Saturday Workshops

Workshop A
Saturday 9:30 - 10:30 Chris Solas
Saturday 10:45 - 11:45 Cynthia L Simmons/Heart of the Matter Radio/Podcast
Saturday 12:00 - 1:00 HomeLife Academy
Saturday 1:15 - Chris Solaas
Homeschooling Special Needs Kids with Love and Laughter
Saturday 2:30 - 3:30 Global Sprouts
Saturday 3:45 - 4:45 Homeschool Planning LLC

Workshop B
Saturday 9:30 - 10:30 Mind Garden Learning
Saturday 10:45 - 11:45 Discovery Toys
Saturday 12:00 - 1:00 Homeschool Counseling Team
Saturday 2:30 - 3:30 LearningRx
Saturday 3:45 - 4:45 The Medical Transcription Service

Saturday Workshop Descriptions

Saturday 9:30 - Chris Solas Area A
​Rexx & Jester - Fear and Faith
Rexx and Jester are at it again with another puppet show about fear and courage. Full of music, jokes and magic tricks, they are sure to entertain. After they are done, author Chris Solaas and his wife Rebecca will teach the children a few songs about where to find courage in time of trouble, and help them make a craft keepsake to remind them.

Saturday 9:30 - Mind Garden Learning - Area B
Carrie Bourgo
Growing Minds: The MindGarden Approach
A succinct but comprehensive look at how cutting edge developmental science has reshaped our understanding of children's needs, showing us how attachment, and play prepare the ground for lifelong learning, emotional regulation, and fulfillment.

Saturday 10:45 - Cynthia L Simmons/Heart of the Matter Radio/Podcast Area A
Teaching Your Kids to Think
A parent must teach more than just facts to prepare children to face the challenges of modern society. This class will cover various ways to teach rational thought to kids of all ages.

Saturday 10:45 - Discovery Toys - Area B
Mary Nunaley
I Love Science, You Can Too!
Spark curiosity and build confidence with hands-on science activities that are easy, exciting, and totally doable at home. This 30-minute workshop will inspire you and your kids to explore, experiment, and fall in love with science—no fancy equipment required!

Saturday 12:00 - HomeLife Academy - Area A
Diane Benson
High School Readiness: Freedom and Flexibility in Middle School
High school just around the corner? Join Diane, veteran homeschool mom, to learn more about how to make the most of those middle school years while preparing your student for success in high school. We will discuss early high school credits, topics to focus on with your student, and even moving toward independent learning - all while keeping your freedom and flexibility to teach the child God gave you with all their unique potential and gifts. Don't jump into the box as high school nears; enjoy learning with your middle school student!

Saturday 12:00 - Homeschool Counseling Team - Area B
Margie Abbitt
How To Survive High School and Enjoy the Journey
Parents typically agree that one of the scariest times in homeschooling is when facing high school. The world would have you believe that if you don’t get high school perfect, you could ruin your child’s like or at least hinder future opportunities. Margie will explain why this is not true and how to easily plan an enjoyable high school experience that can incorporate your individual student’s learning style, interests, gifts, and future plans. Marge will go through each subject area needed to graduate and give you ideas to easily accomplish each requirement; so, you will leave with more confidence and assurance that you know How To Survive High School and Enjoy the Journey.​

Saturday 1:15 - Chris Solaas
Homeschooling Special Needs Kids with Love and Laughter
Chris is a multi-published author and speaker. Rebecca has homeschooled four special needs kids over the last 27 years. Guess who had the harder job? Chris has written about the adventure raising their brood in HyperSpace. From diet to riot, they’ve tried it all. Come hear a few hilarious accounts and get some solid help for families with ADHD and Autism, from a couple who has been there, done that, and lived to tell about it.

Saturday 2:30 - Global Sprouts Area A
Whitney Duenas Richardson
Why Cultural Education before Age 20 has a Lasting Impact
Whitney Duenas Richardson, founder of Global Sprouts, shares her journey from growing up on the island of Guam to launching a mission-driven business designed to help families teach global empathy through play. Attendees will walk away with research-backed strategies, family-friendly activities, and tangible ways to embed global learning into everyday life, without needing a passport.

Saturday 2:30 - LearningRx - Area B
Michelle Hecker Davis
Brain Training for Struggling Readers
When reading is hard, it affects everything related to learning. If you’ve noticed disinterest, distraction, or negative feelings towards reading, this might be a sign of underlying cognitive challenges. Brain training can: target learning and thinking skills including attention span, address the root cause of learning and reading difficulties, and be customized for each learner.
 Get proactive with your child’s education to set them up for success. Join this workshop and receive a free digital screener to better understand your individual reader.

Saturday 3:45 - Homeschool Planning LLC - Area A
Jenn Dickerson
Winning at Your Homeschool Day: Master Your Unique Homeschool Routine
Homeschooling doesn’t have to feel like a strict one-room schoolhouse. Every homeschool family is different, and that’s the beauty of it – you get to create a day that works for you! In this workshop, we’ll chat about practical tips and tricks to help you set up a daily homeschool routine that fits your family’s unique style. Let’s work together to create a routine you’ll actually enjoy – and one you can actually stick with!​

Saturday 3:45 - The Medical Transcription Service -Area B
Deborah Burns President | Deborah's Touch, Inc.
Work at Home as a Medical Transcriptionist
The Medical Transcription Service is actively recruiting MTs to work from home! There’s a huge demand for good medical transcriptionists. It’s a great job for teens or
adults, part- or full-time. Discover a step-by-step guide to what medical transcription is, medical transcription versus medical billing & coding, earning potential, equipment
needed, the reports we transcribe, and more. Your instructor has been a medical transcriptionist for more than 30 years, operates a large MT biz and has been a homeschool mom. You’ll enjoy her warmth, humor and
practical advice. Any questions? Contact Deborah directly: [email protected]

Friday Workshop Descriptions

Friday 9:30 - Chris Solaas - Section A
Rexx & Jester - Fear and Faith
Rexx and Jester are at it again with another puppet show about fear and courage. Full of music, jokes and magic tricks, they are sure to entertain. After they are done, author Chris Solaas and his wife Rebecca will teach the children a few songs about where to find courage in time of trouble, and help them make a craft keepsake to remind them.

Friday 9:30 - Discern Academy - Area B
Dakota Hodgson
Critical Thinking or Just Checking Boxes? How to Raise Thinkers, Not Just Task-Doers!
How do you as a parent ensure that your children are learning to think critically in their homeschool education? What steps do you need to take? What are the red flags of mindless learning and how do you avoid them?

Friday 10:45 - Cynthia L Simmons/Heart of the Matter Radio/Podcast Section A
Writing for Publication
Creative writing and writing for publication are very different. This class will prepare you to make your editors happy and sell to readers.

Friday 10:45 - Homeschool Counseling Team - Area B 
Margie Abbitt
How to Survive Homeschooling
Come pack a homeschool survival kit with ideas and tips to survive homeschooling. Some parents seem to be able to naturally keep it all together with 3 meals a day on the table, everybody on schedule with assignments, children who clean up after themselves without being asked, babies that only need a diaper change and nursing on a perfect 4-hour schedule, and plenty of extra time for husbands, too. And then there are the rest of us who need all the help and hints we can get to survive each day. Come, let's share together our survival strategies.

Friday 12:00 -  Discovery Toys - Section A
Mary Nunaley
Layered Learning: Activities for All Ages 
Discover the power of Layered Learning—simple, engaging activities that grow with your child from toddler to teen. In this 30-minute workshop, you’ll walk away with practical, adaptable strategies to make learning playful, meaningful, and age-appropriate for every stage.

Friday 12:00 - Jeology - Area B 
Daniel Jeon
The Bible Cheat Code
Think the Bible is hard to understand without a degree?
 Come to the Jeology workshop and discover how the Bible explains itself. Learn simple tools—built right into Scripture—that unlock powerful understanding.
 No seminary. No guesswork. Just clear, engaging truth you can teach your kids with confidence.

Friday 2:30 - Global Sprouts - Section A
​Whitney Duenas Richardson
How Cultural Learning Sparks Deeper Curiosity (and How to Do It Respectfully)
In a world that’s more connected than ever, introducing children to diverse cultures is not 
 only enriching, it’s essential. This session explores how hands-on cultural learning can spark 
 genuine curiosity, empathy, and a lifelong love of discovery. But it’s not just about having fun 
 with food or crafts, it’s about doing it right.

Friday 2:30  - Charlotte Mason - Area B 
Jeannette Tulis
Come learn about Charlotte Mason style learning!

Friday 3:45 - HomeLife Academy - Section A
Diane Benson
High School Planning: It's Still YOUR Journey!
Homeschooling High School looms large for many families. I often hear comments like, "It really starts to count in high school," or "I'm intimidated by the thought of homeschooling high school," or even "Credits???? Oh my." I am here to tell you that homeschooling high school is not only very doable, you don't even have to give up the freedom and flexibility you had during your early years of homeschooling. Come find out more about how to translate your student's goal-based learning into high school credits... Because it is still YOUR journey!

​Friday 3:45 - The Medical Transcription Service - Area B ​
Deborah Burns President | Deborah's Touch, Inc.
Work at Home as a Medical Transcriptionist
The Medical Transcription Service is actively recruiting MTs to work from home! There’s a huge demand for good medical transcriptionists. It’s a great job for teens or
adults, part- or full-time. Discover a step-by-step guide to what medical transcription is, medical transcription versus medical billing & coding, earning potential, equipment
needed, the reports we transcribe, and more. Your instructor has been a medical transcriptionist for more than 30 years, operates a large MT biz and has been a homeschool mom. You’ll enjoy her warmth, humor and
practical advice. Any questions? Contact Deborah directly: [email protected]

Friday 5:00 - Jeology - Section A
Daniel Jeon
The Bible as a Story
Before doctrine or theology, the Bible was meant to be a story—meant to engage the heart before the mind.
Come to the Jeology workshop and discover how to see the Bible as one clear, compelling story. You’ll learn how to explore it for yourself and share it with your middle and high school students in a way that’s simple, powerful, and unforgettable.
 No fluff. No confusion. Just the story of God—clearly told.

Friday 5:00 - LearningRx - Area B ​
Michelle Hecker Davis
Brain Training for Struggling Readers
When reading is hard, it affects everything related to learning. If you’ve noticed disinterest, distraction, or negative feelings towards reading, this might be a sign of underlying cognitive challenges. Brain training can: target learning and thinking skills including attention span, address the root cause of learning and reading difficulties, and be customized for each learner.
 Get proactive with your child’s education to set them up for success. Join this workshop and receive a free digital screener to better understand your individual reader.

Friday Workshops

Workshop Area A
Friday 9:30 - 10:30 Chris Solaas
Friday 10:45 - 11:45 Cynthia L Simmons/Heart of the Matter Radio/Podcast
Friday 12:00 - 1:00 Discovery Toys
Friday 2:30 - 3:30 Global Sprouts
Friday 3:45 - 4:45 HomeLife Academy
Friday 5:00 - 6:00 Jeology

​Workshop Area B
Friday 9:30 - 10:30 Discern Academy
Friday 10:45 - 11:45 Homeschool Counseling Team
Friday 12:00 - 1:00 Jeology
Friday 2:30 - 3:30 Charlotte Mason
Friday 3:45 - 4:45 The Medical Transcription Service
Friday 5:00 - 6:00 LearningRx