I am still working on my highlights from Teach Them Diligently Omaha, but in the mean time, you need to hear about what is going on all across the country this summer with Teach Them Diligently. There is a new convention concept in town, and I want you to hear all about it. I hope […]
Homeschool Convention Packing
April 29, 2013 by 1 Comment
As I begin putting my thoughts together to head to the Teach Them Diligently Convention in Omaha, I wanted to share with you my tips for homeschool convention packing, when traveling with several children. The packing alone can become quite overwhelming. There is so much to remember, and without a list, I am lost. Here […]
Kansas Field Trips and Unit Study Ideas
April 26, 2013 by 1 Comment
Are you going to be traveling through Kansas? Need some ideas for Field Trips and other things to study? I started this unit and list of field trips as a way to help others make a list of places to stop as they travel to the Teach Them Diligently Convention in Omaha. I know from […]
Homeschool Deals and Freebies!
April 25, 2013 by 2 Comments
Homeschool Moms always seem to be on the look out for some great homeschool deals. Over the last week, I have found a few, and also asked some companies to offer a few homeschool deals and freebies. Below you will find deals from A Journey through Learning, All About Reading, Teach them Diligently, and more. […]
Homeschool Curriculum List in the Making
April 22, 2013 by Leave a Comment
It’s that time of year, to make your homeschool curriculum list for the next year. It is a late night, lots of coffee, a calculator in hand activity that homeschool moms around the world are diving into. The Homeschool curriculum list is not like your grocery list, the menu changes as your children learn and […]
Coast to Coast Encouragement at Teach Them Diligently Marketplace
April 16, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Check it out, homeschool encouragement and refreshment coming to a community near you. Teach Them Diligently Marketplace will be held in NINE towns across the country from June through August. Where? What is Teach Them Diligently Marketplace? Teach Them Diligently Marketplace is a way to get refreshed, encouraged, and shopping so diverse and deep […]
Homeschool Convention Preparations
April 14, 2013 by Leave a Comment
It’s that time of year, time to get your homeschool convention preparations underway. I can tell you taking time for homeschool convention preparations will really pay off once you walk in the door to the convention hall. As a seasoned convention attendee, this year, I went to my first a bit un-prepared, or not as […]
Technology in Home Education & Beyond
March 11, 2013 by 1 Comment
The use of technology in home education and beyond is a relatively new idea. As the world around us becomes more technological, we as homes educators have a responsibility to make sure we teach technology in our children’s home education, to help them compete in the technological age. Teaching technology in home education does not need to […]
Encouragement for the Homeschool Family
January 31, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Teach Them Diligently, offers encouragement at every corner. Homeschooling families from around the world come to listen to some of the top speakers in the know on homeschool issues. They make sure all the bases are covered, from young children that stay with their parents, and may need a place to run and play or […]
Last Day for Teach Them Diligently Early Bird and a little more about the children’s program.
November 15, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Today is the absolute final day to get in on the $45 Early Bird Teach Them Diligently Registration for a Convention near you!! I can say, that my family and several of my friends are so excited for May to get here to be able to attend these conventions. Who wouldn’t be with Pam Tebow, […]
Are You Teaching Your Children a Biblical Worldview?
October 2, 2012 by 1 Comment
How do you teach your children to see scripture in their everyday activities, sights, sounds, and doings? Many Christians have compartmentalized their spiritual life and their daily life…Work, parenting, friends and all are in one compartment and their spiritual life in in a compartment call church on Sunday. Today 88% of children raised in a […]
HUGE Announcement from Teach Them Diligently~Register today for $20 off family registration
October 1, 2012 by 1 Comment
Last year I attended a new convention, Teach Them Diligently. I came home encouraged, and refreshed ready to try new ideas and new curriculum in our homeschool. I also came home with many ideas to help keep our family centered on Christ all the time, even when our Bibles are put away. This morning Teach […]
Teaching Parents Association Convention, Here we come, and a giveaway!!
May 26, 2012 by 34 Comments
We are less than a week away from the homeschool convention in my own stomping ground. The Teach Parent Association Convention in Wichita KS. I have attended this convention for 9 years. From the vendors to the speakers, this convention has always been top notch. For a Kansas crowd, it pulls in big names. This […]
Homeschool Conventions WITH Children in Tow…
May 22, 2012 by 5 Comments
So, up until this year, I have always had my children with me at conventions. Most of the time, some of them attend the children’s program. I nearly always take a mommy’s helper, as I nearly always have one, two or three who are too young for the children’s program. My mommy’s helper is now […]
Top Ten Reasons to Attend a Christian Homeschool Convention
April 24, 2012 by 4 Comments
#1 The really BIG benefit to in person STATE conventions is that these conventions make it possible for our state board of directors to keep an eye on the legal things going on concerning homeschooling and parental rights. Our attendance is what helps fund the state organizations and therefore, we must try to attend. Conventions […]
Midwest Parent Educators Convention Here we come!!
April 18, 2012 by Leave a Comment
I am packing and packing and check my list as we leave tomorrow morning. I am taking four or five of my children with me…why don’t I know the official count? Because my five year old is allergic to wheat pollen and the wheat is pollenating and well…he feels rotten. However, I know that getting […]
Midwest Parent Educators 2012 Conference and Giveaway!!
March 23, 2012 by 15 Comments
For my readers living near the Kansas City area, I have great news for you! If you are looking for homeschool encouragement, new curriculum, or information about how to start homeschooling, be sure to set aside April 19-21 for the Midwest Parent Educators 2012 Conference. I will also be attending this convention for the first […]
Homeschool Convention Preparation Wrap-Up
February 13, 2012 by Leave a Comment
I am sure you may be a little sick of my preparing for a homeschool convention posts, but really being prepared is important for you to be able to get the most out of the experience. Let’s highlight a little about each post from this group. Here I talk about the Whys of Attending […]
Why Attend a Homeschool Convention?
February 7, 2012 by 2 Comments
Over the years, I have had several moms ask why I think it is important to attend a Homeschool Convention every year. Well, there are several reasons. Homeschool Conventions are designed to help refresh the homeschooling parent, educate the parent, encourage the parent, support the parent, and advise the parent. There are more ideas behind […]
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