Beginning Homeschooling
Remember that these lists are only suggestions. We strongly recommend that you review the entire list of workshops to find the ones that suit you best.
F-3 Develop or Supplement Your Curriculum Using Unit Studies Based on Holidays and Special Days
What do Green Eggs Day, Telephone Day, Passover, and St. Patrick’s Day have in common? They’re March days that can easily become the basis for fun-filled unit studies for your family. How to use free and inexpensive resources from the library, Internet, etc. Vary length of units from several hours to a whole month. Supplement your favorite curriculum or build your whole curriculum on this approach. Learn practical ideas that can make your school day a holiday!
F-10 How to Begin Homeschooling
Choosing an approach and planning your homeschool. Complying with the law, including filling out the required form PI-1206 to send to the DPI.
A-10 Making the Transition from Conventional Schooling to Homeschooling
Making the decision to homeschool. Taking a break from school work so you and your child(ren) have time to rest and adjust. Choosing an approach to homeschooling and then making adjustments as you learn more. Meeting needs for socializing, new friends, and support. Telling others you are homeschooling and, in necessary, dealing with their criticism.
B-11 Record Keeping Made Manageable and Meaningful
An overview of the purpose and benefits of documenting your homeschooling experiences and activities. Finding a method that suits you and meets your needs. Ideas for simple records that save time yet are meaningful and retrievable for portfolios, credentials, college applications, etc.
More Workshops By Time Slot
- Friday, 7:15-8:30 PM: F Workshops
- Saturday, 8:30-9:30 AM: A Workshops
- Saturday, 9:50 AM-10:50 PM B Workshops
- Saturday, 1:30-2:30 PM: C Workshops
- Saturday, 2:50-3:50 PM: D Workshops
More Workshops By Category
To help you choose workshops, click on a category that interests you and look over the list. Remember that these lists are only suggestions. We strongly recommend that you review the entire list of workshops to find the ones that suit you best.
- Basic Subjects
- Encouraging Learning
- Curriculum
- Ways to Homeschool
- Beginning Homeschooling
- Hands-on Learning: A Presentation for Parents Followed by an Activity for Parents and Kids
- Unschooling
- Creativity, Life Skills, and Problem Solving
- Homeschooling Young Children
- For Teens and Parents of Teens
- Presentations by Homeschooling Teens
- Special Interests
- Support for Parents
- Of Particular Interest to Mothers
- Of Special Interest to Dads
- Workshops by Exhibitors
- Connections Workshops