Mini-Conference
HEART of Texas Winter
Mini-Conference
Date: Saturday, January 10th
Time: 10:00 am to 7:00 pm
Cost: $5 Per Family
HEART of Texas member families with valid ID can attend FREE
(but must register). For Member information click here.
HEART of Texas and our Homeschool Bookstore Partners are coordinating a special conference to give families an opportunity to get a fresh start on the new year, listen to encouraging speakers, and save on materials or shipping!
Speakers, vendors, and activities vary by store.
Check the schedule below for details.
Speakers include: Jessica Hulcy, Doug & Patsy Arnold, Rosie Watson, Hannah Farver, Dr. Miles Jones, Kim Wiese, and others! There will be Lego Robotics demos, fun classes for the kids, and a special performance by our own home school science guy Professor Brainius! Check the schedule to find out who and what each store is hosting.
Locations: CERC (Christian Educators Resource Center) -- Rowlett
Creative Arts in Action -- Watauga
Home Educators Resource (HER) -- Lewisville
You can visit one store, two stores, or all three with just ONE registration fee!
You will receive a punch card that will identify you as a conference attendee.
Use the card to get your discounts and attend workshops at any store you wish to visit. When you're ready to go home, drop your card in the basket at the last location you visit to be eligible
PLUS the FIRST 50 families to register will get a FREE Gift bag!
Each bookstore will have different discounts, speakers, vendors, and activities planned. HEART of Texas Member Discounts do not apply during the conference.
Pre-Register Online (by 5p.m. Jan 9):
Fill out the online form here.
Pay $5 at the HEART of Texas table located at each store.
You will receive a punch card that will identify you as a conference attendee.
Use the card to get your discounts and attend workshops at any store you wish to visit.
Registration at the Door:
$5 -- Register at the HEART of Texas table located at the store
To help speed up registration please bring an index card with the following information:
Last Name, First Name
Address
City, State, Zip
Phone
Email
CONFERENCE LOCATIONS & SCHEDULE
CREATIVE ARTS IN ACTION
5733 Watauga Road
Watauga, TX 76148
817-281-2296
Creative Arts is offering a 15% discount on anything in the store.
Speaking Schedule:
10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.: "Making Sense at Home" -- Doug & Patsy Arnold, Texas Special Kids
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.: "Running the Race Set Before You" -- Rosie Watson
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.: "Any Child Can Write" -- Rosie Watson
1:00 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.: "Accelerated Learning" -- Dr. Miles Jones
2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.: "Ignite the Fire" -- Terri Camp
2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.: "New to Homeschooling" -- Rosie Watson
3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.: (For teen girls) "Inner Beauty" -- Hannah Farver
4:15 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.: (For Kids) Team Family - Professor Brainius
For workshop descriptions click here.
Vendors:
Math-U-See
For pre-order information click here.
Texas Special Kids
Doug and Patsy Arnold will be available throughout the afternoon for consultations with families. Please schedule an appointment in advance by sending an email to txspecialkids@gmail.com.
Texas Home School Coalition
THSC materials and information will be available
Boy Scouts of America
A representative from the Boy Scouts of America will be on site to talk with families interested in Boy Scouts.
CHRISTIAN EDUCATORS RESOURCE CENTER (CERC)
4501 Rowlett Road, Suite 105
Rowlett, TX 75088
927-475-4138
CERC is offering a 20% discount on anything in the store and 15% off new orders.
Speaking Schedule:
10 a.m.: "The Role of Public Speaking in the Home School" -- Bonnie Horn
10 a.m.: "Theater Play" -- Annie Scontrino
11 a.m.: "How RUDE" -- Bonnie Horn
11 a.m.: (For Kids) "Cooking Fun" -- Kimberly Chancellor
1 p.m.: Chick Fil A Mascot will be at the store handing out brownies and coupons to conference attendees!
1 p.m.: "Empowering Parents to Make a Difference - Unlocking Learning Potential" -- Alysa Bedell
1 p.m.: (For Kids) "Manners on the Menu" -- Bonnie Horn
2 p.m.: "Child Development Helath & Safety and Babysitting – The Making of an Entrepreneur" -- Bonnie Horn
2 p.m.: "Let's Juice That Brain" -- Kim Wiese
3 p.m.: "Homeschooling? How?"-- Shari Nelson
3 p.m.: (For Kids) "Speak Before You Think" -- Bonnie Horn
4 p.m.: Serious Play...Encouraging Your Child in Creative Writing" -- Kim Wiese
5 p.m.: (For Kids) "So, You Want to Be a Babysitter?" -- Bonnie Horn
For workshop descriptions click here.
Vendors:
Little Giant Steps
Dive Into Math
Texas Home School Coalition
THSC materials and information will be available
HOME EDUCATORS RESOURCE (HER)
Visit their new location at:
410 E. Church St.
Lewisville, TX 75057
972-956-8320
HER is offering a 15% discount on everything.
Speaking Schedule:
11:00 a.m. - "Jessica's Gems: Teaching Tips for Beginners" -- Jessica Hulcy
1:00 p.m. - "Teaching Everyone Together to Build Family and Stay Sane!!!" -- Jessica Hulcy
2:00 p.m. - "Investigating How We Learn" -- Kim Moody
3:00 p.m. - "High School: Mentoring the Head AND the Heart" -- Jessica Hulcy
4:00 p.m. - "Homeschooling Through Tough Times" -- Becca Beard
For the Kids:
10 a.m. - 12 p.m. -- Robotics Demonstrations -- Amy Cunningham
Amy Cunningham will be doing Robotics Demonstrations throughout the day.
She will be bringing several kits so kids can build while they're at the store.
12p.m. - 1 p.m. -- Hacky-Sack (Footbag) Demonstration -- James Roberts
James Roberts, homeschool dad and two-time World Champion and 2008 Inductee in the Footbag Hall of Fame, will be demonstrating the sport of footbag (aka Hacky-Sack). Kids and adults are encouraged to participate. Bring your tennis shoes and shorts (if it's not too cold!)
1 p.m. - 5 p.m. -- Robotics Demonstrations -- Amy Cunningham
Amy Cunningham will be doing Robotics Demonstrations throughout the day.
She will be bringing several kits so kids can build while they're at the store.
Vendors:
KONOS Character Curriculum (will be at the store until 4p.m.)
Texas Home School Coalition
THSC materials and information will be available
Boy Scouts of America
A representative from the Boy Scouts of America will be on site to talk with families interested in Boy Scouts.
MORE DETAILS FORTHCOMING!!!
Date: Saturday, January 10th
Time: 10:00 am to 7:00 pm
Cost: $5 Per Family
HEART of Texas member families with valid ID can attend FREE
(but must register). For Member information click here.
HEART of Texas and our Homeschool Bookstore Partners are coordinating a special conference to give families an opportunity to get a fresh start on the new year, listen to encouraging speakers, and save on materials or shipping!
Speakers, vendors, and activities vary by store.
Check the schedule below for details.
Speakers include: Jessica Hulcy, Doug & Patsy Arnold, Rosie Watson, Hannah Farver, Dr. Miles Jones, Kim Wiese, and others! There will be Lego Robotics demos, fun classes for the kids, and a special performance by our own home school science guy Professor Brainius! Check the schedule to find out who and what each store is hosting.
Locations: CERC (Christian Educators Resource Center) -- Rowlett
Creative Arts in Action -- Watauga
Home Educators Resource (HER) -- Lewisville
You can visit one store, two stores, or all three with just ONE registration fee!
You will receive a punch card that will identify you as a conference attendee.
Use the card to get your discounts and attend workshops at any store you wish to visit. When you're ready to go home, drop your card in the basket at the last location you visit to be eligible
PLUS the FIRST 50 families to register will get a FREE Gift bag!
Each bookstore will have different discounts, speakers, vendors, and activities planned. HEART of Texas Member Discounts do not apply during the conference.
Pre-Register Online (by 5p.m. Jan 9):
Fill out the online form here.
Pay $5 at the HEART of Texas table located at each store.
You will receive a punch card that will identify you as a conference attendee.
Use the card to get your discounts and attend workshops at any store you wish to visit.
Registration at the Door:
$5 -- Register at the HEART of Texas table located at the store
To help speed up registration please bring an index card with the following information:
Last Name, First Name
Address
City, State, Zip
Phone
CONFERENCE LOCATIONS & SCHEDULE
CREATIVE ARTS IN ACTION
5733 Watauga Road
Watauga, TX 76148
817-281-2296
Creative Arts is offering a 15% discount on anything in the store.
Speaking Schedule:
10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.: "Making Sense at Home" -- Doug & Patsy Arnold, Texas Special Kids
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.: "Running the Race Set Before You" -- Rosie Watson
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.: "Any Child Can Write" -- Rosie Watson
1:00 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.: "Accelerated Learning" -- Dr. Miles Jones
2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.: "Ignite the Fire" -- Terri Camp
2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.: "New to Homeschooling" -- Rosie Watson
3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.: (For teen girls) "Inner Beauty" -- Hannah Farver
4:15 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.: (For Kids) Team Family - Professor Brainius
For workshop descriptions click here.
Vendors:
Math-U-See
For pre-order information click here.
Texas Special Kids
Doug and Patsy Arnold will be available throughout the afternoon for consultations with families. Please schedule an appointment in advance by sending an email to txspecialkids@gmail.com.
Texas Home School Coalition
THSC materials and information will be available
Boy Scouts of America
A representative from the Boy Scouts of America will be on site to talk with families interested in Boy Scouts.
CHRISTIAN EDUCATORS RESOURCE CENTER (CERC)
4501 Rowlett Road, Suite 105
Rowlett, TX 75088
927-475-4138
CERC is offering a 20% discount on anything in the store and 15% off new orders.
Speaking Schedule:
10 a.m.: "The Role of Public Speaking in the Home School" -- Bonnie Horn
10 a.m.: "Theater Play" -- Annie Scontrino
11 a.m.: "How RUDE" -- Bonnie Horn
11 a.m.: (For Kids) "Cooking Fun" -- Kimberly Chancellor
1 p.m.: Chick Fil A Mascot will be at the store handing out brownies and coupons to conference attendees!
1 p.m.: "Empowering Parents to Make a Difference - Unlocking Learning Potential" -- Alysa Bedell
1 p.m.: (For Kids) "Manners on the Menu" -- Bonnie Horn
2 p.m.: "Child Development Helath & Safety and Babysitting – The Making of an Entrepreneur" -- Bonnie Horn
2 p.m.: "Let's Juice That Brain" -- Kim Wiese
3 p.m.: "Homeschooling? How?"-- Shari Nelson
3 p.m.: (For Kids) "Speak Before You Think" -- Bonnie Horn
4 p.m.: Serious Play...Encouraging Your Child in Creative Writing" -- Kim Wiese
5 p.m.: (For Kids) "So, You Want to Be a Babysitter?" -- Bonnie Horn
For workshop descriptions click here.
Vendors:
Little Giant Steps
Dive Into Math
Texas Home School Coalition
THSC materials and information will be available
HOME EDUCATORS RESOURCE (HER)
Visit their new location at:
410 E. Church St.
Lewisville, TX 75057
972-956-8320
HER is offering a 15% discount on everything.
Speaking Schedule:
11:00 a.m. - "Jessica's Gems: Teaching Tips for Beginners" -- Jessica Hulcy
1:00 p.m. - "Teaching Everyone Together to Build Family and Stay Sane!!!" -- Jessica Hulcy
2:00 p.m. - "Investigating How We Learn" -- Kim Moody
3:00 p.m. - "High School: Mentoring the Head AND the Heart" -- Jessica Hulcy
4:00 p.m. - "Homeschooling Through Tough Times" -- Becca Beard
For the Kids:
10 a.m. - 12 p.m. -- Robotics Demonstrations -- Amy Cunningham
Amy Cunningham will be doing Robotics Demonstrations throughout the day.
She will be bringing several kits so kids can build while they're at the store.
12p.m. - 1 p.m. -- Hacky-Sack (Footbag) Demonstration -- James Roberts
James Roberts, homeschool dad and two-time World Champion and 2008 Inductee in the Footbag Hall of Fame, will be demonstrating the sport of footbag (aka Hacky-Sack). Kids and adults are encouraged to participate. Bring your tennis shoes and shorts (if it's not too cold!)
1 p.m. - 5 p.m. -- Robotics Demonstrations -- Amy Cunningham
Amy Cunningham will be doing Robotics Demonstrations throughout the day.
She will be bringing several kits so kids can build while they're at the store.
Vendors:
KONOS Character Curriculum (will be at the store until 4p.m.)
Texas Home School Coalition
THSC materials and information will be available
Boy Scouts of America
A representative from the Boy Scouts of America will be on site to talk with families interested in Boy Scouts.
MORE DETAILS FORTHCOMING!!!