Beth in SW WA Posted April 3, 2008 Share Posted April 3, 2008 I just made our hotel reservations! Who is going? Are any of you bringing your kids? I'm thinking of bringing my dd 10. I heard they have activities for kids. Have you seen the line-up? Its awesome! I'm officially an SWB groupie -- so I will be in 7th heaven :) 008 WHO Convention Speaker Workshops Below is a sneak-peak at the 2008 Homeschool Convention speaker workshops. Plan now to attend the Convention on Friday and Saturday, June 13-14th at the Western Washington Fairgrounds in Puyallup! For complete information, see http://www.washhomeschool.org/images/ConferenceHome.html. FRIDAY, June 13th 9:30-10:30 Room 1 - Math in the Real World – Tara Atkinson Room 2 - Intro to Homeschooling – Celiane and Ron Limes Room 3 - Joy of Classical Education: An Introduction - Susan Wise Bauer 11:00-12:00 Room 1 - Dads: The Men in the Gap – Wade Hulcy Room 2 - LapBooking 101 - Tina Joyce Room 3 - The Four Deadly Errors of Teaching Writing - Andrew Pudewa 12:30-1:30 Room 1 - Homeschooling Gifted Children – Lee Binz Room 2 - Homeschooling High School – Janice Hedin Room 3 - Great Books: History as Literature - Susan Wise Bauer 2:00-3:00 Room 1 - HomeGrown Success: A Young Adult Homeschooled Panel Room 2 - Child Author and History Buff ....Adora Svitak Room 3 - Teaching Boys & Other Children Who Would Rather Make Forts – Andrew Pudewa 3:30-5:00 Room 3 - Internet Safety for Home Educators (1.5 hours) - Linda Criddle SATURDAY, June 14th 9:30-10:30 Room 1 - The Child-Led-Elective Education - Tara Atkinson Room 2 - Intro to Homeschooling - Celiane and Ron Limes Room 3 - The Well-Trained Mind: Classical Education, Grades 5-8 - Susan Wise Bauer 11:00 – 12:00 Room 1 - Supporting the Creative Student – JoAnn Andro Room 2 - Unit Studies: Fun to Teach; Fun to Learn - Doreen Blanding Room 3 - "Freedomship" Education Paradigm: The Essence of Teaching - Andrew Pudewa (Continued next page) 13 April 2008 12:30- 1:30 Room 1 - Struglin Laerners: How 2 Make Them Sor! - Wade Hulcy Room 2 - The Purpose of Passion – Dr. Stephen Guffanti Room 3 - Preparing for College Admissions - Susan Wise Bauer 2:00-3:00 Room 1 - Theater Games for 7th grade + (1.5 hours) – Sara McMahon Room 2 - LapBooking 101 – Tina Joyce Room 3 - Nurturing Confident Communicators – Andrew Pudewa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tina in WA Posted April 3, 2008 Share Posted April 3, 2008 I'll be there! Here is the link for all the workshops scheduled. The ones listed above are the WHO sponsored workshops. There are a lot of other workshops that other companies (exibhitor workshops) will be providing, like Tapestry of Grace, WriteShop, Art Attack (Atelier), Total Language Plus, and so many more!!! :D The line up is AWESOME! WHO Workshops Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alenee Posted April 3, 2008 Share Posted April 3, 2008 I was just thinking I ought to get on the ball and make my reservations. Beth, PM me and let me know where you're staying. Good price? Ammenities? etc... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTMindy Posted April 3, 2008 Share Posted April 3, 2008 I'd be driving over in a heartbeat, but we are leaving for vacation that same week. I was so disappointed when I found out that was the weekend because I really wanted to go. I drove to Seattle last time SWB was speaking in Seattle she is well worth the drive. I also enjoy Andrew Pudewa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WABeth Posted April 3, 2008 Share Posted April 3, 2008 and am also thinking about bringing my 10yo dd this time. It is funny, I was just thinking about making a hotel reservation before I saw this post - guess I better go do that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicmommy Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 We have friends in that area that I can stay with, but I'm hoping to head up for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArwenA Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 I really wish I hadn't read this. Now I've got to go, but I can't. Is there a pout smilie? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melmc Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 I would love to make the drive up to Seattle and listen to SWB. Just not sure I can swing it. That's the last day of school for my kids at their private school and I feel like I should be there to pick them up. I may have to see if I can go up for Saturday morning so I could at least catch the 5-8 grade talk since my oldest is a 5th grader. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali in OR Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 I was hoping to make it too, but it's looking like it's not going to happen. Too hard to get there for Friday, kind of expensive to stay 2 nights, long drive from Oregon, etc. Sigh. It looks like the ideal convention. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Targhee Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 luckily I live close enough I won't need to make reservations :) If hotel price is an issue, check into some of the hotels in the surrounding area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brindee Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 I would LOVE to go to this, but I could only go on Friday, if at all. Is there a way to get tapes of the workshops, does anyone know? I'd LOVE to go to the Preparing for College one, since I have a JR. in highschool, but I just can't be there that day. :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mama Bear Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 Are there still WTM buttons? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 I'm hoping to go for both days. I haven't decided if I'll bring my kids yet. In past years they have offered a debate workshop for teens. Last time I checked it wasn't listed on the website, so we're watching & waiting. If the debate workshop is a go I'll probably bring the kids because they really want to do that. Dh is really not a convention/workshop kind of guy but he'd probably come with us and just stay at the hotel and work. :001_smile: I haven't thought about hotel reservations yet. I think my in-laws' place in Everett is a bit too far away to commute.:auto: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrshannigan Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 there;s one in May, too. here's the link. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 Hi Tina--I saw your name (and Lisa's) on the list! One of the moms at our co-op is trying to incorporate some lapbooking into her 7-9 year old science class. I told her she needs to go take your workshop. :D Michele T. in WA, aka Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 Arwen, did you hear her speak when she was in BC? There aren't many good excuses to miss out on hearing Susan but I guess twin babies is a pretty good reason.;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArwenA Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 Arwen, did you hear her speak when she was in BC? There aren't many good excuses to miss out on hearing Susan but I guess twin babies is a pretty good reason.;) She was in BC?:confused: :banghead: I missed it. :banghead: How on earth did I do that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tina in WA Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 Michele~ Thanks for letting her know about it. :D I am excited and a little nervous at the same time. I really want to encourage others to do them on their own and focus on that as much as possible. I also will be hosting HOAC booth this year too. It will be great to see you this year! Oh are you making it to the Christian Heritage conference this year? I don't think I will be going, but I was wondering if you were going to head up here to attend it. :) ~Tina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 She was in Kelowna a couple years ago. I actually made the drive up to hear her--bummer you missed it! I'm sure she'll be back out this way again, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 I'm not going to the Christian Heritage Conference this year. I can really only afford the time and $$ to go to one on that side of the mtns., and when I saw Susan was coming to WHO that was the clincher for me. We are heading to Spokane for a swim meet next weekend so it worked out for the best. I am impatient, though. This time of year I start to get excited about next year, new stuff, etc. I need to buckle down and finish what we have! I did make it over to Math-n-stuff and Homeschool Potpourri during spring break so I got a little fix of curriculum shopping. I'll definitely look you up at a workshop or the HOAC booth. I'll be the one with the funny nose & glasses.:biggrinjester: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crissy Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 I will be there both Friday and Saturday. I am especially interested in Susan's session about college admissions. Not to mention seeing a few of my friends and meeting some new ones! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tina in WA Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 I am getting excited about next year too. What is with that? I am not even done with this years stuff and already planning out next years curr. It is a vicious cycle I tell ya. :) Wow, it is next weekend... Man time sure does fly. I know I won't be there now... We are visiting with family that weekend. :) It will be neat seeing you again. :D OH and I am hoping to see Susan speak too. I hope it works out for me to sneak away and get a chance to see her IRL. Have a wonderful new week! ~Tina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArwenA Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 She was in Kelowna a couple years ago. I actually made the drive up to hear her--bummer you missed it! I'm sure she'll be back out this way again, though. I'll hope she does.:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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