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Speaker: Susan Chrisman

www.lifelonglearnersonline.com

Susan and Jerry Chrisman were pioneer homeschoolers, beginning their journey in home education in 1985. The Chrisman’s have five children and two grandsons. They have served on the board of trustees for the Oklahoma Christian Home Educators’ Consociation since 2001. Jerry is currently serving OCHEC as President, and Susan is their Editor of Publications and the Leaders’ Retreat Coordinator. She also co-directs the Oklahoma City Charlotte Mason Discussion Group, and has published a homeschool resource called The Practical Planner for Home Education which is available on her website at www.lifelonglearnersonline.com. Susan has a bachelor’s degree in music education. After college, she taught briefly in a government school setting, then found opportunities to write curriculum for a Sunday School, teach and write Bible Studies, and compose children’s choir music. Her greatest joy in teaching, though, has been the education of her own children. In 2008, after over twenty years of home educating experience, Susan founded a resource service called Lifelong Learners for the purpose of encouraging parents, especially moms, in the training and education of their children. She speaks to support groups, at mom’s retreats, and at homeschool conventions. Susan’s heart and calling are to guide moms in understanding the true education of the whole person, an application of Mark 12:30: “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength.”

 

Workshops

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When Smoke Gets in Your Eyes

Saturday

A workshop on burnout, Susan Chrisman will show you how to watch for S-M-O-K-E in your life. As smoke is an indicator of fire, so are there indicators of potential burnout in the life of a homeschool mom. Hear Susan, a mom with twenty-four years homeschooling experience, share her heart along with the warning signs of burnout and how to avoid it.  

Preschool & Kindergarten Education at Home ~ Parts I and II

Friday

Understanding the developmental abilities of your young child is essential before planning a preschool/kindergarten curriculum. What should your child know by the age of 6? Susan Chrisman, homeschool mom of five and grandmother of two, will show you the keys to early education, and how to set goals for and record what your young children need to know. You will learn the specifics of academic preparation for your young child.

Philosophy of Education: Your Compass

Thursday

Developing a philosophy of education will help you set your priorities, choose your curriculum, determine your schedule, visualize your overall educational picture and follow your daily plan. This workshop, presented by Susan Chrisman, homeschool mom of twenty-four years, contains information to guide you as you lay a foundation for your many educational decisions.  

Art & Music: Icing on the Cake or Essential Food for the Soul & Brain? -Charlotte Mason

Saturday

Is it important to introduce our children to the best that man has to offer in music and art? In addition to literature and history, art and music reveal to us the thoughts of great minds. This study not only enhances an appreciation for art and music in our children, but also guides them to understand beauty and to recognize it. Join Susan Chrisman in a practical demonstration of how to incorporate the works of great musicians/composers and great artists into your weekly schedule. (A Charlotte Mason workshop)

Thinking Toward High School-Charlotte Mason

Friday

Come explore the philosophy and methods of Charlotte Mason as they relate to our high school-age students. Susan Chrisman, homeschool mom of twenty-four years, will discuss key elements in the philosophy and how those ideas practically took shape in the education of her high school students. Learn how to help guide your children to develop a life-long love for learning.  

Habit Training: Key to Maintaining your Sanity

Thursday

All parents train their children in habits—good ones and bad ones—whether purposefully or not. The habits we teach our children will ultimately help in the formation of their character. Join Susan Chrisman in a study of Charlotte Mason’s teaching on habits; a practical workshop on how to teach habits to your children which will make for easier days at home and bring character formation into focus.

History for All Ages the Charlotte Mason Way

Saturday

Learn what should be included in the study of history—how it is much more than memorizing facts, dates and events. Discover how to plan history studies for multiple ages. Gain an understanding of what is important for your child to know as a result of studying history. Susan Chrisman will help equip you to teach the pivot of a Charlotte Mason education.