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Workshops by Topic

Workshops by Topic

The 2013 preconference track workshops and the MÂCHÉ and exhibitor conference workshops have been organized below according to the topic that each speaker will cover in his or her presentation. Several of the workshops will be listed in more than one topic category because they pertain to more than one of the listed topics. MÂCHÉ workshops include the name of the speaker. Preconference track workshops are indicated by a "(PT)" following the speaker's name. Exhibitor workshops are indicated by an "(E)" following the workshop title.  We hope this list will help you be more informed as you plan your weekend conference schedule.

Academics

  • Art:
    • ​Art --- It’s Essential (E)
    • The Importance of Art in the Homeschool (E)
  • Creation / Science:
    • The Search for Noah’s Ark --- Dr. John Morris
    • The Biblical Basis for Modern Science --- Dr. Henry Morris
    • Damnable Heresies, Anti-Knowledge and Willing Ignorance --- Dr. Henry Morris
    • The Fall, Death and Thermodynamics --- Dr. Henry Morris
    • Creation, Evolution and Current Issues --- Dr. John Morris
    • Can Petunias Hear? --- Dr. Henry Morris
    • Teaching Science at Home (E)
  • Drama:
    • Why Use Drama in Your Homeschool? --- Michael J. Ernst
    • Dealing with Stage Fright and Other Lessons --- Michael J. Ernst
    • “America, Did You Know” (dramatization) --- Michael J. Ernst
    • “Charles Carroll, the Last One Standing” (dramatization) --- Michael J. Ernst
  • Foreign Language:
    • Rosetta Stone Homeschool Foreign Language Curriculum (E)
    • Latin, the Key to English (E)
  • History:
    • History via the Scenic Route --- Diana Waring
    • Exposing the Wizard of Oz: A Christian’s Guide to Teaching History --- Diana Waring
    • Glimpses of Glory --- Diana Waring
  • Language:
    • Dyslexia and Other Reading Problems --- Dianne Craft (PT)
    • Nerf Guns and Shaving Cream: Teaching Reading and Spelling to Kids Who Can’t Sit Still (E)
    • Latin, the Key to English (E)
    • The Logic of English: A New Way to See Words (E)
    • Reading Works: Road Map to Literacy (E)
  • Mathematics:
    • Dyscalculia: Taming the Math Monster! --- Dianne Craft (PT)
    • How to Build Lifelong Learners with Math-U-See (E)
    • RightStart Mathematics: Visual-Based Success! (E)
    • Mathematics: Kindergarten to College the RightStart Way (E)
  • Music:
    • The Profound Influence of Music on Life --- Andrew Pudewa
    • The Influence of Music on Life, Part 2: Evaluating Musical Elements --- Andrew Pudewa
    • Fine Arts the Charlotte Mason Way --- Sonya Shafer
  • Technology:
    • Technology Overload: A Survival Guide for Parents --- Kay and Julie Hiramine
  • Worldview:
    • Teaching Biblical Worldview to Ages 6 - 14 (E)
  • Writing:
    • Dysgraphia: Allergy to Pencil --- Dianne Craft (PT)
    • Reaching the Reluctant Writer --- Andrew Pudewa
    • The Four Deadly Errors of Teaching Writing --- Andrew Pudewa
    • Experience Excellence in Writing (E)

Beginning to Homeschool

  • Getting Off to a Great Start --- Mary James (PT)
  • Organizing Your Time --- Mary James (PT)
  • Understanding Your Child --- Mary James (PT)
  • The ABCs of Following Minnesota’s Homeschool Law --- Mike Donnelly and John Tuma (PT)
  • Avoiding Resistance in Your Student: Preschool or Elementary School --- Mary James (PT)
  • Avoiding Resistance in Your Student: Middle School or High School --- Mary James (PT)
  • Which Way Do I Go? --- Mary James
  • The Compelling Case for Home Education --- Mike Donnelly
  • Looking Past the Fear --- Sonya Shafer

Family Interests

  • Purity on Purpose --- Julie Hiramine
  • Laying Down the Rails --- Sonya Shafer
  • Project Blessing: A Project for the Whole Family --- Kay and Julie Hiramine
  • Through the Eyes of a Child --- Julie Hiramine
  • Looking Past the Fear --- Sonya Shafer
  • Teaching Boys and Other Children Who Would Rather Make Forts All Day --- Andrew Pudewa
  • Technology Overload: A Survival Guide for Parents --- Kay and Julie Hiramine
  • Adolescence 101: Who Are You and What Have You Done with My Child? --- Julie Hiramine
  • Relief from the Myth of Perfect Kids (E)
  • Parenting Adopted Children (E)
  • Practical Discernment: Learning to Distinguish Good from Evil by Fictional Means (E)
  • What Kind of Inheritance Are You Leaving to Your Children? (E)
  • Occupying Preschoolers While Teaching Older Children (E)
  • Keeping the Home in Schooling while Getting a Subject Matter Expert (E)

General Interests

  • Understanding Your Child --- Mary James (PT)
  • Avoiding Resistance in Your Student: Preschool or Elementary School --- Mary James (PT)
  • Avoiding Resistance in Your Student: Middle School or High School --- Mary James (PT)
  • Which Way Do I Go? --- Mary James
  • Not Just Your Average Genius --- Diana Waring
  • The Compelling Case for Home Education --- Mike Donnelly
  • Walking You Through the Homeschool Years --- Nancy Bjorkman
  • Teaching Boys and Other Children Who Would Rather Make Forts All Day --- Andrew Pudewa
  • Equipping Kids to Plan Their Day the Easy Way! (E)
  • The Trail Guide to Learning Series (E)
  • ELM: Supporting the Home Educator’s Curriculum (E)

Legal/Support

  • The ABCs of Following Minnesota’s Homeschool Law --- Mike Donnelly and John Tuma (PT)
  • The Compelling Case for Home Education --- Mike Donnelly
  • Elites to Homeschoolers: You’re Next! --- Mike Donnelly
  • Knock, Knock. There’s a Truant Officer at the Door! --- Mike Donnelly
  • Town Hall 101: Emerging Issues in Home Education --- Mike Donnelly and John Tuma

Middle / High / Post-High School

  • Transcript and Resume Building for Your High School Student --- Sandy Norlin (PT)
  • Earning College Credits in High School with CLEP - Cheri Frame (PT)
  • The Benefits of Simple Notebook Recordkeeping --- Sandy Norlin (PT)
  • Defining Your Direction --- Cheri Frame (PT)
  • Navigating the Waters of Post-Secondary Enrollment Option --- Sandy Norlin (PT)
  • Marketable, Not Just Employable --- Cheri Frame (PT)
  • Avoiding Resistance in Your Student: Middle School or High School --- Mary James (PT)
  • The Profound Influence of Music on Life --- Andrew Pudewa
  • The Influence of Music on Life, Part 2: Evaluating Musical Elements --- Andrew Pudewa
  • Purity on Purpose --- Julie Hiramine
  • Adolescence 101: Who Are You and What Have You Done with My Child? --- Julie Hiramine
  • iAdvocate Teen Track --- Generation Joshua
  • Course to Credit Options with the College Level Examination Program (E)
  • Choosing the Right College (E)
  • Homeschooling through High School with Classical Education (E)
  • Moving from College Loan Concerns to College Loan Assurances (E)

Miscellaneous

  • “America, Did You Know” (dramatization) --- Michael J. Ernst
  • “Charles Carroll, the Last One Standing” (dramatization) --- Michael J. Ernst

Organization

  • Organizing Your Time --- Mary James (PT)
  • The Benefits of Simple Notebook Recordkeeping --- Sandy Norlin (PT)
  • Which Way Do I Go? --- Mary James
  • Time and Home Management: Managing Life and Home while Homeschooling --- Nancy Bjorkman
  • Equipping Kids to Plan Their Day the Easy Way! (E)
  • A Wise Woman Builds Her House (E)

Preschool / Elementary Homeschool

  • Getting Off to a Great Start --- Mary James
  • Understanding Your Child --- Mary James (PT)
  • Avoiding Resistance in Your Student: Preschool or Elementary School --- Mary James (PT)
  • The Early Years: Homeschooling Your Preschooler --- Sonya Shafer
  • Laying Down the Rails --- Sonya Shafer

Special Needs / Struggling Learners

  • Dyslexia and Other Reading Problems --- Dianne Craft (PT)
  • Dysgraphia: Allergy to Pencil --- Dianne Craft (PT)
  • Dyscalculia: Taming the Math Monster! --- Dianne Craft (PT)
  • Autism, Asperger Syndrome and Sensory Processing Issues --- Dianne Craft (PT)
  • Identifying “If” Your Child Has a Learning Glitch --- Dianne Craft
  • Kids and Teenagers with Focus/Attention Issues --- Dianne Craft
  • Training Your Child’s Photographic Memory --- Dianne Craft
  • Auditory Processing and Memory Issues --- Dianne Craft
  • How to Build Lifelong Learners with Math-U-See (E)
  • Nerf Guns and Shaving Cream: Teaching Reading and Spelling to Kids Who Can’t Sit Still (E)
  • End the Struggle: Understanding a Brain-Based Approach to ADHD, Social, Academic, and Behavioral Issues (E)
  • Parenting Adopted Children (E)

Teaching Methods

  • Avoiding Resistance in Your Student: Preschool or Elementary School --- Mary James (PT)
  • Avoiding Resistance in Your Student: Middle School or High School --- Mary James (PT)
  • Which Way To I Go? --- Mary James
  • Not Just Your Average Genius --- Diana Waring
  • Laying Down the Rails --- Sonya Shafer
  • Learning: A Breathtaking Adventure --- Diana Waring
  • Training Your Child’s Photographic Memory --- Dianne Craft
  • Teaching Boys and Other Children Who Would Rather Make Forts All Day --- Andrew Pudewa
  • Learning with Living Books --- Sonya Shafer
  • Classical Education Made Doable (E)
  • The Trail Guide to Learning Series (E)
  • How to Build Lifelong Learners with Math-U-See (E)
  • Combining Classical Education, Charlotte Mason, and Unit Studies with a Biblical Perspective (E)
  • Nerf Guns and Shaving Cream: Teaching Reading and Spelling to Kids Who Can’t Sit Still (E)
  • Homeschooling through High School with Classical Education (E)
  • Practical Discernment: Learning to Distinguish Good from Evil by Fictional Means (E)