Smoothing
the Way is a support group dedicated to serving first-year homeschooling mothers. Each month a topic
of specific interest to the new homeschooler is offered.
Veteran homeschooling moms and guest speakers are available to
inform and encourage those who have decided to take on the exciting,
yet sometimes daunting, task of educating their own children.
If you are homeschooling children ages two through five, "Starting
the Way" seminars can encourage you and address learning
which teaching methods and materials work best for this special
age group. Learn how to use these important years to build
a love of learning.
Carol
Joy Seid provides three different all day seminars. "Let
the Little Children Come: raising little ones for the kingdom
of God" goes over: Creating a loving, nurturing
environment in your home; introducing little ones to the Jesus
who loved little children; helping children learn to obey the
the first time, and with a happy heart; how to make children
lovers of books by making reading aloud the highpoint of their
day; teaching children to work, while they are young, and
want to help
"A
Literature Based Approach to Education " goes over"Developing your own philosophy
of education -- learn about readiness, child development,
when to teach reading, and why boys learn so much differently
than girls. How to make your child a lover of books; receive
Carole's list of what books you can't let your children
leave childhood without reading. Teaching history using
classical literature -- use literature to teach history, art,
music and science with Carole's invaluable timeline hand-outs
of Western Civilization. Creative curriculum -- How to design
your own curriculum for math, science, handwriting, grammar, foreign
language, etc. simply and inexpensively.
"Begin with the
End in Mind" goes over: Expanding your vision
-- What about socialization, apprenticeships, service,
sports, travel and the arts? A truly literature based approach
-- Let the classics be the core of your curriculum. Western
civilization and christian world view -- Developing a philosophical
grid through which to view society. Curriculum options/college
and or trade preparation -- How to cover the bases and get into
the school or career of your choice.
