Smoothing the Way

Wednesday / July 23, 2008

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Texas Home School Coalition
In Its 20th Year of Successfully
Serving and Protecting the Home Schoolers of Texas

Smoothing the Way is a support group dedicated to serving first-year homeschooling mothers. Each month a topic of specific interest to the new homeschooler is offered. Veteran homeschooling moms and guest speakers are available to inform and encourage those who have decided to take on the exciting, yet sometimes daunting, task of educating their own children.

Starting the Way

Are you homeschooling children ages two through five? Make plans now to attend this important seminar which will encourage you and address your unique needs.

Learn which teaching methods and materials work best for this special age group. Veteran homeschooling moms will share with you from their experience working with preschoolers.

Learn how to use these important years to build a love of learning.

(Be sure to check Upcoming Seminars for an event in your area, or request information by e-mail at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it )

Texas Bookfairs

August 14-16, 2008

Location: The Woodlands
Sponsoring Organization:
Texas Home School Coalition
(806) 744-4441
www.thsc.org

Membership

Smoothing the Way exists to serve the new homeschooler. We offer you information that will make your first year less confusing. We also offer you the opportunity to meet other new homeschoolers who are sharing your experiences — both good and bad! You will meet veteran homeschoolers who can reassure you that these experiences are very normal and can help you to navigate through your first year.

Membership with Smoothing the Way includes the following benefits –

Member workbook with outlines, articles, and resource lists
Monthly webinars covering member workbook outlines
Attendance at local meetings covering member workbook outlines
E-mail list for members hosted by veteran homeschoolers
Quarterly e-newsletter with articles of interest
Special webinars featuring guest speakers on a variety of topics
Teacher ID card

We offer groups in several states and members are encouraged to take advantage of those local meetings. Feel free to attend either the webinar or the local meeting – or both!

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.