Whether you are just beginning to home educate your preschoolers or transitioning from a public or private school setting, the following workshops have been specifically designed to help you move more easily into teaching your children at home. The topics discussed in these four workshops are essential for both beginning and continuing home educators and are sure to provide great tips for all attendees.  We encourage you to also register to attend the MACHE Conference, which will provide many additional workshops for your encouragement.  The FirstClass Homeschooling workshops include...

Getting Off to a Great Start - Mary James.

This workshop will help you to begin those first steps in home educating and to set realistic goals for yourself and your children. Home education is not an educational choice; it is a lifestyle of learning. Mary will discuss common mistakes, burnout, and changes that might need to be made.

Understanding How Your Child Learns - Mary James.

What is your child’s learning style?   What is a learning modality? How can knowing your child’s love language help you to be a better teacher? Developing a better understanding of how your child is designed will help you to establish a more successful learning environment. From choosing curricula to choosing activities, you will make better decisions for your child when you are making choices according to your child’s needs.

Organizing Your School Time - Mary James.

Many new home educators have the vision to homeschool, but just don’t know where to start. This practical workshop will help you to look at the natural rhythm of your family and to know how to establish your school schedule accordingly. Mary will discuss making lesson plans, coordinating homeschool with household chores, and organizing your time to make it go farther.  She will also cover yearly scheduling, daily scheduling, lesson plans, outside activities, cooking tips, and more.

Questions/Answers for Your First Class - Panel, Moderated by Jim Brinker.

Home educating our children is a new concept for many and is most likely ‘bringing to mind’ many questions - and unknowns - that need answers. Take advantage of the wisdom and experience of those who have home educated their own children and have been answering questions like these for many, many years.