Story is an essential tool in getting kids to love writing. Fortunately, anyone can learn to create a compelling story - even kids who hate to write! Discover the five elements of a good story with award-winning author Daniel Schwabauer. Learn how to teach the basics of storytelling to your students by asking "The Write Questions." As we discuss the basics of every good story, we'll see what makes fiction an effective teaching tool, how to balance mechanics with imagination, and how to choose quality reading material. Your students will learn to be better storytellers, and in the process gain a remarkable skill: the ability to see the world through someone else's eyes.

Lab journals play a powerful role in both the academic and spiritual growth of students. As homeschool parents, we can foster curiosity, reflection, and intentionality in young learners. A lab journal not only accomplishes these goals but also serves as a record-keeping tool. Join veteran homeschooling mom and The Mystery of Science author, Karri Iverson, as she demonstrates how lab journals help prepare students for higher level courses, while recognizing God's design and order in nature.

In an era of digital noise and mounting social pressure, the teen years have never been more pivotal or more precarious. How do we help young learners develop a clear sense of identity and purpose? This workshop moves beyond "dollars and cents" to foster an investment mindset that permeates a student's relationships, values, commitments, and future career. Adam Zingg, CFA, "leverages" 11 years of collegiate teaching experience to show how homeschool families can incorporate key concepts from business and economics, to strengthen your teen's life choices. Whether you are a veteran homeschooler or just starting the high school journey, you'll gain practical strategies to help your teen navigate complex decisions with the decisiveness of an entrepreneur.