Category Archives: 2010 Chicago Homeschool Expo
Workshop: The Well-Trained Mind: Academic Excellence Through Classical Education Grades K-4
Title: The Well-Trained Mind: Academic Excellence through Classical Education, Grades K-4
Speaker/Affiliation: Susan Wise Bauer/Author, Story of the World
Date and Time: Friday, August 6th, 2010, 11:15 AM
Description: A practical, specific workshop covering the how-to’s of classical education for grades K-4. A place of memorization in the early years; formation for good reading and writing; using narration; placing history at the core of the curriculum; relating literature to history; introducing Latin early; mastering the facts of mathematics; the place of science in the classical curriculum. Includes recommendations of curricula and books.
View our list of featured speakers and the upcoming 2010 Chicago Homeschool Expo Workshops.
Disclaimer: More workshops will be added and there may be room/time changes. Check back for final schedule closer to the Expo dates.
F*R*E*E Homeschooling MP3 Downloads
Randi St. Denis, Director of HEEA and the Chicago Homeschool Expo, is offering F*R*E*E MP3 downloads of two of her most popular workshops. They are entitled:
- Early Learners: 7 Secrets for Starting Children Off Right; Child’s Work is Child’s Play
- Should I Homeschool My Child for High School?
F*R*E*E* $65 Gift For Registering
This year, we are pleased to offer a F*R*E*E $65 Gift just for registering to attend the Chicago Homeschool Expo!
Homeschool Legal Advantage has graciously agreed to offer a one-year membership to anyone (up to the first 1000 people) who registers for the 2010 Chicago Homeschool Expo.
Visit our website and read more about it!
Todd Wilson is coming to the Chicago Homeschool Expo
Todd Wilson, author of Lies Homeschooling Moms Believe, Help! I’m Married to a Homeschooling Mom, and The Official Book of Homeschooling Cartoons, is a dad, writer, conference speaker, and former pastor. Todd’s humor and gut-honest realness have made him a favorite speaker at homeschool conventions across the country and a guest on Focus on the Family.
As founder of Familyman Ministries, his passion and mission are to remind dads and moms of what’s most important through The Familyman Weekly (a weekly e-mail sent to thousands of dads), seminars, and books that encourage parents.
Todd, and his wife Debbie, homeschool their eight children in northern Indiana.
Click here for more information on our featured speakers.
Susan Wise Bauer is Coming to the 2010 Chicago Homeschool Expo
We are excited that Susan Wise Bauer will be one of the featured speakers at the 2010 Chicago Homeschool Expo!
The Homeschool Expo is a “don’t miss” whole family two day event with hundreds of exhibitors and thousands of products where parents can review and purchase the latest curriculum, hear great speakers who give practical encouragement, and receive personalized help and answers to any question. Our workshops especially emphasize the practical aspects of working with children in ways that will promote their educational, social and emotional growth.
From gifted children all the way to the struggling learners – you’ll find great encouragement at the Expo. Helpful parents and other experts are willing to spend the time to demonstrate exactly how to homeschool in a way that fits your family’s lifestyle, (from a wide variety of perspectives of course!) and specifically how to make your family’s homeschool journey enjoyable and satisfying.
Dinah Zike
Robert Andrews
Celebrate Calm
David Gibbs III
Christine Field
Randi St. Denis
Todd Wilson
Rebecca Powell
Chris McBrien
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