Homeschool Peace University-A Homeschool Mom's Winter Retreat

Homeschool Peace University

Please 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.