Plan to Join the Celebration in 2013!

Maine homeschoolers have worked hard over the years to raise public awareness, gain respect and credibility, build relationships within the legislature and strengthen homeschool freedoms. During the week of May 5th - May 11th, 2013, homeschoolers will celebrate our 26th Annual Maine Home Education Week! To mark the occasion, please join us in Augusta on May 7th for Capitol Day activities. Visit our Event Calendar for all of the exciting details!

To further mark the occasion each year, find ways to celebrate and be visible within your own communities throughout the week! The following is just a sampling of activities that could be planned especially for Home Education Week within individual support groups and families:

• Wear a homeschool sticker or button wherever you go during Home Education Week.

• Have a potluck meal of thanksgiving with other homeschooling families.

• Bake a celebration cake!

• Plan a local field trip with a few families or your support group.

• Arrange for a homeschooling display at your local library.

• Visit a nursing home.

• Bring a new homeschooler to visit the HOME Office and The Heart of Home Bookstore.

• Find ways to volunteer in your community.

• Plan a fundraiser to raise money for your support group or for HOME.

• Buy a copy of Homeschool Heroes and read it to your family! Copies are available at the HOME Office.

No matter how you choose to celebrate during Home Education Week, please take time to give thanks and glory to God for the very precious freedoms we have to teach our children at home. Without continued prayer, vigilance and a strong homeschool presence within each Maine community, our blessings of freedom could be easily taken away. Take pride in what you do, and enjoy your well-deserved week of recognition!

Click here to view the Proclamation!