I am starting to homeschool my Kindergarten age daughter and have been having a hard time finding a homeschooling social & support group in this area. This is a non secular group where other families can find support, share ideas, plan activities and our kids can develop a network of local friends to share in their growth. It is intended for Elementary School aged children and their families in the Maple Valley - Covington area. Younger siblings will be welcome as well! 

Meet other local families taking responsibility for educating their children by using resources in the home and community. Give your kids some social opportunities and make friends that share your educational philosophies. Share tips, discuss problems, and pool ideas. We organize play dates for the kids, park time, free days at local museums and have lots of other educational field trips. If you're trying to decide whether or not homeschooling is for you and your child, we'll be happy to help yo …

This group is for Seattle-area families of young children who are interested in attachment parenting, a natural lifestyle, and having fun, kid-friendly get-togethers. A lot of us are members of Natural Parents Network, but we welcome anyone who's interested. We tend to be crunchy but are not crunchier-than-thou. You can be anywhere along the attachment parenting/natural living spectrum, or just come along to see what it's like. Moms, dads, caregivers, and any age children are welcome, though mos …

Virtual Schooling Families of East & South King County hopes to connect families in the Renton, Tukwila, Newcastle, Kent, Auburn, Issaquah and Bellevue areas involved in Columbia Virtual Academy or Washington Virtual Academy, or other online learning programs. The goal is to promote friendship and support for both students and parents.      

Meet people practicing Earth Skills, which includes the study of nature, survival, wildlife tracking and birding, herbal medicine and wild edible foods, natural arts and music, traditional technologies and permaculture. This site is maintained to post our classes, camps and workshops taking place in your area. Regular programs in your area include our homeschool family classes which run monthly during the academic year from 1-3 pm, afterschool-classes-by-request from 3:30-5:30 pm, and our adult …

Meet other attachment parents in the area. Whether supporters of Breastfeeding, Child Led Weaning, Cloth diapering, Homeschooling, Babywearing, Practicing Gentle Disicipline, or Co-sleeping all are welcome here. We welcome parents, grandparents, children and mothers who are expecting Let's get together and share ideas, support each other and have fun.