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2007 Seattle
Workshop & General Session Descriptions
Learning Styles
Save time, money and a lot of frustration by using methods
and materials that “fit” your child’s style of learning. Understanding the way
each of your children learn best, as well as your own preferred teaching style,
will make teaching & learning more efficient, effective, and maybe even
fun!
Choosing & Using Curriculum – Priorities matter
How do I figure out what is best for my children in this
overwhelming plethora of choices? We will look at the important factors that
determine your choices of materials and provide the information needed to make
wise decisions. Changes of priorities through the ages and stages of learning
will be covered. Strengths and weaknesses of the various types of materials and
programs available will be discussed. You CAN do this!
Lorrie Flem
Staying Sane with Noah and A Schedule
Have you tried scheduling and it
didn't work? This workshop answers every objection I have ever heard
toward scheduling. We'll look at the benefits and how-to's of
scheduling from the perspective of Noah and the Ark. We will cover
things like, "Travel In Pairs" and "Remember, We're All In The Same
Boat." If you have never scheduled before, come and learn from Noah why
you should. The 16 tips for discouraged schedulers will minister to
your soul or "float your boat." Lorrie Flem of TEACHmagazine.com will
also talk about 14 things scheduling won't do for you as she encourages
you to take a fresh new look at scheduling and how it will help your
homeschool.
Eight Ways to Tie Mother/Daughter Heartstrings
As Mothers we are endowed with
authority in our daughters lives. However, authority doesn’t come as a
package deal with friendship included. Mothers, we have to earn the
privilege and honor of being a friend to our daughters. In this
workshop Lorrie Flem of TEACHmagazine.com will cover 8 ways to tie
heartstrings of love, respect, and friendship with your precious
daughters so that you can help them as they grow into young women who
resemble their Savior. It is never too soon, and never too late to
start.
Friday morning General Session:
"Beginning the Journey of Homeschooling" - Developing the Confidence to move forward.
Most homeschoolers who give up or fail to begin homeschooling give up
from lack of confidence. Discover why you're better qualified than youmay think to teach your children. In fact, discover why you're arguablythe best-qualified teacher on earth for this unique assignment. You'll leave with new confidence in yourself, and a ready answer for those who may question your decision.
Friday night General Session.:
"On Becoming a Teacher" - Developing the Competence to be
effective
Today's homeschooler is inundated with information, opinions and
theories about education. What we often lack is the simple competence
and wisdom to sort through the myriad of materials and the ocean of
opinions, learning to use what works for our family and ignore all the
rest. You'll leave with a fresh understanding of how to become effective
as both a teacher, and a parent.
Saturday p.m. General Session:
"Finishing the Race" - Developing the continuity to make it
to the finish line
A book title from 20 years ago was "A Long Obedience in the Same
Direction". The same could be said of homeschooling. We all know the
story of the hare and the tortoise and while many start with a flash and
a flurry- it's all too easy to fizzle when the novelty wears off. You'll
leave with a better understanding of pacing yourself for a marathon
instead of a sprint- and of what it takes to reach the finish line as a
strong family, a strong marriage, and a strong future.
5 in a Row vendor workshop
njoy the unique opportunity to discover why "Five in a Row" has become one of the most loved, most respected and most effective approaches tolearning over the past 14 years. Steve Lambert, publisher of "Five in aRow" will teach you not only HOW to use Five in a Row effectively, but more importantly WHY using Five in a Row will help produce the kind of homeschool results you've always longed for.
Everybody seems to have an opinion on Unit Study. Most believe it's one
of the most effective approaches to learning- but is only for the
"experienced" or the "Type-A, driven teachers". Learn what makes a unit
study effective, how to create your own unit studies or implement any of
the several unit studies created by others. You'll leave with an
understanding that anyone can and should be using unit studies for
certain subjects and during certain seasons.
Making Your Children into World Changers" - Discovering the "Secret"
to helping your children reach their potential
Arguably, the most popular conference topic in the homeschooling world
is about making our children into "World Changers"- young men and women
who will bring character and Godliness, academic achievement, integrity
and vision to a dying world. But few of those speakers will tell you the
"secret" to making them into those world-changers. You'll leave with a
clear sense of not only the what, but the HOW of raising children
capable of changing the world.B
Beverly Miller
“On a Clear Day You Can See Your Desktop”
Is Geology that
Important?
Jennifer Steward
I'd Take a Toddler to a Teenager ...Any Day! - this talk is NOT about
rebellious teenagers! Jennifer Steward, has graduated and married 3 or her 8
chidren. She will humorously explain how amazing it is to guide young people
into adulthood and how her eyes were opened at the energy that is required
as compared to toddlers!
There's a Teacher Inside You - Let Her Out!
A teacher's genuine enthusiasm for learning is contagious. Learn how to
unleash your potential to excite and inspire your children with a lifelong
love for learning - after all, YOU are the perfect person to teach YOUR
children! Jennifer shares tips from her personal experience teaching her
eight children for the past twenty two years. Moms can be confident and
excited about being a great teacher!
Overcoming the Supermom Syndrome
Because of the demands of motherhood and homeschooling, moms tend to have
high expectations of themselves. How often do we compare ourselves to other
moms and then become discontent with the wonderful design of the Father?
This workshop will help moms remember and appreciate their strengths and
weaknesses and use them for God's glory in raising their children.
The Homeschool Marriage General Session Part 1: Lunch Friday
For Women Only:
What Every Homeschool Dad Needs (but may be afraid to ask)
Most women wonder how homeschooling is going to affect their marriage. The truth is that the demands of homeschooling DO affect your marriage - but you can take steps to be sure that the effect is a positive one! Join Heidi St. John, married for nearly 18 years and the mother of six as she speaks with joy and humor about what's really going on inside the heart of your husband! You might be surprised and you will definitely be challenged and encouraged as you strive to build up the heart of your husband the way God intended. Don't miss it!
The Homeschool Marriage General Session Part 2: Lunch Saturday
For Women Only:
The Busy Homeschool Mom's Guide to Romance
... Happily, It's Not Rocket Science!
Are you a homeschool mom?? Let's face it. You're busy. You're tired. You may have a real homeschool headache! Every mom has felt overwhelmed by the demands of mothering, homeschooling and keeping the house at one time or another. One day, you begin to notice that you are not "connecting" with your husband like you used to. Over time, this can have deadly results to a marraige that was once thriving. Whether you are struggling with this issue now or simply would like to avoid it, this is a workshop you cannot afford to miss! It can take some real planning to make sure that the romance in your life does not take a backseat to your other responsibilities as a busy mom. Learn 7 ways to bring romance into your marriage and why intimacy is a primary target of the enemy of your soul (and your marriage)! Bring your lunch and prepare to be encouraged!
Workshops: Leader's Track
Volunteers: You Need 'Em! How to Keep 'Em
If you are leading a homeschool co-op or even a support group, you need help! Learn what it takes to recruit, inspire, and KEEP your volunteers for years! A must for every homeschool co-op or support group leader and leadership teams.
Keys to Effective Leadership Part 1: Time Management
Ever wonder how you are going to be a good leader and
still keep homeschooling your children as the priority? Join Heidi St.
John, co-founder of First Class Homeschool Ministries as she shares
from her heart about how to effectively juggle the demands of
leadership and time management so that you can go the distance!
Keys to Effective Leadership Part 2: Mentoring, Discipleship
Every good leader operates on some basic principles laid out in God's word for discipliship and mentoring. Learn why it's so important that as a leader you are also a mentor and friend. Come and learn the 7 ways you can become the leader God has created you to be and how rewarding leadership can be!
Jay St. John
The Homeschool Marriage General Session Part 1: Lunch Friday
For Men Only: What Every Homeschool Mom Needs:
(Hint: You've Already Got It)
Most men wonder how homeschooling is going to affect their marriages.
It's not always easy to know what's going on inside the heart of your
wife, especially after a day of writing assignments, doctor
appointments, driving lessons and toddler taming! Where do you start?
How can you connect with your wife on a deeper level, and understand
how to meet her needs the way God intended? At today's lunch session
we are going to do what we are not well-known for: ASK DIRECTIONS!
The Master Map Maker has laid it all out in His Word. You just need to
know where to find it. Join Jay St. John, father of six and married to
a homeschooling mom for almost 18 years as he shares from his heart
using God's word and his own successes (and failures) in a way that
will encourage you for the road ahead. Don't forget to bring your
lunch! You won't want to miss this hour!
The Homeschool Marriage General Session Part 2: Lunch Saturday
For Men Only: The Heart of Intimacy
The statement took Bill by surprise: "Honey, I just don't feel like we're connecting like
we used to. We're not as close as we used to be." What?! Just when
you thought everything was fine... the bills are paid, the lawn is
mowed - hey, you even helped out with your daughter's math this week!
What's missing? More important than that, how do I get it back? Men,
bring your lunch and listen in as Jay talks about 5 steps to renewed
intimacy in your marriage. Whether you've been married for a few
months or for many years, this is a session you won't want to miss.
7 Keys to Protecting Your Wife From HSB
(homeschool burnout)
You've seen the signs: the frazzled look you get from your wife as you
walk in the door from work, the laundry stacked up to the ceiling, the
dishes in the sink, the salad still sitting in the salad spinner. The
kids are on their 6th hour of Barney videos. Yep. Your wife is headed
for HSB. Learn to recognize the signs and prevent your wife from ever getting HSB. You've made the commitment to homeschool your children - now run the race to the end!
Join Jay St. John as he takes a look at the life of Jesus and goes to
the heart of the Savior to help you nurture and support your wife.
Every homeschool dad needs to hear this message.
Box Free Living – General Session 9:00 a.m. Saturday
Rather than raising children to follow formulas, let us teach them
using the principles of discipleship, and then have them "follow me as
I follow Christ." And, rather than trying to force your home
schooling to look like someone else's, let's learn to hear from the
Lord just what is best for your own family. Instead of falling victim
to preconceived judgments, from ourselves or from others, let's learn
to find God's way for us in this home schooling journey.
Actively ENGAGE Learning & Actually ENJOY Learning! –
One of the biggest questions people ask is, "How do I get my kids
to finish their school work?" The deeper question is actually, "How
do I get my kids to be self-motivated?" We will examine the answers
to these critical questions, and look at specific ways to encourage
and assist our children in developing ownership of their education.
Yagottahavagottawanna is the attitude we want our children to catch,
but we must learn the proper approach which will allow them to catch
it! That means we must learn the critical difference between
controlling and directing; between pushing and releasing; between
coercing and facilitating. It is the essence of a master teacher who
says, "I can not teach you how to do it, but I can help you learn to
do it." This is an interactive and practical workshop that you can
put to use immediately!
Unlocking the Mysteries of the Middle Ages -
Join Diana for one of her specialties: a whirlwind tour through
one thousand years of colorful characters, world changing events and
God's faithfulness! Beginning with the fall of Rome and continuing all
the way up to Gutenberg's printing press, you will finally understand
what is important and whom to follow in this mysterious millennium.
Seat belt use suggested--you're going to move fast!
