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Speaker: Maggie Hogan

www.brightideaspress.com

Maggie and Bob Hogan live in Dover, DE where they began homeschooling their two (now grown) sons in 1991. She is a regular contributor to homeschooling internet sites as well as print magazines like The Old Schoolhouse. She’s a nationally known speaker and co-author of The Ultimate Geography and Timeline Guide, Gifted Children at Home, Young Scholar’s Guide to Classical Composers and other resource books. They’re also owners of Bright Ideas Press, publishers of the all new Illuminations curriculum as well as award winning: The Mystery of History series, Christian Kids Explore series and All American History series. When not reading or writing, Maggie can be found drooling over travel brochures and playing with her granddaughter.

 

Workshops

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Early Learners

Thursday

Do you have toddlers through seven-year-olds? What a blessing! What busy little minds (and hands and feet!) they have! Need practical, realistic, meaningful ideas of how to teach these precious ones? Looking for tips, techniques, (and maybe duct-tape) in order to appropriately harness their energy, creativity, and enthusiasm? Join Maggie as she shares solid teaching and parenting strategies for the littlest homeschoolers. BONUS: The best ever book list!  

Poetry—Why Bother?!

Saturday

Did you know that poetry is one of the oldest forms of written communication? Did you know the Bible is filled with amazing poetry? Why communicate in this form? Poetry isn't as complicated, confusing, and incomprehensible as some think. It is a dynamic language that can present ideas, information, and feelings in ways that no other writing can. This course is packed with ideas for teaching poetry, tips on reading and writing poetry, biographies of a few great poets, steps for memorizing poetry, as well as a hand-out with bonus lesson plans and poems worth reading!

Wow-Booking!

Saturday

Brand new for 2010: Dozens of new book making/journal building/folder-booking ideas! You have to see these cool book/projects to believe them! Motivating and exciting, you’ll go home with tons of ideas after watching the colorful projects flash across the overhead. From miniature “tag” books to accordion books to camouflage books, schooling won’t be the same once you’ve incorporated “Wow-Booking” into your curriculum!  

History & Geography through Literature

Friday

So many books - so little time! Biographies, historical fiction, exciting read-alouds: there is nothing quite like a great book to capture the flavor of a place or event. How to choose them and how to fit them into your day? Get great tips to both keep you on track and to glean as much as possible from your reading. Whether teaching chronologically, by unit study, with living books, or textbooks; this workshop will provide loads of practical and inspiring ideas!

Classical Composers for Dummies: Music History for the Musically Challenged

Friday

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.  

Ancient Civilizations: History Starts Here

Thursday

What were the Ancient Civilizations and why are they important? Can we teach thousands of years of history in one year? Ancient Civilizations have had a great impact on life today (think current events). Learn to teach history chronologically, Biblically, and in-depth. If you’ve ever been tempted to skim through this time period because you never learned this stuff yourself, be encouraged! You can teach this subject by learning right along with your students. Fun, fast-paced workshop includes an outline for developing a solid course, with ideas for literature, resources, projects, and much more.

Packing a Punch with Timelines and Maps

Friday

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!  

Hands-On Geography!

Saturday

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! See samples of kid-produced projects. 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.