UHEA Convention

I went to the Utah Homeschooling Education Association Convention last weekend at the Salt Palace and it was wonderful. I got there at 7:30 am but had to leave at 3pm; they had classes until 6pm! They also had a vendor fair that was super helpful since I like to leaf through books rather than just see them online. I found a great program for teaching the Book of Mormon, studying the prophets and notebooking. I can't wait to implement them in the fall. Honestly, I 'bout cried as I bought the Book of Mormon program. Teaching them about the scriptures is a major reason why I am homeschooling. Having the freedom to teach my kids what I want is so wonderful.

Anyhoo, I did jot down some notes that I wanted to share. I know that most of you that read my blog don't homeschool, but these are still great things to do with your kids, so I thought I'd share. (Don't be afraid to comment about them either. I always have to laugh whenever I post about homeschooling, nobody ever comments. Why is that, you guys??!)

--Use each moment that you get as a teaching moment. Learning does not have to be during certain hours. It can happen anytime in lots of ways.
--Go to the library each week. Make sure your kids get: 1 biography, 1 science, 1 poetry, and then whatever they want. Love this idea.
--Let them focus on what they love.
--If a meltdown happens, try these three things, in this order: a sandwhich, a shower, a nap! The speaker was so funny! She said her mom used to say, "I think we need a sandwhich!" whenever someone was having a break down! Low blood sugar is tough on little kids!
--Don't forget to praise! Set praise goals each day for yourself!
--Sing more! Singing lets your kids know you are happy and all is well.
--Buy books as presents!
--Use music in your daily routine. Listen to lots of different kinds of music in your home.

I have more but it is getting late. I wish they did the conference more often. I'd like to hear some more!