Homeschooling Resources at Deep Discounts and Encouragement from these 9 One day Conventions

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Best prices of the year on curriculum with experts on hand to answer questions.

Read more about the special "Curriculum Centers" here . The Marketplace has all the wonderful encouragement and shopping opportunities as the larger Regional TTD conventions, but on a smaller scale and at a lower price. See the sample of curriculum discounts below:

  

The Marketplace isn't just about deep discounts on all the various curriculum - but also provides an opportunity to hear from the homeschool speakers you love. 

For a complete list of speakers check out the speakers page on the main Marketplace site here. 

The Marketplace provides you with the convenience of a one day event - coupled with discounts - even better than regular convention prices - and the chance to get the encouragement you need. 

Consider adding a day trip to your family vacation this year and join Teach Them Diligently at one of the 9 terrific locations across the country. For just $15 registration - the whole family can visit the curriculum centers, be encouraged, and by purchasing your curriculum on site - you not only enjoy the BEST prices of the year, but you also have no shipping cost! 

Moms, need a little extra encouragement and some very special fellowship? The night before each Marketplace event - Apologia is hosting a special Real Refreshment Retreat Sampler. 

Get all the details about the Real Refreshment Sampler here. (hint- there will be chocolate) 

I can personally attest to the life changing difference that can come from this experience.The ladies of Apologia have  the know-how, the heart for Christ and the love for others to help you find the peace and the confidence you need to press on in your homeschool journey. 

All in all - the Marketplace is an opportunity to experience the camaraderie and fellowship that Teach Them Diligently is known for, enjoy a one day schedule packed full of 11 different sessions with speakers you love, curriculum you trust, and discounts you just can't beat! 

If you are heading south to Florida - check out my "Field Tripping to TTD" post with ideas for things to do on the way down. 

In and around Fort Myers you can: 

Book a Fishing Trip with Capt Mark Becton
Visit the Edison Ford Estate 
Visit Boca Grande Island
Experience a Dolphin Adventure - contact me to book 
Enjoy an Island Adventure on Cabbage Key - contact me 
Visit Sanibel Island
Be sure to let me know if you are headed this way - and if you have any questions! 
I'll be happy to help you plan a wonderful homeschool family vacation~ 

Homeschooling adventures on the road to Teach Them Diligently

In our homeschool this week . . .  J is for Joyful! 

I am ill equipped to do justice, in pictures and words, regarding our trip to TTD in Nashville.

From the field trip adventures, to the fellowship, the encouragement, and valuable information gathered from this awesome homeschool convention - we had a tremendous time! 

Field trip fun . . . 

We spent time exploring the Adventures Science Center in Nashville with Kathy @Kathy'sClutteredMind

and her cuties - and with Ben and Marcy @Ben&Me

We visited the Parthenon in Nashville, TN with Marcy and Ben from - Ben and Me

Our favorite thing this week . . . 

I gathered a few of my favorite tweets and instagram moments with attendees and speakers to share with you: 

We are praying for . . .  peace, and healing for the folks in Oklahoma


Freebies for you . . . 

•   Bible verse printable here - Romans 15:13  J is for - Joy and Peace
•    1 month FREE science/ electronics curriculum 

Read all about our experience in my review here - 

and sign up to enjoy terrific science with your kids 

(The folks at EEME are passionate about teaching electronics and it shows!) 

You can cancel at any time, but you won't want to! We are looking forward to our next project! 

Go here to sign up for your free month of  video curriculum & hands on science project

Read, explore, learn . . . 

So excited to dig into our new wildlife books from photographer Tim Ostermeyer 

 from  Fun Adventure Wildlife Books  - We did see a bald eagle on our rafting adventure this week, so we will read that one first! 

I recommend . . . 

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Field tripping our way to Teach Them Diligently - you can too!

It's that time again! We are getting geared up to hit the road for Teach Them Diligently in Nashville!
I just wrote about why TTD Convention is a frugal choice for our family (and why I think everyone should check it out). I mentioned that we plan family adventures around these conventions and things.
Road trips are a wonderful opportunity to get out and explore new areas, visit museums, and learn new things.

We join a local science museum associated with the ASTC Passport Program (Association of Science and Technology Centers) which gives us access to hundreds of museums across the country - for free!

Check out the full list of participating museums and science centers here to plan your own museum stops along the way. We will also be camping and exploring all we can from Southwest FL to Nashville.

We are heading from waaaaaaayyyyy down south. If you'll be headed this way

 (like maybe for TTD Marketplace in Ft Myers) You may want to check out the links under the map for a few exciting family field trip ideas. 

Ft. Myers - Edison House, Sanibel Island and Captiva, Ding Darling Wildlife Preserve

Boca Grande- beaches, fishing with Captain Mark Becton  

Just a few local parks with Hiking, fishing, kayaking: 

• 1 - Ainger Creek Park
• 2 - Amberjack Environmental Park
• 3 - Anger Fishing Pier
• 4 - Bay Heights Park
• 5- Boca Grande Fishing Pier Park
• 6 - Cape Haze Pioneer Trail
• 7 - Cedar Point Environmental Park
• 8 - Myakka Park
• 9 - Placida Park
• 10 - The Learning Garden
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North Florida: Once we get out of our general area and head into North Florida, our adventure begins:  

On our list: 

 Paynes Prairie Preserve to see the bison and wild horses! 

Oleno State Park - for a picnic and a beautiful walk by the river - small history museum here too with the 

old grist mill: 

We can use our Science Center membership at the Florida Museum of Natural History in Gainsville

We also love Ichetucknee Springs in that area and Stephen Foster

In the Panhandle: 

 

Lake Jackson Mounds in Tallahassee

FL Caverns is amazing (we just did that one on the way back from Real Refreshment w Apologia) 

We will most likely just keep working our way up I75 into Georgia and may do the Panhandle on return! 

Kathy Balman @ Kathy's Cluttered Mind - has a wonderful list of GA field trips here

Here is a link to the GA state Parks page

A few of our favorite stops in Georgia: 

Reed Bingham SP - is not too far off the beaten path and is a great place for a picnic and to stretch your legs (they have mini golf!) 

Ocmulgee National Monument  and more on Ocmulgee history here (Macon, GA) 

High Falls State Park  - right off the highway with trails and waterfalls 

On our list: Shoot the Hootch! 

There are quite a few places to use your ASTC Passport - in and around Atlanta - and on up into Tennessee go here for list. We are heading out early so we can meet up with Marcy @ Ben and Me for a field trip to the science center in Nashville. 

Chattanooga is a fun place to visit. We enjoy Rock City (cave tours) and  the Battle Grounds 

(the battle grounds on top of Lookout Mountain are a MUST DO for us) My grandfather was born in Chicamauga and it holds a lot of history for our family. Read the Battle history here.

 We will also visit the Parthenon in Nashville.

AND the Nature Centers! (there are 4 big ones)  

We've got our field guides, we've got our back packs and our nature journals - and we'll be headed off! 

I hope you can join us at TTD in Nashville -  there are other options available here: 

Here's a great list of some others who will be field tripping their way to TTD! 

Free #Letter of the week studies - all have bible and handwriting, most have spelling, geography, science and  history as well - Freebie link at bottom of each post - You will find recipies and fun ideas for study in the posts themselves: 

Aa is for . . . All we like sheep

Bb is for . . . Behold the Lamb 

Cc is for . . . Create in me 

Dd is for . . . Do unto others 

Ee if for . . . Even a child 

Ff is for . . . Follow me 

Teach Them Diligently Convention - Big Fat Discount and announcement!

Have you heard about the exciting line up of speakers who will be speaking for TTD this year? 

Rachel Carman and Davis Carman! 

Last week was exciting as Teach Them Diligently rolled out their speaker line up for 2013. It's an impressive list of names including Apologia's, Davis and Rachel Carman, Hal and Melanie Young, Clay and Sally Clarkson, Ken Ham, Heidi St. John, Sonya Shafer, Voddie Baucham, Denise Eide, Crystal Paine, Jenny Martin, Isreal Wayne - Did I mention - Deb Bell? You can read about these and more speakers here where you'll find individual links to each site. 

“I came to convention last year burned out

 with lots of questions about whether I was 

doing the right thing for my family. 

GOD SHOWED UP!

 Our family left BLESSED and REFRESHED. 

It is MORE THAN A CONVENTION... 

it is a ministry!”Spartanburg,Sc

If you've been to plenty of conventions - you know - it's a great way to research what is best for your family curriculum, and to gain insight and inspiration for teaching your family. I can tell you from personal experience, there is something different - something special - about Teach Them Diligently. The atmosphere is different, the attitudes are different. Even the vendors are different - because the focus - is on Christ! 

Have you met Pam Tebow? 

Listening to her speak about raising her family - homeschooling them from abroad - sharing stories and struggles about life and family - and  letting God lead as they reared Tim Tebow is a moving experience! 

She'll be in Omaha and in Nashville - fyi - you'll find me in Nashville this year too. (CAnnot WAit!) 

Everybody loves a discount: 

For 2 days only - you can save an additional $20 off of the Early Bird price. You heard me! 

Use code:  BESTOFFER  Get your tickets here  *affiliate link -thanking you in advance! 

Register your family for just $25 Today and Tomorrow here  

Discipling children to glorify God:

I haven't even mentioned the fabulous children and teen programs. . . .

If you can only attend one homeschool conference this year - this is the one you want to choose.

 I know it will bless your family in many ways, as it has ours. It's not just a conference - it is a ministry!

Learn more about the ministry of WorldWide Tentmakers here.  Get to know the Nunnery family here 

and read about what inspired them to begin this journey. 

 Come and let the speakers, staff, vendors and volunteers of TTD minister to and inspire your family: 

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 part of the proceeds go to support our family homeschool

Happy 4th of July - Fellowship and Fun with #HSTTD Bloggers - Wish you were here

We are enjoying our time with Rebecca @MomsMustardSeed and her sweet family
How are you celebrating the holiday? 

God Bless America! 

2 Chronicles 7: 14 

¹⁴ if My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land.

Have you heard the news? 

The locations for the 3 locations of the 2013 TTD Convention have been announced: 

If you are attending - let me know where you'll be! If not . . . why? :) 

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