Maggie's Workshops on CD
Couldn't make it to your local homeschool conference? Maggie wasn't in your area? Attended workshops, but want to take another listen or hear the workshops you missed? CD's of select Maggie Hogan workshops are now available!
Looking for that special something to put pizzazz in your school day? Want ‘ingenious’ but not time-consuming? Try Journals. Not boring ones . . . clever, contagiously creative ones! Not artistic, you say? No problem! You can do this anyway. Journals, scrapbooks, lapbooks, notebooks, copybooks, diaries, whatever you want to call them; this may be the answer to both your “I don’t want to use a textbook” dilemma as well as your desire to create lasting mementos of your kids’ education.
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Maps make you snooze? Timelines confuse? Learn how to incorporate
these terrific tools effortlessly into your studies. From current
events to Hannibal’s march, utilizing timelines & maps makes
history, geography, literature, science, & fine arts come alive!
Learn how to choose, use, make, and find these great resources.
Discover the secret behind using both tools together. Visually
appealing, memory boosting, hands-on: all learning styles benefit!
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This practical workshop is loaded with interesting, easy-to-do ideas
that will bring a smile to your face - and your children's faces,
too! Learn how to incorporate geography into your everyday life.
This vital subject, heavily emphasized in early America’s education
is now, sadly, neglected. Discover for yourself not only how
important geography is but how to teach it in this lively,
encouraging workshop.
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This is a fast, fun, integrated approach to history and music for
those of us who never learned this stuff. Knowing something about
classical music is important for a well-rounded education. But it
had better be interesting or the kids will snooze! Hear tidbits
about famous composers and see a cool method of remembering who
composed when. A list of important composers, their place in
history, and more will be on hand-outs.
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Do you have a gifted child? (Not sure? Come anyway!) Would you like
ideas, resources, encouragement, and suggestions for making teaching
easier? Gifted children learn differently – what are you doing to
meet your child’s needs? This workshop will cover much territory:
identifying giftedness and recognizing traits (both positive and not
so positive!), choosing curriculum, and looking ahead. These
children may be a challenge – but they are also a blessing! You’ll
leave this one with a new understanding of the *gift* of your bright
child.
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Elementary science is about exposure to science topics, introduction
of basic principles, and orderly thinking. If it feels like
drudgery, perhaps you didn’t know it’s also supposed to be fun!
Reading great books, talking about ideas, observing God’s creation,
taking easy field trips, and worthwhile hands-on experiences make
teaching science a pleasure, not a punishment. Put the joy back in
science - keep it simple! Come hear and see great ideas for
streamlining your elementary science curriculum. Your kids will
thank you. Bonus: using the classical approach to science? You don’t
want to miss this one!
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Yes, we homeschoolers are in love with books . . . fiction,
non-fiction, curriculum, we even curl up with catalogs! But how many
of us are reference book devotees? When’s the last time you used an
almanac or thesaurus or a book of quotations? There is a wealth of
information – exciting and useful – to be found on the less romantic
section of the bookshelf. Maggie brings her sense of humor to bear
on what some might think is a dull topic. Share laughs and lots of
great ideas for getting the most out of these wonderful, timeless
resources.
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Are you the type to plan ahead? Do you have lists for daily
activities . . . or even a list of things for which you need to make
a list? Or do you find yourself disorganized and short on teaching
time? Be encouraged by a Real Mom, not the Martha Stewart of
Homeschooling. One who admits to running to Wal-mart for underwear
when the laundry pile overwhelmed. . . one who’s been married to the
same wonderful man for 25 years, but who simply forgets to cook
dinner. How does one keep on track with teaching when one is
organizationally challenged? Doing our best in homeschooling is
important so we do need to figure it out! Come hear “10 Strategies
for Successful Homeschooling” from a very Real Mom.
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