Designing a Biblical Word View Education-David & Shirley Quine – Biblical World View and Classical Education are the popular buzzword phrases today. What do these phrases mean? As Christian home school parents, we desire our children to have well educated minds, but never at the expense of their faith in Jesus Christ. What is a Biblical worldview approach to classical education? David and Shirley give insight into designing the education of your family with a clear biblical perspective. We must lay no other foundation.
Homeschooling in America: A History – Darren Jones, HSLDA -Many new homeschoolers do not realize how homeschooling has grown in the last 30 years. Come hear about the exciting ways God has worked to protect parents’ freedom to teach their children at home.
"Nurturing Early Literacy in Infants and Toddlers" - Terrie Chang, Anchorage Public Library
It's never too early to get children ready to read. Discover what young
children need to know before they learn to read. Learn simple, practical
ways you can encourage the development of these pre-reading skills in
infants and toddlers. Find out what tools are readily available to assist
you in strengthening literacy skills and developing readers.
If This Is Homeschooling, Why Am I Always in the Van – Tina Farewell - (This workshop is Tina’s most requested one. It helps mothers realize that they can homeschool their children without relying so heavily on others—if they’ll allow the home to do its work—by staying there!)
Field trips and activities can be terrific learning tools, but they sometimes get in the way of what God calls us to do. We must discern between adult peer pressure to "do everything" and God's plan for our families. The best learning takes place in a calm, peaceful environment. Tina's practical workshop helps you identify busy-ness versus effectiveness and teaches you how to de-clutter your life both inside and outside the home.
How to Have the Best Homeschool Ever - Bob Farewell -Rekindle the flame of homeschooling by creating a Learning Lifestyle that involves the whole family--especially dad! You can enhance your children's learning experiences through practical, simple lifestyle choices. Bob Farewell, homeschooling dad and co-founder of Lifetime Books and Gifts, is sure to make you laugh, cry, and be assured in your calling. Topics include goal setting, lifestyle adjustments, avoiding burnout, and incorporating Living Books into your daily routine.
Simplicity, A Recipe for Homeschooling Success – Tina Farewell - Multiply 7 or 8 subjects a day by 5 days a week by the number of your children, and you've got a recipe for burnout! But educating your children at home doesn't have to be complicated. Learn how to make the Bible come alive for your children, how to use the time-honored technique of copywork for language arts instruction, and how basing your studies on Living Books makes all subjects flow together naturally
Looking Back Over 30 Years of Homeschooling- David & Shirley Quine –Whether you are considering home education for your children or whether you are trying to decide if you should continue, this time with David and Shirley will be instructive to your decision. When they first began home educating their oldest son Bryce in 1980, they thought they would do this for 2 or 3 years. Now after 30 years they realize that home education is not just an alternative, it’s the very best form of education!
Bringing Dads Home! (Bob)
Now, more than ever before, evidence is growing that dads are turning their hearts to their children. This can be both a thrilling and confusing time for the family. In this workshop Bob Farewell, founder of Bringing Dads Home, answers your questions about how to handle the stress when Dad assumes leadership, how he can maintain a vibrant relationship with his wife, how dads can be at home when they are at home, how dads can bring the whole family together, and how to determine if a home-based business is best for the family. Bob also discusses the dad’s role in home education, being the best provider, protector, and priest for his family, and how to build a strong Christian community.
Copywork for Kings: What the Bible Says About Writing – Tina Farewell -Can God's Word be the core of our language lessons? What is copywork, and why should we use it? How can the Bible spur reluctant writers to creativity? Jeremiah 30:2 says, "Write all the words which I have spoken to you in a book." Tina demonstrates techniques that are sure to make your homeschool simple, meaningful, and efficient.
Parents are the Best Teachers – David & Shirley Quine – Jesus said to “Go and make disciples of all nations…” Discipleship is the highest calling of a Christian. As home schooling parents we have the best opportunity to disciple our children. But what is discipleship? Am I qualified? In his letter to the Christians Living in Thessalonica the Apostle Paul explains that discipleship is parenting! In this presentation David and Shirley explain the role of each parent in the discipleship process. Don’t be misled thinking you are not qualified. Parents are the best teachers.
Gettysburg: the Second Day, A Living History Dramatization – Bob Farewell - What was the turning point in the War Between the States? Most historians identify it as July 2, 1863, the second day of the Battle of Gettysburg. Follow the events that transpired that day as Bob Farewell--in uniform--portrays an aging Confederate private who survived the battle of Little Round Top. Ignite your family's passion for learning by studying Living History. Suitable for all ages.
25 Books you Must Read – Bob & Tina Farewell -Ever been overwhelmed by the maze of a homeschool conference exhibit hall? Bob and Tina Farewell, who have reviewed books for over twenty years, suggest a core of enlightening books and resources that will make a profound difference in the life of your homeschooling family
Where Now? A Look at Current and Future Homeschool Challenges – Darren Jones, HSLDA – Although homeschooling has become widely accepted in the United States, there are still numerous challenges to parental rights, both here and around the world. What are they? Come and find out!