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Learning Is Not Fun – and That’s Okay

Emphasis on “fun”? sets you up for failure and creates unrealistic expectations, unfair to the student. There is no way to entertain and learn at the same time. You cannot compete with all of the many kinds of fun that are available today. You can do what entertainment cannot do, which is to give the student the satisfaction of learning and accomplishment.

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Finishing with Confidence: A Plan for Homeschooling 7-12th Grades

Would you like support teaching higher level math, science, history, literature and language classes? Do you need assistance with transcripts, diplomas, and college advising? Are you interested in help from instructors who love the Lord, love to teach, and are from homeschooling backgrounds themselves? Find out why more and more homeschooling families are turning to Logos Online School, an affordable, accredited, online classical Christian school, as their children get older.

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Bible Based Homeschooling: Building a Firm Foundation

I have often said that I don’t care if my children know all the math and science in the world. If they don’t know God, then I haven’t done my job. What good is it to acquire knowledge without first having godly wisdom? Call me an underachiever, but what does it matter to be successful in the world’s eyes, but not God’s? Who defines success? I may be an underachiever by the world’s standards, but I am not looking for worldly achievement, but to make disciples, and that,?my friends, is eternal gain. Several years ago we experimented with using the Bible as our main textbook, and even though we have added in other resources since our Bible is still the book upon which we build our homeschool.

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Escaping Common Core

We will explain the origins of Common Core State Standards (CCSS), and the history of progressive education, contrasted with biblical Christian education. We will expose the agenda of the Socialist worldview and why Christians cannot participate in it. Find out how Exodus Mandate is battling this dangerous curriculum! Christian children need Christian education.

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Make Learning Easier!

The foundation of all learning abilities is the efficient functioning of the brain. Remember your old dial-up connection to the Internet? Is your child’s brain like a computer with a slow connection speed?What is a parent to do? You could buy another curriculum OR you could address the

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Latin Might Make You a Genius

It is easy to understand how good nutrition will make you healthier and exercise will make you stronger, but are there subjects that can make you smarter? In this workshop we’ll talk about how (and why) one really old language can change everything for those who dare to master it.

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6 Tools for Lifelong Learners

With the right tools, your student will be equipped and eager to continue learning for his entire life. Give your child practice with six practical tools now, and you will be amazed at how well he transitions into being a self-learner. Come learn what the six tools are and how to use them in your home school. Plus, discover the secret that makes those tools extra powerful in creating lifelong learners.

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Experience Excellence in Writing

Come and discover award-winning Excellence in Writing, a method of teaching composition that really works. Using this program, students of all ages will learn to write stories, reports, and essays with style. Best of all, parents and students alike find it easy to use and effective in all their writing endeavors. This workshop will give you an overview of the program and show you how you can get started with even the most reluctant writing student so you can give it a try at home.

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How To Teach Your Child To Learn Independently

Discover practical strategies for teaching your child HOW to learn. This workshop will give you the tools to guide your child as they gradually transition to learning independently and learn to organize their academic life. Whether you have preschoolers or high schoolers you can decrease burnout, develop successful students, and bring peace into your home once again. Come experience a renewed vision for your homeschool.

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To Grade or Not to Grade

Shaped by our personality types, grades have the power to motivate some and the propensity to destroy others! So, how do you decide when to grade or not to grade? Join Linda Lacour Hobar, author of The Mystery of History and veteran homeschool mom, for varying theories on grade keeping, tips for grading numerous subjects, and practical ideas for managing the grades you choose to keep. With Linda’s real life? examples from the work of her own children, this session is designed to encourage both new and experienced homeschool teachers. Students are welcome to join.

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Building a Solid Math Foundation

Who is going to build a house by starting with the walls? Without a solid foundation, those walls
may hold up for a bit but eventually will come crashing down. Math is a lot like building a house.
We need to start with a strong foundation and build up from there. It doesn’t have to be hard!
Come and see how easy it is to teach math.

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Learning Through Play

Play is an important brain-building activity. Children, teens and adults all benefit from participating in play as it is an essential part of life and development. In this session, we will explore ways to incorporate play into your homeschool to unlock the power of this valuable learning tool. Come join us for a fun and engaging workshop!

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Life Schooling: No Education is Complete Without It

In today’s modern world and push toward higher academics, we see a generation that lacks necessary life skills, such as simple budgeting, basic household maintenance, emergency preparedness, etiquette, and more. How can a parent prepare their children, teens, and young adults for the world without knocking themselves out ensuring it’s covered? With it’s growing and comprehensive library, Skill Trek is your solution. Learn how to integrate life skills into your day, with practical hands-on applications and a customizable curriculum designed to meet each student where they are.

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Getting Started Homeschooling: Everything from A to Z

This session is a practical “how-to” workshop, intended to help new home educators meet the Ohio state requirements for notification and assessment. Melanie will review Ohio’s homeschool regulations in a way that is interactive and engaging, as well as provide examples of notifications and Ohio’s assessment options. Whether you are in the process of deciding to home educate or you are ready to begin, this is an important session that will provide answers to all your homeschool questions!

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Homeschool Basics: How to Get Started, Stay Motivated, and Bring Out the Best in Your Kids

Whether you are starting with preschoolers or pulling kids out of “traditional” school, your first few years of homeschooling can be overwhelming. There are so many different curriculums to choose from, teaching and learning styles to discover. There’s your own family rhythm to adjust to and state requirements to figure out. There’s also often added pressure from family and friends. Why would any parent choose to attempt to teach fractions or (gasp) long division when they can leave it to the professionals? Our goal is to provide encouraging information about homeschooling basics, plus give you thoughtful and informative ideas on how to get started and stay the course.

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To Co-op Or Not to Co-op

Rethink Your Cooperation: To Co-op Or Not to Co-op

What exactly is a co-op? Does your family need a co-op? How do we go about choosing a co-op? This week we will be hearing from Susanne Brown, administrator of Upstate Homeschool Co-op, which happens to be the largest co-op in the country! For all your co-op questions, look no further!

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Laying the Foundations for Successful Home Education

Every homeschooling parent must grasp the Biblical directives for the education of their children. Join 23 year veteran homeschooling father of 8 and Pastor to look at the principles from Scripture that pertain to child training and education and gain the confidence needed to successfully educate your children.

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Approaches to Christian Homeschooling

Are you looking for the best way to give your kids a Christian education? Are you stuck in a rut when it comes to choosing curriculum? Not sure what is best for your kids? Not sure what is best for you to teach? Kerry uses Christian principles to help you set goals and match the right approach for your child. She discusses Charlotte Mason, Classical, Unit Studies, Principle, Unschooling and Leadership Approaches to homeschooling kids at different levels. Discover what is best for your Christian homeschooling.

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