HOMESCHOOL PEACE UNIVERSITYPlease join us for a day of encouragement,
learning, and fellowship on Saturday, February 24, 2018 from 9:00-5:00
at GRACE CHURCH OF NORTH OLMSTED. Our event includes insightful
speakers, prayer, a discussion session, a devotional, fellowship, door
prizes, a delicious community lunch, and time to ask questions of
experienced HOMESCHOOL MOMS. It is designed for HOMESCHOOL MOMS OR
MOMS WHO ARE CONSIDERING HOME EDUCATION. Child care will not be
provided. Nursing infants are welcome. Attendance to this event is
free of charge but a suggested donation of $10 can be given to cover
our event costs and to allow us to give a love offering to the host
church. You can donate through PayPal to hlunderhill@yahoo.com or
bring your donation to the event.
REGISTRATION
Please carefully read through the session descriptions below. Click
register then choose one selection (ticket) for each of the four
sessions. (When you click “check out” your quantity should be 4
tickets total.) Finally, finish up by entering your information so we
will be prepared for you. If at all possible we are asking everyone to
register by Wednesday, February 21st however, we will accept later
registrations or walk ins for those who decide to join us last minute.
If an emergency arises later and you can no longer attend the retreat,
please cancel your tickets through the Eventbrite site so we have an
accurate count of who will be with us on the 24th. Thank you.
COMMUNITY MEAL
We are planning to have a community meal (potluck) of soups, salads
and desserts for our lunch. We are asking everyone who is able to
contribute to this community meal by bringing one or more of the items
listed on our online potluck list. In order to be sure we will have
enough food, please sign up via Perfect Potluck by Wednesday, February
21st. Simply go to perfectpotluck.com and locate the Find Box, then
type in Underhill for the Coordinator Last Name and CHCC for the
password. Then follow the directions to sign up.
A NOTE ABOUT OUR SCHEDULE
This year, to our regular seminar style sessions, our second session
of the retreat will be a discussion session. This discussion format
will allow you to choose one of the discussion topics you would most
like to share and/or learn more about. There will be an open time for
sharing your experiences on the given topic, to ask questions of one
another, and to offer words of encouragement to each other. As many
are going through similar situations, these discussions will give you
a chance to meet others who are traveling along beside you on your
homeschool journey.
SESSION ONE SEMINAR CHOICES:
JUDGMENT-FREE HOMESCHOOLING Robin Helzer
Here you will hear ENCOURAGEMENT for creating and maintaining the
homeschool YOU want with reviews of different homeschooling styles.
We’ll look at how a day looks in these different homes, with details
and helpful hints. We will also learn ways of responding to negativity
regarding your choice.
CAREER EXPLORATION: TOOLS AND TIPS Rebecca L. Fairbairn
One of the blessings of home education is that we get to spend lots of
time with our children. We can use this time to carefully observe them
and to prayerfully guide them in their career choices. Along with
observation and prayer, there are many tools to help determine each
child's God-ordained career path. Attend this seminar to learn about
some of the available resources and tools to start your family on this
exciting period of discovery.
THE HIGHLY SENSITIVE HOMESCHOOL FAMILY Heather & Noah Underhill
Those with a Highly Sensitive Personality trait view the world through
different lenses. In a homeschooling family with one or more highly
sensitive people, extra doses of grace and love must be extended
daily. In this workshop, my teenage son, Noah and I will give you a
peek into our sensitive world with loads of practical tips on how to
thrive as a family. We look forward to sharing with you how we are
finding joy in our sensitive family journey.
SESSION TWO DISCUSSION CHOICES:
STRESS MANAGEMENT Facilitator: Robin Helzer
CHARACTER TRAINING Faciliator: Rebecca L. Fairbairn
WHEN YOUR CHOICES ARE DIFFERENT AND NO ONE UNDERSTANDS Faciliator:
Angel Lambert
SESSION THREE SEMINAR CHOICES:
NOW WHAT? WHEN YOUR KID DOESN’T WANT TO GO TO COLLEGE Robin Helzer
Are you concerned that your child isn’t showing interest in
attending college? We will discuss the options outside of college and
how to pursue them and how to help your young adult determine what he
really wants. And I haven’t forgotten you, Mom...we will also
discuss how to be ok with this choice and letting go.
SIBLINGS WITHOUT RIVALRY: PROMOTING PEACE IN THE HOME Rebecca L.
Fairbairn
One of the hallmarks of a peaceful home is harmony among those who
dwell there. Rivalry between siblings can destroy peace. How can
parents banish Sibling Rivalry and foster Sibling Harmony? Learn how
to encourage sibling love and promote peace in the relationships of
your home.
LEARNING THROUGH PLAY Heather Underhill
Play is an important brain-building activity. Children, teens and
adults all benefit from participating in play as it is an essential
part of life and development. In this session, we will explore ways to
incorporate play into your HOMESCHOOL TO UNLOCK THE POWER OF THIS
VALUABLE LEARNING TOOL. Come join us for a fun and engaging
workshop!
SESSION FOUR SEMINAR CHOICES:
LETTERBOXING: A FUN ACTIVITY FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY Robin Helzer
Ready for a treasure hunt? Discover how to incorporate ALL the
curricular areas in one activity. You will learn how to find a hunt,
follow clues, and uncover the treasure. I’ll also show you how to
create your own stamp, letterbox kit, and a letterbox of your own.
Tips and hints for a successful hunt will be shared. (This workshop
will also be presented at TTD-Columbus in June.)
Study Skills for Middle and High Schoolers Rebecca L. Fairbairn
In addition to specific academics, middle and high school instruction
should include the tools of learning, so students can master content
and continue to learn throughout their lives. One of the most
important learning tools is Study Skills. Some of the topics included
in this seminar will be: Active Reading, Highlighting, Summarizing,
Note Taking, and creating Study Cards.
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KEEPING IT REAL Carrie Ott
Carrie will be sharing about lessons she has learned on her
HOMESCHOOLING JOURNEY. While she loves to infuse her HOMESCHOOL DAY
WITH HANDS ON LEARNING, reading and fun, that's not always reality.
She will be talking about teaching the distractible child, personality
clashes, and learning styles. She hopes to give you strategies to
cope with daily struggles and ideas on how to stay sane as a
homeschooling parent
Speaker Bios:
CARRIE OTT met her husband Todd when they were in college, and they
have been married for over 30 years. She has a Bachelor's Degree in
Nursing. She worked for 10 years as an RN and has been home schooling
her four kids for over 20 years. Carrie and Todd's oldest two
children are adults and are in college. They also have two teens
still in high school. Life is always interesting, with three of
their four children having learning challenges. Carrie loves to
teach and enjoys researching and learning. She hopes she can share
some of what she has learned about home schooling and teaching
students with challenges.
ROBIN HELZER I'm your HOMESCHOOL ENCOURAGER. (But please call me
Robin.) I'm passionate about HOMESCHOOLING. Before I even had
children, I knew I'd HOMESCHOOL THEM. My daughter graduated in 2012
and my son is still HOMESCHOOLING. I'm also a licensed educator and I
have done portfolio evaluations and consultations for 17 years. I keep
up on the latest in education research and curriculum so that I can be
of the most help to others on this journey. I know HOMESCHOOLING IS A
QUALITY EDUCATION AND I'M THRILLED TO HELP YOU WITH IT.
BECKY FAIRBAIRN My husband and I have been HOMESCHOOLING SINCE OUR
FIRST CHILD ENTERED THE WORLD IN 1995. We have 4 children: 2 are
homeschool graduates, and 2 are middle and high schooling at home. I
hold a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education and a Master's Degree
in Curriculum and Instruction. I am licensed to teach elementary and
gifted students in the state of Ohio. I have been performing
homeschool assessments and curriculum consultations for 25 years. I
enjoy using my background and experience to assist others on their
homeschooling journeys
HEATHER UNDERHILL is a Master Playologist with SimplyFun educational
games and a HOMESCHOOL SUPPORT GROUP LEADER IN HER LOCAL NORTHEAST
OHIO COMMUNITY. Heather is a Highly Sensitive HOMESCHOOLING MOM WHO
LOVES TO COME ALONGSIDE OTHER MOMS. Heather and her husband Jonathan
seek to follow God’s calling to disciple their three children: Noah,
Zoe and Selah. In 2018, Heather will be returning to encourage
families at Teach Them Diligently for her third year.
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