2013 Conference Program

April 19–20, 2013 • Mayo Civic Center • Rochester, Minnesota
2013 MÂCHÉ Homeschool
Conference and Curriculum Fair
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Table of Contents
Keynote Speakers and Sessions.....5
Featured Speakers.................................6
Supporting Speakers............................8
Workshops by Topic.............................12
Friday Workshops................................ 14
Workshops at a Glance..................... 18
Mayo Civic Center Map......................21
Exhibitors................................................. 22
Saturday Workshops......................... 24
Special Presentations........................ 29
Do You Know Jesus.............................30
iAdvocate Teen Track...........................31
When a Child Doesn’t Remember
What He Reads..................................... 32
Schedule at a Glance........................36
Welcome!MÂCHÉ opened its doors for the first time in November of
1983 when 50 people met for an organizational meeting in
South Minneapolis. Nearly thirty years later, many of those
attending that first meeting continue to serve in the home-
school community.Through the years MÂCHÉ has steadily
grown from what started as a small group of home educators
into one of the largest state home education organizations in
the nation.This year we will be celebrating our 30th anniver-
sary as an organization.
Much energy has been poured into planning the 2013
MÂCHÉ Homeschool Conference and Curriculum Fair!
It is our hope and prayer that you will receive the sup-
port and encouragement you need to realize your desire to
home educate your children and to help them grow toward
full maturity in Christ. They have the potential to change
their world for the LORD. We have some stirring speakers
and timely topics that are certain to be significant for every
attendee.
Take time to look through this program before the confer-
ence begins, as it is full of important information that will
help you schedule your time more efficiently during this busy
conference weekend.
We would enjoy meeting you,so please stop by the MÂCHÉ
information booth in the Grand Lobby while you are here.
May the LORD bless your weekend tremendously!
— David Watkins, MÂCHÉ executive director
Conference Director: Linda Watkins
Conference Coordinator: Alice Tillman
Equipment and Supplies: Keith and Karen Soencksen
Exhibit Hall: Steve and Cheri Spaid
Exhibit Hall Assistant: Dan Erickson
Homeschool Helps Booth: Cindy Kravik
Hosts and Hostesses: Jerry and Molli Ophoven
MÂCHÉ Booth: Lynda Lorenz
Office Manager: Doris Wetjen
Prayer and Hospitality: Keith and Becky Bateman
Thanks!
We owe a great deal of thanks to the following people who have given innumerable hours of their time to help plan the
2013 conference:
Publications: Tracie Henkel and Linda Watkins
Recording: Jeff Childress and Timothy Watkins
Registration: Sue Liesmaki
Security: Paul Watkins
Speaker Gifts Coordinator: Wendy Tuma
Speakers and Workshops: Linda Watkins
Students Coordinator: Amanda Watkins
SGL Symposium Coordinator: Karen Soencksen
Used Curriculum: Sheila Bien
Volunteers: Cindy Erickson
2013 MÂCHÉ Homeschool Conference and Curriculum Fair
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Dr. Henry Morris III is the chief executive officer of Institute for Creation
Research (ICR). He holds four earned degrees, including a Doctor of Minis-
try from Luther Rice Seminary and the Presidents and Key Executives MBA
from Pepperdine University. A former college professor, administrator, business
executive and senior pastor,Dr.Morris is an articulate and passionate speaker fre-
quently invited to address church congregations, college assemblies and national
conferences. The eldest son of ICR's founder, Dr. Morris has served for many
years in conference and writing ministries. His love for the Word of God and
passion for Christian maturity, coupled with God's gift of teaching, have given
Dr.Morris a broad and effective ministry over the years.He has authored numer-
ous articles and seven books, including The Big Three: Major Events that Changed
History Forever, Exploring the Evidence for Creation, and 5 Reasons to Believe in
Recent Creation. Dr. Henry Morris will present the following workshops:
• The Biblical Basis for Modern Science
• Can Petunias Hear?
Dr. John Morris is president of
theInstituteforCreationResearch
(ICR). He is perhaps best known
for leading expeditions to Mt.
Ararat in search of Noah's Ark,
and served on the University of
Oklahoma faculty before joining
ICR. He received his doctorate
in geological engineering at the
University of Oklahoma in 1980.
Dr. Morris held the position of
professor of geology before being
appointed president in 1996. He
travels widely around the world,
speaking at churches, conferences,
schools, and scientific meetings.
Dr. Morris has written numer-
ous books and articles about the
scientific evidence that supports
the Bible. He is the author or
co-author of such books as The
Young Earth, The Modern Creation
Trilogy, and The Fossil Record:
Unearthing Nature's History of
Life. Dr. John Morris will present
the following workshops:
• The Search for Noah's Ark
• Creation, Evolution and
Current Issues
Friday Keynote Session:
Damnable Heresies,
Anti-Knowledge and
Willing Ignorance •
Dr. Henry Morris
There are some teachings that must
be opposed. The New Testament
presents three categories that receive
special condemnation from the Lord
Jesus. The biblical message of cre-
ation is foundational to who God is
and therefore at the core of all Truth.
Saturday Keynote
Session:
The Fall, Death,
and Thermodynamics •
Dr. Henry Morris
What really happened when Eve
ate the forbidden fruit? Why didn’t
Adam and Eve just drop dead and
God start all over again? Why does
everything die? What does death and
thermodynamics have to do with the
gospel message? Why did God have
to die for us?
Keynote Speakers and Sessions
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Featured Speakers
Dianne Craft, a speaker and
former homeschooling mom,
discovered that there are many
bright, hardworking, home-
educated children who have to
work way too hard to learn. As
she speaks with homeschool
leaders across the country, she
hears that their fastest growing
population of new home edu-
cators is comprised of parents
who are working with bright yet
struggling learners. This appears
to be about 30% of the home-
schooling population. Her goal
is twofold: show parents how to
determine whether their chil-
dren are struggling with a learning block or a character problem,
and show parents how to reduce the impact of a learning glitch
and get the child moving forward. Dianne has a master’s degree in
elementary and special education with 25 years of teaching experi-
ence. She now teaches parents across the country how to help their
child learn faster and easier using therapies and strategies that are
very effective, yet inexpensive. She is a Certified Natural Health
Professional, specializing in natural treatments for children with
attention,learning and behavioral issues.Dianne is president of the
educational consulting firm Child Diagnostics, Inc. in Littleton,
Colorado. Dianne will be presenting the following workshops:
• Identifying "If" Your Child Has a Learning Glitch
• Children and Teenagers with Focus/Attention Issues
• Training Your Child's Photographic Memory
• Auditory Processing and Memory Issues
Kay Hiramine is the catalyst for Humanitarian Internation-
al Services Group (HISG). He was born into a first-generation
Japanese-American home. In 1986 he earned a bachelor's degree
from Occidental College in Los Angeles, California, and has an
international diploma in humanitarian assistance, a globally recog-
nized diploma that was attained in Geneva, Switzerland. Kay was
awarded an honorary doctorate
of philosophy from Kathmandu
International University in 2010
in the field of philanthropy. Kay
is one of the founders of HISG.
He has worked with non-
governmental organizations,
international organizations,
government officials, business
leaders and faith-based groups
in humanitarian activities around the world.Kay will be presenting
the following workshop:
• Project Blessing: A Project for the Whole Family.
Julie Hiramine is the founder
and executive director of Gener-
ations of Virtue, a ministry that
equips parents to empower their
children for purity in our world
today. As an internationally
noted speaker,author and Chris-
tian leader, Julie has encouraged
parents and teens both in the
United States and internation-
ally through her speaking and
written materials. Julie gradu-
ated from Pepperdine University
with dual bachelors degrees in
nonprofit business management
and sociology.Julie’s background
in youth ministry has shaped her
into a passionate advocate for raising the next generation to fulfill
their God-given destinies. Kay and Julie Hiramine home educate
their five daughters in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Julie will be
presenting the following workshops:
• Purity on Purpose
• Project Blessing: A Project for the Whole Family
• Through the Eyes of a Child
• Technology Overload: A Survival Guide for Parents
• Adolescence 101: Who Are You and What Have You Done with
My Child?
Andrew Pudewa is the founder, principal speaker and director
of the Institute for Excellence in Writing. Presenting throughout
North America, he addresses
issues relating to teaching, writ-
ing, thinking, spelling and music
with clarity, insight, practical
experience and humor. His sem-
inars for parents, students and
teachers have helped transform
many a reluctant writer and have
equipped educators with power-
ful tools to dramatically improve
students’ skills. Although he is a
graduate of the Talent Educa-
tion Institute in Japan (Suzuki
Method) and holds a certificate
of child brain development,
his best endorsement is from a

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young Alaskan boy who called him “the funny man with the
wonderful words.” He and his beautiful, heroic wife Robin are
parents of seven, grandparents of three and educators of their
two youngest children at home in Oklahoma’s Green Country.
Andrew will be presenting the following workshops:
• The Profound Influence of Music on Life
• The Profound Influence of Music on Life, Part 2: Evaluating
Musical Elements
• The Four Deadly Errors of Teaching Writing
• Teaching Boys and Other Children Who Would Rather
Make Forts All Day
Extremely happily married
since 1979, Bill and Diana
Waring home educated
their three children nearly
twenty years. The now grown
Waring kids were the proving
grounds for all the concepts
and encouragements Bill
and Diana teach — real-life
examples of the wonders of
home education. Their mis-
sion is to serve families by
encouraging, equipping and
educating in an entertain-
ing way. Diana and Bill have
spoken and written for the
Christian homeschool and private school community for over
20 years. Through their business ministry, Diana Waring Pres-
ents, formerly Diana Waring-History Alive!, they have met
and talked with homeschoolers in 46 states, half of Canada,
and three other continents. The curriculum for world history
study, which Diana began writing in 1994, has been growing
and expanding. She is in the midst of a seven-year effort to
update and expand the research and presentation of the ma-
terial. She is well-known for her rapid-fire history recordings
and workshops, but is also appreciated for her workshops and
books of homeschool encouragement, such as Beyond Survival
and Reaping the Harvest. Some of these fascinating concepts
received emphasis while she was reading and being mentored
concerning how students learn and how teachers can facilitate
learning. Diana will be presenting the following workshops:
• History via the Scenic Route
• Not Just Your Average Genius
• Learning: A Breathtaking Adventure
• Exposing the Wizard of Oz: A Christian's Guide to Teach-
ing History
• Glimpses of Glory H

founder of a nationally ranked Internet marketing firm. Mike is an
internationally published writer and frequent conference speaker
on the subject of homeschooling, educational freedom, and paren-
tal and human rights. He and his wife homeschool their seven
children. Mike will be presenting the following workshops:
• The Compelling Case for Home Education
• Elites to Homeschoolers: You're Next
• Knock, Knock! There's a Truant Officer at the Door
• Town Hall 101: Emerging Issues in Home Education
Michael Ernst has been
involved in theater for over 40
years. Along with a theater/
speech degree from Truman
University, he has additional
course work from several other
universities. Michael taught
speech and theater for over 30
years in high schools and com-
munity colleges. His theater
work includes over 150 direct-
ing and onstage appearances.
From actor-in-residence at the
Ice House Theater in Hannibal,
Missouri, to assistant director of
the Tom Arnold Acting Workshop, to (most recently) creator of
the one-man Christian drama ministry, His Men Revealed Min-
istries, theater has consumed his lifetime. While working with
church drama teams and eagerly conducting Christian drama
workshops, seminars, and camps for teens and adults, he contin-
ues to perform, direct and write Christian-influenced material.
His most recent onstage secular appearance was as Fagin in Oliver.
Numerous onstage Christian portrayals of his own characteriza-
tions have included his highly regarded creation of John Adams.
His most recent directorial credits include Christian productions
of Believe and The Best Christmas Pageant Ever,and a secular pro-
duction of the Fantasticks. Michael is a member of Christians in
Theater Arts (CITA) and has performed in nine states. Since retir-
ing from teaching high school, Michael lives with his wife Marcia
in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, where he participates actively at his church.
Michael will be presenting the following workshops and dramatic
presentations:
• Why Use Drama in Your Homeschool?
• Dealing with Stage Fright and Other Lessons
• America, Did You Know dramatic presentation
• Charles Carroll: The Last One Standing dramatic presentation
Nancy Bjorkman began
as the ultimate homeschool
skeptic, yet now, after 20 years
teaching her own four children,
she has become the resource and
information lady for many and
a champion of the cause. She
is a certified teacher and has
spoken at homeschool confer-
ences in ten states. She loves
practical topics such as manag-
ing mealtime, avoiding burnout,
homeschooling through high
school,and using games to make
learning meaningful. Though
she stays busy as a support group leader and now bookstore owner,
her favorite times are spent talking and laughing with her family
at the dinner table. She is excited to have graduated all four of her
children and has found it exciting to have graduated herself from
being mentored to being a mentor for other homeschool families.
She and her husband own a homeschool resource store and catalog
business in Elk River, Minnesota, where they delight in minister-
ing to the unique needs of homeschool families year round. Nancy
will be presening the following workshops:
• Time and Home Management: Managing Life and Home
While Homeschooling
• Walking You Through the Homeschool Years
Mike Donnelly serves as HSLDA’s director of international
affairs and as a staff attorney for member affairs in the states of
Colorado, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Hampshire, Ohio,
West Virginia, Wyoming and the District of Columbia. As direc-
tor of international relations, he coordinates HSLDA’s support of
homeschooling freedom all over the world. Mike is also an adjunct
professor of government at Patrick Henry College where he
teaches constitutional law. He
received a juris doctorate from
the Boston University School
of Law with honors as a Paul J.
Liacos Scholar. He is a member
of the bars of New Hampshire,
Massachusetts, West Virginia,
the District of Columbia, and
the United States Supreme
Court. Mike’s previous experi-
ence includes combat service
during the first Persian Gulf War
as a United States Army cavalry
officer, private legal practice, and
Supporting Speakers

Eileen Hoffman is an
almost-retired homeschool
mom and a MÂCHÉ board
member. She has a degree
in applied psychology with
an emphasis in crisis coun-
seling. She and her children
have ministered to teens in
camp settings, church youth
groups and in their home.
Their biggest challenges have
been with teens from dif-
ficult backgrounds. Helping
her children walk through
crisis management and set
healthy goals and boundar-
ies with those hurting friends
has taught her and her family a lot. Eileen will be presenting the
following workshop with her daughter Given:
• Preparing Our Children to Minister to Hurting Teens.
Given Hoffman is a 20-year-
old homeschool graduate,
alumni of Worldview Academy,
and member of Jerry B. Jenkins
Christian Writers Guild. She is
currently writing a book about
the history of home education
in Minnesota that will be pub-
lished sometime this year. Given
has a passion for encouraging
teens to live a biblical world-
view, which she endeavors to do
in person and through her blog,
whentherocksspeak.wordpress.
com. She has a heart for hurting
teens and a gift of mercy. Given
will be presenting the following workshop with her mother,Eileen:
• Preparing Our Children to Minister to Hurting Teens.
Mary James lives in Bastrop County,Texas,where she has home-
schooled her eight children since 1989. In 1999 Mary cofounded
Smoothing the Way, an organization that seeks to satisfy the needs
of new homeschoolers during their first year of homeschooling.
Currently Mary serves on the Texas Home School Coalition board
of directors and continues her popular speaking ministry at sev-
eral homeschool conferences
each year. In her workshops
Mary draws not only from her
personal experience as a home-
schooling mom, but also from
her many years of working with
families new to this lifestyle.
Speaking from her heart with
warmth and humor, she encour-
ages her listeners to face the
often daunting task of educating
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their children at home. Mary will be presenting the following
workshop:
• Which Way Do I Go?”.
Sandy Norlin is con-
vinced that there are three
key ingredients to successful
homeschooling: God’s bound-
less grace, His faithfulness and
diligent parenting. Beginning in
1994,Sandy received on-the-job
training by teaching her three
children at home.With her hus-
band’s constant support, vision
and encouragement during
those years, she also was the
coordinator of a local support
group, a MÂCHÉ liaison, and a
private home education mentor and consultant. She also co-facil-
itated the MÂCHÉ traveling workshops, “Finishing the Journey:
Homeschooling Through High School” and “Considering Home-
schooling.” Sandy desires her workshops to be an encouragement
to homeschooling families, especially moms, as they experience
and see God’s faithfulness in their education journey. Sandy will
be presenting during the Homeschooling Through High School
preconference track and the conference. Sandy will be presenting
the following workshop:
• When Homeschooling Becomes a Burden
Sonya Shafer is a popular
homeschool speaker and writer
who specializes in the Charlotte
Mason method. She has been
on a fifteen-year adventure of
studying, researching, practic-
ing and teaching Charlotte’s
gentle and effective methods
of education. Her passion for
homeschooling her own four
daughters grew into helping
others and then into a business,
Simply Charlotte Mason, which
publishes her many books and
hosts the simplycharlottemason.
com website — a place of practical encouragement to homeschool-
ers.To minister to younger mothers and those dealing with special
needs, Sonya shares her heart through IntentionalParents.com and
her book This Anguishing Blessed Journey: A Mother’s Faith Journal
through Autism. Sonya will be presenting the following workshops:
• The Early Years: Homeschooling Your Preschooler
• Laying Down the Rails
• Looking Past the Fear
• Learning with Living Books
• Fine Arts the Charlotte Mason Way
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David and Linda Watkins
are southern transplants to
cold, wintry Minnesota. David
has pastored for 43 years at
Baptist churches in Okla-
homa, Missouri, Virginia and
Minnesota. They began home
educating their eight children
in 1986 and have continued to
be involved in home education
circles even though their chil-
dren have graduated. They have
a deep desire to assist parents in
strengthening their families and
personal relationships with Jesus Christ through daily fellowship
with the LORD and Scripturally-focused home education. They
served on the MÂCHÉ board nine years: David as the chairman
and Linda as the conference director. In 2012 they stepped off the
board, and David became the first executive director of MÂCHÉ.
Linda continues to serve as the conference director. In 2007 they
began serving on the National Alliance of Christian Home Educa-
tion Leadership (Alliance) board. David serves on a committee for
international homeschool relations,and Linda writes the Commu-
nique e-newsletter and oversees special projects.Four of their eight
children are married, two of their sons serve in the military, one
daughter is in nursing school, and one daughter is an invaluable
help at home. Eight of their fif-
teen grandchildren are of school
age and are now being home
educated. In their spare time
David enjoys hunting with his
family in the woods of northern
Minnesota, and Linda enjoys
sewing, quilting and music.
David and Linda will be pre-
senting the following workshop:
• Grandparents Tea:
Compounding Your
Influence.
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John Tuma began his career as an attorney for a firm in the
Northfield, Minnesota, area. During 1991 he opened his own solo
practice and in 1994 he was elected state representative for the
district. He served in office for four consecutive terms. As a rep-
resentative, John had the honor of chairing the Crime Prevention
Committee and was one of the chief authors of the state's terror-
ist bill developed as a result of the September 11 terrorist attack.
John remains active at the Capitol as a lobbyist. John and his wife,
Wendy, have served on the MÂCHÉ board since 2002. Both feel
God has called them to be a part
of this ministry to homeschool-
ing families. John has a deep
desire to use his God-given
gifts and legal training to help
homeschooling families under-
stand the law and legislation.
His struggle with dyslexia since
his youth has also given him a
heart for parents of children
with special needs. John will
be presenting "Town Hall 101:
Emerging Issues in Home Edu-
cation" with Mike Donnelly.
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Academics
Creation/Science
The Search for Noah’s Ark 1M
The Biblical Basis for Modern Science 2M
Damnable Heresies, Anti-Knowledge and Willing
IgnoranceKM
Creation, Evolution and Current Issues 6M
The Fall, Death and Thermodynamics KM
Can Petunias Hear? 5M
Teaching Science at Home 1E
History
History via the Scenic Route 1M
Exposing the Wizard of Oz: A Christian’s Guide to Teaching
History 5M
Glimpses of Glory 6M
Worldview
Teaching Biblical Worldview to Ages 6 – 14 6E
Language
Nerf Guns and Shaving Cream: Teaching Reading and
Spelling to Kids Who Can’t Sit Still 1E
Latin: The Key to English 4E
The Logic of English: A New Way to See Words 6E
Road Map to Literacy 5E
Writing
Reaching the Reluctant Writer 1M
The Four Deadly Errors of Teaching Writing4M
Experience Excellence in Writing 5E
Workshops by Topic
Drama
Why Use Drama in Your Homeschool? 1M
Dealing with Stage Fright and Other Lessons 4M
Music
The Profound Influence of Music on Life 2M
TheInfluence of Music on Life, Part 2: Evaluating Musical
Elements 3M
Fine Arts the Charlotte Mason Way 6M
Mathematics
How to Build Lifelong Learners with Math-U-See 6E
Visual-Based Success 3E
Mathematics: Kindergarten to College the RightStart Way 5E
Technology
Technology Overload: A Survival Guide for Parents 5M
Art
Art — It’s Essential 1E
The Importance of Art in the Homeschool 4E
Foreign Language
Rosetta Stone Homeschool Foreign Language Curriculum 1E
Latin: The Key to English 4E
Beginning to Homeschool
Time and Home Management: Managing Life and Home
While Homeschooling 4M
Which Way Do I Go? Early Session M
The Compelling Case for Home Education 2M
Looking Past the Fear 4M
Family Interests
Preparing Our Children to Minister to Hurting Teens 1M
Purity on Purpose 2M
Laying Down the Rails 2M
Project Blessing: A Project for the Whole Family 3M
Grandparents Tea: Compounding Your Influence 3M
Through the Eyes of a Child 4M
Looking Past the Fear 4M
Teaching Boys and Other Children Who Would Rather
Make Forts All Day 5M
Technology Overload: A Survival Guide for Parents 5M
Adolescence 101: Who Are You and What Have You Done
with My Child? 6M
Relief from the Myth of Perfect Kids 3E
Parenting Adopted Children 4E
Key
1 – 6 Session number
M MÂCHÉ workshops
E Exhibitor workshops
K Keynote address

Preschool/Elementary
Homeschool
The Early Years: Homeschooling Your Preschooler 1M
Special Needs/Struggling
Learners
Identifying“If”Your Child Has a Learning Glitch 1M
Kids and Teenagers with Focus/Attention Issues 3M
Training Your Child’s Photographic Memory 4M
Auditory Processing and Memory Issues 6M
Endthe Struggle: Understanding a Brain-Based Approach
to ADHD, Social, Academic, and Behavioral Issues 4E
Parenting Adopted Children 4E
Teaching Methods
Which Way To I Go? Early Session M
Not Just Your Average Genius 2M
Learning: A Breathtaking Adventure 3M
Training Your Child’s Photographic Memory 4M
Learning with Living Books 5M
Classical Education Made Doable 1E
The Trail Guide to Learning Series 1E
Combining Classical Education, Charlotte Mason, and
Unit Studies with a Biblical Perspective 2E
Homeschooling Through High School with Classical
Education 6E
Practical Discernment: Learning to Distinguish Good from
Evil by Fictional Means 5E
Evil by Fictional Means 5E
What Kind of Inheritance Are You Leaving to Your
Children? 6E
Occupying Preschoolers While Teaching Older Children 6E
General
Not Just Your Average Genius 2M
When Homeschooling Becomes a Burden 2M
Walking You Through the Homeschool Years 3M
Equipping Kids to Plan Their Day the Easy Way! 3E
The Trail Guide to Learning Series 1E
ELM: Supporting the Home Educator’s Curriculum 2E
Legal/Support
Elites to Homeschoolers: You’re Next 3M
Knock, Knock! There’s a Truant Officer at the Door 5M
Town Hall 101: Emerging Issues in Home Education 6M
Middle/High/Post-High School
The Profound Influence of Music on Life 2M
TheInfluence of Music on Life, Part 2: Evaluating Musical
Elements 3M
Purity on Purpose 2M
iAdvocate Teen Track by Generation Joshua
Course to Credit Options with the College Level
Examination Program 2E
Choosing the Right College 3E
Homeschooling through High School with Classical
Education 6E
Miscellaneous
“America, Did You Know”— Dramatization by Michael J.
Ernst
“Charles Carroll, the Last One Standing”— Dramatization
by Michael J. Ernst
Organization
while Homeschooling 4M
Equipping Kids to Plan Their Day the Easy Way! 3E
A Wise Woman Builds Her House 2E
Executive Skills for Your Student 5E
Your Most Organized Homeschool Year Ever 4E
Purchase individual workshop
recordings or a complete set of
all 94 workshops. Recordings are
available at the conference or from
the MÂCHÉ website as audio CDs
or MP3 downloads.
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Friday Workshops
Early Session • 9:00 a.m.
Which Way Do I Go? • Mary James • Presentation Hall
Learn about the most popular methodologies (textbook, living
books, unit studies, classical, and unschooling) and gain a close-up
look at the homeschool publishers that carry these methodologies.
(Many of these publishers will be in our conference exhibit hall.)
You will be able to determine which methodology would be best
for your homeschool. You’ll be glad you attended this workshop!
Session 1 • 10:30 a.m.
The Search for Noah’s Ark • Dr. John Morris • Taylor Arena
Join a well-known ark explorer as he recounts the lessons and vital
facts that he gleaned from his many trips to Mount Ararat. Leave
with an understanding of the biblical flood’s impact on geology
and paleontology, as well as the ark’s important spiritual analogy to
the salvation message.
Identifying If Your Child Has a Learning Glitch • Dianne
Craft • Presentation Hall
In this workshop you will learn how to identify if your child has a
learning glitch or if he is just a late bloomer. Is your child exhibit-
ing a maturity problem or is she actually struggling with a blocked
learning gate? Determine which learning gates are open and which
could be blocked. Learn the signs of auditory processing problems.
This workshop answers these questions and supplies strategies for
dealing with these situations and more.
History Via the Scenic Route • Diana Waring • Ballroom
Are you tired of force feeding history to your children? Does
history make them yawn? Or, do you have one of those hungry-
for-history type students who would devour far more than you
could ever dream up to provide? Diana Waring will take you on
an extraordinary learning adventure as she shares with you how to
make the facts come alive and the learning go deeper. Join Diana
to learn her “sit-on-the-edge-of-your-chair-in-suspense” history
approach that has captivated home educators across five nations,
using literature, music, art, science, cooking and more.
Reaching the Reluctant Writer • Andrew Pudewa • Suite C-D
Many children really do not like to write. Why? This workshop
will answer that basic question and teach a specific and success-
ful method of separating the complex process of writing into the
smallest possible steps, making it possible for even the most reluc-
tant writer to produce short but complete compositions. He will
be proud and motivated to write again. If you remove the problem
of what to write, you will be free to help your child learn how to
write, using source texts, key word outlines and “dress-up” check-
lists. Results guaranteed!
Why Use Drama in Your Homeschool? • Michael Ernst •
Elliott Suite
Drama offers an untapped treasure of possibilities for home educa-
tors of all ages. Exploring the benefits of drama will be the focus of
this workshop. From drama as academic content (such as history,
people, literature) to the “synthetic art” of theatre (such as design,
costume,sound,marketing) to personal skills (such as performance,
confidence, writing, speaking, analysis, appreciation), the potential
is endless. Understanding the potential drama has for your situa-
tion is our goal. Ideas and plans on how to include drama will be
included, time permitting.
The Early Years: Homeschooling Your Preschooler • Sonya
Shafer • Legion Suite
Give your child what is most important. Instead of academic or
social pressures, Charlotte Mason encouraged mothers to give
their little ones a full six years of developing good habits, getting
acquainted with nature, exploring with the five senses, growing in
their spiritual lives, and more. Learn how to give your child a quiet
growing time.
Preparing Our Children to Minister to Hurting Teens • Eileen
and Given Hoffman • Art Center
Our children are light in a hurting world. Knowing how to help
their friends, summer youth campers and acquaintances work
through their struggles in a godly way is important. In this session
Eileen and her daughter Given will share some of their experi-
ences. You will receive an overview of some of the possible issues
your child might encounter and the biblical crisis counseling skills
they can use, plus some tips on how to help your teens have effec-
tive helping relationships.
Spelling to Kids Who Can’t Sit Still • Denise Eide (Logic of
English) • Suite A
Learn how to engage your active learners through movement.
Denise Eide will share her experiences teaching and parenting
active children. She will also reveal the natural kinesthetic com-
ponents to reading and spelling and teach parents how to tap into
those to enhance learning for all students.In this workshop we will
learn active learning games, develop an appreciation of the gifts of
kinesthetic learners, and learn how to utilize the kinesthetic gift
while strengthening areas of weakness.Though this workshop will
focus on reading and spelling, the concepts are easily applied to
other subjects. Each participant will receive a handout of games
and ideas that can be used at home on Monday.
Teaching Science at Home • Becky Edmondson (Apologia) •
Suite B
Teaching science can seem like a daunting task, especially at the
upper levels. You can break through the barrier of self-doubt
and provide a positive and successful science education for your

child. Along with practical instruction and encouragement, in this
workshop you’ll discover reasons you can successfully homeschool
through junior and senior high school science, how to prepare your
child for evolution-based science in secular colleges and universi-
ties, and more. Ultimately, learn how you can face science with
confidence and make it an enjoyable part of the day for you and
your child.
Art: It’s Essential • Christy Peddicord (Arts Attack – Atelier
Art) • Suite E
Why is art important? How does art help our children to commu-
nicate more effectively? How does art enhance other core subjects?
Perhaps the most important question is,“How can you teach art to
your children?” Whether you are teaching in a home, small group
or co-op setting, learn how Atelier Art can give you the tools you
need to teach art effectively with confidence. We invite you to
listen, laugh, learn and discover your inner artist.
Classical Education Made Doable • Kim VanDyken (Classical
Conversations) • Mayo 1
Classical education is for real moms and their kids. Many believe a
classical education is a difficult and outdated approach reserved for
gifted children.The truth is that the classical approach is simple,yet
profound. Using classical methods, ordinary moms can give their
children an exceptional education. Come learn about the classical
model of education and simple ways to organize and implement
the model in your home.
The Trail Guide to Learning Series • Ashley Wiggers (Geo-
Matters) • Mayo 2
Come hear about the Learning Series, a complete curriculum that
offers easy-to-use, activity-based learning, reflecting the proven
educational principles of Dr.Ruth Beechick and Charlotte Mason.
Beginning with “living” books, the Trail Guide to Learning series
uses a natural approach to teaching that helps develop strong
thinking skills.
Rosetta Stone Homeschool Foreign Language Curriculum •
Jenefer Igarashi (Rosetta Stone Ltd.) • McDonnell 1
Experience firsthand the power of Rosetta Stone® Homeschool.
We’ll explore how this program provides students with a rich,
interactive and engaging language-learning experience, while
giving parents the tools and resources needed to track and manage
student progress. Find out why Rosetta Stone is homeschool’s #1
foreign language software curriculum. Come join us for this inter-
active language learning experience!
Session 2 • 1:30 p.m.
The Biblical Basis for Modern Science • Dr. Henry Morris •
Taylor Arena
Although the Bible is not a textbook of science, it does speak to
scientific principles and discusses many scientific issues. If God is
an omnipotent, omniscient and holy being, He could not present
anything that would not be accurate.Just what does the Bible cover
relating to modern science?
The Profound Influence of Music on Life • Andrew Pudewa •
Presentation Hall
Music has become such an ever-present influence in our daily lives
that we seldom stop to consider what effect it has on us. But we
must! As we changed over the last 100 years from being music
“makers”to music “consumers,”we have gradually lost control over,
and even an awareness of, our auditory environment. In what way
is music beneficial to our bodies and minds? In what circumstances
can it actually be harmful? Solid scientific research provides some
astounding answers to such questions — indeed — facts that must
not be ignored by today’s parents and children.
Not Just Your Average Genius • Diana Waring • Ballroom
In this fast-paced, easy-to-understand workshop, you will distin-
guish three different grids that affect the unique way each one in
your family learns: learning modalities (visual, auditory, kines-
thetic), learning styles (feeler, thinker, sensor intuitor),and learning
intelligences (interpersonal, intrapersonal, linguistic, spatial, math-
logical, bodily-kinesthetic, musical and naturalist). Discover how
to honor (not curse) that wiggler in your midst; how to create a rich
atmosphere for learning that will attract every learner; how to use
your children’s strengths to learn subjects that are hard for them;
and, most importantly, learn that God delights in the incredibly
individualized mechanisms for learning inside each of us. With
this insight, including new research on intelligences, you will be
able to adapt your teaching strategies and choose your curriculum
wisely.
Purity on Purpose • Julie Hiramine • Suite C-D
If we want our kids to experience the blessings of a pure life, we
can’t just start teaching them about it at age 13. Join Julie as she
shows you how to create a culture of purity in your home no matter
how old your children are. Purity of heart, mind and body is a
subject we not only need to discuss frequently, but also need to
model in our own lives on a daily basis. Moms and dads need to be
on the same page with their children when they give direction on
things like media standards and boundaries in relationships. Par-
ents, teens and children will be equipped to instill purity as part of
their family’s DNA.
The Compelling Case for Home Education • Mike Donnelly •
Elliott Suite
Are you curious about home education, yet unsure whether you’re
ready to make the commitment? Do you have a friend or family
member saying you’re crazy if you homeschool? Join HSLDA staff
attorney and homeschooling father of seven, Mike Donnelly, and
see why homeschooling may be the right choice for you. Mike will
help you understand the basics, show how home-educated stu-
dents often outshine their public school peers, and shed light on
the myths surrounding homeschooling.
Laying Down the Rails • Sonya Shafer • Legion Suite
Discover the secret to smooth and easy days: habit training. Learn
how to instill good habits, which habits Charlotte Mason encour-
aged parents to cultivate in their children, and practical tips for
cultivating the top three.
When Homeschooling Becomes a Burden • Sandy Norlin •
Art Center
Scenario #1: It’s Monday morning, and skies are gray again for the
twelfth day in a row. Somewhere down the hall you hear your two
youngest children fighting about who left the cap off the toothpaste
and now the end is dry and crusty. You pull the covers over your
head to shut out the impending dread of doing battle with lessons,
sibling rivalry, and trying to keep your house from looking like it
should be condemned as a public health risk.You are a homeschool
mother. Scenario #2: It’s Monday morning, skies are gray but you

are up and at ‘em.Where are your children? They should be washed,
brushed,fed and in their school desks by now.Goodness knows the
morning is nearly gone as you look at the hands on the clock that
read 8:00. Why were you given such lazy children? “Up and at
‘em!”you yell from the bottom of the stairs.Your oldest child stares
at you with bleary eyes. “Is it Monday already?” he sighs. These
children are homeschool students. It is time to reassess character,
curriculum and commitments. This presentation gives suggestions
and helps us reevaluate the possible reasons that we are tired and
frustrated with our homeschool program. It is useful in determin-
ing how to be refreshed and encouraged to finish the task before us.
Equipping Students for Success with Language Skills • Jay
W. Patterson (The Works People) • Suite A
Excellent writers understand function and logic of words. Student
survival and success in our culture depend upon language profi-
ciency. Future success and professional credibility depend upon
language competency. Grammar Works and Writing Works foster
personal ownership and craftsmanship of English while building
solid literacy foundations by developing highly sharpened lan-
guage skills incrementally and sequentially. This curriculum hits a
home run every time it’s tried. Come and find out why.
Combining Classical Education, Charlotte Mason, and Unit
Studies with a Biblical Perspective • Amy Quakkelaar (My
Father’s World) • Suite B
The myriad of homeschool choices can be overwhelming like
interstates, highways, back roads and scenic routes. When there
are so many ways and opinions,how can one navigate through it all
and still homeschool effectively? Why not blend the best of each
method? Join My Father’s World as we show how to instill Chris-
tian values while integrating great literature, chronological history,
geography, hands-on activities, notebooks and timelines, narration,
study of Greek and Latin roots, nature studies, and more. Enjoy
short, well-planned lessons in the morning with time to pursue
individual interests in the afternoon.
Course to Credit Options with the College Level Examina-
tion Program • Cheri Frame (CLEP) • Suite E
Studying United States history? How about algebra? This work-
shop will help you learn how to translate your student’s high school
studies into college credit for under $100. The College-Level
Examination Program (CLEP) is a College Board program that
allows students to demonstrate mastery of material often taught
in introductory-level college courses by passing a computer-based
exam.This session will include an overview of the CLEP program,
help you understand how to include CLEP into your student’s
high school schedule today,and shares web links and free resources.
Parents with students in middle school,high school and college are
encouraged to attend.
A Wise Woman Builds Her House • Sheryl Stam (Inheritance
Publications) • Mayo 1
A veteran homeschool mother of four shares many practical ideas
for making your homeschool God-centered, while introduc-
ing you to some of the resources Inheritance Publications has to
offer. Sheryl will discuss meal times, devotions and family worship,
music, lesson planning, reading good books and much more.
How to Build Lifelong Learners with Math-U-See • Linda
Fugleberg (Math-U-See) • Mayo 2
Come see how to teach math using a skill based, multi-sensory
approach from counting to calculus. Teach your child to under-
stand math and build a foundation for a lifelong love of learning.
ELM: Supporting the Home Educator’s Curriculum • Beth
Staats (Electronic Library for Minnesota) • McDonnell 1
The Electronic Library for Minnesota (ELM), a collection of 40+
online databases, is funded in part by the Minnesota Legislature.
Made available at http://www.elm4you.org for all Minnesota resi-
dents to access, the databases include information in many subject
areas, including social sciences, math, literature, science, geogra-
phy, health,business and education.There are databases specifically
aimed for kids and teens that include full-text magazine and news-
paper articles, as well as articles from encyclopedias and reference
books.Locate biographies,primary source documents,essays,liter-
ary criticism, full-text plays and poems, images, videos, broadcast
transcripts, maps, and links to accurate, authoritative and vetted
websites. The K-12 databases also include citation and research
tools and tips. Attend this session to learn more about the world of
information available to you and your children, all by way of ELM.
Children and Teenagers with Focus/Attention Issues •
Dianne Craft • Taylor Arena
Do you have a child who has to work too hard to stay focused
on a task? Does his pencil become paralyzed when you leave the
room for a few minutes? Does he seem lazy and unmotivated?
Are you at your wits end about how to help this child? “He’s so
smart, but it takes him forever to complete his work!” You’ve tried
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all the focusing tricks from the books you’ve read; however,you still
have to use so much of your teaching day just getting the required
work out of this child or teenager. This workshop will give you a
totally different view of and approach to children and teenagers
with focus/attention issues. Dianne is a nutritionist who special-
izes in helping parents find natural ways to help their children and
teenagers who work too hard to focus and attend. When mood
disorders are a problem, you will find out solutions for them, too.
Come and find out how to understand the problem and then
target your strategies. Many parents report great success using this
approach with their teenagers.
The Profound Influence of Music on Life, Part II: Evaluating
Musical Elements • Andrew Pudewa • Presentation Hall
Picking up from where “The Profound Influence of Music on Life”
workshop leaves off, this presentation uses musical samples to help
listeners learn to hear more actively, both to gain the most out of
their listening experience as well as to encourage “defensive” lis-
tening and teach their children to listen with greater discernment.
Musical selections of baroque,classical,folk and popular genres are
played and discussed with the goal of helping listeners identify and
understand the significance of rhythm, harmony, melody, repeti-
tion, syncopation, pattern and complexity. Without saying,“This is
good; this is bad,”Mr.Pudewa presents a unique perspective on the
question of whether all music is equally beneficial to the Christian.
Learning: A Breathtaking Adventure • Diana Waring •
Ballroom
Does that ring true for you? Is learning a breathtaking adventure
in your homeschool, or more of a weary forced-march, plod-
ding through endless subjects? One of the most difficult aspects
of homeschooling is breaking away from the model of education
that we grew up with. A desk, a flag and an apple symbolize the
“look” of school, while “lecture, drill and test” describe the method
of school — the method that left us passive and bored. It’s time to
enter a whole new world of education to find a captivating, breath-
taking way to learn. Join Diana for this refreshing, reviving and
reinvigorating workshop during which you will discover the best
brain practices in learning, the environment that encourages learn-
ing, and the many nontraditional ways students can practice what
they are learning.Take a new look at practical, proven and possible
ways to make your home school journey a wondrous adventure.
Project Blessing: A Project for the Whole Family • Kay and
Julie Hiramine • Suite C-D
The Bible speaks often about the power of blessing those around
us. But in our modern-day world, this foundational aspect is often
overlooked. The act of blessing our families doesn’t have to be a
hyper-spiritualized, time-consuming affair. Even the simplest of
words can reach deep into the hearts of our children and plant seeds
of blessing, hope and love. Join Kay and Julie as they impart prac-
tical, hands on wisdom to rebirth the lost art of biblical blessing.
Elites to Homeschoolers: You’re Next • Mike Donnelly •
Elliott Suite
Increasing numbers of intellectual elites are calling for dramatic
regulation and even eradication of private and home education.
Although the U.S. Supreme Court has recognized parents’ rights
to direct the education and upbringing of their children, American
home educators need to prepare to confront growing resistance to
freedom in education — especially home education. Come hear
Mike Donnelly, HSLDA attorney, director of international rela-
tions, and homeschooling father, as he examines this growing
threat and what American home educators need to do to meet it.
Walking You Through the Homeschool Years • Nancy
Bjorkman • Legion Suite
Nancy will use her twenty-plus years of homeschool experience
to identify several seasons of homeschooling from early childhood
through high school. She will cover a basic scope and sequence
for these stages and recommend some strategies and resources for
each. We will also take some time to interact as a group to glean
ideas from other attendees. We’ll talk about where things like
grammar fit into the big picture and what exactly is pre-algebra.
We’ll also cover what long term goals might look like and how to
create them. Novices will find great direction and veterans will be
refreshed.
Grandparents Tea: Compounding Your Influence • David
and Linda Watkins • Art Center
This workshop is a pleasant break for the grandparents who ven-
tured with you to the conference. While they enjoy refreshments
and a respite from the noise in the exhibit hall, we will help them
understand how important they are to their grandchildren and give
them practical ways to help home educate them.This will be a very
encouraging workshop.
Raising Kids Who Love to Learn • Jennifer Scheler (Sonlight
Curriculum) • Suite A
Education can and should be enjoyable — for both the students
and the teachers. In this workshop you’ll learn from a 15-year
homeschool veteran how the award-winning Sonlight Curriculum
inspires the love to learn, builds family bonds, equips students to
think, and shares a strong missions focus. Sonlight’s comprehen-
sive packages are flexible enough to teach one student or a houseful
with the best books and complete lesson plans. The adventure is
yours to enjoy!
Relief from the Myth of Perfect Kids • David Swan, M.A,
Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (Family
Quest) • Suite B
When a family takes on the vision of homeschooling,dreams,hopes
and aspirations are high.Amidst the desire to do things excellently,
do things right, do things “as unto the Lord,” perfectionism can
sneak in and rob you of your joy, peace and contentment. Brand
new homeschoolers, homeschoolers with a new high schooler, or
parents with a strong sense of responsibility and obligation to do
their best can all be affected, resulting in discouragement, disil-
lusionment and strained relationships. In this workshop, you will
learn the signs of creeping perfectionism and find graceful and
encouraging ideas on how to learn the “unforced rhythms of grace”
that Jesus spoke about in Matthew 11.
Choosing the Right College • Bret Hyder (Crown College) •
Suite E
You’ve dedicated yourself to educating your children. Now, you
want to make sure the college they attend carries that same dedi-
cation to academic excellence and spiritual commitment so they
can succeed in today’s world. With more than 3000 colleges in the
United States, and only 118 proclaiming to teach with a Christian
worldview with Christian faculty, college selection is one of the
biggest decisions of your student’s life. This workshop will discuss
topics such as: Why attend college? What to ask while visiting

Location
MÂCHÉ Workshops
Taylor
Arena
Presentation
Hall
Ballroom
Riverview
C-D
Elliot Suite Legion Suite
9:00 AM
Early Session
Which Way Do I Go? •
Mary James
10:30 AM
Session 1
The Search for Noah's
Ark • John D. Morris,
Ph.D.
Identifying If Your Child
Has a Learning Glitch •
Dianne Craft
History via the
Scenic Route •
Diana Waring
Reaching the Reluctant
Writer • Andrew Pudewa
Why Use Drama in
Your Homeschool? •
Michael Ernst
The Early Years:
Homeschooling Your
Preschooler • Sonya
Shafer
12:15 PM
1:30 PM
Session 2
The Biblical Basis
for Modern Science
• Henry Morris III,
D.Min.
The Profound Influence
of Music on Life •
Andrew Pudewa
Not Just Your
Average Genius •
Diana Waring
Purity on Purpose • Julie
Hiramine
The Compelling Case
for Home Education •
Mike Donnelly
Laying Down the Rails •
Sonya Shafer
3:00 PM
Session 3
Children and
Teenagers with Focus/
Attention Issues •
Dianne Craft
The Influence of
Music on Life, Part 2:
Evaluating Musical
Elements • Andrew
Pudewa
Learning: A
Breathtaking
Adventure • Diana
Waring
Project Blessing: A
Project for the Whole
Family • Kay and Julie
Hiramine
Elites to
Homeschoolers:
You're Next • Mike
Donnelly
Walking You Through the
Homeschool Years •
Nancy Bjorkman
6:00 PM
Keynote
Taylor Arena
Dramatization:“America, Did You Know”• Michael Ernst
Music • Matthew and Allen Carlson
Damnable Heresies, Anti-Knowledge and Willing Ignorance • Henry
Morris III, D.Min.
9:00 AM
Session 4
Training Your Child's
Photographic
Memory • Dianne
Craft
The Four Deadly Errors
of Teaching Writing •
Andrew Pudewa
Time and Home
Management:
Managing Life
and Home While
Homeschooling •
Nancy Bjorkman
Through the Eyes of a
Child •
Julie Hiramine
Dealing with Stage
Fright and Other
Lessons • Michael
Ernst
Looking Past the Fear •
Sonya Shafer
10:30 AM
Keynote
Taylor Arena
Music • JuBell-Lante! Bell Choir
The Fall, Death and Thermodynamics • Henry Morris III, D.Min.
1:30 PM
Session 5
Can Petunias Hear? •
Henry Morris, D.Min.
Teaching Boys and
Other Children Who
Would Rather Make
Forts All Day • Andrew
Pudewa
Exposing the
Wizard of Oz: A
Christian's Guide to
Teaching History •
Diana Waring
Technology Overload:
A Survival Guide for
Parents • Julie Hiramine
Knock, Knock! There's
a Truant Officer at the
Door • Mike Donnelly
Learning with Living
Books • Sonya Shafer
3:00 PM
Session 6
Creation, Evolution
and Current Issues •
John Morris, Ph.D.
Auditory Processing and
Memory Issues • Dianne
Craft
Glimpses of Glory •
Diana Waring
Adolescence 101: Who
Are You and What Have
You Done with My
Child? • Julie Hiramine
Town Hall 101:
Emerging Issues in
Home Education •
Mike Donnelly and
John Tuma
Fine Arts the Charlotte
Mason Way • Sonya
Shafer
FridaySaturday

Exhibitor Workshops
Art Center Suite A Suite B Suite E Mayo 1 Mayo 2 McDonnell 1
Preparing Our
Children to Minister to
Hurting Teens • Eileen
and Given Hoffman
Nerf Guns and
Shaving Cream:
Teaching Reading
and Spelling to
Kids Who Can't Sit
Still • Denise Eide
for Logic of English
Teaching Science at
Home •
Becky Edmondson for
Apologia
Art: It's Essential •
Christy Peddicord for
Arts Attack – Atelier
Art
Classical Education
Made Doable • Kim
VanDyken for Classical
Conversations
The Trail Guide to
Learning Series •
Ashley Wiggers for
GeoMatters
Rosetta Stone Homeschool
Foreign Language
Curriculum • Jenefer
Igarashi for Rosetta Stone,
Ltd.
Support Group
Leaders Symposium
(invitation only)
When Homeschooling
Becomes a Burden •
Sandy Norlin
Equipping
Students for
Success with
Language Skills •
Jay W. Patterson for
The Works People
Combining Classical
Education, Charlotte
Mason, and Unit
Studies with a Biblical
Perspective • Amy
Quakkelaar for My
Father's World
Course to Credit
Options with the
College Level
Examination Program
• Cheri Frame for CLEP
A Wise Woman Builds
Her House • Sheryl
Stam for Inheritance
Publications
How to Build Lifelong
Learners with Math-U-
See • Linda Fugleberg
for Math-U-See
ELM: Supporting the Home
Educator's Curriculum •
Beth Staats for Electronic
Library for Minnesota
Grandparents Tea:
Compounding Your
Influence •
David and Linda
Watkins
Raising Kids Who
Love to Learn •
Jennifer Scheler
for Sonlight
Curriculum
Relief from the Myth
of Perfect Kids •
David Swan, Licensed
Associate Marriage
and Family Therapist,
for Family Quest
Choosing the Right
College • Bret Hyder
for Crown College
Equipping Kids
to Plan Their Day
the Easy Way •
Coleen Jurado for
Accountable Kids
Spelling and
Grammar and Latin
— Oh My! • Barbara
Beers for Phonics
Road to Spelling and
Reading
Visual-Based Success •
Joan A. Cotter, Ph.D. for
RightStart Mathematics by
Activities for Learning, Inc.
Latin: The Key to
English • Barbara
Beers for Latin
Road to English
Grammar
Parenting Adopted
Children • David
Swan, Licensed
Associate Marriage
and Family Therapist,
for Family Quest
End the Struggle:
Understanding a
Brain-Based Approach
to ADHD, Social,
Academic and
Behavioral Issues
• Michael Mullin
for Brain Balance
Achievement Centers
Your Most Organized
Homeschool Year Ever
• Esther Wilkison for
BJU Press/HomeWorks
by Precept
The Importance of Art
in the Homeschool
• Sharyn Hofer
for Creating a
Masterpiece
Teaching Foreign Language
at Home: It Is Important
and It Can Be Done • Dale
Gamache for la Clase
Divertida
Practical
Discernment:
Learning to
Distinguish Good
from Evil by
Fictional Means •
Chawna Schroeder
for Imagination
Investigation
Experience Excellence
in Writing • Jan Miller
for Institute for
Excellence in Writing
Hope for Those
Who Struggle
with Learning: A
New Approach to
Strengthen Learning
Deficits • Kathryn
Kimball and Lynne
Twiford for Bachmann
and Associates
Christian Counseling
Mathematics:
Kindergarten to
College the RightStart
Way • Joan A. Cotter,
Ph.D. for RightStart
Mathematics by
Activities for Learning,
Inc.
Road Map to Literacy
• Jay W. Patterson for
The Works People
Executive Skills for Your
Student • Kathy Bennet,
Roberta Ziegler, Nancy
Brydle and Tim Polson for
Tutor Doctor
How to Build
Lifelong Learners
with Math-U-See •
Linda Fugleberg for
Math-U-See
Occupying
Preschoolers While
Teaching Older
Children • Carol Kelsey
for My Father's World
The Logic of English:
A New Way to See
Words • Denise Eide
for Logic of English
Teaching Biblical
Worldview to Ages
6–14 • Apologia
Homeschooling
Through High
School with Classical
Education • Melisa
Weaver for Classical
Conversations
What Kind of Inheritance
Are You Leaving to Your
Children • Stephen Stam for
Ineritance Publications

colleges. How to apply and get accepted by the college of your
choice. How to pay for college. How does college play a role in
preparing students for God’s calling in their lives?
Equipping Kids to Plan Their Day the Easy Way • Coleen
Jurado (Accountable Kids) • Mayo 1
Do you ever feel as though you spend most of your day telling
everybody what to do and how to do it, only to find much still left
undone? Learn how to release your children to manage their own
day and responsibilities with a simple back-to-basics approach.
You will discover tools and techniques that will not only get your
home and school in order, but also will build family relationships,
develop characterand teach teamwork — all while giving your chil-
dren the satisfaction of personal accomplishment. Discover inner
peace while regaining precious lost time so you can be free to enjoy
your kids in the process.
Spelling and Grammar and Latin — Oh My! • Barbara Beers
(Phonics Road to Spelling and Reading) • Mayo 2
A frequent lament of parents revolves around teaching their chil-
dren to spell as well as they read. What begins enthusiastically in
kindergarten commonly deteriorates so that by 4th grade a student
reads okay, cannot spell well, and usually hates to write. Since this
affects all his language arts, such as grammar, composition and for-
eign language studies, parents find themselves at a loss at how to
proceed any further. Why do these students lack in the early foun-
dations when reading programs and spelling workbooks abound
in the marketplace? Learn not only the troubling reasons for such
a decline, but also how to gain back for yourselves what has been
lost.
Visual-Based Success • Dr. Joan A Cotter (RightStart
Mathematics by Activities for Learning, Inc.) • McDonnell 1
People are visual thinkers, and children are especially visual.
Approaching math from a visual perspective is a sure-fire path to
success! RightStart™ Mathematics uses manipulatives: the AL
Abacus,math balance,place value cards,card games,linear fraction
chart and other items. These visual tools allow children to under-
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321, 323, 325 Accelerated Christian Education
407 Accountable Kids
404, 406, 408 Alpha Omega Publications
112 American Heritage Girls
300, 302, 304 Apologia
119 Arts Attack (Atelier Art)
618 Associated Speech Language
402 Bachmann Associates Christian Counseling
604 Bethany Lutheran College
221 Bethlehem College Seminary
109, 111, 113 BJU Press/HomeWorks by Precept
427 Brain Balance Achievement Centers
702 Camp Cherith
97 Camp Forest Springs
222 Camp Nathanael
520 Children Desiring God
310 Children’s Bible Hour Ministries
219 Christan Liberty Academy School System
215, 217 Christian Liberty Press
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501 Christian Novel Studies
504 Circle C Adventures
318 Classical Conversations
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500, 502 Creating a Masterpiece
108, 110 Critical Thinking Co.
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401, 403 Diana Waring Presents!
204, 206 Dianne Craft, MA, CNHP
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412 Exploration Educatoin Science
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609 FreedomProject Education
314 Generation Joshua
419, 421, 423 Generations of Virtue
506, 508, 510 GeoMatters
317 Glendive Dinosaur Fossil Museum
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223, 225, 227 Heart of Dakota Publishing
601, 603, 605 Heppner’s Legacy Homeschool Resources
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523 Inheritance Publications
201, 203 Institute for Creation Research
322, 324, 326 Institute for Excellence in Writing
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516 North Central University
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210, 212, 214 Notgrass Company – www.notgrass.com
308 Oak Hills Christian College Bemidji, MN
710 Pensacola Christian College
413 Phonics Road to Spelling and Reading
107 Picture This! Ministries
527 Positive Action Bible Curriculum
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Session 4 • 9:00 a.m.
Training Your Child’s Photographic Memory • Dianne Craft •
Taylor Arena
“Visual memory is far superior to auditory memory. It is essen-
tially perfect”(The Brain Book by Peter Russell).Many people think
that some are just born with a photographic memory, but we now
know that this amazing ability can be easily taught. Teach your
children learning strategies that are taught at Cambridge Univer-
sity. Research shows that there are more “megabytes” in the right
brain for memory storage. Learn techniques for imbedding data
on visual stimuli. These visual memory techniques work with all
types of learners and can be an essential learning tool for a child
or an adult who has an auditory processing glitch. Everyone looks
smart when these strategies are used. Spelling bee winners store
their words in their photographic memory for quick retrieval. You
will learn the easy, powerful right-brain reading method Dianne
used in her resource room to help all of her students make a two-
year gain in reading and spelling in one year. You can do this, too.
Watch your children become good spellers and readers by using a
totally different strategy! Help your children get in touch with the
“smart part of themselves”and be forever grateful to you for it.This
method works even with adults.
The Four Deadly Errors of Teaching Writing • Andrew
Pudewa • Presentation Hall
We’ve all suffered it at one time or another: frustration about writ-
ing assignments. Either on the receiving end or perhaps now on
the giving end, there can be a few distinctly discouraging aspects
to teaching and being taught writing.The tough questions include:
What to correct and how to give a grade? How much help is too
much? Isn’t the assignment clear enough? Why don’t students find
their own errors? Learn and avoid four teaching mistakes that
contribute to this frustration: overcorrecting, holding back help,
unclear assignments, and over-expectation.
While Homeschooling • Nancy Bjorkman • Ballroom
Timemanagementdoesnotmeanscheduling,butitincludessched-
uling.Time must be budgeted just like money.We must determine
the difference between the fixed (what we must do) and the dis-
cretionary (what we would like to do) before setting our priorities.
This workshop will be filled with practical tips and encouragement
for everyday living as a homeschool family. Areas covered include
understanding your calling, relationships, schooling, household
clutter and cleaning, and general household management. Attend-
ees will leave with practical and applicable tips.
Through the Eyes of a Child • Julie Hiramine • Suite C-D
Our culture has drawn the battle line: immerse our children at any
cost. While the world’s agenda may be knocking at our door, we
Saturday Workshops
as parents are the gatekeepers of our homes, especially regarding
media. In this session Julie explains how the developmental age of
our children is vital in knowing the type and content of media they
are able to consume and appropriately view. Julie gives practical
age-by-age tips for parents on how to teach their children discern-
ment while watching TV and movies, playing video games, and
using the Internet. These easy-to-implement ideas will help you
chart a course for your children’s lifelong media standards.
Dealing with Stage Fright and Other Lessons • Michael
Ernst • Elliott Suite
Have you ever wanted to get your children excited about a particu-
lar lesson by visualizing what you were teaching? Do you want your
children to grow in confidence, as well as develop performance
and speaking abilities, but you have no idea how to teach them
something like that? This workshop will cover basic information
in presentation techniques, voice and diction, imagination, impro-
visation, and stage fright. Michael’s goal in all of this is clear: to
advance Jesus Christ through the arts.
Looking Past the Fear • Sonya Shafer • Legion Suite
Sonya provides an encouraging look at God’s response to five fears
that homeschooling moms face: fear of what God is calling you to
do, fear of being inadequate for the job, fear of what might happen
in the future,fear of ridicule or rejection,and fear of our weak areas
ruining our children.
Latin: The Key to English • Barbara Beers
(Latin Road to English Grammar) • Suite A
No other language in the entire world’s history affects English as
much as Latin because it reveals the secrets to many of our difficult
English spellings and meanings. It is the mother language of our
most common spoken foreign languages and provides the key to
the vocabulary of the sciences, medicine, law, literature and his-
tory. Now you can learn this important language along with your
5th – 12th grade students and teach them their advanced Eng-
lish grammar at the same time, using The Latin Road to English
Grammar.
Parenting Adopted Children • David Swan, M.A., Licensed
Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (Family Quest) •
Suite B
If adoption has not turned out the way you planned — if your
adopted child seems emotionally shut down or oppositional —
attachment may be the issue. Learn what attachment is and how
to identify when a child is struggling with attachment. Learn to
adjust your parenting to win this child’s heart.
End the Struggle: Understanding a Brain-Based Approach
to ADHD, Social, Academic and Behavioral Issues • Michael
Mullin (Brain Balance Achievement Centers) • Suite E
Do you want to help your child and family to be happier, healthier
and more successful? A natural brain-based approach can help.Join

Brain Balance Minnesota for this informative program for parents
and educators of children ages 4-17 that are struggling with aca-
demic, behavioral, emotional or sensory issues. You will leave with
answers to these hot button questions: Why are kids being diag-
nosed with these disorders in epidemic proportions? What has and
hasn’t been working and why? What is the current research show-
ing? How can a natural drug-free brain-based approach help on a
long term basis?
Your Most Organized Homeschool Year Ever • Esther
Wilkison (BJU Press/HomeWorks by Precept) • Mayo 1
“Is it normal to end the homeschool day sitting on the floor in
tears? This is not how I wanted homeschooling to be.”Even if your
days don’t end this way,do you ever wonder if other homeschoolers
make it through their day on schedule without taking time to hunt
for missing things? Come discover organizational strategies that
will help you take advantage of the many opportunities you have to
influence lasting transformation in your students.
The Importance of Art in the Homeschool • Sharon Hofer
(Creating a Masterpiece) • Mayo 2
Sharon will explain why art is vitally important in the development
of a child’s education. It helps promote creativity and intellectual
growth. By working their way through art projects that seem over-
whelming and difficult, students learn the importance of making
wise decisions and creating strategies.They learn how to focus and
complete a task, thereby giving them confidence later in life to
complete other projects larger in scope that may not be art related.
Teaching Foreign Language at Home: It Is Important
and It Can Be Done • Dale Gamache (la Clase Divertida) •
McDonnell 1
While most parents are familiar with and feel somewhat confident
teaching the three Rs to their children,very few feel confident with
foreign language instruction. In my workshop I hope to answer
many of the questions I have heard repeatedly during my 29 years
of Spanish instruction of children ages four through 18 and my 15
years of homeschooling.
Can Petunias Hear? • Dr. Henry Morris • Taylor Arena
Just what is life? The Bible teaches that God made plants for food.
Do we murder them when we eat them? Why does the science of
botany stress that plants are alive? What difference does it make
anyway? What does the Bible tell us about life?
Teaching Boys and Other Children Who Would Rather Make
Forts All Day • Andrew Pudewa • Presentation Hall
Children like to do what they can do; they want to do what they
think they can do, and they hate to do what they think they cannot
do. If you want excited and enthusiastic children who learn well,
you must understand these key laws of motivation, and focus on
the essential requirement of relevancy. If it matters, children will
learn it; if it doesn’t matter to them, they won’t. This session will
enlighten you with specific ways to find and create relevancy for
children even when they have no apparent interest.
Exposing the Wizard of Oz: A Christian’s Guide to Teaching
History • Diana Waring • Ballroom
This is an essential crash course for every homeschooling parent.
Discover insights from Diana’s research behind the events of
history. Glean from her wisdom for teaching history. Do you
wonder, “Whom do I trust and what do I read to know real his-
tory?” Diana will equip you, regardless of your curriculum, to find
your way through the challenges. She will lead you to a path you
can follow in discovering treasures of history with your family.
Technology Overload: A Survival Guide for Parents • Julie
Hiramine and GOV Team • Suite C-D
Have teens or ‘tweens? Then undoubtedly you have been asked,
“Can I have or use [insert newest gadget or program here]?” You
have probably answered one of two ways to this question: “I guess.”
(meaning: You aren’t sure what it can do, but other kids have it,
so it must be okay, right?) or “No!” (meaning: You have no idea
what it does or how it works and don’t have time to figure it out,
so just to be safe it is an absolute no.). Parents, the reality is that
the teens and ‘tweens in this generation can use modern technol-
ogy in powerful ways to further the kingdom of God; however,
they must be trained to use it responsibly. Even if we don’t fully
understand technology, it is our responsibility to equip them to
navigate this potentially treacherous aspect of our modern lives.
Join the GOV Team as we reveal a proven course for your teen’s
and ‘tween’s safety while maintaining a pure heart, mind and body.
Topics include social media, Internet filtering, cell phones, music,
video games,TV and movies.
Knock, Knock! There’s a Truant Officer at the Door • Mike
Donnelly • Elliott Suite
What are you going to do? There is no need to fear if you under-
stand your rights, the law, and how to manage the interaction
with these government workers. They have a job to do — and so
do you. Come hear HSLDA attorney and homeschooling father,
Mike Donnelly, discuss the most frequent issues home educators
face when dealing with school superintendents, principals and
social workers. In this practical workshop Mike will discuss how
to homeschool legally in your state and how to handle encoun-
ters with civic authorities.Support group leaders are encouraged to
attend this workshop.
Learning with Living Books • Sonya Shafer • Legion Suite
Good “living” books feed our children a feast of ideas, not just dry
facts. Join Sonya for a look at this simple, yet effective, approach
to true education. Learn what makes books “living,” and practice
using them in a way that makes learning stick.
Evil by Fictional Means • Chawna Schroeder (Imagination
Investigation) • Suite A
In a world gone haywire we need more than ever the ability to
discern right from wrong.Yet situations fly at us almost faster than
we can process them, and once we make a decision, it often cannot
be reversed. So how can we learn — and teach to our children
— proper discernment beforehand? Is there any way to tackle the
issues before we face them? Welcome to the realm of fiction. With
its imitation of reality, fiction can provide a crash course to life if
we know how to use it. Come learn seven questions to ask about
the fictitious to help prepare your kids for the real world.
Experience Excellence in Writing • Jan Miller (Institute for
Excellence in Writing) • Suite B
Come and discover award-winning Excellence in Writing, a
method of teaching composition that really works. Using this pro-
gram, students of all ages will learn to write stories, reports and

essays with style. Best of all, parents and students alike find it easy
to use and effective in all their writing endeavors. This workshop
will give you an overview of the program and show you how you
can get started with even the most reluctant writing student.Then
you can give it a try at home.
Hope for Those Who Struggle with Learning: A New
Approach to Strengthen Learning Deficits • Kathryn Kimball
and Lynne Twiford (Bachmann and Associates Christian
Counseling) • Suite E
This workshop will explain how learning deficits look in the daily
academic setting and how they can be addressed with educational
therapy. Educational therapy is a deficit-stimulation program
tailored to the needs of the individual student. The goal is to
strengthen weak areas of processing that affect the way the student
learns and,therefore,the way he achieves.This program is based on
the National Institute of Learning Development (NILD) model.
Mathematics: Kindergarten to College the RightStart Way •
Dr. Joan A. Cotter (RightStart Mathematics by Activities for
Learning, Inc.) • Mayo 1
Teach your child how to think mathematically from preschool to
college. Hear how RightStart™ lays an amazing foundation with
the basics, building and applying knowledge step by step.The mid-
dle-school curriculum shows the student where and how to apply
mathematics. Then finish strong with VideoText’s high school
algebra and geometry curriculum. Standardized testing and the
new common core standards will also be discussed.
Road Map to Literacy • Jay W. Patterson (The Works People)
• Mayo 2
With Reading Works you can be assured there are no gaps in your
handwriting, phonics, reading and spelling programs. Do you want
a language arts program that is based upon neurological research
and addresses all learning styles? Do you need a complete, inte-
grated, research-based approach that is still adaptable to your
students’ unique learning rates and needs? In this workshop you
will get an overview of how to make the neurological, research-
based WRTR truly user-friendly and cover all the bases.
Executive Skills for Your Student • Kathy Bennet,
Roberta Ziegler, Nancy Brydle, Tim Polson (Tutor Doctor)
• McDonnell 1
TutorDoctorwilldiscussstrategiestohelpyourchilddevelop“exec-
utive skills, which are fundamental (brain-based) skills required to
execute tasks. Examples are getting organized, planning, initiating
work, staying on task, controlling impulses, regulating emotions
and being adaptable and resilient. Recent studies show that stu-
dents who have weak executive skills between the ages of 12-15 are
at a huge disadvantage as they reach high school level and beyond.
Creation, Evolution and Current Issues • Dr. John Morris •
Taylor Arena
What is the best definition for the created kind according to cur-
rent scientific understanding? How does a creation or evolution
worldview affect one’s understanding of racism, abortion, euthana-
sia and other societal wrongs? Wrong thinking leads to and justifies
wrong behavior, which the Bible calls sin. With this understand-
ing, become aware of the impact that the correct worldview has
on the current hot topics of cloning, stem cell research and global
warming.
Auditory Processing and Memory Issues • Dianne Craft •
Presentation Hall
“When my daughter reads, she has to sound out the same word
over and over again in the story.” “If I give my child three simple
directions, he only does one — if that! Is he being inattentive or is
something else going on?” “My son’s memory is terrible. He’s ten
years old and can’t remember the months in order.” Do you have
a child or teenager who has (or you suspect he/she has) an audi-
tory processing problem or short term memory problem? This can
affect so many areas of life — not just academic areas.Let’s take the
mystery out of this processing dysfunction,along with the memory
issues that seem to go with it. In this workshop, you will learn: the
common myths about auditory processing problems, the clear cut
symptoms of kids and adults with this issue, the degree of your
child’s processing problem, the ten auditory processing channels
that can be blocked, at-home corrections for this issue, effective
teaching strategies to bypass the processing problem, and nutri-
tional interventions that improve memory and processing.You will
find many answers in this enlightening workshop! So many good
testimonies come from parents who implement these easy ideas for
themselves or their child.
Glimpses of Glory • Diana Waring • Ballroom
Can we fallible and finite human beings see the fingerprints of
God in history? Are there examples from various times and cul-
tures that show the unmistakable handiwork of the Creator and
Redeemer? Does history have more to teach us than mere dates,
names and places? For an intriguing look at the story behind the
stories, join Diana for this adventure-filled recounting that could
change your life!
Adolescence 101: Who Are You and What Have You Done
with My Child? • Julie Hiramine • Suite C-D
This season of change, both physically and emotionally, can take
a big toll on our ‘tweens moving into adolescence. What changes
should we, as parents, expect? How do we continue to train them
during this intensive and sensitive time? Join Julie as she helps you
navigate this short, influential season with your son or daughter.
Town Hall 101: Emerging Issues in Home Education • Mike
Donnelly and John Tuma • Elliot Suite
Mike and John will lead this interactive workshop.Bring your ques-
tions and comments pertaining to current events and legal issues
in the world of home education and have a great group discussion.
Fine Arts the Charlotte Mason Way • Sonya Shafer • Legion
Suite
You don’t have to be a music major or an art aficionado to teach
fine arts to your children. In this hands-on workshop you’ll dis-
cover an easy, effective way to give your children music and art
appreciation that will enrich their lives and yours.
How to Build Lifelong Learners with Math-U-See • Linda
Fugleberg (Math-U-See) • Suite A
Come and see how to teach math using a skill-based,multi-sensory
approach from counting to calculus. Teach your child to under-
stand math and build a foundation for a lifelong love of learning.

Occupying Preschoolers While Teaching Older Children •
Carol Kelsey (My Father’s World) • Suite B
Our children are precious gifts from the Lord, yet sometimes they
can interfere with our plans. These little ones seem to seek atten-
tion at the wrong time.What can we do at these times to creatively
involve them in the learning process? My Father’s World shares
many suggestions on how to educate and occupy little ones.
A New Way to See Words • Denise Eide (Logic of English) •
Suite E
Have you always believed English is illogical and inconsistent? In
this workshop your understanding of English will be transformed!
Award-winning author Denise Eide will reveal phonograms and
spelling rules that explain 98% of English words. No longer will
you need to tell your children “that is an exception”when they mis-
read or misspell a word.We will learn the rule that explains the two
sounds for c in accent and describes more than 6,000 words. Three
of the nine reasons for a silent final e. Why we drop the silent
final e in servicing but not in serviceable, and much more.Learn
why many math and science-minded kids struggle with reading
and spelling. You will wonder why someone didn’t tell you this in
kindergarten!
Teaching Biblical Worldview to Ages 6 – 14 • Apologia •
Mayo 1
Are you intimidated by the idea of teaching biblical worldview at
home? What is a worldview anyway, and why should you teach
worldview as part of your curriculum? And what is the best method
for teaching a biblical worldview to elementary and middle-school
children? Establishing a clear biblical worldview and a strong
foundation in basic Christian doctrine will inoculate your children
against the false teachings and worldly values they will one day
encounter during the critical teen years. This workshop will give
you the confidence and tools you need to cover this vital subject
with your children.
Homeschooling through High School with Classical Educa-
tion • Melisa Weaver (Classical Conversations) • Mayo 2
Homeschooling your junior high and high school student can
seem to be an overwhelming task. Can you really do it? Abso-
lutely! Come learn about classical education and hear how you
can homeschool through high school while providing the tools for
your student to develop a love of learning and the tools to learn for
a lifetime.
What Kind of Inheritance Are You Leaving to Your Children?
• Stephen Stam (Inheritance Publications) • McDonnell 1
An experienced homeschooling father of four addresses the impor-
tance of leaving a godly spiritual inheritance for families. Stephen
will speak to the need for fathers and mothers to exercise watch-
fulness over their own lives and that of their family. He will offer
practical tips on compiling spiritual resources and implementing
family worship, thereby encouraging fathers to fulfill their God-
given role in their families. H
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America, Did You Know? • Michael Ernst • Taylor Arena
In his most requested piece, “America, Did You Know?”, Michael
Ernst portrays the second president of the United States, John
Adams, as he reveals America’s Christian heritage. John Adams
said, “The general principle on which the Fathers achieved inde-
pendence were the general principles of Christianity.” In this
striking and inspiring piece, Adams boldly makes known that the
United States of America, from its conception, was founded on
Christian principles, and such principles were intended to guide
our everyday behavior. Despite being disliked, John Adams was
one of the most vocal and effective pursuers of independence.
With words from Benjamin Franklin, George Washington, James
Madison and others, he spells out the case that the providential
history of this land must be learned and taught to the next genera-
tion. John Adams challenges this generation to live up to the ideals
of our forefathers with some very specific directives to which we
should all aspire to live up to.The very dramatic Christian/patriotic
message is clear: America’s history is founded in God! This drama-
tization will be performed during the prelude for the Friday night
keynote session, beginning promptly at 6:00 p.m.
Charles Carrol: The Last One Standing • Michael Ernst •
DoubleTree Hotel
In Mike’s newest piece he portrays the last surviving signer of
the Declaration of Independence, Charles Carroll of Maryland.
In “Charles Carroll, the Last One Standing,” you will learn about
this obscure Founding Father from Maryland. His personal story
— including religious persecution, congressional appointments,
extreme wealth and notable danger — reveals a unique view of
what the Founding Fathers intended for America. From his par-
ticipation in the Declaration of Independence to the Constitution
to the Bill of Rights, it is clear our arrival at godly governing
documents was due to the Christian character of the Founding
Fathers. The thrust of this piece is straightforward: Our founders
saw Christianity and freedom as intertwined.Whether they will be
rewritten by a secular world ignoring the very God who inspired
them is the fear Charles Carroll puts before us.Those who enjoyed
John Adams in “America: Did You Know?”will certainly be moved
again by these words of yet another Christian Founding Father.
This dramatization will be performed for the iAdvocate Teen
Track on Saturday,promptly at 1:00 p.m.at the DoubleTree Hotel.
If there is room, parents are welcome to attend this presentation.
Music
Allen and Matthew Carlson • Taylor Arena
The great homeschooling adventure began for the Carlson family
in the summer of 2007 when together we felt a strong calling from
God to embark on this amazing journey. Our family consists of
my wife Kyrsten,daughter Melissa,son Matthew,and Allen (that’s
me).While our days are pretty busy with school, music lessons and
sports, we feel blessed to have the opportunity to be involved in an
incredible family music ministry.
Our family has been tested in numerous areas throughout the years,
yet we have grown to realize how faithful and good God is. He has
never given up on loving us.We are reminded in the book of James
that we should consider it pure joy when we face different types
of trials because we can be assured that this testing will build per-
severance. That’s a reassuring promise for all of us no matter what
we may be going through.We praise God daily for His unfailing
love and faithfulness in bringing restoration to both our marriage
and family life.While we enjoy sharing our family journey through
both word and music for a wide range of audiences — includ-
ing church groups, family reunions, weddings and funerals — we
mostly minister to audiences at nursing homes, retirement com-
munities, assisted living complexes and memory-loss cottages.
We chose three songs to share with you during the Friday night
keynote session that will give you an idea of who Allen and Mat-
thew Carlson are musically speaking. We trust that you will be
encouraged by the messages of these timeless and beautiful hymns.
We as a family feel so blessed to have both the opportunity to home-
school and to have a music ministry, because they work together so
well. God’s blessings to you as you continue homeschooling.
JuBell-Lante! Bell Choir • Kathy Lytle, Director • Taylor Arena
The Rochester Area Association of Christian Home Educators
(RAACHE) Youth Hand Bells have been ringing since the fall of
2005 when choir director Suzy Johnson acquired a three-octave set
of hand chimes on loan.Teams of chimers enjoyed the opportunity,
so a used four-octave set of Schulmerich hand bells was purchased,
refurbished and prepared for use by the fall of 2006. Currently we
have 15 ringers using our 4/12 octaves and an additional borrowed
octave of bells. The ringers practice for 90 minutes once a week,
with a goal of several end-of-term performances. Families pay a
small tuition fee with fundraising supplementing our needs. Hand
bells are truly a unique and beneficial means of teaching our home-
educated students music and teamwork. And they are a lot of fun!
We are especially grateful to Karen Buchs, the assistant director,
for all the time she donates to the students, IBM for the grants
they have given us, Assisi Heights for providing practice space,
Emmanuel Baptist Church for lending us their bells, and the
parents for their help and dedication to excellence. Ringers are
Mitchell, Alex and Grace Barnhart; Martha Benson; Christina
Campos, Cassia and Johanna Holter; Grace and Megan Pearson;
Jillissa Taubel; Aaron, Isaac and Eric Thoreson; Caleb Ulbricht;
and Margaret Winkels. Director Kathy Lytle is a former home-
school mom of three. Along with a crash course in teaching music
through hand bells,she has been teaching English to ESL students
for 11 years. JuBell-Lante! will be playing during the prelude prior
to the the Saturday morning keynote session.

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