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Elective Ideas:
Here are some ideas for elective, enriching classes outside the regular reading, writing, math, science and social studies.
One good idea is to start by asking the student. What are their interests? What would they enjoy learning? What would help
them on their path to their goals?
* Home Economics (Cooking, Sewing, Home Life Skills, etc.)
* Music Lessons or Music Appreciation (See our Music Page!)
* Woodshop
* Various Sports
* YMCA or other Community Courses
* Art, Crafts, and other Creative Classes (See our Art Page!)
* Animal Care
* 4-H and other Club Projects (Scouts, etc)
* Volunteering for the Library or a Non-Profit Organization
* Website Development
* Gardening
* Home Decorating
* Fashion Design
* Travel
These are just a few of the many ideas for elective "classes" to enrich a homeschool student's life and education.
Resources for all these things are available online, through homeschool groups, through community classes, with help from
family members, with books, and more. Field trips are also great fun and learning opportunities. Ask around!
Search the Web with Google, below...
COOKING LINKS
Having more than one cook in the house is helpful to any homeschooling family! Learn to cook through library books, online
recipe sites (like those below) or in classes by Mom or a culinary school nearby.
Recipe Zaar
All Recipes Website
Food Network
SEWING LINKS
Sewing is a fun hobby and a useful skill for both guys and girls. There are books you can find to teach sewing at home, simple
patterns at the fabric store, online classes and more. Smaller children can begin by sewing small craft items and older students
can eventually advance to sewing clothing, home decor and more. Happy stitching!
100 Sewing Links Site
The Home Sewing Association
Sewing It All
FASHION DESIGN LINKS
If you are interested in Fashion Design as a career or just for fun, there are many e-classes and online college courses one
can take. There are also many Art Institutes which offer Fashion Design as a major. Search the Internet and there is a lot
for homeschoolers to find! Here a few links that may get you started...
Free PatternMaster Demo Downloads
Fashion Design Drawing A Complete Online Drawing Course for Beginners
Free Cute Fashion Clipart
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