Have you ever heard the saying, "The days are long, but the years are short?" While there are days that can test the sanity of just about any mom, these exciting, exhausting, laughter-inducing, messy years are rich with opportunity. How can we make the most of every day? How can we enjoy the beauty of this season and capitalize on its strengths? Discover how to map out a plan to make the most of these preschool years!

One of the perks of homeschooling is the opportunity families have to build relationships. Learning to live and learn together, 24-7, provides a wonderful environment where relationships are cultivated. It isn't always easy, but the benefits are well worth the effort! Heather and Colene provide an honest look at how to thrive in the beautiful but sometimes messy world of living and learning together.

Heather Haupt MP3# 23-305 Willamette 4 Learning to embrace a natural, holistic way of education can make homeschooling doable and successful academically, spiritually, and socially for both the students and the parents. It's important to let go of our preconceived notions of what "school" should look like and instead major on the strengths of homeschooling – flexibility, real-life learning, real books (living books), dialogue rather than formal tests, etc. Discover how to emphasize the benefits of homeschooling and avoid the burnout that happens when parents try to replicate a traditional school in their homes.

Have any of you ever felt paralyzed by the idea of your children having huge glaring gaps in their education? It's time to face your fear and conquer it! Fear is a joy-thief, but it doesn't have to hold you hostage. Discover four tips that will set the stage for a life-long pursuit of learning and help you forever conquer that fear of the gaps!

Discover how we can reach the heart of our boys and inspire them to embrace this training phase of their lives as they pursue living a life of purpose that, like the knights of old, courageously puts the needs of others before their own. The world needs more kind, courageous, and bold men who will lead their families well and make an impact in their world both now and for the rest of their lives. It starts with igniting the imagination, honoring their love for adventure, and casting a vision for the training process.

Discover how to reach the heart of boys and inspire them to embrace a training phase of their lives to pursue a purpose that, like knights of old, courageously puts needs of others before their own. The world needs kind, courageous, and bold men who lead their families well and make an impact with their lives. Ignite their imagination, honor their love for adventure, and cast a vision for the training process.

We hear about the brain a lot these days and sometimes it’s tempting to cram more book learnin’ into our children’s heads to produce little geniuses. But this is counter-productive. Some important tips and tricks can be easily incorporated into everyday learning and living to maximize your children’s learning potential. Come find out ten key ways to turn your child ON to learning and have that learning STICK

Come explore the scientific research behind the mind/body connection and how movement can be the key to turn your child ON to learning. Find out ways to incorporate movement into everyday learning to maximize your child’s potential.

Have you ever felt paralyzed by the idea of your children having huge glaring gaps in their education? Heather helps you face your fear and conquer it! Fear is a joy-thief. There is nothing quite so horrible as being held hostage this way. Join us to learn four tips that set the stage for a life-long pursuit of learning and help you conquer that fear of the gaps!

Comprehension, the ultimate goal of reading instruction, involves various types of thinking and processing skills. Faith shares tips, techniques, and strategies that develop very young children’s vocabulary. Good habits of mind lay a solid foundation for comprehension with our wee ones from birth to five years old.

Want to give your preschooler and kindergartner an edge? Though it may seem counter-intuitive, having a playful relaxed, yet intentional attitude towards learning in the early years develops creativity, encourages curiosity, builds independence, expands attention span, enhances relationships, and has fun, too. And it is PROVEN to give them an academic edge! Join Heather as she share's the art of teaching young children through play.

Heather Haupt is joined by her mother, Colene Lewis for this 2-generation workshop.

One of the perks of homeschooling is the opportunity families have to build relationships. Learning to live and learn together 24-7 provides a wonderful environment where relationships are cultivated. It isn't always easy, but the benefits are well worth the effort!

Come discover how we can reach the heart of our boys and inspire them to embrace this training phase of their lives as they pursue living a life of purpose that, like the knights of old, courageously puts the needs of others before their own. What is holding modern day boys back and how can we move forward by giving boys a vision for their future and honoring their innate love for adventure? The world needs more kind, courageous, and bold men who will lead their families well and make an impact in their world both now and for the rest of their lives. It starts with igniting the imagination, honoring their love for adventure, and casting a vision for the training process.

Learning to embrace a natural, holistic way of education can make homeschooling doable and successful academically, spiritually, and socially for both the students and the parents. It’s important to let go of our pre-conceived notions of what “school” should look like and instead major on the strengths of homeschooling – flexibility, real life learning, real books (living books), dialogue rather than formal tests, etc. Discover how to emphasize the benefits of homeschooling and avoid the burn out that happens when parents try to replicate a traditional school in their homes.

Homeschooling is a grand adventure, but sometimes there are moments or even seasons where we just feel stuck. Or maybe we’ve veered off course. It’s easy to think that changing curriculum for the umpteenth time, making a new schedule, or even throwing in the towel will solve the problem. It usually never does because the problem runs deeper… But there is hope, glorious hope, for us. Let’s rediscover together the secret to enjoying this journey and finishing strong!

We hear about the brain a lot these days, and sometimes we can be tempted to cram more book learning into our children’s heads to produce little geniuses. But this is actually counter-productive. There are some important tips and tricks that you can easily incorporate into everyday learning and living to maximize your children’s learning potential. Come find out 10 key ways to help turn your child ON to learning and help that learning STICK!

Learning to embrace a natural, holistic way of education can make homeschooling doable and successful academically, spiritually and socially for both the students and the parents. It’s important to let go of our pre-conceived notions of what “school” should look like, and instead major on the strengths of homeschooling – flexibility, real life learning, real books (living books), dialogue rather than formal tests, etc. Discover how to emphasize the benefits of homeschooling and avoid the burnout that happens when parents try to replicate a traditional school in their homes.

Don’t let the idea of teaching science send you into a panic. Science at its core is about making observations, asking questions, and seeking out answers. Going on a nature walk provides the perfect opportunity to nurture the budding scientist inside each of you. Come unlock the wonder and beauty of science explorations awaiting your family in the great outdoors. We’ll delve into the many benefits and give you an arsenal of ideas to implement in your neighborhood, parks and nearby wilderness areas! Plus you’ll discover how these adventures will help in all of your other academic endeavors as well.

Come explore the scientific research behind the mind/body connection and how movement can be the key switch to turn your child ON to learning. Learn ways to incorporate movement into everyday learning to maximize your child’s learning potential.