Stress-Free Homeschool Graduation Celebration

Stress-Free Homeschool Graduation Celebration In “Stress-Free Homeschool Graduation Celebration,” Episode #131, Meredith Curtis believes you can plan and celebrate a homeschool graduation stress-free if you plan and budget ahead. With simple explanations and examples, Meredith lays out how to plan a graduation celebration for just your family or a small group of teens. She has graduated 5 with stress-free celebrations so she shares her tips and wisdom with you! She also shares money-saving tips for every step in the process of graduation planning.       Powerline Productions, Inc. Bringing Homeschool Joy to Families Everywhere!   Show Notes First homeschool grad—2 graduations. You can plan a stress-free graduation. Choose the How Talk with your teen. What does he want? Quiet family celebration vs small group vs state homeschool graduation. Formal vs. Informal When to start planning? September/October senior year Choose the Venue for the Graduation Ceremony Where will graduation take place? Rent? Money saving tip: Jose’s graduation at a park Choose the Venue for the Graduation Party How we do it: Group graduation with reception. Later private party. What does your teen/family want? Our graduation this year. Money saving tip: Rose’s party at Janet’s Special Senior Year Events Growing up we had homecoming, Grad Nite, prom, senior skip day Special events planned by each family graduating Ideas: * BBQ * Bonfire at Beach * Game Night * Junior/Senior Banquet * Christian Concert * Class T-Shirts * Pool Party * Movie Night * Boat Outing Money saving tip: Game night at our house Senior Photos Love the senior photos of my kids! Bring change of clothing for nice, casual, and cap-n-gown. If group—do a group photo shoot at least a month before graduation Shine’s photo shoots for homeschool seniors Money saving tip: Family member take photo or bartering or coupons for professionals Make Your Guest List Who does teen want to be there? Make guest list together Notify out-of-towners as early as possible Graduation Announcement Nice way to invite guests (2/1) Mail 2-4 weeks ahead and up to 8 weeks afterward Use templates at Walgreens®, Sams®, and other photo developing place Money saving tip: get it ready early and watch for sales Plan Menu Food is very important to teenagers and their guests! Some teens will leave the planning to you, others will want their favorite foods When we have a group graduation, each family brings hearty appetizers/sandwiches—enough to feed themselves and all their guests. Then we chip in for drinks and cake. For creative menu planning ideas, read my blog post 8 Unique Graduation Party Menus. Money saving tip: plan ahead and watch for sales. Have guests chip in. Diplomas, Gowns & More * Diplomas * Covers * Gown * Tassel * Hat