HP Happenings and Events
HANDPICKED CONVERSATIONS
Handpicked Conversations is a monthly support circle for moms who homeschool or are considering homeschooling. It is a safe space to connect, share, listen, and reflect on our goals and intentions as mothers and home educators. It is non-religious and inclusive of all belief systems, parenting styles, and homeschool styles. What works for some may not work for others, we aim to honor that and maintain a safe space for all.
Fishing Club with Friends
To RSVP, Please text Allison at 9494443529 to receive important information about the club!
Family Friendly Fishing Club:
Come learn how to love and enjoy the world of fishing! This will be an ongoing club for fishing families and homeschooling families who want to instill a love of fishing in their children.
We will meet every other week, starting on April 14th. We will meet at 5pm and fish until 7:30pm/8pm.
Questions?
Please text Allison at 9494443529
Who:
Homeschooling families
Fishing families
All levels of fishing
All ages!
What to bring:
1. Fishing rod if you have it
2. Good attitude and willingness to learn
3. Clothes that can get dirty
4. Water, snacks or light dinner.
Cost: Free!
UPCOMING EVENTS
HP - CM Book Club | Principle 5 + 6
Principles 5a & 6: "Therefore, we are limited to three educational
instruments – [the first is] the atmosphere of environment...
When we say that “education is an atmosphere,” we do not mean a child
should be isolated in what may be called a ‘child environment’ especially
adapted and prepared, but that we should take into account the
educational value of his natural home atmosphere, both as regards
persons and things, and should let him live freely among his proper
conditions. It stultifies a child to bring down his world to the child’s level."
Required Reading:
• For the Children's Sake pp. 69-75 (just the "Education is an Atmosphere"
subsection)
Towards a Philosophy of Education (Vol. 6), Ch. 6 Three Instruments of Education -- only read "1. Education is anAtmosphere"
PAST EVENTS
BYO Nature Group
Join us, Thursday, August 1st for a FREE Webinar with our director, Allison Serrao as she takes you through 10+ years experience of building communities.
Book Club|Principle 4
Principle 4: These principles [of authority and obedience] are limitedby the respect due to the personality of children, which must not be encroached upon whether by the direct use of fear or love, suggestion or influence, or by undue play upon any one natural desire."
Required Reading:
For the Children's Sake, Chapter 4, only the first section (pp. 59-69 – stop at the subheading "Education is an Atmosphere")
Towards a Philosophy of Education (Vol. 6), Chapter 5
Book Club|Principle 3
Principle 3: The principles of authority on the one hand, and of obedience on the other, are natural, necessary and fundamental....
Please join us for Handpicked Conversations, where we will be learning about CM's 20 Principles of Education.
Required Reading:
• For the Children's Sake, Chapter 3, beginning at "Authority: A Balance"
(pp. 48-ff)
• Towards a Philosophy of Education (Vol. 6), Chapter 4
Book Club|Principle 2
Principle 2: "Children are not born good or bad, but with the possibilities for good and evil."
Please join us for Handpicked Conversations, where we will be learning about CM's 20 Principles of Education.
Required Reading:
• For the Children's Sake Chapter 3, "Children: Good and Bad" subsection
(pp. 42-47)
• Towards a Philosophy of Education (Vol. 6), Chapter 3Thursday, May 23th at 7pm in Orange CA at our HQ located at
Book Club|Principle 1
Principle 1: Children Are Born Persons
Please join us for Handpicked Conversations, where we will be learning about CM's 20 Principles of Education.
Please bring a snack, drink, or appetizer to share.
Required Reading:
• For the Children's Sake by Susan Schaeffer Macauley, Chapter 2
• Towards a Philosophy of Education (Vol. 6), Chapter 2
Prayer Night
Our kids are facing a big wide world full of new problems every single day. Let’s take this time to pray over our children, our families, and our partners together.
Mom’s Night
Hey Ma, grab your stuff! We’re having a laminating party!
At this month’s HPC we’re diving into our curricula, activities, printables and more! Bring your supplies and anything you’d like to have laminated, cut, or organized. Let’s get this school year started on the right foot!
We’re Back!
t’s back! Handpicked Conversations was started to welcome new and veteran homeschoolers to a group of support where we can cover topics like;
• The struggles of homeschooling and motherhood
• The best kind of curriculum to use
• Teaching/Learning Styles
• How to support our kids (and be kind to ourselves too!)
• Parenting, marriage, etc…
• and so so much more!
Handpicked Conversations is about supporting homeschooling mamas in their journey and encouraging each other along the way!
Join us the for the first one this year to kick off summer and get us ready for fall!
We will meet in Old Town Orange at Urth Cafe (because they’re open until 10pm!
Support for Teaching at Home
Join us for a special online conversation about Teaching at Home with Allison Serrao and Ashlee Reeves from The Handpicked Conversation. Both Ashlee and Allison have been homeschooling since 2015 and founded The Handpicked Conversations in 2018 to create a safe space of connection, support, and information for families dealing with difficult circumstances that led them to the world of homeschooling. The Handpicked Education has hosted monthly meetings on subjects like Post Partum Depression, Anxiety and Depression, NonViolent Parenting, Parental Rights and how to support our families and our children through homeschooling.
With the state calling closures of all CA schools, many families find themselves thrown into finding their own way to education in the home. This can be overwhelming, intimidating, and become a daunting task when not knowing where to start. At this month's HP Conversations we will discuss some ways we can support each other and answer your questions. We can't wait to meet you!
***This event will be held online through Zoom. Join via Computer or Join via Phone. Zoom Meeting Details will be emailed to you upon RSVP'ing through the Eventbrite link!
Back to School
Hey Homeschool Mama! Let’s get together and chat about getting into a new groove, organizing your curriculum, finding your curriculum and more. Handpicked Conversations is a great place to learn more about how to start your school year off successfully.
Join us as we plan for the year ahead and help each other thrive.
June 9th, 2019 @ 6:30pm
Join Handpicked Conversations as one of our very own mamas shares her story of the Medical Kidnapping of her daughter last year.
We will discuss Parental Rights in CA and learn about how we can best protect them.
Our goal through HP Conversations is to connect, educate, and build up mothers discussing topics that hit home for us as parents.
Each Handpicked Conversation is run as an open discussion and happens each month on the 2nd Thursday of the month. Head over to www.thehandpickeded.com and subscribe to be sent an overview of Handpicked Conversations.
*We expect this meeting to run longer than usual.
MAY 9TH @ 7:30PM
PPD, ANXIETY, DEPRESSION + MORE WHILE HOMESCHOOLING.
Join us for an open discussion on Postpartum Depression and more with Allison + Ashlee. We will discuss our struggles, our triumphs and how we cope and manage homeschooling in the thick of keeping up with our mental health.
JUNE 13TH @ 7:30PM
Maria Selva joins us and shares her story and experience with Medical Kidnapping when CPS came and took her daughter from her family for two weeks, here in Orange County. We will spend the evening learning about Parental Rights, legislation and proposed bills that threaten to take away our rights as parents.
APRIL 11TH @ 7:30PM
HANDPICKED CONVERSATIONS PRESENTS: NONVIOLENT PARENTING WITH LESLIE PRISCILLA HILLENBRAND FROM @LATINXPARENTING
Join us for a special conversation about Nonviolent Parenting with Leslie Hillenbrand from Latinx Parenting. Leslie will share about her career in helping families tackle generational trauma and how she advocates nonviolent parenting in the Latinx community. She will share some tips and do a little Q+A with us! Bring your questions and your journals! We’re in for a treat!