If you find yourself asking "Is it Friday yet?" in your homeschool, it may be time for a homeschool convention! Every state has a homeschool conference or sometimes called a convention. It is a time to go and refresh, learn new techniques, meet others just like you, meet others that are different than you are and to see what is new in the curriculum world.
Homeschool conventions are AWESOME, we have been attending since 2008 and we love them. So much fun for Mom, Dad and the kids too. There are topics for all ages, the Homeschooled Young Man enjoyed attending sessions that were taught by his textbook authors. He got to meet the authors, talk shop with them and sometimes even get in on some freebies or new ideas that the authors are kicking around.
Kids will get interested in their school work when they help pick it out. We started using IEW all because the Homeschooled Young Man sat through Andrew Pudewa's sessions.
I learned about different teaching ideas, learning styles and methods. I learned how to use my specific name brand curriculum better, during vendor question/answer sessions. I got to touch and feel, look through and read the different textbooks to see if they were a good fit for my learner. I got discount codes for materials. I drooled over the Rainbow Resources booths, I got tons of cool stuff from that place.
Homeschool conferences are also a great place to invite those interested in learning more about homeschooling, they offer sessions about homeschooling laws, getting started etc.
The sessions range from any number of the following...
New homeschoolers
Homeschooling laws
Special needs homeschoolers
Keeping toddlers busy while homeschooling
Getting household chores done
High school
Transcipts
College
Non-college bound homeschoolers
Marriage
Meal Planning
Large families
Only children
Car schooling
RV Schooling
Finances
and more!
Start looking now for a homeschool conference near you, they are so worth it!
Moe
