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Lies Homeschoolers Believe

This We Believe

December 2, 2016

Your house is a disaster, your kids seem out of control, and you wonder how you’ll ever make it through another day of school. Your “get up and go” has “gotten up and went”. You used to think homeschooling was the best thing since sliced bread, but now you’re feeling like burnt toast. Take heart – you’re not alone! There are times when you need to be reminded once again why it’s best. Join me as we do just that. You’ll laugh and be encouraged in the toughest job you’ll ever…love.

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Theme-Based Learning in the Early Years

Lapbooking: a Beginners Guide

December 2, 2016

Lapbooking! Its the current rage! Many children learn subject matter best using their hands. A Journey Through Learning has lapbooks for all subjects, including Bible, history, science, and preschool. They also have lapbooks that supplement many popular homeschooling programs, such as Jeannie Fulbright/Apologia Science, TruthQuest History, Geography Matters, Maestro Classics, A History of Us, and more. Nancy Fileccia, co-owner of A Journey Through Learning, shows you not only how to make a lapbook, but also how lapbooking can spark laughter and a hunger for learning in your schooling. She will also show how to use lapbooks with an assortment of top homeschooling programs. (This was originally presented as a vendor workshop, but the principles and ideas are helpful no matter how you get your lapbooks!)

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Notebooking – Creativity with a Purpose

December 2, 2016

“Tell me, and I will forget; show me, and I may remember; involve me, and I will understand.” When children create something from their learning, they will remember what they learned far longer than if they completed a worksheet page about it. This workshop explains why and how to give kids an easy, effective approach that replaces workbooks, enhances learning and retention of the subject, and develops a true love for learning. Jeannie Fulbright shares tips and actual demonstrations for replacing workbook assignments with creative ideas for science, history, geography, literature, and more. Examples and visual aids make the information easy to understand and implement in your homeschool.

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Building Dynamic Essays in Middle and High School

Building Dynamic Essays in Middle and High School

December 2, 2016

Essay-writing is a building process that begins with planning, tools, and organization and ends with a final producta well-written essay. Discover how these building blocks help your students gain confidence and skill to conquer the daunting task of a writing a successful essay.

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Preschool and Kindergarten Without Tears!

December 2, 2016

Preschoolers are like sponges, eager and ready to learn, but it must be fun and engaging. Learn how to implement a multi-sensory approach to learning that will leave you and your preschooler smiling!

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Learning with Living Books

December 2, 2016

Good living books feed our children a feast of ideas, not just dry facts. Join Sonya for a look at this simple yet effective approach to true education. Learn what makes living books “living,” and practice using them in a way that makes learning stick.

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Building Mental Muscles: Strengthening Your Child’s Mind to Learn for God

December 2, 2016

Sally describes seven crucial mental muscles needed for learning that will give your child the mental strength to become a strong learnerhabits, appetites, language, creativity, curiosity, reason, wisdom. As with Sally’s other sessions, this one is full of practical insights and personal anecdotes.

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Teaching Biblical Worldview to Ages 6-14

December 2, 2016

Are you intimidated by the idea of teaching biblical worldview at home? What is a worldview, anyway, and why should you teach worldview as part of your curriculum? And what is the best method for teaching a biblical worldview to elementary and junior high children? Establishing a clear, biblical worldview and a strong foundation in basic Christian doctrine will inoculate your children against the false teachings and worldly values they will one day encounter during the critical teen years. This workshop will give you the confidence and tools you need to cover this vital subject with your children.

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Success Secrets for Gifted Children

December 2, 2016

Do you have a child who you think is gifted? If so, please come and listen to Dr. Paul Cates and Dr. Kirk Cates of Faith Christian Ministries, as they discuss identifying your gifted child. They will review the updated National Association for Gifted Children Pre-K to 12th Grade Gifted Program Standards, as well as the professional development standards. Dr. Paul and Dr. Kirk will help you learn the correct curriculum and course of study essential to developing the talents of your gifted child.

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Twenty-First Century Homeschooling

December 2, 2016

Welcome to the digital age. What does the future of education look like, and how can the homeschool community take advantage of this? Heres a look at free tools and free content sites online that can make your homeschool more efficient, more economical, and more powerful. Harness the educational advantage of online learning and give your kids a jumpstart on their future. Debra Bell explains how Web 2.0 applications are changing the definition of education. Blogs, wikis, Google applications, Skype, VoiceThreads, open courseware, YouTube, Facebook and even Twitterwhen used appropriatelycan really help kids learn.

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Aiming Arrows into Adulthood

December 2, 2016

I Corinthians 13:11 says, “When I was a child, I spoke as a child; I understood as a child; I thought as a child; but when I became a man, I put away childish things.” As homeschooling parents, how can we prepare our children for adulthood? And how can we prepare our hearts (through prayer and effective communication) to release our kids, into a new season? There’s life after graduation– with college, careers, romance, weddings, and next-generation purpose. Let’s aim and launch our arrows to hit God’s mark!

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Does my Child Have a Learning Disability

December 2, 2016

When a homeschooled child seems to flounder for no easily identified reason, parents often exhaust themselves in their search for answers. At some point a parent may wonder if there might be a learning disability at the root of their childs struggle. Kristen and her husband have designed this workshop to help parents sort out the difference between routine struggles and those that could well be a learning disability.

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Surviving Struggling To Read

December 2, 2016

What do you do when its not that easy? When reading isnt happening when you thought it would? Melanie and her son, Samuel, who learned to read well at 11, talk about the struggle and give you hope for the future.

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Raising An Independent Learner

November 14, 2016

Do you want a lifelong learner who initiates studies on his own? Then let go of the wheel, and start giving your kids responsibility for their education. Deb Bell shares practical, inexpensive steps that will encourage children to pursue their own learning and help prevent parent burnout.

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Meet Charlotte Mason: An Introduction to Her Methods

November 14, 2016

Who was Charlotte Mason, and what made her methods of education so applicable to homeschooling families today? Hear about Ms. Mason’s methods and how to implement them in your homeschool.

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How To Meet The Needs of a Child With Attention and Learning Difficulties

November 14, 2016

What do I do to meet the needs of my child with learning difficulties? Sharon will walk you through it!

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Worldviews in Literature

November 14, 2016

Understanding literature doesn’t have to be hard! Learn to take apart stories with novelist Daniel Schwabauer.

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The Stuff Of Legend- Teaching Heritage and History Through Heroes

November 14, 2016

By catching the imagination, we light the fuse of interest in history, heritage and literature.Through vivid connections with real heroes of legend, children connect with their ancestors and the past comes alive.

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The Seven Laws Of Teaching At Home

November 14, 2016

Homeschooling is serious business, and can certainly be a daunting task, to say the least. Our children are definitely worth the effort, but how can we be sure of success in preparing them for the future? Join us as we examine 7 basic premises which are prerequisite to effectively providing for our children’s education.

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Literature-Based Learning (Preschool and Kindergarten)

Literature-Based Learning (Preschool and Kindergarten)

November 14, 2016

One of the most important things you can do for your child’s cognitive development is to read to them! Learn how to make literature come to life and learning fun.

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Teaching your Child to Read For Comprehension

November 14, 2016

How do you teach your child the meaning of letters and their sounds and teach him/her to read for comprehension? How do you encourage him/her to love to read?

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Developmental Spelling

November 14, 2016

Why do kids often misspell words? Come and discover the key to understanding their misspellings and how you can use them to teach your K-6 spellers.

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Homeschooling With Autism Is Awesome!

November 14, 2016

You can successfully, responsibly, and joyfully homeschool your child with autism!

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The 7 E’s For Choosing Curriculum

The 7 E’s For Choosing Curriculum

November 14, 2016

As an admitted curriculum junkie, Jeannie Fulbright bought everything that sounded good. From A Beka to Hillyer to e-books, she has tried every kind of curriculum and method available. Out of this experience, she has formulated 7 E’s to help her carefully choose curriculum that works for her family.

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