There is no plug-and-play formula for a good education. Mystie Winckler explains why systems and shortcuts fail, how to keep the home at the center of your homeschool, and how to practice this art with confidence and enjoyment.

Thinking about homeschooling? This workshop is for moms and dads who are wondering if homeschooling is right for their family. You want to go into this with eyes wide-open and realistic expectations. Real-dad, Todd Wilson, will shoot straight with you, sharing the good, the bad, and the ugly and will help clarify if homeschooling is for you.

Practical and straightforward, this talk helps moms see that “busy” isn’t always a problem and that even so, we all always have time for the things that matter most. She also offers hope and advice for what to do when our time and our plans get derailed.

Your kids’ ability to focus, learn, and manage emotions is closely tied to what’s happening inside their body. In this session, you’ll discover how nutrition, digestion (gut health), and blood sugar directly impact their ability to focus and absorb information. When these foundational pieces are supported, children are better able to think clearly, problem-solve, and stay engaged. You’ll leave with practical, easy-to-apply strategies to incorporate into your homeschool routine—helping foster stronger focus, improved learning, and steady energy.

Homeschooling provides an education that is beyond comparison with any other method. That said, Idaho code requires that homeschoolers provide instruction, “in subjects commonly and usually taught in the public schools.” This is often summed up as a requirement to provide a “comparable education.” But how are we to meet that requirement without stifling the amazing educational freedom that homeschooling offers? Join Linda Patchin as she unpacks various teaching methods used by homeschoolers and how they can each meet, and exceed, the statutory requirement of a “comparable education.”

Frustrated by the fact that what works for your homeschooling friends doesn't seem to work for you or what works for one of your children doesn't work for all your children? For the first time ever discover the FOUR homeschool Temperaments. You'll discover if you're a Falcon, Owl, Swan, or Sand Piper and how to homeschool in light of those traits. You'll laugh, nod your head in agreement and find yourself saying, "That finally makes sense. During our time together we'll discuss tips for each temperament, how to teach your children who may NOT be your temperament, and what types of homeschool curriculum works best for your temperament. This is going to be fun as you discover your homeschool temperament!!

With many personal stories and a humorous yet philosophical tone, Mystie tackles the motivations we have to get organized and helps us find satisfaction in realistic expectations and a less-than-perfect home.

Classical education embodies the most natural skills of learning. To give your children a better education, you must give them more than content. You must teach them the timeless art of how to learn. Discover the skills that teach your children how to think well and develop understanding of any subject, topic, or trade. We will model these skills and tools allowing you to experience them yourself so you’re able to use them in your own homeschool. Learn how a Classical Education differs from a modern education, how it can help your discipleship relationships with your children, and get some interactive practice. Experience classical education in action!

Choosing your career path is one of the most difficult and yet important decisions that every graduate must face. In this workshop, we will discuss strategies that can assist you in choosing your career path, the importance of planning, and common pitfalls to avoid.

The holy grail of parenting is “what to do to have good godly kids.” Unfortunately God didn’t leave a complete guideline for our use. He did leave us some examples of the good, bad, and ugly of parenting, and plenty of principles...but we’re still left...wanting more. Enter the flim-flam man who fills in all the gaps and begins to pile on rules, principles, and things to avoid. The problem is that it sometimes has adverse effects and leaves behind hurt and wayward children. So...some parents swing the other way and claim and proclaim the message of Freedom to equally dire results. While I would never be so bold as to say, “Here’s how to parent and what to do to have successful children.” I will say there seems to a sweet-spot in parenting that avoids the extremes but not the responsibility. Join me as we get down and dirty in the trenches of parenting and discuss a method of parenting that is IRRESISTIBLE.

With humorous personal stories both from being homeschooled as well as homeschooling, Mystie walks through how a homeschool mom’s life and role changes as we raise our children from dependent babies to independent adults, casting a vision for the glory of the mission.

Ever feel like homeschooling is for those ‘blessed enough’ to afford it? Ever feel like you don’t have the financial resources to give your kids all the opportunities everyone else is giving their kids? Ever feel like if you just had a little more, your homeschool would be so much better? Come and learn tips and tricks to homeschool affordably and be reminded of the heart behind the Great Provider that has called us to this gig in the first place!

Do you want to inspire your kids with excellent literature? Or find hidden gems for your read-aloud time? In this workshop, Melissa Nash, Homeschool Idaho Board Member, will walk you through how to find the stories our family will love.

Dads and moms, in all the busyness of life and swell of expert advice, we've forgotten the fundamental truths of homeschooling and family. In short, we’ve forgotten why we do what we do. We have plenty of “how tos” but have forgotten the “why tos” and it evidences itself in our lack of joy of homeschooling, family, and parenting. Join funny guy and familyman, Todd Wilson, as he sets the stage for a great homeschool convention and the best year ever as he brings us back to the basics of what we believe about family and homeschooling. You're not going to want to miss this for the world.

As we look around us we find ourselves asking “how can it be?” ?Everywhere we turn the world looks almost unrecognizable. ?Yet, this is our place on the world’s timeline; there never was another moment meant for us. We cannot let fear creep in and paralyze our purpose, nor can we turn and run. We have been called for such a time as this; called to live boldly, to stand on truth, and to make an impact on the next generation. And we are called to do it with peace in our hearts. ?We must fight for the hearts and minds of our children- preparing them to stand strong, to answer the call placed on their lives, and to cling to the ONE that gives hope and peace in the unknown places. Come and be encouraged, learn from biblical examples of those that have gone before us, and be reminded that He will equip us for the call, and the time, He has created us for.

Are you having trouble finding the time and energy to meet the needs of your husband after a hard day of homeschooling? Maybe you've forgotten what his needs are. Would you like your husband to take a more active role in homeschooling? Maybe your husband refuses to be involved in training your children. Join me as we look at your role, not as a homeschooling mom, but as a homeschooling WIFE. Your husband will thank you for coming! The discussion will be led by a real husband of a homeschooling mom.

We are raising kids in a generation where more hours a day are spent in front of a screen than are spent outside. From video games to social media, this generation is existing more virtually than they are in the real world around them, and we are seeing the damaging results in our children, families, and culture. Join Aby Rinella as she discusses the dangers of social media on our kids, how we can step out of the virtual and back into real life; how we can cultivate real connection, thrive in the tangible world around us, and how we benefit physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually from being outdoors together. You will also learn practical tips to take your school outdoors and how to grow as a family on the adventure!

When a child struggles to learn, despite your best efforts, it's rarely about a lack of discipline or just "trying harder." As a homeschooler you have the ability to look past the surface behavior and find the root cause of the struggle. In this session you will learn how to ask the right questions in order to collect the information you need to help your child learn; to understand what specially designed instruction means in your homeschool learning environment; how to manage your child's learning disability and build good coping skills to help them learn successfully; build and track a special education plan; and, above all, be encouraged to have grace with yourself and your student during your educational journey

If you have ever wondered how to design a high school course of study, evaluate the results, develop a transcript, or award a diploma, then this is the workshop for you! Linda will cover all of these subjects and more in one quick paced hour.

More devotional and vulnerable in tone, Mystie discusses misconceptions about rest and approaches this needed topic in a relatable but deeply Scriptural way. This talk is a meditation on what it means that our rest is in Christ, not in our own self-care.

It's a fact! The only thing tougher than being a homeschooling mom is...being married to a homeschooling mom! Dad, your wife needs your help. Come join me as we discuss how to support and assist our wives in the homeschooling journey. We'll also do a lot of laughing, as I encourage men to be encouragers of their homeschooling wives.

Idaho's homeschool laws have changed dramatically since the early days of homeschooling, but they have always led to greater freedom. Until now. Legislation in Idaho and throughout the country is changing the homeschool landscape and it isn't all blue skies and sunshine. This class will take a quick look back at Idaho's homeschool history to give context to recent legislation and everything out there that calls itself homeschooling (and may not be). Then we will look ahead to the threats to homeschooling that are gaining momentum throughout the country. If you ever struggled to understand Idaho's homeschool laws or the current political climate surrounding homeschooling, this is the class for you.

Most parents feel unsure about the digital world their teens live in. This workshop explains how today’s online culture shapes young people mentally, emotionally, and socially, and provides practical, faith-informed strategies to guide them toward healthy digital habits. You’ll also discover helpful tools, resources, and strategies that make it easier to set boundaries and support your teen in managing their online life with wisdom.

Marriage is hard...in fact, it’s real hard! But when it is right and good, it can withstand anything. It doesn’t matter what the economy does, the status of your bank account, the condition of your home or vehicles, or what your children dish out...because when a husband and wife are right, they’re unbeatable. On the flip side, when a husband and wife feel distant or apathetic, it only takes the slightest breeze to ruffle a bunch of feathers. The truth is a mediocre marriage sucks the joy right out of life and your homeschool. The economy can swing up, your checking account can be healthy, your home and vehicles can purr like kittens, and the kids can behave like angels, and life still...stinks. That’s because marriage matters. Join Todd Wilson, The Familyman, for a time of laughter and encouragement as he shares real life stories, problems, and frustrations along with practical, simple solutions to having a marriage that can‘t be beat!

Homemaking is not a side project—it’s kingdom work. In this talk, Mystie Winckler reframes home management as a God-given vocation that forms souls, builds culture, and advances the gospel. From folding laundry to fostering hospitality, she shows that our daily work reflects the work of God and fulfills the Great Commission right where we live.

When our kids are in their upper high school years, we might begin to question whether we’ve prepared them (and ourselves!) for the next steps. Did I teach them everything they need to know? Will the world eat them up? What have I missed? We can be assured that God has a plan for the good of our children, and for His glory. Parenting doesn’t end when our children graduate from our homeschools, and we can be encouraged by trusting in God’s faithfulness in the lives of our young adults. Find hope for a parent’s heart as our kids leave the nest, learn to fly on their own, and soar.

If you are just getting started on your homeschool adventure then this is a great workshop for you to attend! Come with questions and leave with answers. Homeschool Idaho Board Member Melissa Nash is a homeschool mom whose two sons have both graduated. She has a wealth of information to share, so join her for an interactive hour.

Homeschooling is hard, parenting is hard, and marriage...well, that’s way hard. And that’s OK and even normal. Trouble is we don’t like hard. We want easy, fast, and cheap, and at the same time we want successful results. But the truth is that good things are hard and hard things are good, and they go hand in hand. Sadly, most people don’t ever experience the good because they can’t handle the hard. They put the hard thing off, hoping it will get easier, or they avoid it all together, and all they end up with is a pile of regrets. Here’s the good news: you can handle the hard. In fact, if you’re faced with two choices, pick ‘HARD.’ During this hour, you’ll laugh with Todd as he shares how to embrace the hardness while keeping your eye on the joy and experience God’s best for you.

Guard your support group against legal surprises! In this workshop, Darren helps you understand issues that affect your group, including civil rights law, child abuse prevention, financial issues, and membership agreements. Don’t miss this discussion to help you in serving your members!

In this interactive session, Vicki discusses four basic needs of homeschool families and shares practical ways for groups to meet those needs. Includes tips on involving the dads.

There is only ONE secret ingredient to giving credibility to a homeschool transcript. If you don’t know it, author Jean Burk will share the answer in this incredible lecture. Discover the insider criteria that Harvard uses to judge applicants and why summer break needs to be more than just a vacation. Learn the differences between AP, Dual Enrollment, and CLEP courses and the pros and cons of adding them to your schedule. Find out about the 3-Tier credit plan, so you can correctly build a portfolio that will impress any admissions counselor.

A round table discussion facilitated by Patti Sailor.

What do you do if you feel you have bitten off more than you can chew in the homeschooling journey? What do you do with fears that you aren’t enough for your children? Come examine mindsets that hinder moms, and learn how faith, gratitude and servanthood can be fleshed out in daily life.

Parenting a child with special learning needs is both a sacred calling and a daily surrender. It is a path marked by deep love, unseen labor, persistent advocacy, and a level of exhaustion few truly understand. We will explore where to find your source of strength and joy as you raise up your special learner from on your knees.

Paying for college isn’t about luck — it’s about understanding the system. Each year, more than $120 billion in federal college funding is available, yet millions of families leave money on the table simply because they don’t know how the process works, or they make costly mistakes on the FAFSA which can reduce their aid eligibility. In this practical session, you’ll learn the blueprint colleges use to award scholarships and financial aid, and discover how to position yourself strategically within the system. You’ll learn why EVERY family should file the FAFSA, how to avoid common FAFSA errors, how scholarships and need-based aid work together, legal strategies that can increase eligibility. College funding isn’t about what you earn — it’s about what you know.

Practical, hands-on ideas for surrounding your preschoolers with God’s Word as you sit in your house, walk by the way, when you lie down and rise up (Deuteronomy 6:5-9).

Maybe your family of origin wasn't the strongest and you want your family to look and feel different. Sarah will share what types of activities lead to legacy building - the ones that build long lasting family memories and commitment to each other.

Have you ever asked yourself: “How do I get my child to focus on school? How can I get them to stop jumping around and being distracted all day? And how is it possible they play video games for hours but not focus in on school for even 5 minutes.” In this workshop you will learn how to utilize the gifts of ADD/ADHD to dial in the focus of learning for your child and for you.

Tips to help parents navigate the difficulties of teaching and raising their children during the high school years, including how to customize classes to fit their individual needs.

Are you overwhelmed by the options? Not sure where to begin? Good planning is the key to any successful road trip, so Vicki will walk you through a planning checklist to help you prepare for this homeschool journey! Topics include research, goal setting, supplies, schedules, making the transition from conventional school, and more, plus Six Tips for Success. Appropriate for any grade level.

Come and discover the Institute for Creation Research (ICR) as a valuable homeschool science resource. For over 55 years, ICR has been conducting scientific research to equip Christians with Bible-affirming science. Learn about the educational and scientific resources available to support you as you train and equip the next generation. From curriculum supplements to peer-reviewed articles, you will come away with the tools you need to find answers to the toughest questions about science and the Bible.

Teaching math can be tough, especially when your child learns differently. Whether your child has a learning difference, struggles with math anxiety, or simply doesn't grasp math the traditional way, you're not alone. In this encouraging and practical workshop, you'll discover strategies that truly work for kids who need a different approach. Learn how to teach in ways that build real understanding, reduce anxiety, and foster confidence. With the right tools and support, success is not only possible—it’s within reach. Come gain insight, encouragement, and a clear path forward for your child’s learning journey.

The Scripture teaches that mind cultivation is central to disciple-making. In this presentation we will look at the expressed statements and intentions of some of the founders of the American government education system dating back to the 1800s, 1900s and up to the 21st century to show how government education was specifically used to secularize America.

As a Nana to ten, I want to disciple my grandkids toward faith in Christ and help them grow in that faith. So, a few tools in our toolbox (along with directions, please) would go a long way in helping us put feet to our heart’s desire. We’ll identify actions to strengthen our own faith and ways to pass truths on through meaningful interactions with the littleuns we love the most.

Are you looking for ways to bring music into your family and your homeschool? Come join the worship leaders for this year's INCH conference as they share insights into making music a valuable educational, emotional and spiritual tool for children of all ages. Providing tips for sparking musical interest, practice time, and using gifts for God's glory, expect a fun session with live demos from kids, stress relieving parenting hacks and interactive preschool songs!

Games provide motivation and context for reinforcing math skills and concepts. You will play math games with me - both home-made and commercial - to see how such games can be an intentional part of your homeschool.

This session is for Christian homeschooling families who want to instill bold faith in their children. Together, we'll unpack what it means to walk courageously as believers in a complex world. You'll gain practical tools for nurturing resilience, helping your kids face fears with faith, and creating home culture built on trust in God. Through scripture, and real-life applications, you'll leave equipped and encouraged to guide your children with confidence in Christ.

A look at the primary historical sources documenting the Biblical foundations of schools and Universities in America.

Using techniques and strategies from his book, Cliff will demonstrate how speed math methods always prove faster than the algorithmic methods with which we grew up. Many of these have long been in use in Asian & European schools. The shortcuts demonstrated in their textbooks show why we find the US ranking near the bottom in calculation abilities. These methods can bring our students up to speed, and will leave your calculator-dependent friends in the dust!

What good is academic success if your child lacks integrity, self-control, or kindness? Character is the foundation for everything else in your homeschool and you can train it daily with purpose and creativity. In this practical, hope-filled session, Kathie equips parents to cultivate godly character in their children without nagging, lectures, or power struggles.

There truly is no one-size-fits-all pathway for transitioning to life beyond high school. Whether your child is college-bound, on the path to an apprenticeship, continuing a family business, or needing continued support into adulthood, you will walk away with ideas and tools to help your special learner find their own unique pathway to success in life beyond the high school years.

Homesteading is both a mindset and a practice. This class explores why we choose to homestead and how everyday work—gardening, animal care, and homemaking—build resilience, responsibility, and stewardship. Learn simple, realistic ways to begin homesteading with intention and confidence, no matter your space or season.

In this session we will endeavor to identify affirmative pursuit of a vision for the home, with singular focus on our purpose for investing in our families and children, from limiting ourselves to defending against societal dross.

Joel & Aimee Johnston invite families into a bolder vision of discipleship by seeing your community and career as a mission field. Drawing from their years of ministry, they'll explore how to raise children to live missionally — whether they’re entrepreneurs, artists, teachers or tradespeople. You’ll discover family rhythms that nurture disciple multipliers, simple discipling tools, & vision for your career. Come and embrace God’s call for every Jesus follower to make disciples right where they are. Be encouraged and empowered to live missionally in every sphere of life.

The heart of a math-rich home is YOU as the parent - arranging and managing math enrichment items in your home. Learn specific math activities and math resources you can provide your kids to stimulate mathematical thinking.

The battle to protect your right to homeschool is never-ending. A new model bill urges legislators to impose archaic restrictions on home education. The bill’s advocates claim that homeschooling is used to hide child abuse, despite a growing body of research that says the two are not correlated. We will look at homeschool history and what you need to know about the Make Homeschool Safe Act.

Learn how God, faith, Christianity and the Bible influenced the formation of the greatest free nation in history, and our continuing role as citizens today.

Practical tips for creating a learning lifestyle—from a mom of 17 homeschooled students (seven school-age at a time). Includes ideas for teaching your preschoolers, as well as multi-level teaching ideas for your school-age kiddos.

In a world of constant noise and distraction, many homeschool families sense the need for something that roots children in attention, wonder, and belonging. Nature study offers that steadying influence. This workshop explores why regular time outdoors forms not only knowledge, but character. When children learn to observe, their powers of attention deepen, their affections awaken, and a quiet confidence grows. With warmth and practicality, Sheila Carroll will offer simple ways to establish nature study as a sustaining rhythm—on open acreage or in the suburbs. Participants will leave ready to help their children rediscover the peace found in the living world.

The current cultural mantra equates truth with being authentic; we only need to look inside and find out what we think, feel, and desire, and ignore external voices. If that’s what truth is, objective truth doesn’t exist and personal opinion serves as a shaky placeholder. Learn how you can know and explain what truth really is, the difference this knowledge can make in your life and beliefs, and how to equip your kids so they can critique truth claims.

Baking cookies creates a mixture, making ice cubes changes the state of matter, and feeding the dog is an opportunity for a biology lesson. Opportunities to teach science are everywhere. Learn practical tips for keeping your eyes open to the many ways God has designed our lives, and the science to back it up, whether you’re in the kitchen, bathroom, yard, or car. Join Karri Iverson to learn tips and tricks for putting it all together.

Jean Burk will share her secrets of years of test prep success that have helped tens of thousands of students raise their SAT scores as much as 700 points, ACT 11 points, CLT 26 points! Test-taking is a unique skill set - you'll learn how to find shortcuts in test patterns and save time on many questions. Discover why test scores are tied directly to scholarships, and how they can lead to a debt-free degree!

As a homeschooling mom it can become easy to allow being a wife to slip into the background. Come have your heart renewed toward your husband, with Biblical encouragement and practical conversation on how you can love your husband even during the busy homeschooling season.

Every marriage longs for deeper intimacy, stronger connection, and lasting harmony. When couples intentionally pursue these three biblical priorities, joy becomes sustainable and faithfulness becomes natural. In this seminar, we will explore how Scripture calls husbands and wives to cultivate Intimacy, Connectivity, and Harmony—so that our marriages reflect Christ and His Church and flourish until death do us part.

Join Vicki Bentley for a practical and engaging workshop on keeping preschool and kindergarten in perspective. Discover how to observe and nurture your child's unique abilities, promote learning through everyday activities, and build foundational skills and character development in a playful, age-appropriate way. This workshop will equip you with tools and strategies to create a "lifestyle of learning" in your home.

Set the boring worksheets aside and say hello to joyful learning through games! Make math something your child looks forward to! These games are powerful tools for teaching and reinforcing key concepts like addition, multiplication, and fractions. They encourage critical thinking, build number sense, and allow kids of all ages and abilities to learn together. Games turn solitary work into a social, interactive experience that boosts math skills and infuses learning with laughter and joy.

Come discover solutions to enhancing young minds. In this dynamic session, we will discuss holistically what affects learning and how we can build strategies into our homeschool day to optimize learning. This workshop has something for everyone, as it explores the intricate relationships among emotional well-being, behavior, nutrition, and academic success in homeschooled children.

Are today’s children less creative—or simply expressing creativity in new ways? Many parents worry that screens are crowding out imagination. In this workshop, James L. Carroll, Ed.D. draws on decades of study in cognitive and developmental psychology to explore how creativity actually develops—and how it can flourish even in a digital age. Parents will gain a deeper understanding of how curiosity, problem-solving, originality, and imagination take shape across childhood and adolescence. You will leave confident that your children’s creative capacities are alive—and ready to grow.

Please bring a growth mindset, an openness, humility, and gratitude to this session, as well as one problem. Prayer will be the foundation of this session, because even our God-given problem solving is not possible without God. There is no guarantee that our problems will be able to be solved during this session, but we will lift them all up in prayer. I'll choose problems to attempt to solve publicly that I think may benefit the whole group.

While Mom is generally the day-to-day teacher with input and support from Dad, it doesn’t have to be that way—and it often isn’t. What happens when Dad is more involved or even the primary educator (and not just for the seriously cool science experiments)? Navigating play dates, setting schedules, maintaining the routine—all bring special challenges. Darren gives advice and encouragement for dads.

Description: "Learn about how Homeschooling became legal in Michigan, how to defend your right to homeschool, and how to handle a situation where CPS shows up at your door."

Homeschooling doesn't have to cost hundreds of dollars per child. Vicki homeschooled seven at a time while their family was without a full-time income for four years, sometimes spending less than $100 per year.

Parents and teens—step beyond reluctant writing and toward excellence using a diagnostic approach anchored in biblical truth. We'll give you reusable tools: the “Three-Legged Stool” framework for analyzing stories, and the “3-Question Filter” for testing scenes—fused with faith, structure, and imagination. You'll gain strategies for diagnosing and strengthening your family’s writing in fiction, schoolwork, and devotional pursuits.

Navigating the changes that come after the elementary grades, dealing with middle school challenges, and preparing for successful and fruitful high school years.

In a culture filled with confusion about truth, identity, and morality, parents have been entrusted with the most important subject their kids will ever learn: knowing and loving Jesus Christ. You'll learn simple ways to build daily faith habits, help your kids develop a biblical worldview, and raise kids who stand strong for Christ. Greg will share cool stories of God using kids around the world to impact others for Christ. Parents will leave with practical tools to make discipleship part of everyday family life.

Fathers are indispensable to effective disciple-making. We are essential, not peripheral.

Shaping our children’s character during their formative years helps to position them, and us moms, more fully to fulfill all God has created us to be. Let’s dig into it alongside our muffins.

The truth that Jesus rose from the dead is the central teaching of the Christian Faith. Without the resurrection, there is no Christianity. But understanding and explaining how we know He rose from the dead—maybe you could use a little help with that. Let’s learn evidences for the resurrection, the most important event, and the best attested event in human history!

Our culture is redefining masculinity—but God already defined it. In this seminar, we will explore Genesis to uncover God’s original blueprint for men. We will examine Abraham’s faith and leadership and ultimately look to Jesus as the perfect model of biblical manhood. Discover how to live with purpose, strength, humility, and obedience in a world that desperately needs godly men.

In this session, you’ll discover which scholarships are legitimate, which are the easiest to win, and why sometimes you should not apply at all. Learn where nearly 85% of scholarship money actually comes from, and how to position your student to access it. You’ll uncover overlooked resources with six scholarship secrets, and learn how to start positioning your student. Stop wasting time. Start finding real money.

Homeschooling homes are havens for teaching much more than just academics. Come explore why the home is truly the best place for children to flourish and for families to pass on the faith.

Navigating the legal landscape of homeschooling in Michigan can be challenging, but this session will make it easier to understand and follow. Join Michigan attorneys, Dave and Steve Kallman, as they walk you through the state's homeschooling laws, your rights, and the practical steps you need to stay compliant. For beginners or seasoned educators, they will equip you to homeschool confidently and legally.

As a busy mom, do you sometimes struggle with lesson planning, keeping the house somewhat presentable, teaching, keeping up with the laundry, AND getting dinner on the table the same day you homeschool? Come hear practical tips and encouragement from a fellow homeschool mom of many. Your husband and children will thank you, and you will have hope for another day of science and language arts!

Just like a house needs a strong foundation to stand tall, children need a solid base in math to tackle more complex ideas with confidence. In this session, you’ll learn simple, effective ways to teach math from the ground up, helping children understand the basics in a way that builds their confidence. When kids have a solid math foundation, they don’t just get the right answers—they feel empowered to keep growing, trying, and even enjoying math as they advance to more challenging concepts.

This session will offer encouragement, truth, and rest for parents walking the road of homeschooling a child with special learning needs. Together, we will explore God’s grace not only as sufficient but also as sustaining us through the questions, the grief, the fatigue, all while providing a place to find rest and renewal.

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 are a record-keeping tool. Karri Iverson will demonstrate how lab journals help prepare students for higher level courses, while recognizing God’s design and order in nature.