As a former English teacher and an all-around lover of books, I think building a LOVE of books in your kids is very important. I was lucky with my older son, as he seemed to naturally inherit my love of books. Reading came easily to him, and I have never … read more
Author Archives: FPEA
Navigating the Exhibit Hall
I’ve heard it said, from a number of first-time Convention goers, that the Exhibit Hall can be rather intimidating. I remember my first time going to Convention and how overwhelmed I was by the enormity of it and by all of the vendors. Going into it I had no idea … read more
Delayed Academics
As children are pushed to achieve academic goals at earlier and earlier ages, the incidence of learning disabilities is growing at an alarming (some say epidemic) rate. There may be a host of root causes, from immune response issues to dietary and familial problems, but one factor is susceptible to … read more
Member Showcase: Diana LoPresti
For Diana LoPresti, homeschooling began suddenly — in the middle of a school year. The LoPrestis had started their son Giovanni, now 9, in a private Christian grade school their church had just launched, and the learning environment seemed positive enough. But challenges soon loomed.
“As the year progressed,” Diana … read more
Top Ten Things You Don’t Want to Miss During Your Visit to Gaylord Palms Resort: St. Augustine Atrium
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As you walk through the resort, we encourage you to explore the history and enchantment of our St. Augustine Atrium. Reminiscent of the city of St. Augustine and “Old Florida,” the architectural backdrop is designed to evoke the style of Henry Flagler, an entrepreneur and visionary who developed St. … read more
Attending Convention for the first time?
Feeling a little overwhelmed by it all?
Not sure where to begin or if you should go?
Here are some questions to those answers and more.
Q: I am planning to homeschool for the first time next year – is the FPEA Homeschool Convention too big to attend the first … read more
UNschooling the Teacher
My husband and I decided to home educate long before we even had our boys. In the meantime, I was an active Florida Licensed Educator in the public school system. When our boys arrived I immediately began “schooling” them with flashcards, math concepts, music, art, educational DVDs, Spanish, bike rides, … read more
Educational Method: Unschooling
It is very satisfying for parents to see their children in pursuit of knowledge. It is natural and healthy for the children, and in the first few years of life, the pursuit goes on during every waking hour. But after a few short years, most kids go to school. The … read more
Member Showcase: Linda Wooldridge
Better Late Than Never
Linda Wooldridge began homeschooling in part because of what someone was unable to do. “We had friends who could not attend the 1998 FPEA Florida Homeschool Convention and gave us their room,” the St. Petersburg resident explains. That summer, as Linda’s son was about to start … read more
Top Ten Things You Don’t Want to Miss During Your Visit to Gaylord Palms Resort: Gardens Tour
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Take a tour of Gaylord Palms’ 4.5 acres of beautifully landscaped, lush gardens and winding walkways all located beneath the signature atrium. A member of our horticulture team will lead you on an informative Gardens Tour of the resort’s 3 atriums, showcasing 500,000 individual plants and flowers, including 42 … read more
