California Homeschool Network

CHN Book Club June 2025
2025-06-23 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-06-16 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-06-09 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
Book club title “The Read Aloud Family” by Sarah Mackenzie.
Dates: June 9, 16, 23, 30 at 7pm
Kick Off Summer with a Heartwarming Read!
Join us for a special homeschool book club as we dive into The Read-Aloud Family by Sarah Mackenzie—a beautiful and inspiring guide to building deeper connections with our kids through the simple joy of reading aloud.
Whether your children are toddlers or teens, this book is full of practical tips, encouragement, and book recommendations that will spark meaningful conversations and create lifelong memories. It’s the perfect way to start your summer reading with purpose and joy!
Let’s read together, share our favorite books, and cheer each other on as we build a family culture rooted in story.
All homeschool parents welcome—bring your coffee, your heart, and your love for books!
Participants should read the introduction through chapter 4 for the first meeting, June 9th.
Workshops are interactive and questions or comments are welcomed by attendees. These are small group workshops, which will not be recorded, but video and microphone are required for participation.

What’s this Ambassador thing all about?
2025-06-07 11:00 - 12:00 | Online
Member/Ambassador only. Curious about becoming a local leader in California’s growing homeschool community? Join us for this short info session to learn about our new California Homeschool Network Ambassador Program! We’re looking for passionate volunteers to help organize park days, field trips, and community-building events in their counties. This session will explain what ambassadors do, how the program works, and how you can get involved to make a difference in your local homeschool community.
Our online Zoom workshops/sessions are small group meetings, which will not be recorded, but video and microphone are required for participation.
Register Here.

CHN Book Club
2025-05-26 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-05-19 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-05-12 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-05-05 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-10-29 17:30 - 18:30, 2024-10-22 17:30 - 18:30, 2024-10-15 17:30 - 18:30, 2024-10-08 17:30 - 18:30 and 3 more dates | Online
Back by popular demand.
CHN Members Only… Join Trina and Rhonda for CHN’s book club. We will meet weekly.
Our first book is The Brave Learner by Julie Bogart available on Amazon. The book is available on either Kindle $8.99 or Paperback $10.20
We will be reading and discussing two or more chapters each week. Our schedule for the first book will run weekly on Monday evenings from May 5 – May 26, 2025. We announce the next book during the last meeting of the current book, which is May 26, 2025.
This is a small group book club, which will not be recorded, but video and microphone are required for participation.

Homeschooling Pre-K & K: Working with ages 3 – 5.
2025-05-22 19:00 - 20:00 | Online
Those with little ones… Join California Homeschool Network (CHN) for an enlightening online workshop on homeschooling preschool through kindergarten. Discover your invaluable role as the first and best teacher for your children. Embrace a learning lifestyle that prioritizes natural learning opportunities over rushing into formal education. Let’s savor the journey of learning together with our littles.
Workshops are interactive and questions or comments are welcomed by attendees. These are small group workshops, which will not be recorded, but video and microphone are required for participation.
Due to the high volume of people interested in this session, we are offering it again. If you didn’t get into the last one, here’s your chance. Sign ups are first come, first served. Please sign up quickly to reserve your spot.
Register Here.

Homeschooling Quick Start Workshop
2025-05-20 19:00 - 20:00 | Online
Homeschooling Quick Start: The what, when, where, why and how to begin. – Are you curious about homeschooling? Ever wonder if it’s something for you? Need help on where to begin? Then come join this interactive workshop where we will share the basics and talk about how it can best fit your family. Plus, leave with a Quick Start plan on what steps to take next.
Our online Zoom workshops/sessions are small group meetings, which will not be recorded, but video and microphone are required for participation.
Register Here.

Virtual Poetry and Tea Party
2025-05-10 11:00 - 12:00 | Online
Member only event.
Pour a cup of joy and join us for a delightful gathering of words and wonder! Families are invited to cozy up with their favorite tea, cocoa, or lemonade and enjoy an hour of shared poetry, creativity, and connection. We’ll read aloud from beloved poems (and maybe a few original ones!), play a few fun and easy word games, and even try our hand at crafting simple verses together. All ages are welcome — whether you’re a tiny rhymer or a seasoned stanza-spinner. Pajamas and fancy hats are equally encouraged!
Bring your favorite snack, a notebook (for doodles and writing), and your imagination-because magic happens when poetry and tea come together.
Prerequisite• A joyful spirit and a listening ear!
Optional – Your favorite lighthearted poem to share. (personally created or from another poet)
Our online Zoom workshops/sessions are small group meetings, which will not be recorded, but video and microphone are required for participation.
Register Here.

Homeschooling Parent Support Group
2025-04-26 11:00 - 12:00 | Online
CHN Members Only… Connect with fellow homeschool parents to share experiences, gain support, and talk through the day-to-day ups and downs of homeschooling life.
Workshops are interactive and questions or comments are welcomed by attendees. This is a small group workshop, which will not be recorded, but video and a microphone are required for participation.
Session is closed now.

Troubleshooting Session
2025-04-22 19:00 - 20:30 | Online
Join Trina as she hosts this brand-new session/meet-up. Bring your homeschooling questions, challenges, and curiosities to this open Q&A session. We’re here to help you troubleshoot and thrive.
Workshops are interactive and questions or comments are welcomed by attendees. This is a small group workshop, which will not be recorded, but video and a microphone are required for participation.
Register Here.

CHN PSA Filing Party
2024-10-15 18:00 - 19:00, 2024-10-12 10:30 - 11:30, 2024-10-05 10:30 - 11:30, 2024-10-01 18:00 - 19:00 | Online
Join us for a PSA Filing Party. We will walk through filing the PSA for this school year.
Register Here.

Homeschooling Methods
2024-10-08 19:00 - 20:00 | Online
Join the Homeschooling Methods workshop led by Trina.
Let’s discuss methods. Are you new to the world of homeschooling? Or just want to change things up a bit? This session explores the different types of homeschooling methods and approaches to get you and your kiddos excited about learning. We cover topics like unschooling, unit studies, and directed learning. As well as give an introduction on the Charlotte Mason method, Montessori, the Classical approach, and many others.
Workshops are interactive and questions or comments are welcomed by attendees. This is a small group workshop, which will not be recorded, but video and a microphone are required for participation.

Register here.

Homeschooling Learning Styles
2024-09-24 19:00 - 20:00 | Online
Join the Homeschooling Learning Styles workshop led by Trina.
Discovering your child’s specific learning style will help you navigate common homeschooling struggles, understand why your child does things a certain way, and how to keep your child engaged in their lessons. We’ll explain the various ways in which people learn and process information. These tools will guide you on how to tailor your teaching to help your child enjoy learning, recall information easier and feel more accomplished.
Workshops are interactive and questions or comments are welcomed by attendees. This is a small group workshop, which will not be recorded, but video and a microphone are required for participation.
Register here.

Homeschooling Multiple Ages Workshop
2024-08-31 13:00 - 14:00 | Online
Homeschooling Multiple Ages: How to work with kids of different levels at the same time.
Join the homeschooling mama of 8 as she guides you through creative ways to balance the needs of different ages, levels, and abilities of kiddos all under the same roof. Learn engaging methods to working together and strategies for independent study time. This session will offer opportunities for Q & A and Bonus tips on how to occupy babies and toddlers while teaching your older children.
Workshops are interactive and questions or comments are welcomed by attendees. This is a small group workshop, which will not be recorded, but video and a microphone are required for participation.
Please register here.

Teaching Tips & Tricks Workshop
2024-08-10 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-08-06 19:00 - 20:00 | Online
Teacher Tips & Tricks: Simple strategies to make the most of your time together.
Are you new to homeschooling? Or maybe struggling to keep your kiddos engaged? Come join CHN as we share fun and easy techniques to elevate your teaching. Gain practical tools to equip you in assessing your child’s understanding of lessons and how to “Read between the lines” to find hints to their individual learning style and personal interests.
Workshops are interactive and questions or comments are welcomed by attendees.
Please register here.

High School Seminar
2024-07-25 19:00 - 21:00 | Excellence in Education, 2640-A7 S Myrtle Ave, Monrovia, CA, 91016, United States
Join us for a seminar all about high school and everything high school entails. This is hosted onsite at EIE – Excellence in Education.
