Unlock the power of play to ignite learning in the early years and beyond! Join Kathy for a powerful workshop that is designed to empower homeschooling parents to create rich and engaging learning experiences for their young children (preschool & early elementary). Discover how play is not just fun, but a critical tool for developing essential skills in literacy, math, social-emotional development, and more. We’ll explore practical strategies for creating a play-based learning environment at home, including hands-on activities, simple material suggestions, and tips for fostering curiosity and exploration. Learn how to observe and support your child’s natural learning process, and how to seamlessly integrate play into your daily homeschool routine. Leave this workshop with a toolkit of ideas and the confidence to nurture a lifelong love of learning in your young child.

Many teachers and parents assume that good readers will naturally become good writers. Others think that writing talent is a natural ability. Some have it. Others don’t. Both are myths. History and modern research demonstrate how good writers develop the two most critical skills needed for a high level of aptitude in writing. With humor and insight, Andrew Pudewa explains these two easy but powerful skills, which build language patterns and nurture competent communicators.