Homeschool Hangout

We gather once a week with homeschooled kids in the community and have fun hanging out learning cool stuff.

9/2 Science: Explore the Rainforest—Learn about the Amazon rainforest, biodiversity, and ecosystems. Kids will investigate camouflage and animal adaptations and make a mini rainforest terrarium in a jar.

9/9 Technology: Discover Digital Maps—Learn how GPS works, use Google Earth to "travel" to famous landmarks in Spanish-speaking countries, and complete a digital mapping activity.

9/16 Engineering: Engineering Ancient Wonders—Explore the engineering of the Maya, Aztec, and Inca civilizations. Kids will then be challenged to build a pyramid or suspension bridge using recycled materials, popsicle sticks, or LEGO.

9/23 Art: Celebrate Color & Culture - Learn about Hispanic artists and traditional art forms. (EX: Alebrijes, papel picado, Talavera tile designs, molas, Frida Kahlo, or Carmen Lomas Garza.) Kids will then create their own colorful masterpiece inspired by these works.

9/30 Math: Patterns Around the World—Explore Mayan numerals and symmetry in Talavera tiles and tessellations, and create geometric patterns inspired by Latin American textiles.

Questions about this program? Please contact the Oley E. Rooker Library at 501.907.5991 or email askcals@cals.org

All abilities are welcome. To request ASL interpretation or other accommodations, call 501.918.3069 or email hzbinden@cals.org 7 business weekdays before a program.