Teach Them Diligently Pigeon Forge 2025: Full Schedule

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9:15am EDT

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Thursday May 8, 2025 9:15am - 9:00pm EDT

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Speakers

Teach Them Diligently

Thursday May 8, 2025 9:15am - 9:00pm EDT
Registration Booth 2986 Teaster Lane, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863

Event Details

10:30am EDT

Becoming Virtuous Stewards through Scripture Memory

Thursday May 8, 2025 10:30am - 11:20am EDT

South 1

In today's society we are surrounded and taunted with chaos and confusion regarding what we are to believe and practice. Our morals are often tainted because of the perverted worldview that is being pushed to society. Through memorizing scripture, we can become virtuous stewards by hiding the supreme law on our hearts.

Speakers

Markus Thomas

Scripture Memory Fellowship

Markus and Brittney Thomas are from Columbus, Mississippi, and have two amazing little boys: Nash (age 10) and Cohen (age 8). Markus is the Pastor of Community Baptist Church, bi-vocationally, and owns a home improvement/remodeling business as well. Brittney works from home where... Read More →

Thursday May 8, 2025 10:30am - 11:20am EDT
South 1 2986 Teaster Ln, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863

10:30am EDT

Exploring Curriculum Options

Thursday May 8, 2025 10:30am - 11:20am EDT

Greenbriar B

Mom of 17 homeschooled students and longtime professional homeschool consultant, Vicki Bentley shares the secrets to mapping out a successful course of study for your children. This workshop helps beginners to get a solid start in home education and encourages veterans to re-examine goals and
priorities. Includes a basic overview of different teaching approaches.

Speakers

Vicki Bentley

Meet Vicki Bentley, a joyful mother of eight daughters, foster mom to fifty children, and proud grandma to 23 wonderful grandbabies (plus eleven great-grandchildren, so far). Alongside her husband Jim, she's homeschooled 17 children, and her workshops and articles reflect her understanding... Read More →

Thursday May 8, 2025 10:30am - 11:20am EDT
Greenbriar B 2986 Teaster Ln, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863

10:30am EDT

Getting Started Homeschooling

Thursday May 8, 2025 10:30am - 11:20am EDT

LeConte Hall

Are you excited to start homeschooling but feel overwhelmed about where to begin? In this seminar, we will outline several educational models and discuss practical steps to help you begin your journey on the right foot.

Speakers

Whitney Newby

Brighter Day Press

Whitney Newby is an author, artist, and the founder of Brighter Day Press, a ministry that creates literature-rich, gospel-centered resources for family discipleship. She has a Bible degree from Moody Bible Institute and is a registered nurse. Whitney lives in South Carolina with... Read More →

Thursday May 8, 2025 10:30am - 11:20am EDT
LeConte Hall 2986 Teaster Ln, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863

10:30am EDT

Give Me Liberty: The Life of Patrick Henry

Thursday May 8, 2025 10:30am - 11:20am EDT

South 5

Spring of 2025 marks the 250th anniversary of Patrick Henry's speech, which concluded with the famous line, "Give me liberty, or give me death!" See John portray the life of Patrick Henry in the first person, dressed in authentic period attire. He will relate the story of Patrick's boyhood in rural Virginia, his marriage, his rise to fame as a country lawyer, and his entrance into public service. John will tell of the stirring events that led up to the War for American Independence and give an excerpt of Patrick Henry's famous speech before the Virginia Convention.

Speakers

John Huffman

Legacy Stories

John Huffman grew up with a love for history and biography. He portrays Godly heroes in the first person, dressed in period attire. John serves the Lord as a pastor, speaker, and writer, having co-authored a book called "Legacy of Character." John and his wife, Katie, have two children... Read More →

Thursday May 8, 2025 10:30am - 11:20am EDT
South 5 2986 Teaster Ln, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863

10:30am EDT

Lifeschooling for the YouEconomy

Thursday May 8, 2025 10:30am - 11:20am EDT

North 1

The world has changed since we started out our careers. More and more people are working remotely or bringing in an income through multiple freelancing opportunities, and in many ways, entrepreneurship is easier than it’s ever been! But the problem is, the educational system, including homeschooling, has not adapted to fit this new model of livelihood. Most children still follow the same educational path that generations before them have and are not being truly prepared. Find out how lifeschooling can help your children become equipped for the YouEconomy!

Speakers

Danielle Papageorgiou

Life as a Lifeschooler

Danielle Papageorgiou is married to Jon and together they have two homeschool graduates and a 12-year-old. She has been homeschooling, or “lifeschooling,” for 22 years and has a passion for helping other moms learn how to homeschool in a way that enhances rather than competes... Read More →

Thursday May 8, 2025 10:30am - 11:20am EDT
North 1 2986 Teaster Ln, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863

10:30am EDT

Not Just For Newcomers: TTD Orientation- Maximize Your Convention Experience

Thursday May 8, 2025 10:30am - 11:20am EDT

Greenbriar A

Whether this is your first time to Teach Them Diligently or not, you don't want to miss this essential first session of the weekend. During this hour, you'll get personalized help to maximize and unlock the full potential of your convention experience—from navigating the event and choosing which sessions to attend to help you meet your goals to learning how to get the most out of the TTD app and enjoy the community that awaits you there! This session is your key to unlocking a world of opportunities at Teach Them Diligently, and it will ensure you hit the ground running and make the most of your family's TTD adventure! Bonus: Come with your questions, big or small, and get them answered while you’re there.

Speakers

Leslie Nunnery

Teach Them Diligently

Leslie Nunnery is a prominent figure in the Christian homeschooling community. As the co-founder of Teach Them Diligently, she has dedicated herself to providing resources and experiences to strengthen Christian homeschooling families through Biblical Parenting and Excellent Home... Read More →

Thursday May 8, 2025 10:30am - 11:20am EDT
Greenbriar A 2986 Teaster Ln, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863

10:30am EDT

Preparing Your Family for Spiritual Battle

Thursday May 8, 2025 10:30am - 11:20am EDT

North 2

Are you engaged in a daily spiritual battle? In a world that fiercely vies for your children's minds, the stakes have never been higher. Discover the power of instilling God's Word in their hearts, igniting a faith that guides their every action toward His divine will. Join us for a transformative discussion on discipleship in the home, equipping your family for this sacred fight and witnessing their lives forever changed.

Speakers

Dr. Craig Wrobleski

President & CEO, LifeStone Ministries

Craig is passionate about discipleship in the home, church, and beyond! He currently serves as the President/CEO of LifeStone Ministries, a publishing company that has been in business for 120 years. Craig has a Master’s of Divinity and a Doctorate in Discipleship from Liberty University... Read More →

Thursday May 8, 2025 10:30am - 11:20am EDT
North 2 2986 Teaster Ln, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863

10:30am EDT

Teaching Literature Without a Curriculum: Turning Books into Adventures Your Kids Will Never Forget

Thursday May 8, 2025 10:30am - 11:20am EDT

North 3

What if you could teach literature without boring workbooks or tests? Join Tricia Goyer, homeschooling mom of 10 and bestselling author, to learn how to bring books to life! Discover how to spark curiosity and build critical thinking with discussions, hands-on activities, and faith-based connections. From historical novels to classics, Tricia will share easy tips to inspire a lifelong love of reading. Get ready to turn your homeschool into the ultimate book club—snacks encouraged!

Speakers

Tricia Goyer

Goyer Ink

Author Tricia Goyer is celebrated for her explorations of faith, family, and personal growth. Her extensive body of work includes well-researched historical fiction and insightful, faith-focused nonfiction. As a mother of ten and a grandmother, Tricia is also a respected homeschooler... Read More →

Thursday May 8, 2025 10:30am - 11:20am EDT
North 3 2986 Teaster Ln, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863

10:30am EDT

That’s Impossible!

Thursday May 8, 2025 10:30am - 11:20am EDT

Greenbriar C

The presence of instinct in animals provides some of the best evidence for original design in nature. All creatures have it, and the wide array of abilities is staggering! However, it doesn’t stop there. From instinct we move on to symbiotic relationships, particularly “mutualism”, which is nothing short of impossible from a naturalistic perspective. Spiritual blindness is the only answer to this dilemma that many otherwise reasonable people are caught in. However, even Christians can sometimes fall prey to compromises...

Speakers

Mike Snavely

President, Mission Imperative

Mike was reared in South Africa, where he & his wife, Carrie, were also missionaries. They home educated their children. In 1995 he founded Mission Imperative, a creation-based ministry. Mike, an inductee into the Creation Science Hall of Fame, presents seminars, authored a curriculum... Read More →

Thursday May 8, 2025 10:30am - 11:20am EDT
Greenbriar C 2986 Teaster Ln, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863

10:30am EDT

High-school/College Track Overview Session

Thursday May 8, 2025 10:30am - 11:20am EDT

South 2

Have a teen? In this session TTD’s guidance counselor, Matthew Bullington, will outline the high-school sessions, and discuss how to get the most out of this conference for your high-school student. We will also do an overview of transcripts, credits, and mindset for success in high-school!

Speakers

Matthew Bullington

University Ready

Matthew Bullington is a professional college consultant. He has been helping students prepare for college since 2008. During his college years Matthew received over $500,000 in scholarship and grant offers between undergraduate and graduate school, after which he began speaking to... Read More →

Thursday May 8, 2025 10:30am - 11:20am EDT
South 2 2986 Teaster Ln, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863

Teen Track Homeschool to College

10:30am EDT

Freeway Frog Programming Workshop - Add-On Class

Thursday May 8, 2025 10:30am - 12:30pm EDT

South 4

Get Your Ticket Today!

Why did the frog cross the road? Find out as we create Freeway Frog, an arcade-style game written in the Scratch programming language and inspired by the classic Frogger. Through this project, your student will learn the five foundational concepts from computer science: variables, loops, conditional statements, functions, and events and event handlers. These five concepts exist in nearly every computer language, so skills learned in this workshop will directly transfer when your student is ready to work in Python, JavaScript, or whatever!

This workshop is suitable for students from around 5^th grade through high school. Computers will be provided, and no prior programming experience is expected or required. Space is limited and similar workshops at past conferences have sold out!

THIS IS A PAID CLASS

Speakers

Robert Walsh

Founder, Excalibur Solutions STEM Academy

Robert, a former math teacher who has also worked as a hardware tech, an IT director, a trainer, a programmer, a software tester, a technical writer, and a business owner, is the founder of the Excalibur Solutions STEM Academy. He believes all students need a solid foundation in STEM... Read More →

Thursday May 8, 2025 10:30am - 12:30pm EDT
South 4 2986 Teaster Lane, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863, USA

Add-On Classes

11:40am EDT

8 Great Smarts: Help Children Believe They’re Smart

Thursday May 8, 2025 11:40am - 12:30pm EDT

LeConte Hall

All children need to know they’re smart. This empowers them to have hope and believe in their
future. When all 8 smarts are awakened and strengthened, children will know they can learn and
will successfully study when something isn’t easy. When parents teach to all 8 and use them for
review, motivation and learning improve

Speakers

Dr. Kathy Koch

Founder and CEO, Celebrate Kids

Dr. Kathy Koch (pronounced cook), is leading a charge to celebrate kids the way Jesus did and still does. Her ministry, Celebrate Kids, Inc., based in Fort Worth, TX, is dedicated to inspiring parents, grandparents, and those who work with children, teens, and young adults to nurture... Read More →

Thursday May 8, 2025 11:40am - 12:30pm EDT
LeConte Hall 2986 Teaster Ln, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863

11:40am EDT

A Scientist’s Showcase of Amazing Creatures That Defy Evolutionary Theory

Thursday May 8, 2025 11:40am - 12:30pm EDT

Greenbriar C

The secular world tells us evolution is a fact. How do we answer? The topic of origins is important, because many students don’t feel equipped to give an answer, and many struggle with this topic. Amazingly, science is continually revealing features of our world that don’t fit with evolutionary theory. Moreover, there is increasing scientific support for a Designer! This fast-moving, high-energy workshop covers several organisms whose features defy evolution. From dolphins and sharks to glow-in-the-dark bacteria, we’ll see how science is discovering that all creatures are far from simple.

Speakers

Sherri Seligson

Apologia

Sherri Seligson is a 21-year homeschool veteran, M.Ed., and marine biologist. She has authored several Apologia middle and high school science courses as well as their instructional video courses, the Nature Truths devotional, and many other publications. An international conference... Read More →

Thursday May 8, 2025 11:40am - 12:30pm EDT
Greenbriar C 2986 Teaster Ln, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863

11:40am EDT

Biblical Reflections in Stories

Thursday May 8, 2025 11:40am - 12:30pm EDT

South 3

Can you really grow your love of God’s Word by reading fiction? Even fantasy and science fiction? Christian Hauer, author of “The Bygone Sagas of Oogerel” and “The Marvelous Mr Motley”, brings his listeners into a discussion about exploring fiction that dives into biblical ethics and the building of the moral imagination in readers.

Speakers

Christian Hauer

Writer and Director, The Whimsical Sort

Christian Hauer, author of “The Bygone Sagas of Oogerel” and “The Marvelous Mr Motley” is a writer, inker, and letterer. Growing up as a homeschooler, he has learned to diligently work on a project each day until it has become a lifestyle for him, not just in his walk with... Read More →

Thursday May 8, 2025 11:40am - 12:30pm EDT
South 3 2986 Teaster Ln, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863

11:40am EDT

Bringing Back Family Time & Biblical Family Devotions

Thursday May 8, 2025 11:40am - 12:30pm EDT

South 5

Want to bring your family together? Desire to help your family grow a relationship with God? Get caught up in not having enough time, struggling to understand things or cannot find what you’re looking for? This session shows you a tool to overcome these and discover the benefits of family devotions.

Speakers

Glenn Ransom

Owner, Bible In Stories

Glenn has been challenging folks to get back to the Bible and Family Devotions since 1984. After having the opportunity to personally make over 8,000 in home presentations, God gave Glenn many ideas on how to solve the many challenges and excuses individuals face regarding having... Read More →

Thursday May 8, 2025 11:40am - 12:30pm EDT
South 5 2986 Teaster Ln, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863

11:40am EDT

Charlotte Mason Immersion Lessons

Thursday May 8, 2025 11:40am - 12:30pm EDT

South 1

Charlotte Mason said, “The art of standing aside to let a child develop the relations proper to him is the fine art of education.” In this workshop, you will see what it looks like for teachers to stand aside and facilitate a lesson while students do the hard work of attending, narrating, and making connections. You will experience Charlotte Mason lessons first-hand as you take on the role of the student. In this immersion, you will get a better understanding of the steps of a lesson and how to implement narration as we explore the subjects of picture study, history, geography, and dictation.

Speakers

Dr. Shannon Whiteside

The Alveary (Charlotte Mason Institute)

Dr. Shannon Whiteside is the Program Director for Charlotte Mason’s Alveary, a curriculum and teacher training program for homeschools, co-ops, and schools in the U.S. and Canada. She began her career as a classroom teacher and decided to homeschool her children after discovering... Read More →

Thursday May 8, 2025 11:40am - 12:30pm EDT
South 1 2986 Teaster Ln, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863

11:40am EDT

No Longer Little

Thursday May 8, 2025 11:40am - 12:30pm EDT

Greenbriar B

The turmoil of the tween/preteen years between nine and thirteen usually catches parents by surprise. Diligent students become addled and distracted. Kids raised in church start questioning the existence of God. Sweet children seem to climb on an emotional rollercoaster – and then invite you to join them. Don’t get a ticket for that ride! Instead, learn to resist the temptation to lose your learn and learn instead to shepherd your children through this challenging age and lay a foundation to make the teen years great at this funny and all-too-real workshop!

Speakers

Hal and Melanie Young

Raising Real Men/Great Waters Press

Hal and Melanie Young are the award-winning, best-selling authors of Raising Real Men, No Longer Little, and Love, Honor, and Virtue. They are the hosts of the Making Biblical Family Life Practical podcast and popular conference speakers internationally, known for their Christ-centered... Read More →

Thursday May 8, 2025 11:40am - 12:30pm EDT
Greenbriar B 2986 Teaster Ln, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863

11:40am EDT

THAT Child -- Helping Your Bright But Struggling Student

Thursday May 8, 2025 11:40am - 12:30pm EDT

North 3

In this workshop Faith shares from her own homeschool experience (the wins and the fails), tips for teaching the wiggly one, the unmotivated or reluctant one, and the bright but struggling one. From one homeschooling mama to another, teaching “that one”-Faith shares from a heart of empathy and faith in the Lord, that you can do this and home education truly is a customizable educational plan to help your “that one” reach his full, God-given potential.

Speakers

Faith Berens

Thursday May 8, 2025 11:40am - 12:30pm EDT
North 3 2986 Teaster Ln, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863

11:40am EDT

The Collapse of Everything: Why Leadership is Key

Thursday May 8, 2025 11:40am - 12:30pm EDT

Greenbriar A

From national governments to churches to families, the world appears to be coming apart at the seams. There's a massive and increasing gap in leadership that is having a dramatic impact on humanity and its demise. John Maxwell said, “Everything rises and falls on leadership.” Never before does this statement hold truer than it does in today’s failing leadership culture. Chuck Black, a nine-year officer veteran, former church elder, and current general manager of a growing company shares leadership principles that must be taught to our young future leaders for the mission of Christ to continue.

Speakers

Chuck Black

Perfect Praise Publishing

Chuck Black, a former F-16 fighter pilot and tactical combat communications engineer, is the author of twenty novels, including the popular Kingdom Series, The Knights of Arrethtrae series, the Wars of the Realm series, The Starlore Legacy series, and Call to Arms: The Guts and Glory... Read More →

Thursday May 8, 2025 11:40am - 12:30pm EDT
Greenbriar A 2986 Teaster Ln, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863

11:40am EDT

Three Strategies to Neutralize the Culture's Attack on Your Son

Thursday May 8, 2025 11:40am - 12:30pm EDT

North 2

Unguided, ungrounded, unappreciated, and uninspired, boys are drowning in a cultural tide that treats them like defective girls. Learn three effective strategies for leading boys well from Mark, who serves as CEO of the 55,000+ boys ministry, Trail Life USA.

Speakers

Mark Hancock

Trail Life USA

Our vision is to be the premier national character development organization for young men which produces godly and responsible husbands, fathers, and citizens.

Thursday May 8, 2025 11:40am - 12:30pm EDT
North 2 2986 Teaster Ln, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863

11:40am EDT

Winning at Your Homeschool Day: Master Your Unique Homeschool Routine

Thursday May 8, 2025 11:40am - 12:30pm EDT

North 1

Homeschooling doesn’t have to feel like a strict one-room schoolhouse. Every homeschool family is different, and that’s the beauty of it - you get to create a day that works for you! In this workshop, we’ll chat about practical tips and tricks to help you set up a daily homeschool routine that fits your family’s unique style. Let’s work together to create a routine you’ll actually enjoy - and one you can actually stick with!

Speakers

Jenn Dickerson

Owner, Homeschool Planning LLC

Jenn Dickerson is a homeschool mom of three, a singer, and a planner. If she’s not singing in the van on the way to homeschool co-op, you’ll find her checking off lists at home. She learned the art of list-making at a young age and now helps others organize their homeschools at... Read More →

Thursday May 8, 2025 11:40am - 12:30pm EDT
North 1 2986 Teaster Ln, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863

11:40am EDT

Streamlining Your Student’s Higher Education

Thursday May 8, 2025 11:40am - 12:30pm EDT

South 2

Taking college classes while in high school is a great way to save money, earn college and high school credit at the same time, and help hone a student's time management and scheduling skills! As great as this option is, there are areas of concern that parents and students need to be aware of beforehand. However, encouraging students who are academically driven to plan strategically will pay off in the end. Find out all you need to know about dual enrollment, state grants, scholarships and more!

Speakers

Pat Wesolowski

Bryan College

Pat Wesolowski is an author, speaker, and homeschooling mother of 9 who is now the Homeschool Specialist at Bryan College in Dayton, TN and a part of the Homeschool Counseling Team. After homeschooling her 9 children for the past 32 years, she is finally finished! Pat has a heart... Read More →

Thursday May 8, 2025 11:40am - 12:30pm EDT
South 2 2986 Teaster Ln, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863

Homeschool to College

12:30pm EDT

Lunch

Thursday May 8, 2025 12:30pm - 1:40pm EDT

TBA

Speakers

Teach Them Diligently

Thursday May 8, 2025 12:30pm - 1:40pm EDT
TBA 2986 Teaster Ln, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863

Event Details

1:20pm EDT

Photography Workshop Session 1 - Add-On Class

Thursday May 8, 2025 1:20pm - 2:30pm EDT

South 4

Get Your Ticket Today!

Enjoy taking photos?! The Photo Class is a series of two interactive classroom sessions centered around learning practical photography skills regardless of what camera you have. Bring any camera! For any skill level. Let's go in-depth and more hands-on than a regular convention presentation. With the theme of "Learning to See Light", we'll explore the 5 distinct times of day in the natural world so we can take full advantage of whatever lighting situation you are shooting under. At the end, we'll pull up the photos everyone submitted for the Class Assignment and do some live photo coaching and critique. If you love snapping photos, you won't want to miss these sessions! God has given us a love for art and beautiful things . . . let's hone our photography skills for His glory!

Session 1: Maximizing Natural Light In Photography - Have you ever taken time to simply observe what the light was like in the natural world around you? Would you have guessed that there are 5 distinct times of day? And each one offers a host of unique opportunities for the photographer to explore! With the insights discussed in this session, you'll be equipped with the tools you need to get out and enjoy the outdoors, prepared to make the most of every photo op regardless of the time of day.

Session 2: Taking Your Photos to the Next Level - After shooting the Class Assignment given in the first session, we'll come back to the classroom for some constructive coaching centered around the photos you submit! What makes one photo better than another? How would a professional have shot the exact same thing? What do you not know yet that could make your photos better? Now's your chance to get some live photography coaching and take your photos to the next level!

This is a series of two workshops. THIS IS A PAID CLASS

Speakers

James Staddon

Founder, Lenspiration

Hi! I grew up in a homeschooling family and now work as a professional photographer and photography educator. With a background in graphic design, my endless preoccupation with photography and love for Christian discipleship eventually led me to start up Lenspiration in 2009 so there... Read More →

Thursday May 8, 2025 1:20pm - 2:30pm EDT
South 4 2986 Teaster Lane, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863, USA

Add-On Classes

1:40pm EDT

Aunt Lucy?

Thursday May 8, 2025 1:40pm - 2:30pm EDT

Greenbriar C

What evidence is there that humans evolved from ape-like creatures? As it turns out, not much! In fact, the “evidence” is stunningly sparse, being limited to a few fossilized bones. However, many of these are either fakes, or greatly misinterpreted and exaggerated. This session uses humor as it exposes much of this. To conclude, we show mathematically and geographically why the apes-to-man scenario is quite impossible!

Speakers

Mike Snavely

President, Mission Imperative

Thursday May 8, 2025 1:40pm - 2:30pm EDT
Greenbriar C 2986 Teaster Ln, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863

1:40pm EDT

Becoming Kingdom Families - Teaching Kids to Walk and Talk with God

Thursday May 8, 2025 1:40pm - 2:30pm EDT

North 2

Are you longing for your home to be a place where you and your kids hear God's voice, encounter his love, and experience spiritual growth? This workshop will equip parents to lead their kids into prayer, encounters with God, and hearing his voice. This is an irreplaceable part of our child's spiritual foundation. Our heart is to equip parents to lead their kids into knowing God deeply and allowing their lives to be God led. The Dearly Loved helps families experience connection with God, walk in true identity as children of God, experience real freedom, and live with kingdom purpose.

Speakers

Christa Curtiss & Jared Curtiss

The Dearly Loved Company

The Dearly Loved Company was started with a passion to see God's kingdom to come in and through the family. Dearly Loved resources teach kids (and adults) to hear God and grow in relationship with Him. Dearly Loved resources focus on connection with God, identity and belonging, freedom... Read More →

Thursday May 8, 2025 1:40pm - 2:30pm EDT
North 2 2986 Teaster Ln, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863

1:40pm EDT

Five Flavors of Homeschool

Thursday May 8, 2025 1:40pm - 2:30pm EDT

LeConte Hall

The world of homeschooling is a lot like the world of food. You know that you want to provide nutritious meals for your children’s minds, but there are so many possibilities for what that food could look like and taste like. Join Sonya for a simple overview of five main flavors of homeschooling: traditional, classical, Charlotte Mason, unit studies, unschooling. Find your preferred flavor and learn how to shop for a successful homeschool menu.

Speakers

Sonya Shafer

Simply Charlotte Mason

Sonya Shafer is a popular homeschool speaker and writer, specializing in the Charlotte Mason Method. She has been on an adventure for more than 25 years studying, researching, practicing, and teaching Charlotte’s gentle and effective methods of education. Her passion for homeschooling... Read More →

Thursday May 8, 2025 1:40pm - 2:30pm EDT
LeConte Hall 2986 Teaster Ln, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863

1:40pm EDT

KEEP IT REAL. MAKE IT RELEVANT. ENGAGE YOUR TEENS.

Thursday May 8, 2025 1:40pm - 2:30pm EDT

South 5

Would you rather have a root canal than try to get completed work from your high school student? Are you and your student both counting down the months and days till you’ve checked enough boxes to finally hand out that diploma? Could part of the problem be that your teen is just plain bored with traditional assignments? Learn some tricks to help your teens (and you) remain engaged and motivated in the learning process. If you have a high school student, this workshop is for you!

Speakers

Carol McCoy

Author/ Co-owner, Steadfast Press

Carol S. McCoy is the co-creator of Steadfast, a high school biblical worldview curriculum that integrates history, literature, writing, apologetics, and the humanities. She believes learning should be an adventure and that variety and creativity are essential ingredients for engaging... Read More →

Thursday May 8, 2025 1:40pm - 2:30pm EDT
South 5 2986 Teaster Ln, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863

1:40pm EDT

Organized (Well, Almost!) – Time Management for Busy Moms

Thursday May 8, 2025 1:40pm - 2:30pm EDT

Greenbriar B

As a busy mom, do you sometimes struggle with lesson planning, keeping the house somewhat presentable, teaching, keeping up with the laundry, AND getting dinner on the table the same day you homeschool? Come hear practical tips and encouragement from a fellow homeschool mom of many. Your husband and children will thank you, and you will have hope for another day of science and language arts!

Speakers

Vicki Bentley

Thursday May 8, 2025 1:40pm - 2:30pm EDT
Greenbriar B 2986 Teaster Ln, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863

1:40pm EDT

Reading Problem? Let's Fix It!

Thursday May 8, 2025 1:40pm - 2:30pm EDT

South 3

Is your child experiencing reading difficulties? This workshop uses a question/answer format to tailor the content for your child's specific needs. After 42 years of experience, I have seen and fixed almost every reading problem imaginable. Come prepared with your questions. I want to help your child become a successful reader. Additional Notes: I'm applying for 2 workshops. They are identical on paper, but the question/answer format allows for very different results depending on the parents attending.

Speakers

Carla Cox

Sylladot Reading Program

Author of SylladotM.A. ReadingM.A. Special Education / Learning DisabilitiesReading SpecialistTeacher (35 years)Owner of LTR Reading Clinic (42 years)

Thursday May 8, 2025 1:40pm - 2:30pm EDT
South 3 2986 Teaster Ln, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863

1:40pm EDT

Reel History: How Accurate are Hollywood Civil War Films

Thursday May 8, 2025 1:40pm - 2:30pm EDT

South 2

In this seminar we will examine how popular culture films have portrayed the Civil War era of American history. I will analyze the messages, historical accuracy and influence of Birth of a Nation (1915), Gone With the Wind (1939), Glory (1983), Gods and Generals (2003), and Free State of Jones (2016). There are many more films we could discuss, but need to formulate a means of evaluating Hollywood’s agenda and the use of films that claim accuracy.

Speakers

Bill Potter

Landmark Events

As the lead historian for Landmark Events, Bill excels at teaching the generations to recognize the hand of God in all of history and to interpret it based on the truths of God’s Word.Bill has been married to his wife Leslie since 1974, during which time they have home-educated... Read More →

Thursday May 8, 2025 1:40pm - 2:30pm EDT
South 2 2986 Teaster Ln, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863

1:40pm EDT

Science in the Kitchen, Dinner on the Table

Thursday May 8, 2025 1:40pm - 2:30pm EDT

South 1

Angela is a homeschool veteran of over 30 years and the founder of Inquisicook. She’s on a mission to turn curious students into intuitive cooks–not just recipe followers. She lives in Northeast Georgia with her husband, where she teaches co-ops and workshops. In addition to all things cooking and science, she’s passionate about nature study. The forest is her happy place, and she can often be found there foraging mushrooms, photographing tiny critters, and enjoying the beauty of Creation.

Speakers

Angela Smith

Founder, Inquisicook

Thursday May 8, 2025 1:40pm - 2:30pm EDT
South 1 2986 Teaster Ln, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863

1:40pm EDT

When Bible History and World History Meet Face to Face!

Thursday May 8, 2025 1:40pm - 2:30pm EDT

North 3

Looking for inspiration in your study of ancient times? Join Linda Lacour Hobar (author of The Mystery of History) to discover what happens when Bible history and world history meet face to face – literally! With a look at Daniel and Belshazzar, Esther and Xerxes, Mary and Octavian, and more, you will see bible characters and world history figures “meet” on one seamless, thought-provoking timeline. Through stories and activities for all ages, let His-story be revealed.

Speakers

Linda Hobar

Mystery of History

Linda Lacour Hobar, author of The Mystery of History, is a follower of Christ, a genuine people-person, and a fan of comfortable high-heels. Formerly a missionary, she graduated from Baylor University, where she first fell in love with world history.

Thursday May 8, 2025 1:40pm - 2:30pm EDT
North 3 2986 Teaster Ln, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863

1:40pm EDT

Whom Should We Trust: Government or Parents?

Thursday May 8, 2025 1:40pm - 2:30pm EDT

Greenbriar A

There has been a fundamental shift in our culture’s view of the role of parents versus government in the past two hundred and fifty years. Contrasting the statements of America’s Founding Fathers with ivy league professors and journalists today, you can better understand the battle over who should control the education and upbringing of children.

Speakers

Israel Wayne

Family Renewal

Position at Company ABC.

Thursday May 8, 2025 1:40pm - 2:30pm EDT
Greenbriar A 2986 Teaster Ln, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863

3:00pm EDT

A Biblical Model for Discipline

Thursday May 8, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT

Greenbriar B

Do you find yourself threatening, repeating your instructions, or raising your voice in an attempt to get your children to obey? Do you feel guilty because you know you should be faithfully training and instructing your children in righteousness but you aren’t sure how? Through personal experience and practical application of Scripture, Ginger encourages and equips parents in the why, when and how of biblical discipline.

Speakers

Ginger Hubbard

Ginger Hubbard, bestselling author of Don’t Make Me Count to Three, Wise Words for Moms, and I Can’t Believe You Just Said That, speaks at parenting conferences and home school conventions across the country, and co-hosts the Parenting with Ginger Hubbard Podcast. For more information... Read More →

Thursday May 8, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Greenbriar B 2986 Teaster Ln, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863

3:00pm EDT

Courage Starts at Home: How Everyday Parenting Shapes Brave Children

Thursday May 8, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT

LeConte Hall

In today’s rapidly changing world, raising children who are both confident and courageous is
more crucial than ever. We face the daunting task of nurturing our children’s identity to navigate
the challenges and pressures that come their way. But how do we go about this? How can we
guide our children from a place of insecurity and fear to a life marked by bravery, courage, and
strong moral character? Dr. Kathy Koch has important insights to guide us.

Speakers

Dr. Kathy Koch

Founder and CEO, Celebrate Kids

Thursday May 8, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
LeConte Hall 2986 Teaster Ln, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863

3:00pm EDT

Culinary Arts with Cultural Learning

Thursday May 8, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT

South 2

An engaging and hands-on homeschool workshop that blends culinary arts with cultural education! Through eat2explore's award-winning cooking kits, families will learn how to integrate cooking into their homeschool curriculum, exploring world cuisines while diving into geography, history, and culture.

Key Takeaways:
- Discover global recipes while mastering cooking techniques.
- Gain practical tools for teaching cultural awareness.
- Learn how to use food as a gateway to multidisciplinary learning in your homeschool routine.

Speakers

Rowena Scherer

President, eat2explore

Rowena Scherer is the Founder and CEO of eat2explore. Founded in 2018, eat2explore has been featured in NY Times, CNN, WSJ, and the Today Show, among other popular media. Rowena was previously a financial executive with JPMorgan & Co. She holds an EMBA from the New York University... Read More →

Thursday May 8, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
South 2 2986 Teaster Ln, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863

3:00pm EDT

Cultivate Hope to Battle Anxiety and Depression

Thursday May 8, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT

North 1

Some experts say the rise of depression and anxiety in our kids is the new normal. We cannot accept this. We can help our kids overcome anxiety and depression. Discover what you can do to prevent struggles or to help your child overcome them.

Speakers

Lori Wildenberg

Owner and Founder, 1 Corinthians 13 Parenting CO LLC

Helping families build connections that last a lifetime is Lori Wildenberg's passion. She’s a licensed parent-family educator, award-winning author of 6 parenting books, podcast cohost of MOMents with Lori & Lee Ann, and national speaker. Articles by Lori can be found at Focus on... Read More →

Thursday May 8, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
North 1 2986 Teaster Ln, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863

3:00pm EDT

Easing Math Anxiety

Thursday May 8, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT

South 1

Math anxiety can make a math lesson nearly impossible for our students. Instead of relying on tricks or forcing students through the lesson, we can use research-based strategies to build confidence. By using Singapore's approach to math, students will encounter mastery in fewer problems while using colored and organized visuals to help them access the lesson. Your student will be loving math and excited to get the lesson going in no time!

Speakers

Jessica Kaminski, M.Ed.

Singapore Math- Marshall Cavendish

Jessica Kaminski, M.Ed. is a Singapore math specialist and homeschool mom of 3 who provides quality support to help every student access the #1 math program in the world. She is the author of Math in Focus 2020 Grade 3 Teacher's Guide, co-author of Primary Mathematics 2022 Grades... Read More →

Thursday May 8, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
South 1 2986 Teaster Ln, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863

3:00pm EDT

How to NOT Get it All Done

Thursday May 8, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT

South 5

Do you ever feel like no matter how many talks you hear about scheduling, using your time wisely, and accomplishing more, you never can seem to finish the to-do list? In this talk, I will to teach you “How to NOT Get It All Done.” 😉 It sounds silly, doesn’t it? But there’s a mindset shift we all need to learn to master, even if we can’t quite master the to-do list. Too many of us feel overwhelmed with life, beating ourselves up when we don’t get the “to-do” list done every day. But this talk will not only encourage you but also give you some practical tips for dealing

Speakers

Danielle Papageorgiou

Life as a Lifeschooler

Thursday May 8, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
South 5 2986 Teaster Ln, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863

3:00pm EDT

Not-So-Quiet Time: How to Prioritize Time with God as a Homeschool Mom

Thursday May 8, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT

Greenbriar A

Coffee, candle, armchair, check! The perfect quiet time is all over Instagram -- but making it happen in real life feels impossible. Maybe that's because... it is! in this session you'll learn how study times looked in Christian history, why our current ideal creates frustration, and how to sustainably show to the Word of God even while homeschooling.

Speakers

Phylicia Masonheimer

Every Women a Theologian

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Thursday May 8, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Greenbriar A 2986 Teaster Ln, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863

3:00pm EDT

The Wonders Show!

Thursday May 8, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT

Greenbriar C

Science can be unbelievably fun and exciting. Bring your kids to this talk! Your whole family will be amazed by the experiments and demonstrations and leave with a powerful sense of the beauty and wonder and power of God. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, and be amazed in this show for the entire family!

Speakers

Don and Renita Miller

CrossWired Science

Don & Renita have over 20 years of homeschooling our 16 children. We created the K-12 science curriculum - CrossWired Science, where we minister to over 5000 families nationwide. Our desire is to equip, encourage, and bring homeschooling families together across the globe to know... Read More →

Thursday May 8, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Greenbriar C 2986 Teaster Ln, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863

3:00pm EDT

Thriving with an Intentional Family Identity

Thursday May 8, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT

South 3

Homeschool families thrive when they do not simply take up space together. By intentionally creating a ‘family identity’ that embraces biblical truths as the foundation of their homeschooling worldview, a family's investment of time, resources, and prayers grows exponentially. In this session let’s build one another up as Ephesians 4:16 encourages, so come discuss ‘family identity’ and the Christian homeschooling worldview.

Speakers

Kim Nestle

Co-founder and Administrator, Clear View Retreat

Married to the love of her life for 26 years, Kim is a homeschooling mama. For more than 20 years, homeschooling has been a part of her family identity as she and her husband have raised five boys. As an administrator, mentor, writer, and speaker, Kim loves to encourage others in... Read More →

Thursday May 8, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
South 3 2986 Teaster Ln, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863

3:00pm EDT

Living Out Your Faith in a Culture That (Sometimes) Hates You

Thursday May 8, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT

North 2

Jesus brought some hard truths to the 1st century culture when He walked the earth for 33 years. Some people loved him while others hated him and wanted him dead. Some things never change. America is becoming increasingly secular and anti-Christian attitudes and behaviors are gaining ground. Homeschooling brings with it an unhealthy stigma along with a unique set of challenges. Welcome to life as a Christ follower. So, how do you live it out successfully? How do you relate to and interact with outsiders? How do you handle relationships with the LGBTQ people in your life? How do you stand strong in the faith despite opposition, rejection, and outright hatred?

Speakers

Steve Noble

Noble U

Steve Noble - follower of Jesus Christ, husband, father, teacher, activist, speaker, and former talk show host.Steve hosted The Steve Noble Show from 2007-2023…over 3,300 LIVE radio programs.He has taught 1,400+ high school homeschoolers since 2011 and launched NOBLE U in 2022 to... Read More →

Thursday May 8, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
North 2 2986 Teaster Ln, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863

Teen Track

3:00pm EDT

Teen Creative Writing Workshop - Add-on Class

Thursday May 8, 2025 3:00pm - 5:10pm EDT

South 4

Get Your Ticket Today!

Learn how to write great stories from award-winning novelists!
Do you have a teen who enjoys writing fiction? Or maybe one that doesn’t like writing at all? We’re here to help them ignite their love of storytelling.

Many teens fall in love with writing when they can choose their own story ideas and write about concepts that matter to them. In this workshop, students will not only learn how to craft a standout novel from Josiah DeGraaf and award-winning author Kara Swanson, but also receive personal feedback on their story concept.
The class will cover how to craft:
• Sympathetic characters
• Gripping plot twists
• Resonant themes
• And more!

In addition to receiving individualized feedback, students will emerge from the workshop with a solid novel concept that carries deeper truths they're genuinely excited to write.
The Young Writer is a Christian organization that equips young writers in their teens and twenties to change the world with their words. Over the past six years, we've taught thousands of writers to write more, improve their craft, and glorify God with their writing.

About the Instructors
Kara Swanson is the Christy-award winning author of Dust, Shadow, and The Girl Who Could See. She is a faculty member of the Young Writer's Workshop as well as the co-founder of the Author Conservatory. She loves helping young writers unlock their potential and realize how rich their stories can be.

Josiah DeGraaf taught high school English for several years before becoming the program director of the Young Writer's Workshop. He loves helping young writers discover how to impact readers and make a difference with their words.

THIS IS A PAID CLASS

Speakers

Josiah DeGraaf

The Young Writer

Josiah DeGraaf taught high school English for several years before becoming the program director of the Young Writer’s Workshop. He loves helping young writers discover how to impact readers and make a difference with their words.

Thursday May 8, 2025 3:00pm - 5:10pm EDT
South 4 2986 Teaster Lane, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863, USA

Add-On Classes

4:20pm EDT

7 Key Attributes for Homeschool Success: What Truly Matters

Thursday May 8, 2025 4:20pm - 5:10pm EDT

Greenbriar C

Join Leslie Nunnery as she reveals the 7 essential attributes that truly lay the foundation for a thriving homeschool experience. This session will help you redefine what success looks like in your homeschool and equip you with the practical tools to achieve it.
You’ll discover:
Why the "perfect curriculum" isn’t your top priority—and what you should focus on instead.
How aligning your mission with your daily routine will ignite a love of learning in your child.
How to separate essential from optional elements to streamline your homeschool approach.
Plus, other surprising keys to a joyful, successful homeschool adventure!
Whether you're just starting your homeschool journey or are a seasoned veteran, this workshop will leave you empowered and inspired to embrace a more intentional, fulfilling approach to educating your children. Get ready to make this year your most successful yet!

Speakers

Leslie Nunnery

Teach Them Diligently

Thursday May 8, 2025 4:20pm - 5:10pm EDT
Greenbriar C 2986 Teaster Ln, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863

4:20pm EDT

A BIBLICALLY-BASED APPROACH TO HEALTH EDUCATION

Thursday May 8, 2025 4:20pm - 5:10pm EDT

South 1

It can be challenging to teach our kids a Biblical worldview in health in this day and age with everything the culture throws at them. This session will help you overcome the confusing narrative of the health industry by creating a simple framework for health and teaching our kids TRUTH.

We will cover:
- Biblical principles and scriptures for health
- 3 problems with health education and how to fix them!
- The 4 key areas of health education
-The Fuel Challenge: A simple exercise to teach students about nutrition.
- Q & A from an industry expert
-A FREE copy of our devotional guide

Speakers

Ashton Tate

Founder, The F.O.R.M. Curriculum

Ashton Tate is the founder of Glory to Glory Fitness in Franklin TN, Husband to Kelsey, and the creator of The F.O.R.M. Curriculum, a turn-key and biblically based health curriculum for homeschool families. His passion is equipping parents with the resources they need to help their... Read More →

Thursday May 8, 2025 4:20pm - 5:10pm EDT
South 1 2986 Teaster Ln, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863

4:20pm EDT

Every Dad a Homeschooling Dad!

Thursday May 8, 2025 4:20pm - 5:10pm EDT

North 2

You may not crack open a book, work through a curriculum, or call it school, but it's your job to train your children. Join me as we look at the trials, triumphs, and tribulations of training our children. Now don't worry, I won't make you feel guilty or give you a forty-six point outline, but I promise to tell it straight and to encourage you in the best job there is - fathering.

Speakers

Todd Wilson

Familyman Ministries

TODD WILSON, is a dad, grand dad, writer, conference speaker, and former pastor. As founder of Familyman Ministries and the Smiling Homeschooler, his passion and mission are to remind dads and moms of what’s most important through weekly e-mails, seminars, and books and products... Read More →

Thursday May 8, 2025 4:20pm - 5:10pm EDT
North 2 2986 Teaster Ln, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863

4:20pm EDT

How to Survive Homeschooling

Thursday May 8, 2025 4:20pm - 5:10pm EDT

North 3

Come pack a homeschool survival kit with ideas and tips to happily survive homeschooling. Some moms seem to be able to just naturally keep it all together with 3 meals a day on the table, everybody on schedule with all their assignments, children who clean up after themselves without being asked, babies that only need diaper change and nursing on a perfect 4-hour schedule, and plenty of extra time for husbands, too. And then there are the rest of us who need all the help and hints we can get to survive each day. Let's enjoy being Set Free to Survive Homeschooling

Speakers

Margie Abbitt

Academic Counselor / Speaker / Administrator, Margie Abbitt

Margie Abbitt homeschooled their 6 children over 3 decades using a variety of curriculum and teaching methods to meet the needs of many diversified students. She enjoys unit study / hands-on approach to education. Margie organized, led, and taught in co-ops/tutorials. Margie is a... Read More →

Thursday May 8, 2025 4:20pm - 5:10pm EDT
North 3 2986 Teaster Ln, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863

4:20pm EDT

How To Write a Faith Based Bestseller That Impacts Thousands of Lives

Thursday May 8, 2025 4:20pm - 5:10pm EDT

Greenbriar B

One of the best ways a Christian leader can impact as many lives as possible for the Kingdom of God, outside their normal sphere of influence, is a best selling book. In this presentation, Chandler Bolt will be walking us through how to get your message into a rough draft faster than you ever thought possible, and strategies for how to set your book up for a best selling launch. Selfpublishing.com has worked with over 7,000 authors in 91 countries and has helped Christian leaders all over the globe reach readers with their message.

Speakers

Chandler Bolt

Selfpublishing.com

Chandler Bolt is an investor, the CEO of SelfPublishing.com, a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, and the author of 7 bestselling books including his most recent book titled “Published.”. Selfpublishing.com is an INC 5000 company the last 4 years in a row as one of the 5,000 fastest-growing... Read More →

Thursday May 8, 2025 4:20pm - 5:10pm EDT
Greenbriar B 2986 Teaster Ln, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863

4:20pm EDT

Off the Bench: How Your Family Can Get onto the Frontlines in the Battle for Faith, Family and Freedom

Thursday May 8, 2025 4:20pm - 5:10pm EDT

LeConte Hall

“I see the threats, but I don’t know what I can do!” If this describes you, you’re not alone. Most parents today see big problems on the horizon but are not sure how to make a difference in the battle. Join Heidi St. John as she teaches 5 ways you can get off the sidelines and onto the frontlines. Learn to engage and encourage others to do the same.

Speakers

Heidi St. John

Heidi St. John is the author of ten books, including “Becoming MomStrong: How to Fight with All That's in You for Your Family and Your Faith” and its corresponding collection and her popular podcast, enjoyed by audiences worldwide, has been downloaded over 24 million times.She... Read More →

Thursday May 8, 2025 4:20pm - 5:10pm EDT
LeConte Hall 2986 Teaster Ln, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863

4:20pm EDT

Peace in the Family

Thursday May 8, 2025 4:20pm - 5:10pm EDT

Greenbriar A

“He never talks to me.” “My teens are so disrespectful.” “I have no idea what she’s thinking.” “They’re so ugly to each other.” “I wish we could just talk.” We hear these things all the time from families. It’s easy to get into a cycle of communicating badly with each other, but it doesn’t have to be that way! The Word of God gives us a lot of really practical advice about communicating with one another, but it’s hard to know what that looks like in real life. Come learn how to turn that advice into action, change your family culture for the better, improve your relationships, and laugh a little, too.

Speakers

Hal and Melanie Young

Raising Real Men/Great Waters Press

Thursday May 8, 2025 4:20pm - 5:10pm EDT
Greenbriar A 2986 Teaster Ln, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863

4:20pm EDT

Struggling Speller? Simple Strategies to Fix What Seems Impossible!

Thursday May 8, 2025 4:20pm - 5:10pm EDT

South 2

The McGuffey Readers taught spelling and reading for over a century… so what changed? Today’s students often struggle with spelling, leaving parents frustrated and feeling like the challenge is insurmountable. But there’s hope! In this session, you'll discover why your student is struggling with spelling and uncover the easiest, most effective strategies to fix it for good. We’ll explore the shift from phonics-based to sight-word approaches and how this change has impacted spelling success. You'll learn practical, play-based t

Speakers

Aimee Eucce

Play 'n Talk Phonics, Spelling & Typing

Aimee Eucce is a second-generation homeschooling Mom. She beat the odds ... from a homeschooled kid who struggled with dyslexia, ADHD, and auditory processing issues to a college grad and successful entrepreneur. She now speaks across the country, inspiring and equipping homeschool... Read More →

Thursday May 8, 2025 4:20pm - 5:10pm EDT
South 2 2986 Teaster Ln, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863

4:20pm EDT

The Charlotte Mason Method

Thursday May 8, 2025 4:20pm - 5:10pm EDT

North 1

What is a “living book?” How can “copywork” really be that effective?” “How do I fit nature study into our day – and why do I want to?” “What about math, language arts, and other ‘core’ subjects?”
Dr. Dr. Sandi Queen, award winning author of over 400 books for Charlotte Mason style educators, discusses who Charlotte Mason was, and how her ideas for educating children are as applicable today as they were during her lifetime. Come and learn how implementing the Charlotte Mason approach can lighten your load, increase your child’s retention and attention span, and foster a true love for learning.

Speakers

Dr. Sandi Queen

Queen Homeschool

Dr. Sandi Queen has been homeschooling her six children since 1986. A multiple award winning author of over 400 books for homeschoolers and courses on natural health, she is Vice President of Queen Homeschool Supplies, Inc., publishers of Charlotte Mason style curriculum. Dr. Queen... Read More →

Thursday May 8, 2025 4:20pm - 5:10pm EDT
North 1 2986 Teaster Ln, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863

4:20pm EDT

Dual Enrollment: Ready, Set, Go!

Thursday May 8, 2025 4:20pm - 5:10pm EDT

South 5

Earning early college credit is a smart strategy for homeschool families, but it requires thoughtful choices if you want to keep Christ at the center of your student’s education. College advisor and homeschool mom Shellie Doub will explain how the dual-credit trend sweeping the nation can help your student save on the cost of college and successfully earn early college credit without compromising your beliefs. In this workshop, you’ll learn how to know if your student is ready, what skills will set your student up for success, and which early-college credit programs can help you save!

Speakers

Shellie Doub

Cedarville University

Shellie Doub is the mother of five homeschool graduates and the Director of Dual Enrollment Recruitment for Cedarville University. She has served as an advisor to thousands of homeschool families on college admissions, incorporating dual credit into the homeschool curriculum, and... Read More →

Thursday May 8, 2025 4:20pm - 5:10pm EDT
South 5 2986 Teaster Ln, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863

Teen Track Homeschool to College

5:30pm EDT

Ken Ham - Keynote

Thursday May 8, 2025 5:30pm - 7:00pm EDT

LeConte Hall

Speakers

Ken Ham

Answers In Genesis

Ken Ham is the Founder CEO of Answers in Genesis and its two popular attractions: the acclaimed Creation Museum and the internationally known Ark Encounter, which features a life-size 510-foot-long Noah’s Ark—sometimes described as the “8th Wonder of the Modern World.” Each year, the two attractions host over 1.5 million guests.A much-in-demand Christian speaker and interview guest, Ham became well known throughout America for... Read More →

Thursday May 8, 2025 5:30pm - 7:00pm EDT
LeConte Hall 2986 Teaster Ln, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863

Event Details

7:00pm EDT

Exhibit Hall Hours

Thursday May 8, 2025 7:00pm - 9:00pm EDT

Exhibit Hall

Speakers

Teach Them Diligently

Thursday May 8, 2025 7:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Exhibit Hall 2986 Teaster Ln, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863

Event Details