NWFHC
The Northwest Florida 2008 Homeschool Convention
N.W.F.H.C.
2008
Keynote Speaker
Dr. Ted Traylor
"Discovering the Right Person to Marry and Sticking with It"
Teaching your children on how to find the right spouse and follow through with their commitment.
Dr. Ted and Mrs. Liz Traylor
Dr. Ted Traylor is the pastor of the 10,000 member Olive Baptist Church in Pensacola, Florida. He and his wife, Liz, have two now grown children, Rachel and Bennett. His bold and practical lectures brings families to a fresh understanding of God's Word. Dr. Traylor is the author of A Compass, a Map and a Passport: God’s Provisions for Life’s Journey and others.
Kelly Lutman, Sonlight Curriculum:
"The Way You Wish You'd Been Taught. Guaranteed."
Flexible... Faith Affirming... Filled with Great Stories! Do you want to create life long learners and equip students to think, not just memorize facts? Come see how Sonlight Curriculum has done the planning for you and compiled all the tools to make this year a learning adventure for a lifetime.
Audrey Preston/Jennifer Dixon, Coastal Wonders Directors:
"Discovering Coastal Wonders"
Discover the wonders of the coast through the new environmental field school on
Gus Solis, Lifetime Books & Gifts:
“Becoming Your Wife’s Leader”
Shirley Solis, Lifetime Books & Gifts:
“Common Sense Business For Your Kids”
Do you have a child that would sell your cat if you let him? Or one that is always coming up with unique ideas? Find out what the Solis family has done to help their children develop business skills. Learn from their successes and failures to help ease the path to entrepreneurship.
Judith Darling, Razzle Dazzle Learning Company:
"Look Forward To Teaching Writing And Language Arts"
Learn how to set up a writing/language arts program that:
- Is easy to teach because the students become independent learners/writers
- Children look forward to and feel empowered
- Gets results
- Can be centered on the students interests
Take the stress out of teaching writing and you will take the stress out of learning to write for your child. Learn to allow your child the joy writing without being too critical. Incorporate art into writing and encourage your child to become an independent writer.
Dr. Marvin G. Baker, Baker Trittin Press:
“Readers Who Can But Won’t”
If you continue using the same methods and materials, why do you expect different results? This workshop presents a new thinking and approach for motivating the reluctant reader ~ the alliterate.
Ruth Rouchard, Total Language Plus:
“Breathing Life Into Language Arts”
What if there was one curriculum that could effectively cover all areas of Language Arts in a way that achieves academic excellence, promotes family togetherness, encourages a love for literature and saves more time for other subjects. Come hear how to use Total Language Plus to teach Languages Arts, turn your kids on to reading whole books, and stimulate all the language mechanics in a natural and effective way. Easier than you ever thought possible, using TLP can breathe new life into your home schooling year.
Kim Howe, Moving Beyond the Page:
“Home Schooling Your Gifted Child”
Teaching gifted children at home can be a rewarding experience for you and your child.
1) Learn about the characteristics of gifted children
2) Explore the current theories of giftedness
3) And discover strategies for teaching gifted children at home.
Meril Stanton, Classical Conversations:
"Classical Schooling Made Doable"
Explanation of the Classical Model of Schooling with emphasis on how Classical Conversations provides accountability, support and Christian community through our weekly academic programs.
Jean Burk, College Prep Genius:
"Free College at Your Fingertips"
Learn how we were able to get free college through standardized tests (PSAT + SAT). This workshop will dispel 13 myths about the SAT, how to earn $500 an hour for college, where to find scholarships, how soon test prep should start, and how to get colleges begging you to enroll and they'll pick up the tab.
Cherri Hedden, LD/HS Consultation Services:
"Differences Between Charlotte Mason's Philosophy And Today's Educational Philosophies"
This lecture will discuss Charlotte Mason's (CM) philosophy of education while comparing it to other educational philosophies. The attendee will gain an overview of Mason's method during the lecture portion of the workshop. A Question & Answer time will complete the session.
Katie Newton, Corps of Re-Discovery:
"Traveling and Homeschooling - A Perfect Match"
One of the many blessing of homeschooling is the freedom to travel - for a week, a month or longer. The Newtons lived in a motorhome for 2 years!They'll tell you how you can too! You CAN explore and re-discover our great country. You CAN see and learn about what made this country great. You CAN travel with a small budget. You CAN still be friends after living in 200 square feet for 2 years!
Joanie Falk, Academy of Science for Kids:
"Engaging the Curious Minds of Children"
The creator of Little Professor Science Kits will introduce you to a revolutionary curriculum based on her years of teaching science. Kits are full of kid-tested, kid-approved experiments and activities which guide children through scientific investigation and reasoning. Real lab equipment, real learning, real FUN!
John Newton, Corps of Re-Discovery:
"Lewis and Clark - Re-Discover Their Expedition"
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