Adult Class Descriptions:
Tammy Ward: "Connect Your Community!"
Learn how to connect & gather your homeschool community!! You’ll also hear ideas on how to set up homeschooling adventures for your area. You will hear ideas for boys and girls of all ages. Tammy has been planning and organizing events for years. CAUTION: PASSION & ‘GET ‘ER DONE’ ATTITUDE AHEAD.
Learn how to connect & gather your homeschool community!! You’ll also hear ideas on how to set up homeschooling adventures for your area. You will hear ideas for boys and girls of all ages. Tammy has been planning and organizing events for years. CAUTION: PASSION & ‘GET ‘ER DONE’ ATTITUDE AHEAD.
Shanon Brooks: "V.P.S.: Jet Fuel for Home Schooling"
The secret to Thomas Jefferson Education is a little known principle called V.P.S. This vital element of successful home schooling and child development has been lost to Americans for 100 years, but now you can learn it and apply it in your home. You will learn how to inspire your children in such a powerful way that your new problem will be getting them to stop their studies to join the family for dinner.
The secret to Thomas Jefferson Education is a little known principle called V.P.S. This vital element of successful home schooling and child development has been lost to Americans for 100 years, but now you can learn it and apply it in your home. You will learn how to inspire your children in such a powerful way that your new problem will be getting them to stop their studies to join the family for dinner.
Conner Boyack: "Passion-Driven Education: Why Nothing Else Will Work For Your Children"
As parents flee the public education system because of Common Core and other problems, many struggle to identify how best to teach their children. Which curriculum should they use? How can they help their children develop a love of learning? Come learn about passion-driven learning, and why there's really no other way to help your children excel.
As parents flee the public education system because of Common Core and other problems, many struggle to identify how best to teach their children. Which curriculum should they use? How can they help their children develop a love of learning? Come learn about passion-driven learning, and why there's really no other way to help your children excel.
Jennifer Dayley: "Healthy Children Thriving NOW"
Have you noticed those around you? Do you know someone personally? Are you experiencing it yourself & in your homes? There are far too many people (too many children!) suffering from stress, depression, anxiety, OCD, addictions, allergies, illnesses, medical conditions / dis-ease, etc... Each year the numbers are increasing, & the ages of onset are decreasing. The time to take back control of our own health is long past due. The time to break the chains for ourselves & create future generations of healthy thriving children is NOW.
Through experiencing profound healing of my own, I have discovered that, though the process can be different for everyone, there are unchanging principles of health & healing that are the same for everyone... From “stopping the bleeding” – to “hidden messages” – to “the process” – to “paying it forward”… you will come away with new insights & understanding of how Faith, Fear, Food, Finances, Frequency, Family, Friends, Forgiveness, & Father in Heaven all create the Foundational Formula for Freedom!
Have you noticed those around you? Do you know someone personally? Are you experiencing it yourself & in your homes? There are far too many people (too many children!) suffering from stress, depression, anxiety, OCD, addictions, allergies, illnesses, medical conditions / dis-ease, etc... Each year the numbers are increasing, & the ages of onset are decreasing. The time to take back control of our own health is long past due. The time to break the chains for ourselves & create future generations of healthy thriving children is NOW.
Through experiencing profound healing of my own, I have discovered that, though the process can be different for everyone, there are unchanging principles of health & healing that are the same for everyone... From “stopping the bleeding” – to “hidden messages” – to “the process” – to “paying it forward”… you will come away with new insights & understanding of how Faith, Fear, Food, Finances, Frequency, Family, Friends, Forgiveness, & Father in Heaven all create the Foundational Formula for Freedom!
Kathy Mellor: "Unleashing Your Pen!"
If you ask any homeschooling parent if they want their children to be powerful writers, they will always say “Yes!” But after buying expensive programs and seeking out the cutest graphic organizers among the vast currents of the internet...somehow…things don’t quite work out as they envisioned. Maybe your teenager hates to write or your child struggles with the mechanics of whether he needs a comma or an apostrophe (so he dangles it somewhere in the middle to cover all the bases!). I’d like to propose something completely different for teaching writing in your home. What if you could clue into a cycle that happens naturally and, by facilitating it, you could help your students to find their own writing voice? In this session you will learn some of the skills of being a great writer and, even more importantly, being a great writing coach. You are already giving them a great education—it’s time to help them develop a skill which will allow them to communicate what they know with confidence and persuasion.
If you ask any homeschooling parent if they want their children to be powerful writers, they will always say “Yes!” But after buying expensive programs and seeking out the cutest graphic organizers among the vast currents of the internet...somehow…things don’t quite work out as they envisioned. Maybe your teenager hates to write or your child struggles with the mechanics of whether he needs a comma or an apostrophe (so he dangles it somewhere in the middle to cover all the bases!). I’d like to propose something completely different for teaching writing in your home. What if you could clue into a cycle that happens naturally and, by facilitating it, you could help your students to find their own writing voice? In this session you will learn some of the skills of being a great writer and, even more importantly, being a great writing coach. You are already giving them a great education—it’s time to help them develop a skill which will allow them to communicate what they know with confidence and persuasion.
Jeremy Dannehl: "Holistic & Healthy Kids!"
Come learn about natural remedies, essential oils and herbs that are known to help with increasing attention span, focus, memory and to help with learning issues. Learn helpful insights to having healthy kids in such an unhealthy world.
Come learn about natural remedies, essential oils and herbs that are known to help with increasing attention span, focus, memory and to help with learning issues. Learn helpful insights to having healthy kids in such an unhealthy world.
Mary Biesinger: "Face your fears...and get on with it!"
"In my many years of homeschooling, what I see is the greatest challenge to homeschoolers and parents across the board is fear: fear of others, fear of limited capacity,...fear of failure. Let's face those fears together and come up with viable, empowering solutions to take what you learned at this conference and move forward-- confident and free of fear."
"In my many years of homeschooling, what I see is the greatest challenge to homeschoolers and parents across the board is fear: fear of others, fear of limited capacity,...fear of failure. Let's face those fears together and come up with viable, empowering solutions to take what you learned at this conference and move forward-- confident and free of fear."
Mary Biesinger:The ABC's of Effective Agency Education: Helping your child discover their life's mission using an agency-based education
Description: From the time I knew God wanted me to homeschool my children, I felt the weight of seeking principles that would help me individualize their education in a way that would help them discover their unique strengths as well as help prepare them for their life’s missions. Looking back, I realize that it is the responsibility of every parent to do so, whatever the educational track of their children. Faced with the diversity in our children, the task can be daunting but there are principles and practices that, when applied, open our children’s minds to their potential and motivate them to achieve it. I have applied simple truths in my own life, my home and in groups I have mentored and seen amazing fruits.
Description: From the time I knew God wanted me to homeschool my children, I felt the weight of seeking principles that would help me individualize their education in a way that would help them discover their unique strengths as well as help prepare them for their life’s missions. Looking back, I realize that it is the responsibility of every parent to do so, whatever the educational track of their children. Faced with the diversity in our children, the task can be daunting but there are principles and practices that, when applied, open our children’s minds to their potential and motivate them to achieve it. I have applied simple truths in my own life, my home and in groups I have mentored and seen amazing fruits.
Audrey Rindlisbacher: "How to Avoid Homeschool Burnout!"
It's January, are you ready to quit yet? If you began homeschooling this year with great excitement and conviction and are beginning to feel overwhelmed and frustrated, join the club. There are thousands of other moms who go through the same thing. Yet, with a little understanding of a few key principles and some simple tools to implement them, you can homeschool through the thick and thin. Come learn how you can avoid homeschool burnout permanently!
It's January, are you ready to quit yet? If you began homeschooling this year with great excitement and conviction and are beginning to feel overwhelmed and frustrated, join the club. There are thousands of other moms who go through the same thing. Yet, with a little understanding of a few key principles and some simple tools to implement them, you can homeschool through the thick and thin. Come learn how you can avoid homeschool burnout permanently!
Adam Hailstone: "Helping Your Students Own Their Education"
Have you ever been accused or accused someone of nagging? Do you or your students ever struggle with motivation to get it all done? Do you or your students need more initiative?
In this presentation, Adam Hailstone will explore the sub-conscious drives (or desires) that get us to nag, decrease our motivation and stifle our initiative. We humans have a tendency to project our drives on to others and then blame them for our shortcomings. He will train you on a simple process of taking ownership of your drives and how to help your students do the same. The result: while also learning to help yourself, you will learn to help your students own their education and live their lives on purpose.
Have you ever been accused or accused someone of nagging? Do you or your students ever struggle with motivation to get it all done? Do you or your students need more initiative?
In this presentation, Adam Hailstone will explore the sub-conscious drives (or desires) that get us to nag, decrease our motivation and stifle our initiative. We humans have a tendency to project our drives on to others and then blame them for our shortcomings. He will train you on a simple process of taking ownership of your drives and how to help your students do the same. The result: while also learning to help yourself, you will learn to help your students own their education and live their lives on purpose.
Chris Miles: "The Cash Flow Expert" is a leading authority on how to quickly free up and create cash flow for thousands of his clients, entrepreneurs, and others internationally! He’s an author and radio host that has been featured in US News, CNN Money, Bankrate.com, and has spoken to thousands internationally getting them fast financial results.
Chris truly is THE financial advocate for the entrepreneur! In fact, his average client finds an average of $33,000 per year! Chris consistently teaches audiences how to do what no other financial advisers can or will - achieve financial prosperity, NOW AND IN THE FUTURE, while spending time doing what they love most!
Here are just a few topics where Chris uses his unique approach towards getting fast results:
1. Secrets to Free Up Cash Today.
2. 3 Circles of Wealth – Keys to Keeping What You Make.
3. So Much Passion, So Much Purpose, So What?!
4. Ways to Generate Income in 90 days or less.
5. How to Get Your Clients and Customers to Happily Pay For Your Stuff.
6. The X-Factors - How You Are Losing Tens of Thousands of Dollars and You Don't Even Know It!
And so much more!
Chris truly is THE financial advocate for the entrepreneur! In fact, his average client finds an average of $33,000 per year! Chris consistently teaches audiences how to do what no other financial advisers can or will - achieve financial prosperity, NOW AND IN THE FUTURE, while spending time doing what they love most!
Here are just a few topics where Chris uses his unique approach towards getting fast results:
1. Secrets to Free Up Cash Today.
2. 3 Circles of Wealth – Keys to Keeping What You Make.
3. So Much Passion, So Much Purpose, So What?!
4. Ways to Generate Income in 90 days or less.
5. How to Get Your Clients and Customers to Happily Pay For Your Stuff.
6. The X-Factors - How You Are Losing Tens of Thousands of Dollars and You Don't Even Know It!
And so much more!
AnnMarie Norton: "Establishing the Systems and Routines that create the very best Family Style Learning Environment"
One of the greatest challenges with pretty much all homeschoolers is developing an inspiring learning environment at home while still doing all the "other" things it takes to run a household. You know, like maintaining a clean house (or at least one that doesn't violate health codes) and getting your kids to pitch in so mom's not doing it all solo. Things like planning, buying and preparing healthy meals. Let's not even mention your washing machine running 24/7 and that mound of clean (and wrinkled) clothes that still need folded and put away.
If you've thought it's just not possible to effectively homeschool and run an organized household, don't throw in the towel just yet! In this class, organizational expert (yes, some people actually enjoy organizing stuff), AnnMarie Norton, will show you the tools to create brand new systems that will encourage family work while increasing your efficiency so that you can focus on what really matters... Having fun and learning with your family!
Not sure if this class is for you? Well in case you didn't know, AnnMarie traveled the country full time in an RV with her husband and 6 kids for nine months! Besides achieving sainthood, she also discovered how to pair down and simplify and wants to share her secrets with you. You'll learn about some of the best organizational/educational iPad apps and how to use technology for good. Regardless of how many kids you have or the size of your home (did I mention 6 kids in an RV for 9 months?), this class will help you to accomplish all that you want to throughout the day, and still be able to find your shoes! You can check out some of her organizational videos here... http://inspirationstationfam.blogspot.com/p/blog-page.html?m=1
One of the greatest challenges with pretty much all homeschoolers is developing an inspiring learning environment at home while still doing all the "other" things it takes to run a household. You know, like maintaining a clean house (or at least one that doesn't violate health codes) and getting your kids to pitch in so mom's not doing it all solo. Things like planning, buying and preparing healthy meals. Let's not even mention your washing machine running 24/7 and that mound of clean (and wrinkled) clothes that still need folded and put away.
If you've thought it's just not possible to effectively homeschool and run an organized household, don't throw in the towel just yet! In this class, organizational expert (yes, some people actually enjoy organizing stuff), AnnMarie Norton, will show you the tools to create brand new systems that will encourage family work while increasing your efficiency so that you can focus on what really matters... Having fun and learning with your family!
Not sure if this class is for you? Well in case you didn't know, AnnMarie traveled the country full time in an RV with her husband and 6 kids for nine months! Besides achieving sainthood, she also discovered how to pair down and simplify and wants to share her secrets with you. You'll learn about some of the best organizational/educational iPad apps and how to use technology for good. Regardless of how many kids you have or the size of your home (did I mention 6 kids in an RV for 9 months?), this class will help you to accomplish all that you want to throughout the day, and still be able to find your shoes! You can check out some of her organizational videos here... http://inspirationstationfam.blogspot.com/p/blog-page.html?m=1
Karianne Lisonbee: "Legalities of Homeschooling"
Following home school law can be difficult at times. For instance, what information is legally required on the affidavit? What if someone reports me to CPS? When should I submit my affidavit? Am I required to notify my child's former school? What if the school district doesn't send an exemption form? We will discuss current Utah home school law, implications of the recent change, future possible changes to that law, and specific questions and concerns from you.
Following home school law can be difficult at times. For instance, what information is legally required on the affidavit? What if someone reports me to CPS? When should I submit my affidavit? Am I required to notify my child's former school? What if the school district doesn't send an exemption form? We will discuss current Utah home school law, implications of the recent change, future possible changes to that law, and specific questions and concerns from you.
Leslie Housholder: "Mission Impossible and Other Outrageous Lies"
Your children were put on this planet with an inborn desire to find and accomplish their unique life’s mission – one that will become their passion, purpose, meaningful contribution to the world, and ultimately, their legacy. The world would have them believe that they are not good enough, smart enough, strong enough, or clever enough to discover and accomplish that mission. It would have them believe that their mission is not just impossible to identify or define, but even more impossible to complete. Not true! Through humor and other surprises, this class will reveal secrets that can help you give you them the advantage, insight, and empowerment they need to get excited about their future and stay on track, as well as the inner peace of mind and confidence that YOU will need to succeed at whatever you are called upon to do.
Your children were put on this planet with an inborn desire to find and accomplish their unique life’s mission – one that will become their passion, purpose, meaningful contribution to the world, and ultimately, their legacy. The world would have them believe that they are not good enough, smart enough, strong enough, or clever enough to discover and accomplish that mission. It would have them believe that their mission is not just impossible to identify or define, but even more impossible to complete. Not true! Through humor and other surprises, this class will reveal secrets that can help you give you them the advantage, insight, and empowerment they need to get excited about their future and stay on track, as well as the inner peace of mind and confidence that YOU will need to succeed at whatever you are called upon to do.
Pam Openshaw: "Our Amazing Founders: Their Lives and Stories"
We learn the wonder and power of our US Constitution through the lives of the men and women who brought it into being. Join us to meet the Adams cousins, Samuel and John, and John's wife, Abigail. Walk through the Declaration of Independence with Thomas Jefferson, and ride with George Washington into the Revolutionary War. Enjoy Benjamin Franklin's great inventions and share the power of the finished Constitution with James Madison. As you learn to love those who sacrificed so much for us, you will understand why we must preserve our inspired Constitution.
We learn the wonder and power of our US Constitution through the lives of the men and women who brought it into being. Join us to meet the Adams cousins, Samuel and John, and John's wife, Abigail. Walk through the Declaration of Independence with Thomas Jefferson, and ride with George Washington into the Revolutionary War. Enjoy Benjamin Franklin's great inventions and share the power of the finished Constitution with James Madison. As you learn to love those who sacrificed so much for us, you will understand why we must preserve our inspired Constitution.
Molly Christensen: "Encouraging Entrepreneurship in Children"
Entrepreneurship seems risky! Why would you want to encourage that?? Entrepreneurship is not just for a select few and it’s not simply an alternative to a job, it’s a mindset we can all benefit from. Children are naturals at this and the skills they can gain from entrepreneurship will serve them no matter what they end up doing as adults. They will learn the skills of work, self-confidence, continual learning, problem-solving, faith, abundance, people skills and more. And yes, they might even earn some money while they’re at it. This is real-life learning at its best. Come find out why entrepreneurship needs to be a part of your homeschool and how to set up the atmosphere to encourage it.
Entrepreneurship seems risky! Why would you want to encourage that?? Entrepreneurship is not just for a select few and it’s not simply an alternative to a job, it’s a mindset we can all benefit from. Children are naturals at this and the skills they can gain from entrepreneurship will serve them no matter what they end up doing as adults. They will learn the skills of work, self-confidence, continual learning, problem-solving, faith, abundance, people skills and more. And yes, they might even earn some money while they’re at it. This is real-life learning at its best. Come find out why entrepreneurship needs to be a part of your homeschool and how to set up the atmosphere to encourage it.
Shanon Brooks: "TJed and College: Getting a World Class Thomas Jefferson Education Wherever You Attend"
(Many parents spend ten to fifteen years pouring love, time, and money into the home schooling elementary and secondary educations of their children. These parents who are the epitome of loving, protective and concerned guardians, invest all that they have only to send their young
adults unprepared into a collegiate world that in many cases, is the exact environment they worked so hard from which to shield their children.
College is not what you think it is, and it most certainly is not what you experienced twenty, thirty, or forty years ago. This class is designed to give you a sense of what lies before you in the college decision years, provide you with “TJed college options” or show how to stay on the TJed track, regardless what school your student attends.
(Many parents spend ten to fifteen years pouring love, time, and money into the home schooling elementary and secondary educations of their children. These parents who are the epitome of loving, protective and concerned guardians, invest all that they have only to send their young
adults unprepared into a collegiate world that in many cases, is the exact environment they worked so hard from which to shield their children.
College is not what you think it is, and it most certainly is not what you experienced twenty, thirty, or forty years ago. This class is designed to give you a sense of what lies before you in the college decision years, provide you with “TJed college options” or show how to stay on the TJed track, regardless what school your student attends.
Katie Hansen: "The Power of Symbol & Story"
We as parents and teachers hold powerful tools to invite, persuade, inspire and expand understanding and imagination. Are we using them? We have our personal and family stories, our Godly History, and the symbols and stories which illustrate perfectly what is needful for us and our children to learn. Teaching through Symbol & Story in our homes is essential to help us truly connect to the hearts and souls of our children and lift them to higher places.
Come experience the power of Symbol & Story and come away inspired on how to create an environment ofSymbol & Story in your family culture.
We as parents and teachers hold powerful tools to invite, persuade, inspire and expand understanding and imagination. Are we using them? We have our personal and family stories, our Godly History, and the symbols and stories which illustrate perfectly what is needful for us and our children to learn. Teaching through Symbol & Story in our homes is essential to help us truly connect to the hearts and souls of our children and lift them to higher places.
Come experience the power of Symbol & Story and come away inspired on how to create an environment ofSymbol & Story in your family culture.
Katie Hansen: "The Skills of Discovery"
With all the mass of information and academic knowledge in our "schooling" searches, how can we know if we are finding true principles? And, with all the "this is what your children should be learning" guidance out there, are we truly teaching our children how to learn? Are we fostering in them the Skills of Discovery? The Skills of Discovery are the most intuitive and natural skills for each and every individual. They are essential skills for learning for each of us and our children; the future parents and leaders.
Experience the Skills of Discovery for yourself in this class and come away with the simple formula, and some ideas, to help you begin fostering an environment of Discovery in your home!
With all the mass of information and academic knowledge in our "schooling" searches, how can we know if we are finding true principles? And, with all the "this is what your children should be learning" guidance out there, are we truly teaching our children how to learn? Are we fostering in them the Skills of Discovery? The Skills of Discovery are the most intuitive and natural skills for each and every individual. They are essential skills for learning for each of us and our children; the future parents and leaders.
Experience the Skills of Discovery for yourself in this class and come away with the simple formula, and some ideas, to help you begin fostering an environment of Discovery in your home!
Joyce Kinmont: "Christ is Our Core" (Geared for an LDS audience)
“Brothers and sisters, it should be obvious to all of us that something spiritually significant is taking place in Rexburg, Idaho.” So said David Bednar, President of BYU-Idaho, in 2004. The new Learning Model and the Pathway program for which he set the course were introduced over the next few years.
A month after that 2004 address Elder Bednar was called as an Apostle, and it was obvious that something spiritually significant was happening in Salt Lake City. Again, educational changes began. The Come, Follow Me program was introduced to our youth, “changing the way members think about learning and teaching the gospel of Jesus Christ.”
Something spiritually significant is happening in our country right now. The government school system as it was once was, is gone. The horrors of Common Core are driving many families to homeschooling -- but many of them are terrified. How can we help them?
If only we could use all the new Church learning models in our homes. But wait, we can. Since Jesus Christ is the Creator and the Master of everything on this earth, He is the source of all true knowledge. All of it. He is at the Core of every subject. We can align all our education with the church models and have a purely religious education!
“Brothers and sisters, it should be obvious to all of us that something spiritually significant is taking place in Rexburg, Idaho.” So said David Bednar, President of BYU-Idaho, in 2004. The new Learning Model and the Pathway program for which he set the course were introduced over the next few years.
A month after that 2004 address Elder Bednar was called as an Apostle, and it was obvious that something spiritually significant was happening in Salt Lake City. Again, educational changes began. The Come, Follow Me program was introduced to our youth, “changing the way members think about learning and teaching the gospel of Jesus Christ.”
Something spiritually significant is happening in our country right now. The government school system as it was once was, is gone. The horrors of Common Core are driving many families to homeschooling -- but many of them are terrified. How can we help them?
If only we could use all the new Church learning models in our homes. But wait, we can. Since Jesus Christ is the Creator and the Master of everything on this earth, He is the source of all true knowledge. All of it. He is at the Core of every subject. We can align all our education with the church models and have a purely religious education!
Colette Child: "Natural Family Planning"
Are you trying to live a healthy lifestyle and avoid chemicals in your diet? What about family planning? Would you like to learn an effective, scientific way to plan your family without chemicals or devices? Natural Family Planning has come a long way since the rhythm method. Not only can it be used to avoid pregnancies; it also has proven successful in helping couples with infertility. When women learn to chart their menstrual cycles they can detect medical issues and become more connected with their bodies. Couples who use Natural Family Planning report greater respect for each other and more marital satisfaction. Come learn more about your fertility and how this knowledge can help you plan your family and understand your body.
Are you trying to live a healthy lifestyle and avoid chemicals in your diet? What about family planning? Would you like to learn an effective, scientific way to plan your family without chemicals or devices? Natural Family Planning has come a long way since the rhythm method. Not only can it be used to avoid pregnancies; it also has proven successful in helping couples with infertility. When women learn to chart their menstrual cycles they can detect medical issues and become more connected with their bodies. Couples who use Natural Family Planning report greater respect for each other and more marital satisfaction. Come learn more about your fertility and how this knowledge can help you plan your family and understand your body.
Tresta Neil: "Increase Curiosity with Symbology"
Our current model of education in this country has taught us to suppress our curiosity and wonderment. We came into this world curious and enthusiastic to learn, then throughout school we learned to not ask questions and to learn only what the teacher gave us to learn - no more and no less. Our society is starving for curiosity, for curiosity is what increases freedom and enterprise. Come and learn how to increase your and your children’s curiosity through symbology, stories, scenes and questions.
Our current model of education in this country has taught us to suppress our curiosity and wonderment. We came into this world curious and enthusiastic to learn, then throughout school we learned to not ask questions and to learn only what the teacher gave us to learn - no more and no less. Our society is starving for curiosity, for curiosity is what increases freedom and enterprise. Come and learn how to increase your and your children’s curiosity through symbology, stories, scenes and questions.
Steffanie Casperson: "Learning Outside the Box! A Workshop on Planning Fabulous Field Trips!"
You've stepped outside the school box. Now it's time to break your learning out of the house! In this fun discussion, I will share some of the 60 plus (and counting) Wasatch Front destinations my family has enjoyed in their learning adventures. More importantly, you will come away with confidence in your own creativity to meet the educational needs of your family... EVERYWHERE you go! This class is perfect for first year homeschoolers, those feeling their school year is dragging a bit, and those whose children may seem difficult to reach.
You've stepped outside the school box. Now it's time to break your learning out of the house! In this fun discussion, I will share some of the 60 plus (and counting) Wasatch Front destinations my family has enjoyed in their learning adventures. More importantly, you will come away with confidence in your own creativity to meet the educational needs of your family... EVERYWHERE you go! This class is perfect for first year homeschoolers, those feeling their school year is dragging a bit, and those whose children may seem difficult to reach.
Margaret Smith and Alex Smith Goode: "WHAT MATTERS MOST"
Do you worry about fitting it all in? Do you fret about the future and wonder how your homeschooled children will turn out? Does the day to day struggle have you stressed out? Drawing on our own experiences (both good and bad!) and those of other homeschooling parents, we have learned what is most important in a homeschool experience and what we probably worried a little bit too much about and spent too much valuable time and energy on. Come and have the unique experience of listening to a homeschool mother and daughter on what really mattered most.
Do you worry about fitting it all in? Do you fret about the future and wonder how your homeschooled children will turn out? Does the day to day struggle have you stressed out? Drawing on our own experiences (both good and bad!) and those of other homeschooling parents, we have learned what is most important in a homeschool experience and what we probably worried a little bit too much about and spent too much valuable time and energy on. Come and have the unique experience of listening to a homeschool mother and daughter on what really mattered most.
Stacy Harmer "7 Steps to Vibrant Living"
As a busy homeschool parent, you need to take time to fill your bucket! Come be a part of a fun, interactive and transformational class designed to accelerate positive results in all areas of your life.....Body ~ Heart ~ Mind ~ Soul. Are you feeling stuck? What is your energy level? How are your relationships? Are you getting the positive results in your life and enjoying the fruits of your labors? From this class, you'll come away with concrete tools to help you push through barriers to have major breakthoughs in life. The truths Stacy shares come from her own healing journey of overcoming clinical depression. She describes her journey as being in the "Pit" and coming to the "The Promised Land!"
As a busy homeschool parent, you need to take time to fill your bucket! Come be a part of a fun, interactive and transformational class designed to accelerate positive results in all areas of your life.....Body ~ Heart ~ Mind ~ Soul. Are you feeling stuck? What is your energy level? How are your relationships? Are you getting the positive results in your life and enjoying the fruits of your labors? From this class, you'll come away with concrete tools to help you push through barriers to have major breakthoughs in life. The truths Stacy shares come from her own healing journey of overcoming clinical depression. She describes her journey as being in the "Pit" and coming to the "The Promised Land!"
Ann Washburn with "Body Language: How to send a positive 1st impression."
Body language is the billboard for your mind. What you think shows up in your gestures.
Positive and negative thoughts create very different gestures in your body language.
These small movements translate into larger movements - that either support and propel you forward - or leave you feeling small, doubtful and insignificant.
What if the things holding you back from success were so simple that you could make a few minor adjustments, and start seeing improvement immediately? Just as a picture instantly conveys information, your body language speaks volumes about you. Attend Ann Washburn’s presentation and receive powerful tips that will allow you to upgrade your body language, improve your message and get dramatically better results. Learn to see yourself with new eyes and accelerate your progress, both personally and professionally.
Body language is the billboard for your mind. What you think shows up in your gestures.
Positive and negative thoughts create very different gestures in your body language.
These small movements translate into larger movements - that either support and propel you forward - or leave you feeling small, doubtful and insignificant.
What if the things holding you back from success were so simple that you could make a few minor adjustments, and start seeing improvement immediately? Just as a picture instantly conveys information, your body language speaks volumes about you. Attend Ann Washburn’s presentation and receive powerful tips that will allow you to upgrade your body language, improve your message and get dramatically better results. Learn to see yourself with new eyes and accelerate your progress, both personally and professionally.
Krystelle Rose: "Come Learn About Waldorf Education!"
Come enjoy a whole-learning, multi-sensory approach to education through experiencing a Waldorf "circle-time." We will use beanbags and movement to learn math facts, color with block crayons to explore our creativity, etc.
Waldorf education is an engaging holistic, organic approach to educating a child. It's methods are used widely throughout the world in both public and private schools as well as home schooling. The focus is on honoring each individual's path in life and giving opportunities for exploring life and the natural world through the use of stories, song, rhythm and movement, and creating their own main lesson book. Come learn more about this fantastic way to honor your child's passion for life and learning. There will be a short overview of Waldorf Education and also time for questions and answers!
“Receive the child in reverence. Educate them with love. Send them forth in freedom.” – Rudolf Steiner-Founder of Waldorf Education
Come enjoy a whole-learning, multi-sensory approach to education through experiencing a Waldorf "circle-time." We will use beanbags and movement to learn math facts, color with block crayons to explore our creativity, etc.
Waldorf education is an engaging holistic, organic approach to educating a child. It's methods are used widely throughout the world in both public and private schools as well as home schooling. The focus is on honoring each individual's path in life and giving opportunities for exploring life and the natural world through the use of stories, song, rhythm and movement, and creating their own main lesson book. Come learn more about this fantastic way to honor your child's passion for life and learning. There will be a short overview of Waldorf Education and also time for questions and answers!
“Receive the child in reverence. Educate them with love. Send them forth in freedom.” – Rudolf Steiner-Founder of Waldorf Education
Jason Alba: "Getting Involved in Homeschooling: A Dad's Story"
We started all of our kids in homeschool, so they never went to elementary school. I think I was the typical dad who basically said "go for it, do what you want, I'll support you" but I was too busy with work to be involved. My wife made curriculum choices, and was the teacher, while I was at work.
As my kids got older I knew that would change. I wanted to be involved, and some opportunities come up where I could be involved. But I wasn't sure I wanted to be "that dad" who was 100% involved. One night, on the way to a homeschool meeting, my wife sternly warned me to not say anything offensive to this new group of friends... something about "drinking the kool-aid" or anything that had to do with brainwashing or raw foods (all of which can, in some way, be associated to a bunch of homeschool parents).
I had to experience my own journey. I didn't realize that some of the dads who looked like kool-aid drinkers were also going down their own journey of really buying into the ideas we were talking about. But once I saw the fruit of homeschooling, especially for pre-teens and teens, I was completely bought in, and felt a duty to be involved. Join me for a little bit of this story and a lot of lessons learned to have a better conversation about your role in the homeschooling family.
We started all of our kids in homeschool, so they never went to elementary school. I think I was the typical dad who basically said "go for it, do what you want, I'll support you" but I was too busy with work to be involved. My wife made curriculum choices, and was the teacher, while I was at work.
As my kids got older I knew that would change. I wanted to be involved, and some opportunities come up where I could be involved. But I wasn't sure I wanted to be "that dad" who was 100% involved. One night, on the way to a homeschool meeting, my wife sternly warned me to not say anything offensive to this new group of friends... something about "drinking the kool-aid" or anything that had to do with brainwashing or raw foods (all of which can, in some way, be associated to a bunch of homeschool parents).
I had to experience my own journey. I didn't realize that some of the dads who looked like kool-aid drinkers were also going down their own journey of really buying into the ideas we were talking about. But once I saw the fruit of homeschooling, especially for pre-teens and teens, I was completely bought in, and felt a duty to be involved. Join me for a little bit of this story and a lot of lessons learned to have a better conversation about your role in the homeschooling family.
Lisa Jackson: "Satan's Wolves in Sheepskin (Geared for LDS Audience)"
Socialism, Agenda 21, The New World Order Are Satan's Counterfeits for God's law of Consecration, his Plan and Word for us, and The Second Coming Of Jesus Christ.
I have heard many say that they do not wish to learn of the first three, because it will bring into their hearts and minds a spirit of fear, anxiety, worry and so forth. Many who feel this way may be unknowingly, every day, letting wolves in sheep's clothing into their minds and homes to deceive. Socialist Propoganda is rampant. It is on television. It is in Classic Novels written by Lovers of Socialist doctrines. It is in childrens books. It is everywhere on the internet. It is in schools and in curricula. It is taught in the Universities. If you are knowledgeable about the twisted words they will use to deceive, you will instantly recognize propoganda all around you. You will be able to point it out to your children to protect them from its evil grasp. You will leave this class knowing what to do and being armed with the (anti-propoganda) truth.
Socialism, Agenda 21, The New World Order Are Satan's Counterfeits for God's law of Consecration, his Plan and Word for us, and The Second Coming Of Jesus Christ.
I have heard many say that they do not wish to learn of the first three, because it will bring into their hearts and minds a spirit of fear, anxiety, worry and so forth. Many who feel this way may be unknowingly, every day, letting wolves in sheep's clothing into their minds and homes to deceive. Socialist Propoganda is rampant. It is on television. It is in Classic Novels written by Lovers of Socialist doctrines. It is in childrens books. It is everywhere on the internet. It is in schools and in curricula. It is taught in the Universities. If you are knowledgeable about the twisted words they will use to deceive, you will instantly recognize propoganda all around you. You will be able to point it out to your children to protect them from its evil grasp. You will leave this class knowing what to do and being armed with the (anti-propoganda) truth.
Lucas Jones “Come Join the Ranks, A Fathers’ Home School Survival Guide”
Nelson Mandela taught that our children are our greatest treasure. They are our future. They give us direction, purpose, and bring joy to our lives. The also push our buttons and their boundaries. Ours is a day of opportunities, both for good and for harm. As a father with limited time and energy, participating in homeschooling can be challenging. How you help foster a learning environment? What do fathers bring to a home school? Come discuss how to help prepare our children for life.
Nelson Mandela taught that our children are our greatest treasure. They are our future. They give us direction, purpose, and bring joy to our lives. The also push our buttons and their boundaries. Ours is a day of opportunities, both for good and for harm. As a father with limited time and energy, participating in homeschooling can be challenging. How you help foster a learning environment? What do fathers bring to a home school? Come discuss how to help prepare our children for life.
Tammy Hulse "Liberty Begins at Home - From a Mother's Knee to a Child's Heart"
The world is in chaos, the values we hold dear are eroding all around us, and the liberties we have enjoyed in this country are slipping away. Many parents are stepping up their efforts to strengthen their home and family and desire to teach their children the values and principles that made this country great. Tammy will present the Hearthstone Education Plan and show how this simple plan can be used to anchor families to correct principles that will give them hope for the future, secure liberty in the hearts of their children, and educate hearts in the values that made this country great.
The Hearthstone Education Plan has been provided by HomeMakers for America. This plan provides a framework to assist parents in a Christian based education while being flexible enough to allow families to select the resources that work best for them. This Hearthstone Plan allows families to use the education model of their choice while maintaining a focus on the principles and values required to secure the blessings of liberty. Liberty is a matter of heart. In this presentation, you will learn the principles behind a well-educated heart. Western culture tends to focus first on training the mind, but we believe that by focusing first on the heart, we will be empowered to raise a new generation of patriots who are filled with passion, intelligence, and integrity as they meet the challenges of the future.
The world is in chaos, the values we hold dear are eroding all around us, and the liberties we have enjoyed in this country are slipping away. Many parents are stepping up their efforts to strengthen their home and family and desire to teach their children the values and principles that made this country great. Tammy will present the Hearthstone Education Plan and show how this simple plan can be used to anchor families to correct principles that will give them hope for the future, secure liberty in the hearts of their children, and educate hearts in the values that made this country great.
The Hearthstone Education Plan has been provided by HomeMakers for America. This plan provides a framework to assist parents in a Christian based education while being flexible enough to allow families to select the resources that work best for them. This Hearthstone Plan allows families to use the education model of their choice while maintaining a focus on the principles and values required to secure the blessings of liberty. Liberty is a matter of heart. In this presentation, you will learn the principles behind a well-educated heart. Western culture tends to focus first on training the mind, but we believe that by focusing first on the heart, we will be empowered to raise a new generation of patriots who are filled with passion, intelligence, and integrity as they meet the challenges of the future.
Juleen Jackson "The Cottage Meeting Revolution: A Launch Pad for Great Family Devotionals"
In this troubling world in which we find ourselves, it is becoming increasingly difficult to stand against the tide. In this presentation you will meet one determined mother who stood up to the challenge of our day, creating an invisible force-field around her family, through the simple, but powerful method of family devotionals.
After experimenting in every educational option for her children—from private school to public school—Juleen Jackson came to the conclusion that no matter where her children went to school, she was ultimately responsible for their education. Pulling from the powerful experience she personally received through the family devotionals her mother held as a child, Juleen decided to incorporate morning family devotionals in her own family. She knew from first-hand experience that consistent teachings shared in the home is the most effective and long lasting way to instill principles and values in the hearts of our children.
Juleen’s devotionals caught national attention and were featured on the NBC Nightly News. Mom’s across the country now have access to many of same resources that Juleen used in her morning devotionals in the Cottage Meeting Project from HomeMakers for Amerca. Join Juleen as she introduces this powerful, heart changing project that is taking the nation by storm and creating pockets of liberty all over America. The Cottage Meeting project is a heart-warming project for mothers to learn the principles of liberty along with our great American heritage. Women leave the meetings with wonderful stories and ideas they can then share with their families. Come find out how this simple program can secure liberty, inspire hope, and create a new generation of patriots. Come join us in the Cottage Meeting Revolution!
In this troubling world in which we find ourselves, it is becoming increasingly difficult to stand against the tide. In this presentation you will meet one determined mother who stood up to the challenge of our day, creating an invisible force-field around her family, through the simple, but powerful method of family devotionals.
After experimenting in every educational option for her children—from private school to public school—Juleen Jackson came to the conclusion that no matter where her children went to school, she was ultimately responsible for their education. Pulling from the powerful experience she personally received through the family devotionals her mother held as a child, Juleen decided to incorporate morning family devotionals in her own family. She knew from first-hand experience that consistent teachings shared in the home is the most effective and long lasting way to instill principles and values in the hearts of our children.
Juleen’s devotionals caught national attention and were featured on the NBC Nightly News. Mom’s across the country now have access to many of same resources that Juleen used in her morning devotionals in the Cottage Meeting Project from HomeMakers for Amerca. Join Juleen as she introduces this powerful, heart changing project that is taking the nation by storm and creating pockets of liberty all over America. The Cottage Meeting project is a heart-warming project for mothers to learn the principles of liberty along with our great American heritage. Women leave the meetings with wonderful stories and ideas they can then share with their families. Come find out how this simple program can secure liberty, inspire hope, and create a new generation of patriots. Come join us in the Cottage Meeting Revolution!
Heidi Totten: "Homeschool and Business"
Just managing a homeschool can be challenging, but throw in running a business or working from home and it is enough to drive any woman crazy! This class is for people who are struggling with that balance! We will be talking about 3 tools that have helped me over the past 3 years, and they can help you as well. You will come away with renewed energy and excitement, and most importantly, a different mindset about how to approach your day. You will also understand how clarity and focus about what you WANT, determines what you are able to create in your life. If you currently work or run a business while homeschooling, you will want to be there!
Just managing a homeschool can be challenging, but throw in running a business or working from home and it is enough to drive any woman crazy! This class is for people who are struggling with that balance! We will be talking about 3 tools that have helped me over the past 3 years, and they can help you as well. You will come away with renewed energy and excitement, and most importantly, a different mindset about how to approach your day. You will also understand how clarity and focus about what you WANT, determines what you are able to create in your life. If you currently work or run a business while homeschooling, you will want to be there!
Laurie Vukich: "BEAUTY, INSIDE & OUT, & EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN"
Don’t Just Follow Your Dreams, Make Them Happen! How a small town girl ventured into the world, and began working with some of the most incredible names alive. Laurie will share some of her stories, trials, triumphs, secrets and tricks to catapult your beauty, inside & out. Working in a world of superficiality, Laurie will ignite an incredible perspective that will truly illuminate your soul. (For women and girls)
Don’t Just Follow Your Dreams, Make Them Happen! How a small town girl ventured into the world, and began working with some of the most incredible names alive. Laurie will share some of her stories, trials, triumphs, secrets and tricks to catapult your beauty, inside & out. Working in a world of superficiality, Laurie will ignite an incredible perspective that will truly illuminate your soul. (For women and girls)
Celestia Shumway: "Homeschooling Hacks"
How do you, as a homeschool mom balance the million things you have to do? By learning shortcuts and hacks!
Whether it's for making delicious, homemade bread in 5 minutes a day, getting out the door for a homeschool co-op by 8 AM, knowing how to make your own chocolate, or for teaching the 3 R's, you can learn secrets to help your home be a smarter, happier, cleaner, healthier, funner, yummier, and more peaceful and productive place. We will cover hacks for homeschooling and getting into college, getting kids to do chores, making meals (and chocolate!), cleaning, and home organization.
How do you, as a homeschool mom balance the million things you have to do? By learning shortcuts and hacks!
Whether it's for making delicious, homemade bread in 5 minutes a day, getting out the door for a homeschool co-op by 8 AM, knowing how to make your own chocolate, or for teaching the 3 R's, you can learn secrets to help your home be a smarter, happier, cleaner, healthier, funner, yummier, and more peaceful and productive place. We will cover hacks for homeschooling and getting into college, getting kids to do chores, making meals (and chocolate!), cleaning, and home organization.
Bethany Teeples: "Empower Your Children!"
Do you want to help your kids get their goals? Do you want to help your kids remove negative thoughts and emotions? Let me show you how YOU CAN help empower your children! Come discover how to be a better mom and teacher!
Do you want to help your kids get their goals? Do you want to help your kids remove negative thoughts and emotions? Let me show you how YOU CAN help empower your children! Come discover how to be a better mom and teacher!
Kim Davis:
“Once upon a time…” It’s the classic beginning to a good story. But the real story is the power of story. Why are we drawn in so completely? What keeps us coming back for more? Neuroscientists have discovered story’s power. Now it's your turn - come discover the power of story. Discover the power of your FAMILY story Discover the power of YOUR story! Stories aren’t just for bedtime anymore!
“Once upon a time…” It’s the classic beginning to a good story. But the real story is the power of story. Why are we drawn in so completely? What keeps us coming back for more? Neuroscientists have discovered story’s power. Now it's your turn - come discover the power of story. Discover the power of your FAMILY story Discover the power of YOUR story! Stories aren’t just for bedtime anymore!
Dan Ralph's: "Discovering Math: From a Chore to an Enjoyable Tool for Growing Brainpower"
The Discovery Method is what math experts wish could happen in math classrooms across the country but unfortunately, large class sizes and a lack of training prevent them from it making it happen. However, homeschooling is the right environment for this amazing method to be applied!
The Discovery Method is perfect for the Information age because it is more than just memorization of rules, facts and formulas. It prepares our children to have the brain power necessary to solve the complex problems that will face them, and let's face it memorizing math is simply not going to cut it.
Come and join us to learn what family’s all over the country are finally discovering as a real solution to the pain of math!
The Discovery Method is what math experts wish could happen in math classrooms across the country but unfortunately, large class sizes and a lack of training prevent them from it making it happen. However, homeschooling is the right environment for this amazing method to be applied!
The Discovery Method is perfect for the Information age because it is more than just memorization of rules, facts and formulas. It prepares our children to have the brain power necessary to solve the complex problems that will face them, and let's face it memorizing math is simply not going to cut it.
Come and join us to learn what family’s all over the country are finally discovering as a real solution to the pain of math!
Nicholeen Peck: "Roles, Rights, Property & Parenting"
The consciences of the children are being violated at alarming rates. Parents need to know the magnitude of the situation facing them and their beloved morals and beliefs. Under the guise of rights, our real rights are being trampled. How are they doing this? Through the children. Even homeschooled children are at risk. How does this happen? Who can stop it? What can parents do to keep the consciences of the children safe in these troubling times? Nicholeen Peck, president of a global non-profit family advocacy group will give parents insight to the social reprogramming that is attacking all families who don't know; even homeschool ones.
The consciences of the children are being violated at alarming rates. Parents need to know the magnitude of the situation facing them and their beloved morals and beliefs. Under the guise of rights, our real rights are being trampled. How are they doing this? Through the children. Even homeschooled children are at risk. How does this happen? Who can stop it? What can parents do to keep the consciences of the children safe in these troubling times? Nicholeen Peck, president of a global non-profit family advocacy group will give parents insight to the social reprogramming that is attacking all families who don't know; even homeschool ones.
Donna Goff with ""Five Foundational Systems of Becoming a Home Schooling Rock Star "
Five Foundational Systems:
Five Foundational Systems:
- First Steps- For those starting out or restarting their homeschool journey.
- The EDGE- What do I do with my Little Children?
- The Bicycle Approach- Homeschooling children of different levels, or just one child. (no bicycle needed)
- Lady of the Manor- How to Ditch the Stress and Invite Calm in Managing the Home and Training Children to Work.
- Victory- Living a Victory Life Every Day
Mary Ann Johnson "Presence is a Gift" How you treat them is what you teach them. In our busy world how can parents make connections with their children that say, “I love you and you are at the top of my priority list.” There are some things that we can do that will help us make time for our families and will help us really be Present in just a few minutes a day. As we become more technologically advanced this is a skill which is becoming harder and harder accomplish even in the most loving home.
- What it means to be Present with our children and how it impacts them
- Identify obstacles to being Present
- How Presence helps with discipline and esteem
- How to be present in 3 minutes a day
Misty Dean Thompson: "Who's shoes are you wearing?"
Are you wearing the shoes picked for you, the ones on sale, the ones that seemed the most practical? Or are you wearing the ones that make you smile. That go with every outfit and you can't wait to put your feet into? In order to empower others, even or especially our children, we need to find ours, thus creating the space for our children to do the same. This is a very empowering class that will inspire you to discover what shoes are yours, so you will step into them and serve the world with them. High energy and movement is created when we live into who we really are. Let's choose to ask the Lord, "which shoes are mine?" And then let's go find them and put them on and live in a space that was always meant to be ours. It is natural and right and then we will create authentic results, while empowering others to do the same. When we play big by living into our authentic selves, we create an exciting new way of thinking, a way to overcome what has held us back in the past, and new things will be shown us and brought into our lives, when we set the standard for our lives. Because you now fully choose your life, you are inspired, you are peaceful, you are strong, and you change the world. It's time! Let's go get some new shoes!
Are you wearing the shoes picked for you, the ones on sale, the ones that seemed the most practical? Or are you wearing the ones that make you smile. That go with every outfit and you can't wait to put your feet into? In order to empower others, even or especially our children, we need to find ours, thus creating the space for our children to do the same. This is a very empowering class that will inspire you to discover what shoes are yours, so you will step into them and serve the world with them. High energy and movement is created when we live into who we really are. Let's choose to ask the Lord, "which shoes are mine?" And then let's go find them and put them on and live in a space that was always meant to be ours. It is natural and right and then we will create authentic results, while empowering others to do the same. When we play big by living into our authentic selves, we create an exciting new way of thinking, a way to overcome what has held us back in the past, and new things will be shown us and brought into our lives, when we set the standard for our lives. Because you now fully choose your life, you are inspired, you are peaceful, you are strong, and you change the world. It's time! Let's go get some new shoes!
Dr. Glenn J. Kimber: "Preparing the Youth of the Noble Birthright."
Teach your kids to serve God, family and country.
Teach your kids to serve God, family and country.