The following is from an email from Lee Binz, the HomeScholar:
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Tag: Conferences
while he was on the faculty at Ball State University. Over the years, he has followed the academic and professional literature to see how others have evaluated homeschooled students, and the results are clear: homeschooling works very well. On average, homeschooled students are academically superior to their peers, and they are also socially well-adjusted. In this talk, Dr. Wile reviews some of the studies that demonstrate these facts, and he also discusses why homeschooling works so well.Virtual vendor hall
Many of you are fortunate enough to attend a homeschool convention this year and will get to enjoy the overwhelming vendor hall atmosphere. But, just because finances, scheduling conflicts or travel arrangement have kept you from attending this year doesn’t mean you have to miss out on the vendor hall experience. I’ll be booth hopping right from home at the Schoolhouse Expo, and I’m not even attending the expo (which is sold out, btw).
If you’re researching or buying homeschool curriculum, you have to check out the Vendor Hall at the Schoolhouse Expo! It’s open to everyone. Browse through companies such as Rainbow Resource, WriteShop, Apologia, Latin Road, Phonics Road, Multiplication Shake, Go Phonics, and MANY MORE!
Latin Road, Phonics Road has freebies in their booth. Rainbow Resource has a free shipping offer. Spears Art Studio has a free CD. Real Science by Gravitas has a 25% discount coupon.
There is just so much to see. Stop by and meet the virtual hostess from each company, browse their selection, and look for “conference specials”.
You don’t even need your walking shoes or suitcase to lug your purchases in! Be sure to check out the Schoolhouse Expo Vendor Hall.
Science activities in Rockford next week
Mike Riddle, an Answers in Genesis speaker, will be in Rockford, IL at Maywood Free Church on March 27-29.
On March 28th and 29th he will be speaking for an Answers in Genesis conference. Here is the schedule for this event:
| Sunday, March 28, 2010 | ||
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| 8 a.m. | Mike Riddle | Do You Have a Biblical Worldview? |
| 10:30 a.m. | Mike Riddle | Do You Have a Biblical Worldview? |
| 6 p.m. | Mike Riddle | Apologetics 101: Answering the Challenges |
| 7:30 p.m. | Mike Riddle | 4 Power Questions to Ask an Evolutionist |
| Monday, March 29, 2010 | ||
| 6:30 p.m. | Mike Riddle | Apologetics 201: Answering More Challenges |
| 8 p.m. | Mike Riddle | Cloning, Stem Cells and the Value of Life |
And Jay Wile will be speaking in Rockford on Friday the 26th and then participating in the Northern Illinois Regional Science Fair on Saturday the 27th. Check out the Illinois Regional Science Fair site for more information. He will be speaking at 7:00 about homeschooling high school science.
Registration now open for ICHE convention
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Institute for Excellence in Writing
If you already use the Institute for Excellence in Writing, are interested in learning more about this much sought after writing curriculum, or if you just want some general help in teaching writing to your children, there are a couple Webinars coming up that you might be interested in.
IEW has announced that they will host webinars twice each month on the 1st and 3rd Monday. You must register for these in order to participate, but they are free to registered participants.
The rest of the details came straight from IEW:
Monthly Webinars on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month, 7:30-8:30 PM CST:
- Monday, March 1: Assessing Student Writing for Experienced IEW Families
Click here to register.
Join Andrew Pudewa as he shares some salient points on this important topic and answers your questions on writing, thinking, and speaking. - Monday, March 15: Experience Excellence in Writing
(Registration will open soon)
Join Laura House as she shares on the value of incorporating IEW methods and materials into your home school
Hands of a Child Lapbooking Event
Check out the following information from Hands of a Child co-owner Katie Kubesh:
Lapbooking LIVE on February 23rd!
With Katie Kubesh
Co-Owner of In the Hands of a Child
In Conjunction with Heart of the Matter Online
As a co-owner and writer/researcher for In the Hands of a Child, the Premier Provider of Ready-to-Assemble Lapbooks, I am asked a lot of questions about lapbooking. Many people have heard the term “lapbooking” but have no idea what it is or are overwhelmed by the entire concept of hands-on activities and unit studies. Since lapbooks are such a great way to include hands-on activities in your student’s curriculum, I will be answering the top questions asked about lapbooking and explaining the following concepts:
1. What is a lapbook?
2. How are lapbooks made?
3. What supplies are needed to lapbook?
4. I have all the supplies, now what?
5. How do I find information and activities to complete lapbook?
6. How does my student complete a lapbook?
7. How do you fold the file folder to make a lapbook?
8. How do I incorporate lapbooking into my existing curriculum?
9. What are the benefits of lapbooking?
Please join me, LIVE… at the Heart of the Matter Annual Online Conference this year!
Have you ever wondered what a lapbook really is? Or maybe you have heard of it, but the mere thought of unit studies and hands-on activities makes you want to crawl back into bed and pull the covers over your head. Don’t let your lack of understanding scare you away from this great way of enhancing your child’s curriculum! In fact, you can bring your questions to a bona fide lapbooking expert… LIVE, y’all! Katie Kubesh will be speaking LIVE and will host a Q&A session Tuesday, February 23rd at 10:00 CST.
Click here to purchase tickets and read the post in its entirety.
Katie Kubesh is co-owner and writer/researcher for In the Hands of a Child. Recognizing that hands-on projects are essential to the learning experience, In the Hands of a Child has created Project Packs that go beyond the hands-on aspect. They have taken the preparation time out of the parent/teacher job description with Complete Ready to Assemble Lapbook-style units that are available in Ebook, Printed Book, and CD formats. Please visit their website at www.handsofachild.com.
©2010 Katie Kubesh
Also, for those that miss out on the great deals at conventions, they have put together a deal available now:
Through our online poll we’ve learned that many of you do not attend a homeschool convention. That is why we’re declaring Feb 15th-Feb 28th as
In YOUR Childs Hands Season!
What does this mean for you?
Savings of course!
We want all of you to have access to our great products and we know that right now times are tough!
So, every day during In YOUR Childs Hands Season
we will post AT LEAST one unit up for discount.
Discounts only apply for that particular product (or products) for that particular day.
So be sure to check back each and every day!
This will be an excellent way to add some great
Lapbook Project Packs to your school shelves!
REMEMBER!!! Check back each day at this link:
Here you will see the unit(s) on special and find the daily coupon code. You will also find a list of units that will be featured during this special so you can make your
wish list and plan accordingly!
Sale ends February 28, 2010
Cannot be combined with any other offer,
special, discount, coupon or sale.
Tax & Shipping not included in calculating discount price.
Not valid toward prior purchases.
No rainchecks.
Encouragement from the Boyer Family
You may know the name Marilyn Boyer. A mother of 14, homeschooling veteran of 30 years (!), with a few more still ahead of her, a writer, and a speaker at homeschool conventions.
This past weekend I joined a couple hundred other women in Oak Brook to receive encouragement and vision from Marilyn. I took many notes and came away with lots of fresh ideas and enthusiasm for loving my children and taking full advantage of the relationship we build with them through homeschooling.
Even if you could not make it this weekend, she has a wonderful gift to share on her website.
Unfortunately, I cannot give you a simple link to get there, but I can give you some directions. Go to the Boyer website, The Learning Parent, and float over the “Categories” tab. From there click on “Boyer Products” or “Boyer Resources.” These should both take you to the same place. You will need to go to the second page of resources, looking for one entitled, “Educating for Eternity.”
You can purchase this resource on CD, or you can select the downloadable version for free. It does take a while to download, and as mine is currently downloading, I can’t yet tell you the wonderful information it contains. But, knowing Marilyn, this will be a great encouragement to listen to.
In this recording you will learn:
We all want our children to catch the vision for God and grow up to serve Him. But how do we begin? Rick and Marilyn Boyer, home education pioneers of thirty years, believe the Bible contains the best plan for the upbringing of wise and competent children. Seeking wisdom from God`s Word and applying it to their own lives, they have trained their fourteen sons and daughters, some of whom are now parents and passing on the vision to their own children.
In this session you will hear Rick and Marilyn- with five of their adult children- explain the scriptural method for passing on a vision of powerful Christian living from generation to generation through family discipleship!
She has such a wonderful heart and shares so sincerely about her journey as a homeschooling mom. I would encourage you to take the time to download this resource, and to check out some of the other resources they have available.
Some other resources that have caught my attention: For You The Signed (a new one that she mentioned this weekend, about the signers of the Declaration of Independence, you’ll find this on their home page), audio books by her husband “Uncle Rick,” and many other books and audio resources for the homeschooling family — Getting it all done, homeschooling with toddlers, etc.
Homeschool Conferences
Did you know that we have four different homeschool conventions or conferences coming to the Chicagoland area this year?
The first one takes place in just a couple months. The InHome Conference (This is a non-religious based group):
March 18 – 20, 2010
Pheasant Run Resort and Spa
4051 East Main St.
St. Charles, Illinois
A little background on this conference taken from their website:
During the 90s, Illinois HOUSE planned and produced conferences for Illinois homeschooling families which grew in size and frequency until it made sense to incorporate them as a separate activity. In 1998, the Home Educators Conference Fund (HECF) was formed as an Illinois not-for-profit corporation and a section 501(c)3 tax-exempt charity. In both its volunteer base and its governance, HECF has drawn from a wide selection of committed and talented homeschoolers. Our presenters and volunteers are current or former homeschoolers from all over Illinois, and elsewhere in the US where homeschooling has flourished. HECF’s “InHome” event is a forum for grassroots insights; we enjoy sharing our experiences and recognizing the expertise within our own communities.
Then, in June, the Illinois Christian Home Educators have their annual convention:
June 3-5, 2010
Calvary Church
Naperville,IL
More details yet to come on this convention.
In August, the Chicago Homeschool Expo returns for a second year:
August 5-7, 2010
The Schaumburg Renaissance Hotel and Convention Center
1551 N. Thoreau Dr.
Schaumburg, Illinois 60173
From their website:
The Homeschool Expo is a “don’t miss” whole family two day event with hundreds of exhibitors and thousands of products where parents can review and purchase the latest curriculum, hear great speakers who give practical encouragement, and receive personalized help and answers to any question. Our workshops especially emphasize the practical aspects of working with children in ways that will promote their educational, social and emotional growth.
And, finally, Apologia Live is coming in October:
October 8-9, 2010, in Chicago, IL
Westin NW in Schaumburg, IL
Their website has this to say about this event:
These will be exciting, spiritually refreshing events specifically designed for homeschool moms and those thinking of homeschooling. We have planned these retreats with you in mind. Fellowship with like-minded women will encourage you and foster renewal. All of the speakers are veteran homeschool moms who know the pitfalls, the pressures, and the panicked-times of homeschooling. Yet they also know the joys, blessings, and eternal benefits of homeschooling. All of the messages will focus on different aspects of Standing Strong in Christ.
Plan now to attend one (or more) of these events to help keep your homeschool growing and meeting your family’s needs.
Mid-winter Renewal from ICHE
From the Illinois Christian Home Educators:
I will refresh the weary and satisfy the faint.”
~ Jeremiah 31:25
Please join us for the ICHE Ladies’ Midwinter Renewal on January 16, 2010. The day will be one to look to the Lord. He has promised to refresh and to satisfy you.
You will be so blessed by all that is being planned.
Marilyn Boyer is our dear guest speaker. Marilyn delights in raising and teaching her 14 children to walk in the ways of the Lord, and she is looking forward to spending the day with you. A well-known conference speaker and author, Marilyn brings with her over 30 years of home educating experience. Her sessions will include the following titles: Pushing the Reset Button, Holding Their Hearts, and Learning to Delight in Your Children.
This event will be held at Christ Church of Oakbrook located at 501 Oakbrook Road, Oakbrook, Illinois 60523. The doors will open at 8:30 a.m., and the conference will be from 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. The cost is $35.00 per person. This includes a delicious luncheon. Beautiful gift certificates are available for husbands to purchase for their wives, or you can purchase one for a friend. Registration information is available at www.iche.org under events.
You’ll be so encouraged and refreshed with the sessions, the worship of our Lord, and the fellowship with like-minded ladies. Come and join us. You’ll be so glad you did!
Sign up now at www.iche.org under events. The registration deadline is January 8, 2010.
Charlotte Mason Homeschooler available to inspire your group
The following was received from a homeschooling mom excited about sharing her knowledge and experience with your homeschooling group:
Do You Need a Speaker for Your Support Group or Conference Workshop?
Let “The Charlotte Mason Girl” help you!
HI! I’m Sue Pruett, and I have been teaching my children with the gentle ways of Charlotte Mason for 9 years. I continue to study and learn of her ways, and constantly improve my methods. I love this way of educating my children, and I desire to show others how gentle and natural this way is! I am available to speak at groups or conventions – large or small – on a Charlotte Mason Education.
I have 5 children, and so I can also add the perspective of a Mom of Many to my mix. How do you achieve a good education for your school aged children, while not neglecting your pre-schoolers? I can help answer that question!
Talk topics I can deliver:
- An Introduction to a Charlotte Mason Education
- Living books – how to pick them, how to obtain them, how to use them.
- Nature Study – Yes you CAN do it!
- Scheduling and a Charlotte Mason Education – can it work?
- You CAN start with a Charlotte Mason education Monday!(Or Tomorrow!)
- It IS Possible to Teach ALL Your Children Well!
I have been speaking for over 5 years at local homeschool support group meetings, encouraging moms in their homeschool journey. I have a burden to see families not just survive, but thrive as they teach their children at home. Let me come and encourage your families as I introduce them to the Charlotte Mason method of education!
My husband and I own Ancient Paths Christian Bookstore, and we have been involved in supplying families with great books since 2005. We love to be a part of helping families disciple their children well, and we desire to continue doing so for many years to come. In making myself available for speaking opportunities, we are furthering our mission of helping families disciple their children well.
To learn just how easy it is to have me come to your group or conference, please contact me at sapruett {at} sbcglobal {dot} net.