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T.R.E.E. House Program

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Therapeutic Recreational Educational Entertainment
for Home & Virtual School Families

Also some after-school opportunities for all!

Supporting active families, interested in educational entertainment... 
Intergenerational family memebers, learning coaches and students of
Private, Public, Home & Virtual Schools.

Therapeutic-
informational opportunities for all ages and abilities...  many will be conducted at Base Camp of McGough Nature Center hosted by leading professionals in their fields.  From self care to the importance of play, discover your balance and your family's wellness!


Recreational-
where all caregivers & students can unwind, emphasize self care and feel supported and joined one family dinner potluck picnic playdate once per month- centrally located among Largo city park shelters free to all participants.


Educational-
teachers offer direct input into organizations that provide a high standard of experience for variety of grade/level students one large field trip (with group rate) once per month to an organized educational opportunity. ie zoo school $7.  Participant suggestions determine future planning of one economical or free field trip once per month ie planetarium free, recycling center, nature center, etc in Pinellas (Pasco, Hernando, Hillsborough) area


Entertainment-
a time to just PLAY and remember the importance & lessons learned that can be applied one Sunday afternoon family indoor playdate once per month (group rate) ie airheads, museum, paint your own pottery, etc

Please click on Options in the Bookmark Above.

Materials & Resources

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Fido! Friend or Foe?  Activity Book
College of Veterinary Medicine Auburn University, Alabama.  www.auburn.edu
James R. Wells, Agent.  2270 Drew St Suite A. Clearwater Fl 33765  (727) 799-4665 www.statefarm.com

Wild About Healthy Vision; Activity Book for Ages 9-12.  NIH Publication No: 03-5353
See All You Can See; Activity Book for Ages 6-8.  NIH Publication No: 03-5354
US Department of Helath & Human Services National Institutes of Health National Eye Institute
American Optometric Association www.AOA.org 243 N. Lindbergh Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63141
Ronald Tucker, O.D., P.A. Doctor of Optometry 800 E. Bay Dr Suite G Largo, Fl 33770 (727) 584-1893

Having fun and Being Healthy activity booklet
Florida KidCare 1-888-540-5437 www.floridakidcare.org

Florida Safe Routes to School activity book
Let's Walk to School; Walking Safety Coloring and Activity Book
www.srtsfl.org

"Happy, Healthy, Ready for School" "Green & Growing" "Mobile" & more Kits
download a free kit online at www.pncgrowupgreat.com 
http://www.pncgrowupgreat.com/educators/index.html
http://www.pncgrowupgreat.com/parents_caregivers/index.html

9-1-1 You Can Use a Cellphone!
Written by Lori Buck and Carrie Mahony Illustrated by Lee Burgess
Pinellas County 9-1-1  (727) 464-3858

Saddle Up Riding Club Homeschool & 4H
Kellie Sipos (727) 520-3132

Books

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The Christopherus Waldorf Curriculum Overview for Homeschoolers
by Donna Simmons

Montessori Play And Learn; A Parents Guide to Purposeful Play from Two to Six
by Lesley Britton

Teaching Montessori in the Home; The Preschool Years
by Elizabeth G Hainstock


Five In A Row
A curricula based on the natural flow of learning and building blocks for future exploration.

The Ultimate Book of Homeschooling Ideas: 500+ Fun and Creative Learning Activities for Kids Ages 3-12.
by Linda Dobson

http://www.fun-books.com/authors/Linda_Dobson.htm

Project Learning Tree

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Project Learning Tree® (PLT) is an award winning, multi-disciplinary environmental education program for educators and students in PreK-grade 12. PLT is a program of the American Forest Foundation. It is one of the most widely used environmental education programs in the United States and abroad, and continues to set the standard for environmental education excellence. 

Environmental Experiences for Early Childhood

Project WILD

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Growing Up WILD is an early childhood education program that builds on children’s sense of wonder about nature and invites them to explore wildlife and the world around them.  Through a wide range of activities and experiences, Growing Up WILD provides an early foundation for developing positive impressions about the natural world and lifelong social and academic skills.

www.projectwild.org/GrowingUpWILD.htm

www.projectwild.org/earlychildhood.htm


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