Vendor Workshop Descriptions

FRIDAY, APRIL 25

8:45
“Hands-On Science for Grades 7-12” (Beginnings Publishing House, Inc.), Room C
Where can I find a technically sound science curriculum that is Creation-based, designed for homeschoolers, that will interest, amuse, and motivate my students and enable them to do science on their own? Where can I find labs that include everything and will fit into our busy schedule? Come, hear about The Rainbow (jr high) and The Spectrum (high school), written by the author and father of five homeschooled children.

“NEW Version 3 Foreign Language Curriculum” (Rosetta Stone Ltd.), Room D
Come experience first hand the all NEW Version 3 Homeschool Edition from Rosetta Stone! We’ll cover the basics of the new breakthrough curriculum and the philosophy behind our Dynamic Immersion method. Homeschool’s #1 foreign language curriculum just got better. Come join us for this interactive language learning experience!

“Transformational Reading Software” (BJU Press), Room E
Take it from someone who understands reading problems personally - success for your child is closer than you ever imagined. Academy of Reading is a software program that delivers results for anyone who wants to improve his reading comprehension and fluency. Watch your child’s reading speed increase in just a matter of weeks. Discover why 5,000,000 have turned to Academy of Reading for individualized training and dramatic results.

9:45
“Making History Fun” (Historical Happenings), Room C
Learn practical ideas and activities to help your children understand and enjoy history.

“A Key to Building Character in Your Family” (Character Training Institute), Room D
Build good character in your family by learning how to use the three steps of Praise. Define the character quality you observed, tell how and when you saw the character quality Illustrated, and explain how their good character Benefited you or others.

“Reaching the Reluctant Writer” (Excellence in Writing), Room E
Do writing assignments bring tears? Come learn a method of teaching writing guaranteed to be fun as well as effective. You’ll be surprised at how easy it is to teach writing.

11:00
“Combining Classical Education, Charlotte Mason, and Unit Studies with a Christian Perspective” (My Father’s World), Room C
Why not blend the best of each method? Instill Christian values while integrating great literature, history, geography, notebooks, timelines, narration, Greek and Latin roots, and nature studies. Enjoy a complete curriculum that allows you to enjoy short, well-planned lessons in the morning with time to pursue individual interests in the afternoon.

“Your Family Making an Eternal Difference” (Gospel for Asia), Room D
Does your family have a heart for those around them and the unreached world? The Lord wants us to have the same heart for people that He has. This workshop will provide ways to lead your family to focus on what truly lasts forever.


12:05
“Teach Geography through Adventure” (The Institute for R.E.A.L.I.T.Y.), Room C
How multi-level teaching will reduce the workload and increase the enjoyment in your home school.

“Teaching with Tapestry of Grace Curriculum” (Tapestry of Grace / Lampstand Press), Room D
Learn how to teach all the children in your home in a unified, orderly way that will draw the family together while delivering a classics-based, subject integrated curriculum with a biblical worldview, keeping you both sane and peaceful. Tapestry of Grace Curriculum philosophy of education and methods for implementing that philosophy will be covered.

1:00
“Lap Books™ Across the Curriculum” (Tobin’s Lab), Room C
This is a hands-on class! I’ll bring the scissors, glue and paper and will teach you how to help your students make timeless teaching aids that will integrate reading and writing, math and science, map and globe skills, and critical thinking. Textbookers and Unit Studiers alike find these foldables easy to make and a joy to use. Stimulate creativity while putting the responsibility of learning on the student. Let’s get busy!

“Using Literature as a Teaching Tool” (Total Language Plus), Room D
Spelling, vocabulary, comprehension, writing, grammar, critical thinking, character deveopment - teaching all these areas as separate subjects consumes mountains of time and enegy. Come learn how an integrated, literature-based aproach can be motivating, effective, and fun while at the same time developing thinking and communications skills in your 3rd grade through high school students.

2:00
“Getting to the Root of Learning Disabilities and Resolving Them!” (Creative Learning Solutions), Room C
Based on Ronald D. Davis’ books, The Gift of Dyslexia and The Gift of Learning, attendees will discover why dyslexia and many other learning disabilities are a gift and how dyslexics and other creative, visual learners can use their gifts of creativity and imagination to improve reading, writing, math, and focus skills.

“Artes Latinae” (Blochazy-Carducci Publishers), Room D
This workshop will familiarize parents and students with Arte Latinae’s method of pedagogy.

“Is Your Home School C.H.A.O.S.*?” (Schoolhouse Publishing), Room E
*Constant Heckling Always Over Something - How do you deal with bickering kids? Peace can blossom in your home!

3:00
“The Scaredy Cat Reading Program” (Teach4Mastery), Room C
Scaredy Cat teaches reading the way a child learns. Games and specially designed activities make reading come alive. LetterMaster’s Children’s Theater presentation creates a world where even vowels are brave or scared. Mastery teaching techniquest help a child learn to read at 30 WPM and spell nine out of ten word correctly. This award-winning program’s results prove that it works!

“Teaching Writing: The Big Picture” (WriteShop: An Incremental Writing Program), Room D
Though homeschoolers excel in many areas, writing remains an admitted weakness. This session presents an overview of writing for K-12, with the goal of encouraging insecure parents. Learn what to teach and when; the importance of content, style, and mechanics; and the role of editing - with helpful tips you can use right away.

“Making Scripture Central in Your Home” (Vision Forum), Room E
This helpful outline will enable you to take all disciplines of study captive to the obedience of Christ. Come away equipped and encouraged knowing the Bible speaks to all areas of live as Michael Gobart shares this practical session.



SATURDAY, APRIL 26

9:45
“Geography Matters: It’s Much More than Maps” (Geography Matters), Room C
Geography give connections to seemingly unconnected subjects and provides a framework for learning. See how it impacts history, language arts, science, and more. We’ll show you how you can naturally incorporate geography with these subjects in a way that develops critical thinking and makes learning fun for all ages.

“Christian Classical Education Made Doable” (Classical Conversations), Room D
Throughout American history, how did sixteen year olds successfully teach multiple grades, multiple subjects, while we struggle at home with three students? Learn their secrets in this overview of classical education. Acquire the tools and learn how to use them with your children. Classical Conversations can assist parents in this eye-opening endeavor. We have programs for all, K-high school.

“How to Prevent and Cure Reading Failure” (Blumenfeld’s Alpha-Phonics), Room E
Everything parents must know about how to produce high reading success.

10:45
“Spanish+ Families + Fun = La Clase Divertida” (La Clase Divertida), Room C
Does your school day need a little life once in a while? Come to our encouraging workshop to see how to have a little FIESTA every time you study Spanish. It’s easy to use; we’ve done all the work so you and your whole family can study Spanish together in a communicative, comprehensive format on DVD with no worries...just FUN!

“Teaching Jr. and Sr. High School Sciences at Home” (Apologia Educational Ministries), Room E
An explanation of how any parent can help his children learn science at the upper levels. The parent should be able to learn right alongside the student, helping each other. There will be discussion about study timelines, mathematical skills needed, and the curriculum that will make it possible for the homeschooling parent to provide a quality high school science education for his children.

“Affordable Math Tutoring By Experts Based on Your Curriculum” (Click and Climb, Inc.), Room E
ClickandClimb.com’s highly qualified teachers based worldwide follow your curriculum, conduct diagnostic tests, and provide 1-on-1 online assistance to students by teaching as per their learning pace. Our program is the most affordable way for your child to learn complicated math topics and boost his/her morale from the convenience of your home. Visit us and get one month of tutoring free! Result: Independent problem-solving and stress-free family environment.


12:00
“How to Make Your Student a Good Speller” (English for Life – The Madsen Method), Room C
How did our forefathers do it? Experience the seven explicit spelling processes they used so you can teach that way too. Become the “student” as Sharon Madsen teaches you how to guide your students, all of them, to become proficient spellers. This workshop teaches a student how to neurologically record the explicit knowledge base of spelling by simultaneously training all four of his language learning avenues.

“Learn Foreign Languages with TELL ME MORE” (Auralog), Room D
Described as “The best foreign language program” by The Old Schoolhouse magazine, TELL ME MORE Homeschool offers a software curriculum covering all the skills to master a foreign language: reading, writing, listening, speaking, grammar, vocabulary, and culture. Interactive and engaging activities keep the student’s interest. It also allows parents to track progress and performance.



“Homeschooling Your Gifted Child” (Moving Beyond the Page), Room E
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 current theories of giftedness. 3) Discover strategies for teaching gifted children at home.

1:15
“How Henty Helps with History, Literature, Language, and Character” (Jim Hodges Audio Books), Room C
G.A. Henty, a true Victorian Englishman, was steeped in a culture of Godly manhood. Well-read and well-traveled, his books exude an excellent command of the English language and world history. Come and learn how reading or listening to Henty historical novels can assist you in developing the whole person.

“Make an Animated Video!” (NR Productions), Room D
Learn movie-making skills with stop motion animation: storyboards, sets, lighting, shooting, and editing.

“Writing in the Primary Years: Infusing the Writing Process with Excitement and Satisfaction “ (New Hope Tutorials), Room E
Confused about how to approach writing with young ones? "Publishing," the missing stage of the writing process, simplifies and revolutionizes your writing instruction. Christina Wassell, writing tutor in New Hope Tutorials' middle school program and at Gordon College, uses her observations on the writing process across the age spectrum to inform the preparation of young writers.

2:15
“Occupying Toddlers and preschoolers while Teaching Others” (My Father’s World), Room C
Our children are precious gift from the Lord but sometimes they can interfere with our human plans. These little ones seem to seek attention at the wrong time. What can we do to creatively involve them in learning? Many suggestions will be presented on how to educate and occupy little ones.

“The Way You Wish You Had Been Taught. Guaranteed.” (Sonlight Curriculum, Ltd.), Room D
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.