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Speaker: Sonya Shafer

 

Sonya is married to her best friend, John and has homeschooled for fifteen years. With a passion to encourage moms in their homeschooling, she co-directs SimplyCharlotteMason.com, a website designed for those who use the Charlotte Mason method. She has written many homeschool resources, including Laying Down the Rails, and is a frequent speaker at homeschool groups.
To minister to younger mothers and those dealing with special needs, Sonya shares her heart through IntentionalParent.com and her book This Anguished Blessed Journey: A Mother’s Faith Journal through Autism.

 

Workshops

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Fine Arts the Charlotte Mason Way

 

You don’t have to be a music major or an art aficionado to teach fine arts to your children. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll discover an easy yet effective way to give your children music appreciation and art appreciation that will enrich their lives and yours!  

Poetry: Just Enjoy it!

 

Yes, poetry can be enjoyable and easy! Come learn a simple, relaxed way to include poetry in any homeschool Language Arts program. Lots of practical tips and helpful resources will be shared.

Leaning with Living Books

 

Good living books help our children form personal relations and emotional bonds. And those bonds are what make learning stick. Join Sonya for a look at this simple, yet effective, approach to homeschooling. Learn what makes living book “living”, and practice using them in a way that makes learning stick.