I’m counting down the days til I head to Teach Them Diligently in Nashville! Less than a week to go!
Have you ever been to a homeschool conference? Are you attending one this year? I attended TTD last year in Spartanburg and shared here about God providing for me to go to Nashville this year. The blessings found in the encouragement at TTD are worth every effort and penny it takes to get there. As a homeschool mom that struggles often with homeschooling, I need this time. And I believe that you probably do as well.
I’ve checked out the schedule and here are the sessions I am MOST excited about:
- Clay Clarkson Organic Parenting: Preparing the Soil of Your Child’s Heart for Spiritual Growth
- Debra Bell Developing Motivation and Interest in Kids of All Ages
- Hal & Melanie Ballistic Homeschooling: Teaching Boys
- Sally Clarkson My Mom Heart Matters: Reclaiming Motherhood, Shaping the Future
- Pam Tebow An Evening with Pam Tebow
And in addition to hearing awesome speakers that will inspire and motivate me, I’m going to get to room with my dear friend, Marcy!! And meet some other homeschool bloggers while I’m there!
This year, my goal is to stay OUT of the vendor hall as much as possible. I have little self-control when it comes to books and curriculum. I want it all! ha! So, in order for my husband to agree to let me go, I had to promise to not bring home hundreds of dollars of new stuff.
More conference tips:
- bring water bottles
- keep a few small snacks (nuts, etc.) in your bag/purse
- wear comfy shoes
- don’t worry about your big camera! (especially if you have a phone that takes good pics!)
- bring a big notebook to take notes in
- bring several pens
- a bag that is COMFY to carry on your shoulder ALL day
- come prepared with a list of curricula that you NEED for next year, don’t walk around aimlessly with no plan and no list. ask me how I know what happens when you do that! 🙂
So, tell me, are you going to a conference this year?
Will you be at Nashville?
Do you have any tips that I’ve forgotten to mention??
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