Smoothing the Way online

August — Getting Off to a Great Start!

We will discuss general homeschooling issues, the father's role in homeschooling, and just spend time getting to know each other. Your spouse is invited to this meeting.

September — Organizing Your Time

Yearly scheduling, daily scheduling, lesson plans, outside activities, cooking tips, etc.

October — Understanding Your Child

What is your child's learning style? What is your teaching style? Understanding these important concepts will help you with many of the choices you face in educating your child.

November — Avoiding Resistance in Your Student

Tips for dealing with frustration and avoiding tantrums and tears. Ways to avoid resistant behavior, and advice for dealing with it when it does occur.

December — Choosing Curriculum

Are you totally overwhelmed by the amount of curriculum available? Spend the evening looking at a variety of material and talking with the veterans who have used it.

January — Capturing Your Child's Heart for God

This element is so often overlooked as we plan our child's education. Giving proper attention to Bible curriculum for your home school.

February — Teaching Tips

Teaching phonics to your preschooler... teaching independence to your high schooler... and everything in between. Don't miss this session filled with practical teaching tips!

March — Organizing Your Home

Just in time for spring cleaning! Tips on getting your house organized so school (and life) can run more smoothly.

April — Support Groups

Do you need to belong to a support group? What type of group would work best for your family? Leave this meeting with your support system for next year already in place.

May — Graduation Day!

Congratulations! You've survived your first year of homeschooling! This very special evening will celebrate your victories and encourage you for the future.