Convention Workshops: What Should I Choose?

The FPEA homeschool convention is coming soon, and I am so excited. I received my convention catalog earlier this week and have been pouring over the workshop descriptions. These workshops can be invaluable whether you are a brand new homeschooler or have been doing this for decades. I have been talking with several families that are planning to start homeschooling this fall. As you look over the workshops offered, you may wonder how in the world you go about choosing which to listen to each hour. Here are my general recommendations. Some of you don't have preschoolers, so skip those. Most hours I was able to limit it to one, but sometimes there were two that I would recommend. If you are able to attend with your husband, you can split up and attend both. If not, you are going to have a tough decision.
FRIDAY:
Session 1
Attend #10 FPEA Orientation to Homeschooling - What you need to know to get started.
Get on CD #1 Bible as Foundation for Every Subject
#4 Homeschooling Methods that Win and that Wipe Out
Session 2
Attend #17 Improve Your Skills As An Educator
Get on CD #13 Practical Guide to Making Scripture Central
#23 Proverbs: God's Character Curriculum
#24 Twenty Five Books You Can't Homeschool Without!
Session 3
Attend #28 Seven E's for Choosing Curriculum
Get on CD #35 The Creation Interpretation
Session 4
Attend #45 How to Teach Elementary Science at Home
Get on CD #37 Keys to a Strong Homeschool Curriculum
Session 5
Attend #54 Couponing Made Simple
Get on CD #50 Ministering to the Heart of a Child
#51 Attention.....CHILL OUT
Session 6
Attend #68 Cutting Your Budget Without Cutting Costs
#70 The Well Planned Day
Get on CD #64 Fun, Easy Ways to Increase Your Child's Attention
#66 Blending the Many Facets of Homeschooling
#71 Defining Your Journey= Hitting Your Target
SATURDAY:
Session 1
Attend #77 The Fun Factor: How Active Enjoyment Impacts Learning
#79 Curriculum for Hands-on, Creative and Gifted Learners
#80 Understanding Your Child's Learning Style
Session 2
Attend #90 Occupying Preschoolers While Teaching Older Children
Get on CD #87 Notebooking: Creativity With a Purpose
#88 Getting It All Done
Session 3
Attend #102 Handwriting Without Tears
Get on CD #97 Finishing Well: Life After Homeschooling
#106 Where is the Joy
#108 Why I'm Glad I Homeschooled Through High School
Session 4
Attend #114 Teaching Biblical Worldview to Ages 6-14
Get on CD #109 Cultivating a Love for Learning
#110 Teaching Precious Preschoolers and Little Learners
#120 A Homeschool Vision of Victory
Session 5
Attend #127 Making Science Fundamental
Get on CD #122 Time Management Priorities for Home Educators
#128 Joining the Generations
#129 What is Critical Thinking

As you can see, it is a busy two days, but so very worth your time investment. If you are going to be homeschooling next year, you need to consider spending this weekend in Orlando. You won't regret it, I'm sure.