics are sure to stir up controversy by those whose religious preferences this goes against.

I have seen thriving groups quickly dissolve because of hurt/angry feelings as a result of this type of stuff. These topics are off limit. The pupose of this group is NOT to get caught up in personal preferences, but to share information that is beneficial to all involved in homeschooling in Pinellas County

If you are not sure about it, contact the ownner/moderator first.

No cursing, spamming, flaming, or the like will be tolerated & offenders will be banned immediately. Spamming will be reported to Yahoo! and advertising company also.

Yahoo! Search Spam Report Form.

Moderators will determine appropriateness of material for this group.

COMMENT SECTION MUST BE FILLED OUT & JOIN THROUGH "JOIN"

Other groups of interest:
at_the_end_of_the_day (open to all educators)
HomeschoolHappeningsinFlorida (no chat; just calendar happenings)

Homeschooling can be fun and successful with your online buddies cheering you on and supporting your best effort to educate your children in whatever manner you feel suits your needs. Ask questions and share ideas.

Connect with other Hernando, Florida, homeschoolers and take part in fun and lively discussions while making new friends with diverse people from all philosophies and levels of homeschooling experience.

This discussion list is an all-inclusive online community, which means we respect your choice of religion or none at all, established to discuss all issues of homeschooling.

We ask that our list not be used for business advertising - post no ads or promotions, please! (We have a separate group for that stuff!)

You do not need to be part of any other HernandoHomeschoolSocial off-shoot groups to participate in the discussions here. HernandoHomeschoolSocial welcomes anyone with an interest in homeschooling.

Now a little about you...To prevent spamming, flaming and prostelitizing, your first message to the group will be moderated. May I suggest your first message be an introduction about yourself, your family, how long you've been homeschooling, and if you've selected a method, a bit about why and how comfortable you are about helping others who chose the same path. YOUR MEMBERSHIP WILL NOT BE APPROVED UNTIL WE RECEIVE YOUR RETURNED QUESTIONNAIRE. Please note: Weekend applications may take until Monday before completed.

Please note the following: This is an online community. Please DO NOT share your personal information.

Rules of civility are followed. Those that cannot behave accordingly will be moderated or banned at moderator's discretion. If someone does not follow this, do not respond; let the moderators handle it.

Share with other home-schooling parents in Polk County. We'll discuss our ups and downs, victories and difficulties, getting started in home schooling, making it through high school, and helping a student "own" his education.

You are welcome to list items for sale here. The idea of first offering items to others in our county fits well with the idea of community. We want to support what home schooling families are doing, including resources available through familes with home businesses. If you give lessons, if you have something to trade or share, tell us about it. You can always just hit Delete if you don't want to read a message that comes in your mailbox.

If you are an evaluator or support group leader, please contact me so that I can make your information available here. I'll also consider information for the files from publishers and reps.

The volume of messages is low, so messages will be approved before they reach the group. Thank you for your patience as the group develops.

There is no particular teaching method, political or religious slant. This doesn't mean you cannot post a method/political/religious thought or event, it simply means that we will not be arguing methods,politics or religion.

This list is not affiliated with any particular homeschooling support group. All support groups are encouraged to post information about their group's activities.

You may post items for sale, advertise your business if you are a homeschooler, post personal and business websites. However, NO SPAM WILL BE TOLERATED!

Please be careful about the personal information you put on the list. I do screen potential members, but it is not fool-proof. Unfortunately some people are not always honest.

Post your messages, questions, suggestions, cool links and anything else that you want to get to all email members of Homeschool Alternatives, without having to look up everyone's address.

I will be using this as a message clearinghouse address for all Homeschool Alt messages that I send out, and I welcome you to do the same. Deb

For more information, visit Homeschool Alternatives.

Information pertaining to homeschooling, education and family activities is welcome here.

The Homeschool Bulletin Board for Central Florida is brought to you as a community service of HCECF - Homeschool Cooperative Educating in Central Florida.

If you are looking for an activity group for homeschooling preteens and teens (restricted to ages 11 & up), we reccomend the CentralFloridaPreTeens-TeensHomeschoolers.

Members on this board are open to discuss homeschooling issues such as curriculum selection, unschooling, the pros and cons (when mom/dad becomes overwhelmed), offer advice to new homeschoolers and share articles found concerning homeschooling issues. This Yahoo group will offer links to other Yahoo groups that are like minded, and has 1000's of links to projects, lesson plans, informative websites for all subjects, complete with games, activities, free downloads and printable pages for educating our children. I doesn't matter what curriculum you are using or if your unschooling we can all learn from each other. Religious education can be discussed, but religious theology will not be debated.

This Yahoo group will arrange, with the help of all members, educational field trips and fun playdates for the moms and children to interact with one another (so our children will not be left out of the socialization issue that so many use as a defense not to homeschool - LOL).

Homeschooling children (and their moms/dads) from preschools to high school are welcome to join. This group also welcomes grandparents to join as members so they can support their children educating their grandchildren, use the links to subjects & information to help educate the grandchildren, as well as contribute valuable information about education and life's important lessons!

Due to the having to keep all of our children safe, new members will have an email sent and must respond with phone number for interview from a moderator. Thank you!

The egroup, open to all members, will be used as a source of information, support, resource sharing and notification of upcoming events. Members are required to post something of substance at least once a month.

The Link offers an open, respectful environment for all faiths that use the Bible. Anyone interested in learning about our various religions (Catholic, Christian, Jehovah's Witness, Jewish, LDS, Protestant, Quaker, etc) is welcome to join us.

If you are looking for a conservative or highly structured support group, The Link is probably not for you. In that case, we would be happy to help you find a homeschool group more suited to your needs and desires.

The Homeschool Link reserves the right to unsubscribe members if necessary to preserve the harmony of the group.

Membership to The Homeschool Link is free. If you think The Link is right for you, please feel free to join us the first and third Mondays of each month at Rotary Park in Suntree, off of US1, starting around 12:30.

NOTE: Subscribing to the egroup and/or attending more than one Link function will be interpreted as your acceptance of the above statement.

For more information, visit The Homeschool Link.

This is not a chat list, but strictly an announcement service. If you come across events or opportunities you would like to let the larger community know about, you may submit your item to HS_Happenings-owner@yahoogroups.com... but only after you've read our posting guidelines found at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HS_Happenings/files/Posting.pdf.

We offer everything you need in a homeschool group because you, the members, are the ones who design and lead the group. ANYONE can plan/organize an event.

We are all inclusive, open-minded, tolerant and understanding. JFH is not interested in promoting one particular style or method of homeschooling but is open and supportive of all.

The group is based in the Southside/Arlington area but welcomes members from surrounding areas. Local members only, please.

Important: JFH is not associated with any particular religious belief but welcomes all lifestyles, faiths and families. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, nationality, disability, sexual orientation or socio-economic status. Those looking for an overt or specific religious focus will not find that here as we are a diverse group.

This group is ACTIVE and the message board is only one component of our group. Members are encouraged to be a part of an active community that attends park days, field trips, plays and other academic and social events.

Participation in a JFH event is requested for new members/prospective members. This is just a casual "meet-and-greet" and is meant to insure the safety of our members and not as an intimidating prospect.

JFH membership is free and each family's level of involvement is up to them.

If applicants are recommended by another JFH member, they may immediately become members.

JFH is a member of SHEAF. JFH members may join at the discounted group rate. SHEAF membership is optional.

We also coordinate activities with sister group OPWJ

We've created this Yahoo group as a network for CHAMPS activities and a place to chat about homeschool and parenting issues. Feel free to jump in and join us! Visit our web site too at C.H.A.M.P.S..

As a Catholic homeschool support group, we feel it is our vocation to help families who are called to homeschool their children in a Catholic environment fulfill their call. By keeping our focus on supporting the primary care giver in the family, usually the mother, we ensure that she will be able to give the best of herself to her family. Sometimes this support will take the form of a prayer group, to help her grow in her faith, and sometimes it will come in the form of a mom’s night out to share healthy quick recipes for busy days.

I know there are lots of "homeschooling" groups out there but if you are an "unschooler" you know the difference.

Lets make this a place where we can come together to talk about the life that we choose, we respect our children and treat them like people, we dont believe in forced learning..."unschooling" affects every part of our live's not just the way our children learn.

Welcome to a safe place, a place thats about "unschooling" and all that goes with it.

PS. If you are NOT an "Unschooler" or a really relaxed Homeschooler and you have joined to learn about how to become more relaxed or to take the plunge into Unschooling thats fine you are welcome here as long as you dont think you have to rescue us and start to preach to us that your way is the best way. Please remember this is an "Unschooling " list if its NOT for you please dont try to convert us, just leave nicely, there are TONS of "Homeshooling" groups out there.If you cant leave nicely then you will be Unsubbed. ( sorry ).

Our main focus is homeschooling and supporting each other. Not only supporting each other with homeschooling but with all aspects of our lives.Our goal is to make lasting friendships, for the children as well as for the adults.

We are made up of all types of homeschool families,relaxed homeschoolers,unschoolers and traditional homeschoolers.

We do many educational and fun activities while we also plan to enrich our communities with volunteering.

One of our main objectives is to nurture and help lead our children toward a productive and well balanced life while having fun and learning.

Thank you for taking the time to read what we are all about.Through my own experiences,jumping from one group to the next, I have found it is very difficult to find a group to fit into.I want this to be a place where we can come together and feel comfortable and enjoy eachother in a very relaxed atmosphere.Please help make this happen!

We all look forward to meeting you and sharing ideas that will help our children in their learning experiences.

If you have any questions please feel free to ask!

Please no advertising of other groups without moderators permission.

Christian based but not Christian exclusive

Lakeland Homeschool PE

It is also a place to sharing back with the group the value and lessons learned with the participation of those opportunities; an encouragement to others to get involved.

Great place to also help each other locate volunteering opportunities for: Eagle Scout Projects, Boy Scout Projects, Girl Scout Projects, Soup Kitchens, community volunteer hours for scholarships, and many more options.

The more opportunites that are shared, the more we can get out and help our neighborhoods and communities.

Group to also check out:
Learning thru Volunteering (National Group)

As an all-inclusive group, this group is not afiliated with any particular religion or lack thereof. Anyone of any religion, age, race, etc. may participate, but you must be repectful to the other members in this group. Anyone choosing to ignore this simple rule shall be immediately removed from the list.

This list was started by HCECF because we often get folks from out of our local area looking for homeschool LEGO teams. It's also nice to know which other teams at various competitions are made up of homeschoolers!

"LEGO-Homeschool Florida" is a virtual group only! It's a service to share information and allow folks to find people in their area! This group does not have face to face meetings.

Please keep this list ON-TOPIC! This is not a general homeschool list nor support group. Some appropriate topics would include:

• Using LEGOS in your homeschool education curriculum
• Forming/Joining a team
• Junior FIRST LEGO League (Jr.FLL)
• FIRST LEGO League (FLL)
• EARLY Robotics
• BOT Ball
• NXT Sumo

Related subjects that are considered ON-Topic: VEX Robotics, FIRST Robotics, FIRST Tech Challenge

*BE SURE TO INCLUDE YOUR CITY AND COUNTY IN THE INTRODUCTION BOX.

While we'd love to try and help everyone, time constraints of our volunteers, require that this list focus on the specific needs of homeschoolers in Florida, in particular helping match folks up with others near them. Please, look for a similar list in your state.

A great robotics resource to start with is ROBOTICS Mailing List.

Last year, 2007, TWO homeschooled FLL teams went to the World Championships. Can it be done again in 2008?

This is a secular homeschool support group for families with liberal political values; we believe in equality for all, regardless of race, gender, religion or sexual orientation. If you have had difficulty finding a homeschool support group that would accept you the way you are because you can't honestly comply with their "statement of faith" requirements, we can offer your children the opportunities to fulfill their social needs in a diverse group that accepts them as they are.

Our mission will be to provide group educational opportunties, field trips and precious friendships for our children to develop over the years. We currently offer park playdates and field trips and we share our individual knowledge to help resolve any educational difficulties our families may encounter. Additional activities may develop, depending on the participation level of group members. We are an evolving group.

We meet monthly August-May. All are welcome regardless of race and religion. We also offer a private school covering for homeschoolers nationwide, Liberty Homeschoolers.

We will be offering co-ops, field trips, socialization of homeschool students and their families,park days (meetings), and other various social events.

Serving the following areas: St.Augustine, Green Cove Springs,Jacksonville, Gainesville, Palatka, Hastings, Mill Creek and Orange Park.

Group Owner:Natasha Wright
Location: St.Augustine, Florida

We are relaxed homeschoolers interested in learning through living rather than testing, grades and forced learning. We believe learning should be a rich and satisfying experience that creates a never-ending desire to learn more.

We strive to be tolerant, accepting and open-minded towards all homeschooling philosophies, life styles and beliefs. However, this is a secular homeschool group that focuses on our purpose of homeschooling, not religion. If you are looking for a religious group, you will not find us a good match.

We strive to provide interaction for our children and parent support. We ask that rules of civility, kindness and compassion be honored by all in our group, in order to provide a a safe space for our members.

Membership Benefits include gatherings, field trips, play days, homeschool discussion and group membership with the Secular Home Educators Association of Florida.

We meet once a week for park days, have monthly field trips and meet for board games.

We organize yearly science, geography and history fairs, etc.

This is an inclusive group and is made up for unschoolers, eclectic and relaxed homeschoolers.

Home Educated Activities Teams / Helping Each Athlete Triumph!

• FHSAA member/Class 1A
• Middle School 6th - 8th grade
• Junior Varsity 6th -11th grade
• Varsity 7th-12th grade

Contact manateeHEAT@verizon.net or ph. 941-794-1960

We offer weekly park dates, co-ops, field trips, and more!

Most of our activities are targeted to children aged 4-13, but all are welcome.

WE DO NOT RESTRICT YOUR MEMBERSHIP TO MFH ONLY! YOU CAN BE A MEMBER OF AS MANY SUPPORT GROUPS AS YOU WANT!

Please note that the bulk of our activities take place in the metro-Orlando area. **We ask that you be willing to travel to Orlando before joining.** Note that most activities scheduled are open to siblings and family members. Our activities are not open to the public, with a few exceptions.

MFH is not religiously affiliated and welcomes those from all walks of life. We demand respect for each member.

Upon requesting to join the group you will be asked to review some information.

THE INFORMATION YOU FILL OUT DURING THE SUBSCRIPTION PROCESS IS NOT ENOUGH FOR MEMBERSHIP!

Please read all information sent to you carefully.

SIBLINGS ALWAYS WELCOME

We reserve the right to revoke or deny membership at our discretion.

For more information, visit Mid-Florida Homeschoolers.

We believe there are as many different ways of homeschooling as there are homeschoolers.... That we all want the best for our children,that regardless of the path we chose we are richer for the company of each other on the Journey.

(Please be aware that each new member is asked for a short comment before membership approval only to keep spammers out of the group.)

Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you, with all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another...And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through Him to God the Father. Colossians 3:16a-17

OHEd offers educational opportunities such as bi-monthly fieldtrips, a monthly book club and other co-ops; as well as social opportunities that include park days, beach nights, theme park visits and holiday parties. We also enjoy cultural events such as theatre productions, concerts,and museum visits. We capture our experiences and accomplishments(both shared and individual) in an annual yearbook, and celebrate with a year-end, yearbook-signing party.

We are all equal participants and hold planning meetings every other month in which all members are welcomed and encouraged to attend.

For more information, visit Orlando Home Educators.

Do you not fit the "mold" when it comes to homeschooling? Do you cringe when someone mentions "socialization." Are you looking for homeschoolers that will accept you and your family for who you are? This may be the group you've been looking for.

This group is all inclusive, open-minded, tolerant and understanding. We are not interested in promoting one particular style or method of homeschooling but are open and supportive of all and will do our best to help you find the answers you need. There is no religion bashing allowed. Rather an atheist may sit down with a christian and learn from each other. This is what inclusiveness is all about.

The group is based in the Orange Park/Westside area but welcomes members from surrounding areas.

Important: This group is non-religious/secular but welcomes all lifestyles, faiths and families. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, nationality, disability, sexual orientation or socio-economic status.

Why don't you give us a try. We would love to have active, excited and dynamic families like yours.

The only requirement is that you get involved. There's no excuse not to!

This group is a sister group to Jacksonville_FL_Homeschoolers

I started this group because I was hoping to connect with other unschooling families in our area. I'd like for my children to have opportunities to meet other unschooled kids their age.

While we do offer an online support group, we will be offering REAL LIFE events so our children will have the opportunity to make friends within the group. We'd love to eventually do bigger events like camping, etc, but for now, we're keeping things simple and meeting at the park, roller skating rink, or wherever.

NOTE TO PROSPECTIVE MEMBERS: All members of this group are required to plan at least one event per year. It could be as basic as meeting at the park or something more complex such as a guided tour and hands on experience at a museum of history.. It's up to the parents--as long as they get *something* on the calendar at least once a year. This is so everyone is involved and one person doesn't end up doing all the planning.

For more information on Unschooling, visit The Natural Child Project.