Homeschool Hub
Science Fair Made Simple
Are you ready to up your science fair game? This interactive workshop will help students work through the steps of turning a general idea into a science project, from topic selection, to formulating a testable question or design goal, to collecting data to analyze.
Estes Rockets Workshops
Flawless Flight Paths
Students in grades 6 through 8 will examine rocket flight paths, explore a real space artifact, tackle the engineering design behind rocket recovery systems, and compete in a landing zone contest with model rockets they build and launch in small groups. They will also receive their own take home activity booklet of space-themed activities! Grades 6 – 8 only. Registration required.
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Astronaut Training Camp
Students in grades 3 - 5 will explore a space artifact, complete astronaut training camp, explore the forces of flight, and work in groups to build and launch model rockets. They will also receive their own take home activity booklet of space-themed activities! Grades 3 – 5 only. Registration required.
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Planet Party
Students in grades K - 2 will explore a real space artifact, learn about planets and play a Planet Space Run game, design their very own planet, and participate in a group rocket building activity and launch. They will also receive their own take home activity booklet of space-themed activities! Grades K – 2 only. Registration required.
PPLD Homeschooling Resources
Dive into the many free online resources PPLD offers homeschoolers, including a curated guide presenting basic homeschool information and local organizations, online homework help, curriculum-supporting databases, and the eLibrary. Discover an array of valuable resources appropriate for Pre-K - high school (and beyond).
Homeschooling: Where to Begin
Are you considering homeschooling your students? Have you decided to homeschool and need some tips to get started? Join Theresa Klinitski, Homeschool Consultant, to learn about the basics and learn from a panel of current homeschool parents about different homeschooling styles. In addition, find out about the numerous tools and resources PPLD offers.
Homeschool Events & Programs
Homeschool Resource Fair
Are you a homeschool family or interested in getting started in homeschooling? Our annual Homeschool Resource Fair features a wide variety of local exhibitors offering educational and extracurricular opportunities for homeschooling families.
Homeschool Art Show
Art displayed throughout April in East Library Children's Area: Call for art! It's time to get creative! Homeschoolers can submit one artwork (drawing, painting, sculpture, needlework, etc.) for this non-juried exhibit. For Grades K - 12. Drop off your entry at the East Library Children's Area from Mon., March 17 – Thurs., March 27. You do not need register.
Homeschool Science Fair
Due to weather conditions, the Homeschool Science Fair will be postponed to Fri., Feb 28 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Library 21c.
Homeschool Book Blast
Homeschoolers, get ready to tell the world about your favorite book! Prepare a creative book report at home and present it informally to other families in a science fair-style format. What you create to represent your book is up to you.
Curriculum Swap down
Looking for new curriculum and/or educational materials? Have a curriculum you don’t need? Homeschoolers can bring curriculum, educational materials, books, and more to give to other homeschoolers at this once-a-year event. No selling. All sharing. Everything is free!
Jean Ciavonne Poetry Contest
Pikes Peak Library District’s annual Jean Ciavonne Poetry Contest engages 4th and 5th grade writers. Join us for the Awards Ceremony celebrating this year’s winners on Sat., April 19 at 10:30 a.m. at Penrose Library.
Homeschool Game Day
Homeschool families are invited to an indoor game day! Activities will vary. Come prepared to play! All ages are welcome!