Think you can’t afford to homeschool independently? Think again! Your children can have a rich, rewarding and exciting homeschool experience for practically nothing in financial outlay. Don’t believe it? Thousands of homeschool veterans have done it and you can too. Getting a great education on the cheap is even easier now that it was 30 years ago when we did it because the internet provides so much. But that is only part of the secret. Find out what you are missing and how you can save hundreds of dollars in this informative and creative workshop.

Most plant problems result from one or more simple, interrelated conditions that for some reason aren’t well known. Do you kill every houseplant eventually? Have you failed miserably trying to grow vegetables? The information in this session has changed the lives of many people who thought they would never be able to keep plants alive, much less have a thriving, abundant garden. Bring your black thumb, or both black thumbs if you have two. We’ll dust them off and find green underneath by understanding common but often unknown causes of plant problems.

Our brains are wired to remember things that are interesting and exciting which is why learning from dull, dry textbooks is so painfully slow. Education at its best is really a lot of fun. Even learning math, grammar, science and geography facts can be painless if you have the right tools for your unique children. Learn how to use games and activities as an integral part of your curriculum. Learn how to select and use games to meet your children’s individual learning needs. Discover all the possibilities in games you already own and learn to adapt or even invent games to fit your family’s needs.

An astonishing array of fruit and berries can be grown successfully in California backyards, from avocados to apricots, from strawberries to guavas, and even bananas and tropical fruits in some areas. This workshop will cover the basics of planting and growing fruit, nuts, and berries; specifics on how to grow many varieties; ideas for how to get started; and innovative methods for backyard orchards.

The first step in being able to teach gardening to kids is being able to garden successfully ourselves. Who among us wouldn’t like to feed our families with nutritious organic vegetables that we grew ourselves? A session jam-packed with tips, tricks, ideas, solutions, humor, and philosophy for growing vegetables at home without chemical fertilizers or pesticides, overcoming the setbacks we all experience with gardening, and learning about nature and ourselves as we go.

As every child is unique, the curriculum that suits one may not work for another. This workshop walks you through the often confusing smorgasbord of teaching styles and curriculum choices ranging from unschooling to a formal textbook approach. Veteran homeschool dad and homeschool leader, Martin Forte will discuss the pros and con’s of each and provides current resources for each style. This is a great overview for the new homeschooler as well as the veteran who is shopping for something more workable.

A new favorite among homeschool parents attending conferences. Listen in as Dr. Homeschool and his nurse discuss various “homeschool ailments.” Some examples of our cases include: Mrs. Athome, Mrs. Testall, Mrs. Ontask, Mrs. Nofyre and Mrs. Oldenfirm. Laugh and learn as we discuss the symptoms of: inflammation of the in-laws, edema of the curriculum and many other common symptoms. For every case we provide the symptoms, identification of the illness and of course the prescription to cure the problem. The audience is guaranteed a good time while learning and laughing. Audience participation encouraged.

Is your child really “learning disabled” or does he simply have a different developmental schedule and learning style? Carolyn is a former public school teacher, veteran homeschool mom and ISP principal whose two daughters would have been identified as “LD” and severely “LD” had they been in school. The elder, who learned to read at age 8, is a graduate of Christian Heritage College and is currently a pilot and flight instructor. The younger, also a graduate of Christian Heritage College, did not read until she was almost 11 years old. Carolyn has researched so called learning disabilities and has some surprising insights to share based on 25 years experience both in the classroom and with homeschoolers.

Your child can excel and it won’t cost you the farm. Learn inexpensive and easy ways to help your “learning different” child. If your children are struggling, you need this workshop.