Andrew Pudewa shares many humorous experiences (and painful lessons) he has learned over thirty years of teaching and homeschooling. You will be challenged, reassured, and sure to leave with an expanded vision of your calling as a home educator.

Starting the homeschool journey can be an overwhelming and intimidating process. How do you decide which curriculum to use? How should your home be set up for learning? What does the law require of homeschoolers? Is there a right way to homeschool? This session is designed to address beginning topics like state homeschool laws, how to choose curriculum, understanding your children’s learning styles, finding support for you and your homeschool, and making learning a lifestyle. It’s my hope that you’ll leave this session feeling equipped and confident for the school year ahead.

Character is the most important fruit that parents can nurture in their children, and it is the foundation for academic learning. Discover how character is learned and how to establish a plan for teaching it to your children. Kathie will give several creative ways you can encourage your children to develop in this important area. After hearing this, you will be motivated and full of ideas to use with your own children.

Did you know that God places a high value on the role of homemakers? If you’re wondering if the work of making dinner, keeping the house clean, changing diapers, and doing dishes carries eternal significance, this workshop is for you. Mom, you’re irreplaceable. Come join Heidi St. John as she infuses your heart and home with the joy of homemaking. (Bonus! Heidi will be sharing some of her favorite recipes and tips for creating a home that your whole family will love to come home to.)

One of the great benefits of homeschooling is the opportunity to personalize your children’s education. A key ingredient in tailoring education is understanding each child’s individual learning style. This facilitates easier learning, adds fun to school, and aids in choosing curriculum. This workshop will give you the tools to determine your child’s learning style and ideas for how to better teach them. Additionally, you’ll be able to learn about your learning and teaching style, too!

Homeschooling isn’t just about finishing textbooks—it’s about preparing kids for real life. In this workshop, we’ll explore how to intentionally weave life skills into your homeschool from daily chores and time management to financial literacy, problem-solving, and even entrepreneurship. You’ll learn practical strategies to help your children grow in independence and confidence while still pursuing academics. Walk away with a clear vision for raising capable, resilient young adults who are ready not only for graduation but also ready for the responsibilities and opportunities of adulthood.

Listening and reading well, speaking and writing clearly, and thinking and debating effectively are abilities that most parents hope to cultivate in their children. With that goal in mind, Andrew Pudewa explores various environments and activities that accelerate the development of these language skills, beginning with the youngest students and continuing into the high school years.

Don’t miss the essentials! These are the most crucial and the most basic, age-old, biblical principles for the education of a child. Faith and character are preeminent. The principle of individuality is the most liberating principle. Relationships lie at the heart of it. Life integration turns knowledge into an extremely useful and powerful tool for success. But how many of these elements are missed by conventional systems of learning and by many homeschools as well? These are the basics, coming from Kevin Swanson’s 53 years of experience in the movement, and his book, Upgrade: The Ten Secrets to the Best Education for Your Child.

Teaching multiple ages at once is no small task—it can feel overwhelming, exhausting, and frustrating. But with the right systems and mindset, it can become one of the most fruitful parts of your homeschool. In this session, Kathie Morrissey, homeschool mom of eight, will show you how to turn the chaos into calm. You’ll learn practical strategies to structure your days, foster independence, and keep everyone on track—even when you’re juggling toddlers and teens. You’ll walk away encouraged and equipped with tools to make school time more peaceful, productive, and purpose driven.

Many teachers and parents assume that good readers will naturally become good writers. Others think that writing talent is a natural ability. Some have it. Others don’t. Both are myths. History and modern research demonstrate how good writers develop the two most critical skills needed for a high level of aptitude in writing. With humor and insight, Andrew Pudewa explains these two easy but powerful skills that build language patterns and nurture competent communicators.

Parenting. It’s exhausting and exhilarating. Frustrating and fascinating. Like all things that are God-breathed, it’s a Kingdom-building exercise. It’s a masterful strategy, this idea of using all-night feedings and miscarriage and labor and teenagers (see how teens and labor go hand-in-hand?) and even homeschooling to teach us to trust the heart of the Father. But that’s exactly what God wants you to learn to do. Join Heidi St. John for an hour of encouragement and inspiration that will lift you up and remind you of the WHY of homeschooling.