5 Subject Fairs

SUBJECT FAIRS

Science+ (Maths, Technology) often in the first term

Social Studies+ (Music, Art) often in the fourth term 

Fairs are fantastic learning opportunities for parents and children! They are all-inclusive, full age range, and non-competitive.

Homeschooling children don’t often get an opportunity to display their work to other people - so here is your big chance. You do not need to be an expert in the subject to participate.

Aim for an interactive exhibit - get people involved as they walk past, have a quiz, play a game, ask them a question [to find something in your exhibit?]. 

IDEA : Take some photos of your child with their display, and store them in a folder with the participation certificate. You could send a clear, captioned .jpg photo to THEN newsletter editor for the next newsletter. 

Parental Involvement

Parents can be involved around the edges :
- in helping to define and limit the chosen topic;
- bringing out the options for topic and display;
- encouragement along the way;
- wise use of the computer;
- keeping the child to the child-written plan for completion;
- transportation to the library and event hall
- the usual stuff for home educators!!  

Science – Term One

Science - tries to find solutions to problems or situations

Older children may prefer to make a hypothesis and do experiments and reach a conclusion, like “proper” Science Fairs; this would be great - we would all learn from it, but this is not essential. Younger children can start with a question to find the answer to. The idea is to have fun learning about a science topic of your choice and then show us what you learned.
NOTE: Parents do NOT need to be Science experts!

Mathematics - poses and presents problems

Technology - seeks to solve everyday problems 

Social Studies – Term Four

Social Studies - anything (interactive) that deals with people
and how they interact with other people or their environment [natural or man-made]. It bridges history and geography.

Music - could look at a period of music or style, or composer.
Also can book in for [up to] 10 minute recital/ ‘busking’ slot.

Art – Choose about 5 paintings, sculptures, photographs, or other media to display.
Have a binding idea thread in the display. Some ideas might be:
·       Explore faces, profiles  or
·       Experiment with sources of light  or
·       Explore monochromatic colours, eg red orange yellow, in your display   or
·       Experiment with texture   etc  

Get in and give it a go!

Subject + Fairs – general notes

Family and individual entries are welcome.
$5 for 1-2 entries, $10 for 3 or more per family.
$2 for those just coming for a look!
Please pre-register!
Please send your name/s, email, entry topic/s to:
taylorfamilyatnewell@xtra.co.nz
next week would be good - this week would be even better. <grin>

Programme -
12 noon - Setup -
12.30 - 3 pm - Exhibit - public viewing [invite grandma and neighbours to visit].
1-3 pm - Chatting, cuppa, 
then clean up by 4 pm.