Seminar & Workshop Sessions – Cincinnati Homeschool Convention - 2009

 

 

NOTE:     You will find more detailed Session Descriptions by cross-referencing the assigned “letter” with the listing of Seminar & Workshop Session Descriptions that are found on the website on the “Sessions & Workshops” page.

 

 

THURSDAY, APRIL 16

 

 

5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Hall B

John Stonestreet

(A) Why you must know WHY You Believe WHAT You Believe.

200-205

Dr. Susan Wise Bauer

(A) Homeschooling the 2nd time. Tips, Tricks, Techniques, Mistakes to avoid.

230-233

Mark Hamby

(A) The Great Awakening. The Mind, the Media & a child’s Morals. Defeat secular culture & build character!

206-208

David Hazell

(A) Occupying Preschoolers While Teaching Older Children. Practical suggestions from personal experience.

263-264

Attorney David Gibbs

(A) Fighting for Dear Life. TERRI SCHAIVO’s untold story. Plus, a FREE DVD for those attending this session.

260-262

Jim Weiss

(A) Teaching History with G.A. Henty and other Great Works – while also creating a beloved family experience.

211

Dr. Jobe Martin

(A) Worldview & Deception. How to prepare your children for the future. Important!

212

Jennifer Keat Beck

(A) Why Again do I Homeschool? Stressed? Struggling? Don’t Quit! Encouragement is right here!

236

Woody Robertson

(A) Your fully accredited College Degree: Faster, for Less, for Sure, from Home! 

237

Steve Clark

(A) Ten Deadly Myths about Homeschool Math. Solid, practical helps for parents. Encouraging & Empowering!

238

Judith Darling

Introducing Razzle Dazzle Writing Program. Reduce stress & build a responsible & independent learner.

 

 

EXHIBIT HALL OPENS AT 6:00 PM

 

 

6:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Hall B

Dr. Jay Wile

(E) Reasonable Faith – The Scientific Case for Christianity. Encouraging! Equipping! Powerful!

200-205

Dr. Susan Wise Bauer

(B) The Joy of Classical Education at home. An Introduction and Overview of its’ Benefits.

230-233

Amanda Bennett

(C) Twitter, Facebook and Social Media – It’s a Whole New World for Homeschooling! Tips & Information!

206-208

Carol Barnier

(D) HELP! I Fell Off My Lesson Plan! Ever need a day off? Ideas for an atypical day. Fun and Memorable!

263-264

Wade Hulcy

(A) Keep your child from hating Homeschool & his teacher! Teach to your child’s strength & then strengthen his weakness

260-262

Cindy Wiggers

(A) What Everybody Ought to Know About Timelines. Watch Interest & Recall SOAR! Simple, Historical Studies!

211

Mike Byster

BRAINETICS! Revolutionary Math & Memory Techniques that YOUR kids can learn! As seen on 20/20!

212

Dr. Mary Hood

(A) The Relaxed Homeschool Lifestyle – an Introductory workshop to this family-style way of learning together.

236

Kathy Morrisey

(A) Training Character Into Your Children. Creative Ways to Encourage Development in this important area.

237

Carpenter Phonics

An overview of this fantastic phonetic reading program for beginning or struggling readers.

238

Jean Burk

COLLEGE PREP GENIUS – Free College at your Fingertips! Master the SAT & have colleges begging you to enroll

234

Victoria Kasten

Homeschooled Author shares story of her success as well as practical writing tips and ideas!

235

Writing Strands

School on a Shoestring-Language Arts Structured & Simplified – for all learning styles. Follows the Classical model.

213

Sharon Madsen

How the sweet & gentle Spirit “fills up our lack of knowledge” as He guides us as we teach.

 

 

8:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Hall B

John Stonestreet

(B) The World of WORLDVIEWS and WHY it matters!

200-205

Steve & Annette Economides

(A) Learn HOW TO Provide Your Kids with Financial Strength, Knowledge & Stability for life!

230-233

Dr. Stephen Guffanti

(A) The Purpose of Passion! You’ll laugh as you learn how to help your child blossom while avoiding common mistakes

206-208

Little Bear

(A) Kooky Kids, “KOWABUNGA!” The Little Bear Story – Have a child that baffles you? For parents of irregular children!

263-264

Melinda Boring

(F) Helping the Distractible Adult- Melinda & Scott (complete opposites) lead this FUN session! Strategies that work!

260-262

Dr. Durrell Dobbins

(C) Evolution in My Toolbox – FUN! Examines tools in a garage & finds “Evidences” typically used to “prove” evolution.

211

Dr. David Shormann

(A) Introducing CLEP Professor – CLEP & AP exam preparation software that SAVES TIME and MONEY!

212

David Quine

(A) Designing a BIBLICAL WORLDVIEW Education to help your children STAND FIRM in CHRIST.

236

Classical Conversations

(A) Learn how Classical Conversations helps with dialectic & rhetorical skills for pre-teens and teens.

237

Right Start Mathematics

(A) The POWER of ABACUS-BASED MATH. Hands-On Learning! Develops your child’s natural ability to visualize!

238

Championship Chess

More than a Game! Builds Logical Thinking Skills & Improves Problem Solving! Videos, books, coaching. Impressive!

234

Embracing Early Reading

This is NOT a Reading Program! It is a revolutionary Support-System…Customized for YOUR CHILD!

235

Daniel Ellis

(A) Three Keys to a Great Art Education. You can unlock your child’s God-given talents in the visual arts!

 

EXHIBIT HALL CLOSES PROMPTLY AT 9:00 PM
Seminar & Workshop Sessions – Cincinnati Homeschool Convention - 2009

 

 

FRIDAY, APRIL 17

 

 

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM

Hall B

John Stonestreet

(C) Life WITHOUT God – Worldviews that Deny God. (Worldviews – Part I)

200-205

Dr. Jay Wile

(D) How to Teach CRITICAL THINKING – regardless of the subject matter – teach Critical Thinking for LIFE!

230-233

Mark Hamby

(D) Raise Them Up – Don’t Crush Them Down! How to reach the HEART of your child rather than simply realign behavior.

206-208

Carol Barnier

(E) If I’m Diapering a Watermelon, Where’d I Leave the Baby? A “gloriously unregimented mom” shares personal stories, practical strategies that will sometimes leave you laughing…other times crying…and always leave you encouraged!

263-264

Dr. Stephen Guffanti

(F) Dealing with Dyslexia & other Reading Issues. Here are TOOLS to guide YOUR CHILD to Reading Success!

260-262

Melinda Boring

(E) Proven Techniques for Adapting & Modifying Curriculum for Learning Differences

211

Dr. Rebecca Keller

(C) Reclaiming Science for God – How to use the latest information to battle for the Gospel in the marketplace.

212

Mark Robinette

Father-Led Home Education – God’s Great Invitation! Many Husbands are realizing they have over-burdened their wives by not offering leadership in this area. But, it’s not too late to change! Here’s the encouragement you need!

 

 

9:30 AM – 10:30 AM

Hall B

John Stonestreet

(D) Life “AS” God – Worldviews that Claim Spirituality (Worldviews – Part II)

200-205

Dr. Susan Wise Bauer

(C) Educating Our Own Minds: Teaching Ourselves as we Teach Our Kids. You’ll Gain Confidence in THIS session!

230-233

Dr. Mary Hood

(B) Beat the Middle School Blahs! Specific Suggestions & Strategies for THIS age-group – and prep for High School!

206-208

David Hazell

(C) What Should 21st Century Christian Teach their Children? Preparing for a “higher calling” w/o sacrificing academics!

263-264

Jim Weiss

(B) America the Beautiful – You can make Giants of American History COME ALIVE in History & Language Arts lessons.

260-262

Dr. Durrell Dobbins

(A) Infection or Instruction? INFECT your kids & yourself w/ the Science Bug! Science can be Great FUN! Here’s how…

211

Mike Byster

BRAINETICS! Revolutionary Math & Memory Techniques that YOUR kids can learn! As seen on 20/20!

212

Spunky Homeschool Blogging

A “HOW TO BLOG” Workshop & Discussion led by the very popular Karen “Spunky Homeschool” Braun.

236

Woody Robertson

(B) Bachelor’s Degree by 18 – What College’s Don’t Tell You! Incorporate accelerated distance learning into your studies.

237

Steve Clark

(B) Struggling with Equations? Let’s Learn the Right Way! Here are all the Basic Techniques to Solve Equations Correctly.

238

Jean Burk

COLLEGE PREP GENIUS – Free College at your Fingertips! Master the SAT & have colleges begging you to enroll

234

Libby Larrabee

(A) Learning to Look: First Steps in Learning to Read. You’ll learn the specific behaviors emergent readers need…

235

Holy Cow Science

Awesome SCIENCE PROJECT KITS with step-by-step instructions that lead to Success, Fun and Learning!

 

EXHIBIT HALL OPENS AT 10:30 AM

 

11:00 AM – 12:00 NOON

Hall B

Joni & Friends

Open the Eyes of Their Hearts: Gain NEW Understanding & Compassion for people with disabilities.

200-205

Steve & Annette Economides

(B) Stretching Your Grocery Dollars WITHOUT Becoming a Coupon Queen! (How we feed 6 on only $350 per month!)

230-233

Mark Hamby

(B) The Education of a Child – The Wisdom of Fenelon. You’ll gain understanding that unlocks the heart & opens the mind

206-208

Little Bear

(B) Character: The Making or Breaking of a Leader. Dynamic Portrayals, Historic Props. FUN! A HUGE favorite for KIDS!

263-264

Dr. Christopher Perrin

(B) Teaching Logic in a Commercial Culture – Learn to teach and recognize the informal fallacies, along with your children.

260-262

Melinda Boring

(A) Helping the Distractible Child – Part I (Through primary grades) Great tips for working with your distractible child!

211

Dr. Jobe Martin

(B) INCREDIBLE Creatures that DEFY Evolution and refute the argument for mindless, random chance processes.

212

David Quine

(B) HIGH SCHOOL – The Final Preparation! Think through tough issues & join facts into logical relationship.

236

Kathy Morrisey

(B) Keeping Your Kids PURE in Mind and Body – practical ideas to protect their minds & protect their physical purity

237

Carpenter Phonics

An overview of this fantastic phonetic reading program for beginning or struggling readers.

238

7 Star Online Academy

(A) Dual Credit (College Credit) in High School saves time and money. Here’s how you can do it – EASILY!

234

Stack the Deck Writing

This practical & functional program builds student confidence & ability, one fail-safe step at a time! Check-it-out!

235

Homeschool Art

Why Art is Essential to YOUR Child’s Education – Developing creativity, synthesis, imagination, visualization & more!

213

Analytical Grammar

Highly Recommended! Teach Grammar thoroughly, more quickly and with less repetition. Check-it-out!

 

 

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Hall B

John Stonestreet

(E) Life FROM THE HAND of GOD – The Uniqueness of Christianity (Worldviews – Part III)

200-205

Dr. Susan Wise Bauer

(D) Writing Well: A Plan for grades 1-12 / This Overview explains how you can produce good writers at home!

230-233

Dr. Jonathan Pennington

(A) Who Needs Theology? The CRITICAL Necessity of Discipling Your Children (& Yourselves) Theologically!

206-208

Pat Marcum

Homeschooling vs. Public Schooling – It’s NOT about the 3 R’s! (Spiritual devastation brought on by government schools)

263-264

Maggie Hogan

(B) History & Geography thru literature. You’ll learn LOADS of practical & inspiring ideas – for ALL teaching methods.

260-262

Karen “Spunky” Braun

ART – Attitude, Relationships, Teaching – A fun, practical & encouraging session – Regain perspective & balance!

211

Laura House

(A) Take the Groan out of Writing – a simple checklist method of teaching composition – works with any grade!

212

Bonnie Simon

(A) The IMPORTANCE of Learning to Listen in an increasingly Visual World. You can teach (fun & easy) w/ Classical Music!

236

Dr. Christopher Perrin

(A) What is Classical Education? Gain a fuller understanding of its’ context & tradition. How to define & communicate it.

237

Embracing Early Reading

This is NOT a Reading Program! It is a revolutionary Support-System…Customized for YOUR CHILD!

238

Championship Chess

More than a Game! Builds Logical Thinking Skills & Improves Problem Solving! Videos, books, coaching. Impressive!

234

Victoria Kasten

Homeschooled Author shares story of her success as well as practical writing tips and ideas!

235

Daniel Ellis

(B) Why Young Children Make Art & How You Can Encourage It! Very practical & helpful! Highly recommended!

213

Sharon Madsen

(B) Learning the means of Teaching Spelling

 

 

 

 

Seminar & Workshop Sessions – Cincinnati Homeschool Convention - 2009

 

FRIDAY, APRIL 17 – continued…

 

 

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM

Hall B

Eric Smith

(A) Critical Thinking – Thinking Clearly in a Confused Culture. Logic & Loving God with “ALL YOUR MIND!”

200-205

Dr. Jay Wile

(A) Homeschooling – Solution to our Education Problem! Facts & Stats you MUST know – from former University Prof.

230-233

Dr. David Shormann

(D) Why EVOLUTION IS NOT SCIENCE! Very popular! (David’s Masters is in Marine Chemistry & PhD in Limnology)

206-208

Dr. Stephen Guffanti

(E) Teaching Boys, Teaching Girls & Learning Styles Too! Learn the latest research & strategies! Extremely Helpful!

263-264

Wade Hulcy

(B) DADS – The Men in the Gap! Practical Ways for Busy Dads to fulfill their many roles, from a 26-year HS Dad

260-262

Melinda Boring

(B) Helping the Distractible Child – Part II (late elementary onward) Strategies for self-monitoring & greater independence

211

Carlita Boyles

(A) Math & the Maze of Methods. Successfully putting math into different teaching approaches.

212

Laura House

(B) Practically Painless Report Writing – Learn the IEW / Andrew Pudewa method of Report Writing.

236

Classical Conversations

(B) Training Young (and Old) Brains to Retain: Learning that Lasts! Tools you can use with your kids to learn more quickly.

237

Steve Clark

(C) Struggling with Word Problems? Let’s Make It Simple! You’ll be amazed when you learn – it’s just not that hard!

238

Carol Topp, CPA

(A) Homeschool Co-ops: How to start them, run them, and not burn-out! Here’s all the information you need!

234

Dr. Wanda Phillips

Award-winning “EASY GRAMMAR” – Easy to Teach, Easy to Learn, Easy to Remember!

235

Professor Eden Vanning

Simple Ways to Teach Your Child Music – even with little or no music background. Also improves other skills…easily!

213

Analytical Grammar

Teaching the Essay & Research Paper – Great materials to Teach & Evaluate these vital writing & organizational skills!

 

 

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Hall B

Attorney David Gibbs

(B) Turning Character into a Career: How Character led to Duke Law School & how character will impact YOUR life!

200-205

Dr. Susan Wise Bauer

(E) A Plan for Teaching Writing (Middle Grades) Specific, how-to guidance for the “logic stage.”

230-233

Mark Hamby

(E) Building Character – One Story at a Time. You’ll learn…laugh…and cry during this powerful lecture!

206-208

Dr. Jonathan Pennington

(B) Raising Virtuous (not just “Ethical) Children. Develop Character & Virtue – not just rule-obeying/ethical children.

263-264

Maggie Hogan

(C) Ancient Civilizations: Learn to teach history chronologically, Biblically & in-depth

260-262

Biblical Parenting

(A) A 5-step approach that teaches children to follow instructions – building long-term cooperation and responsibility.

211

Dr. David Shormann

(B) Why “DIVE into Math” – Simple, affordable CD’s that teach SAXON math…through Calculus and Physics

212

Dr. Jim Stobaugh

(A) SAT Prep for Christian students. An especially relevant workshop with many valuable insights.

236

Right Start Mathematics

(A) The POWER of ABACUS-BASED MATH. Hands-On Learning! Develops your child’s natural ability to visualize!

237

Kim Howe

(A) Homeschooling your gifted child. Effective ways to motivate and engage you child & better appreciate their giftedness

238

7 Star Online Academy

(B) Online learning goes BOOM! What should you know? Practical ways to save money & tap-in to the online explosion!

234

Providence Extension Program

Help for Homeschooling Teens – combining the best aspects of Home Education & Classical Christian School

235

Embracing Early Reading

This is NOT a Reading Program! It is a revolutionary Support-System…Customized for YOUR CHILD!

213

Usborne Books

Introducing USBORNE INTERNET LINKED BOOKS

 

 

5:30 PM – 6:30 PM

Hall B

John Stonestreet

(F) Tough Questions for God: Why is their Evil & Suffering? (Answering the #1 question that students have!)

200-205

Carol Barnier

(B) HELP! How do I Teach this Highly Distractible Child? (Part I) Filled with proven, practical tips & strategies!

230-233

Amanda Bennett

(A) Understanding UNIT STUDIES – the author of “Unit Studies 101” teaches the basics of this effective educational tool

206-208

David Hazell

(B) Making Chronological History Come Alive with enjoyable Timelines, Notebooks & Simple Hands-on Projects!

263-264

Jim Weiss

(C) Storytelling and the Building of Character – Stories that exemplify virtues such as perseverance, charity & honor.

260-262

Cindy Wiggers

(B) Notebooking: The Secret to adding SPICE to any curriculum. (Washington, Franklin & Jefferson all kept notebooks!)

211

Carlita Boyles

(B) Get CRAFTY with MATH – Great Ideas for incorporating Math with Arts & Crafts at a variety of interest and skill levels.

212

Jennifer Keat Beck

(B) Making Writing the EASIEST Part of Your Day! Fun, creative tips and insights that YOU can use!

236

Woody Robertson

(D) Educating the Founding Father’s Way. Mentors, Classics & Narratives – Building Blocks of their education!

237

Sonlight Curriculum

Learn more about this extremely popular program, and what a typical “Sonlight” day consists of.

238

Razzle Dazzle Language Arts

Introducing Razzle Dazzle Writing Program. Reduce stress & build a responsible & independent learner.

234

Libby Larrabee

(B) Becoming a Strategic Reader: How to support the development of self-monitoring & self-correcting.

235

Writing Strands

School on a Shoestring-Language Arts Structured & Simplified – for all learning styles. Follows the Classical model.

213

Sharon Madsen

How the sweet & gentle Spirit “fills up our lack of knowledge” as He guides us as we teach.

 

 

7:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Hall B

John Stonestreet

(G) Tough Questions for God: Is JESUS the Only Way? What about sincere believers in other religions?

200-205

Carol Barnier

(C) HELP! How do I Teach this Highly Distractible Child? (Part II) Filled with proven, practical tips & strategies!

230-233

Dr. Jim Stobaugh

(C) But We Had Hoped…The Homeschooled Prodigal. Very personal, very moving! What if your efforts fail? What next?

206-208

Little Bear

(E) God’s Mighty Hand – Providential occurrences in World History. Dressed in historical attire! Especially for kids!

263-264

Dr. Mary Hood

(D) Homeschooling Moms – Soldiers in a Spiritual War! MOMS – Recognize and Victoriously Combat the enemy’s attacks!

260-262

Biblical Parenting

(B) How to end every Discipline time with a Positive Conclusion! Simple plan to move correction from HEAD to HEART!

211

Dr. Rebecca Keller

(B) HELP! How to prepare your student for High School and College Level Science (Chemistry, Biology, Physics)

212

Bonnie Simon

(C) Introducing MAESTRO CLASSICS – Awesome Classical Music CD’s that teach Parents & Kids together. GREAT STUFF!

236

Right Start Mathematics

(B) Games are to Math as Books are to Learning. HAVE FUN while mastering Math Facts and Concepts!

237

Kim Howe

(B) Creativity – More than just a Pretty Picture! FUN & EXCITING WAYS to develop a creative environment that motivates.

238

Professor Eden Vanning

Simple Ways to Teach Your Child Music – even with little or no music background! Also improves math, reading & more!

 

 

EXHIBIT HALL CLOSES PROMPTLY AT 9:00 PM

Seminar & Workshop Sessions – Cincinnati Homeschool Convention - 2009

 

SATURDAY, APRIL 18

 

 

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM

Hall B

Eric Smith

(B) Loving God & Loving Others – It’s Bigger (and Smaller) than you think! Believing Rightly & Living Rightly!

200-205

Dr. Susan Wise Bauer

(G) Teaching Students to Learn Independently: A Step-by-Step plan with troubleshooting tips and personal examples.

230-233

Pat Marcum

Homeschooling vs. Public Schooling – It’s NOT about the 3 R’s! (Spiritual devastation brought on by government schools)

206-208

Dr. Jim Stobaugh

(D) Lover, Spouse, Friend & Sister–FOUR specific ways a Homeschool Dad should support his wife. (Positive & Equipping!)

263-264

Little Bear

(C) William Wallace (BRAVEHEART) Learn the true-story of this God-fearing Scot! Dramatic, Historical, Especially for Kids!

260-262

Dr. Durrell Dobbins

(D) Three EASY Lessons about Cosmic Origins! Understand this you can also have a Godly impact on atheists or agnostics.

211

Dr. David Shormann

(C) DIVE into Science this year! Video lectures & labs. Surprisingly affordable. Academically rigorous. Christian.

212

Laura House

(C) Writing the Essay – How to write your own essays on any required topic & enjoy the process.

236

Maggie Hogan

(A) Classical Composers for Dummies: Music History for the Musically Challenged! Fun, Fast, Integrated, Interesting!

237

Kim Howe

(A) Homeschooling your gifted child. Effective ways to motivate and engage you child & better appreciate their giftedness

238

Razzle Dazzle Language Arts

Introducing Razzle Dazzle Writing Program. Reduce stress & build a responsible & independent learner.

234

Libby Larrabee

(C) Sources of Information: How to help young readers integrate their use of all the sources of information in the text

235

Holy Cow Science

Awesome SCIENCE PROJECT KITS with step-by-step instructions that lead to Success, Fun and Learning!

 

EXHIBIT HALL OPENS AT 9:00 AM

 

9:30 AM – 10:30 AM

Hall B

John Stonestreet

(H) How we Lost our Minds: Clear, Concise Info on the basics of Postmodern Culture (Worldviews – Part IV)

200-205

Dr. Jay Wile

(B) Why YOU should Homeschool THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL, and why it is BEST for your CHILD! (Facts & Info!)

230-233

Amanda Bennett

(B) The Power of Homeschooling! Empowering & Energizing! Best Concepts & How-to implement with YOUR family

206-208

Dr. Larry Schweikart

(A) Why Students Need A PATRIOT’S HISTORY of the U.S. – led by the wildly popular Dr. Schweikart from Univ. of Dayton

263-264

Dr. Christopher Perrin

(C) A BAD Education: How to know if you have one & what you can do to get the education you needed but weren’t given

260-262

Melinda Boring

(C) Sensory Integration – Understand Sensory Processing & learn how to deal with its impact on your child and family.

211

Mike Byster

BRAINETICS! Revolutionary Math & Memory Techniques that YOUR kids can learn! As seen on 20/20!

212

David Quine

(C) Nine Reasons we are Glad we Homeschooled our Children. (From a former public school teacher & administrator)

236

Dr. Wanda Phillips

Award-winning “EASY GRAMMAR” – Easy to Teach, Easy to Learn, Easy to Remember!

237

Embracing Early Reading

This is NOT a Reading Program! It is a revolutionary Support-System…Customized for YOUR CHILD!

238

7 Star Online Academy

(A) Dual Credit (College Credit) in High School saves time and money. Here’s how you can do it – EASILY!

234

Victoria Kasten

Homeschooled Author shares story of her success as well as practical writing tips and ideas!

235

Homeschool Art

Why Art is Essential to YOUR Child’s Education – Developing creativity, synthesis, imagination, visualization & more!

213

Right Start Mathematics

(C) Focusing on Fractions: The Whole Story – Dr Cotter makes fractions FUN & EASY w/visualization and games!

 

 

11:00 AM – 12:00 NOON

Hall B

Dr. Stephen Guffanti

(D) My Family Voted Me “Most Likely to go to Jail” – How your Struggles & Challenges can make you Stronger!

200-205

Dr. Susan Wise Bauer

(F) A Plan for Teaching Writing (High School Years) What High School Students should know before College!

230-233

Mark Hamby

(C) I WILL NOT LET YOU GO! Solutions for sibling rivalry, marital conflicts, parenting struggles. Extremely Encouraging!

206-208

Dr. Larry Schweikart

(B) 48 Lies from the Textbooks about American History. What to watch for, and what the TRUTH is! Hugely Popular!

263-264

Jim Weiss

(D) Incredible Stores Worth Telling – Weaving Storytelling into all areas of curriculum – Focused on Classical Literature

260-262

Wade Hulcy

(A) Keep your child from hating Homeschool & his teacher! Teach to your child’s strength & then strengthen his weakness

211

Dr. Durrell Dobbins

(B) Science at Home? YES! Learn one basic principal of science that answers ALL of your curriculum questions!

212

Bonnie Simon

(B) Expand Listening Horizons, Develop Listening Skills, Listen to Music – Together!

236

Kathy Morrisey

(C) Dating or Courtship: Choosing God’s Best. Learn what is meant by “courtship” & PLAN NOW for boy/girl relationships

237

Steve Clark

(D) Can a person with YOUR personality really be a good Homeschooler? FUN, FUNNY & ENCOURAGING! YES, YOU CAN!

238

Carol Topp, CPA

(B) Teenagers in Business – Covering the Basics. Geared toward teens and small home-based business owners.

234

Stack the Deck Writing

This practical & functional program builds student confidence & ability, one fail-safe step at a time! Check-it-out!

235

Daniel Ellis

(C) Introducing ARTISTIC PURSUITS Curriculum. Simple, Successful, Very Popular! Gives Kids Choices in EVERY Lesson!

213

Sharon Madsen

(B) Learning the “means” of teaching spelling.

 

 

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Hall B

Attorney David Gibbs

(C) Here Today, GONE TOMORROW! Recent Threats to Homeschooling Rights & How to Protect Your Family!

200-205

Steve & Annette Economides

(C) Managing Household Finances the Economizer Way. EASY-TO-IMPLEMENT strategies. Save $$! LIVE DEBT-FREE!

230-233

Carol Barnier

(A) Don’t Miss the Gift in This Child – You’ll LAUGH! You’ll be Encouraged! You’ll see your child as GOD see your child!

206-208

David Hazell

(D) Combining Classical Education, Charlotte Mason, Unit Studies. Navigating the myriad of choices.

263-264

Little Bear

(D) Sergeant York and the Great War (The Reluctant Hero) A Dramatic & Authentic Portrayal -Especially for Kids!

260-262

Melinda Boring

(D) When Socialization IS an Issue! How to identify specific aspects of social skills, and learn how to teach them!

211

Dr. Rebecca Keller

(A) Teaching Science in Context – A cross-curricular approach that creates a broader & deeper understanding of science.

212

Dr. Mary Hood

(C) How to LOOSEN-UP without LOSING CONTROL! Basic Structure and Learning in a Relaxed Setting

236

Classical Conversations

(C) Developing Life & Study Skills – Tools for Time-Management & Self-Management for both YOU and YOUR KIDS!

237

Carpenter Phonics

An overview of this fantastic phonetic reading program for beginning or struggling readers.

238

Jean Burk

COLLEGE PREP GENIUS – Free College at your Fingertips! Master the SAT & have colleges begging you to enroll

234

Dr. Wanda Phillips

Award-winning “EASY GRAMMAR” – Easy to Teach, Easy to Learn, Easy to Remember!

235

Embracing Early Reading

This is NOT a Reading Program! It is a revolutionary Support-System…Customized for YOUR CHILD!

213

Analytical Grammar

Highly Recommended! Teach Grammar thoroughly, more quickly and with less repetition. Check-it-out!

 

Seminar & Workshop Sessions – Cincinnati Homeschool Convention - 2009

 

SATURDAY, APRIL 18 – continued…

 

 

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM

Hall B

John Stonestreet

(I) IN but not OF: Clear Teaching on Christianity & Culture from Acts 17. How should we live as Christians today?

200-205

Dr. Susan Wise Bauer

(H) What is Literary Analysis? When, Why & How should I teach it? What are the most Effective Methods?

230-233

Dr. Jonathan Pennington

(D) Teaching Yourself and Your Children How to Study the BIBLE. Simple, Stimulating, Practical. A FAVORITE SESSION!

206-208

Dr. Stephen Guffanti

(B) ADHD vs. KINESTHETIC LEARNER – Which is it? (Part I) Know someone who moves too much or doesn’t seem to pay attention? You don’t want to miss this session!

263-264

Jim Weiss

Heroes and Greek Myths – ENJOY as this Master Storyteller brings Hercules, Theseus, Atalanta and more to life!!

260-262

Cindy Wiggers

(C) How to teach Geography in a way that has your kids asking for more! 5 Themes that make this topic come alive!

211

Dr. Jobe Martin

(C) MORE INCREDIBLE Creatures that DEFY Evolution and refute the argument for mindless, random chance processes.

212

Spunky Homeschool Blogging

A “HOW TO BLOG” Workshop & Discussion led by the very popular Karen “Spunky Homeschool” Braun.

236

Woody Robertson

(C) Study Like a Genius – Using Key Study Tools & Memory Techniques to Unlock your Brain & Increase Study Potential!

237

Steve Clark

(E) Algebra Alcatraz – BREAK OUT of Math Prison with this session for Teens and their Wardens…er…Parents!

238

7 Star Online Academy

(B) Online learning goes BOOM! What should you know? Practical ways to save money & tap-in to the online explosion!

234

Providence Extension Program

Help for Homeschooling Teens – combining the best aspects of Home Education & Classical Christian School

235

Writing Strands

School on a Shoestring-Language Arts Structured & Simplified – for all learning styles. Follows the Classical model.

213

Usborne Books

Introducing USBORNE INTERNET LINKED BOOKS

 

 

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Hall B

John Stonestreet

(J) PARENTS – Learn WHY Students walk away from their faith & what YOU need to do to protect your children.

200-205

Dr. Jay Wile

(C) YOU CAN TEACH the UPPER LEVEL SCIENCES at home! Easily and Successfully! Come and learn how!

230-233

Amanda Bennett

(D) Kids and Business – Masterminds in the Making! Motivational! The NUTS & BOLTS of developing a business!

206-208

Dr. Stephen Guffanti

(C) ADHD vs. KINESTHETIC LEARNER: Living Happily with Your Child (Part II) Solutions for Today & Hope for the Future! A MUST ATTEND SESSION for affected parents!

263-264

Maggie Hogan

(D) Slime, Slugs, Soda Pop: SCIENCE SECRETS! You can have a blast with Science! Don’t miss these FUN IDEAS!

260-262

Dr. Jonathan Pennington

(C) Homeschooling for the Kingdom of God! What is the “Kingdom of God” and how should it affect our homeschooling?

211

Carlita Boyles

(C) FREE to SUCCEED – Looking at Math from a Maturational Viewpoint – replacing Discouragement with Success!

212

Dr. Jim Stobaugh

(B) Preparing for the AP Language Arts & History Exams. Saves Money & Helps the Transcript!

236

Woody Robertson

(E) Dreams, Desires, Decisions: A Look at Life Purpose – this session helps students define a Vision & Purpose for their life

237

Sonlight Curriculum

Learn more about this extremely popular program, and what a typical “Sonlight” day consists of.

238

Championship Chess

More than a Game! Builds Logical Thinking Skills & Improves Problem Solving! Videos, books, coaching. Impressive!

34

Libby Larrabee

(D) Retelling: A Critical Comprehension Skill-sets the stage for deeper comprehension. Major parts of re-telling discussed.

235

Iris Hatfield

New American Cursive: Handwriting Made Easy. Don’t complicate the process! Use this simple & successful program!

213

Mark Robinette

Father-Led Home Education – God’s Great Invitation! Many Husbands are realizing they have over-burdened their wives by not offering leadership in this area. But, it’s not too late to change! Here’s the encouragement you need!

 

EXHIBIT HALL CLOSES PROMPTLY AT 6:00 PM