Back to Homeschool with Demme Learning
About Joseph Demme
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Parents who are preparing to return to their homeschool journey may not know all of the benefits of using one of Demme Learning’s curricula. How does placement work? How do we support you in your journey? What if you are less than confident in math, spelling, grammar, or composition? Join Gretchen Roe and Lisa Chimento as we give you an overview of our products and show how you can be a successful part of the Demme Learning family.
Read MoreHelping the “Artsy” Math Student Succeed
About Joseph Demme
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There is often a misconception that artistic and mathematical thinking are opposites. Math and art are more like fraternal twins—they might not look alike, but there is a definite connection between them. Join us as we talk about some ways to demonstrate the connection between math and art, for either your “artsy” student or your more “math-y” student who might need some creative thinking encouragement.
Read MoreCreating a Micro-Business in Your Home, with Katie Dugdale
About Joseph Demme
Free Virtual Event
We are called to be creators, not just consumers. When we start a micro-business, we are innovating and creating opportunities for ourselves and others—creating more space to grow and give. Micro-businesses—companies with annual sales and assets valued at less than $250,000 and fewer than five employees, including the owner—thrive in a home-based environment. What are you already doing for free that could be channeled into a micro-business? Graphic design? Dog walking? Babysitting? Writing? Yard work? Sewing? Teaching? If creating a business like this sounds exciting, join us to learn some basic building blocks of starting a micro-business.
Read MoreCreating a Love of Learning
About Joseph Demme
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“A love of learning has a lot to do with learning that we’re loved.” — Mr. Rogers.Join us as we give you ideas on how to instill a love of learning in your family. We will provide practical tips, suggestions, and good old-fashioned wisdom about raising the whole child.
Read MoreProviding Support for Different Learners, with Kathy Kuhl
About Joseph Demme
Free Virtual Event
Veteran homeschool mom and author of Homeschooling Your Struggling Learner, Kathy Kuhl brings a wealth of insight, empathy, and experience to the homeschool parent whose student learns differently. Join us for this special round table where Kathy will share practical advice, guidance, and encouragement as you continue your unique journey with your differently-abled students.
Read MoreCapturing the HOW of Mathematical Word Problems
About Joseph Demme
Free Virtual Event
Is your student struggling with word problem math? Parents often say that the hardest part of teaching mathematics is teaching word problems. Join us for a detailed discussion about HOW to teach a word problem, what skills you as a parent have to contribute to the process, and how to involve your student in active learning. Information shared will be helpful for students of all ages.
Read MoreWhen You Hate to Teach Your Student Compositional Writing
About Joseph Demme
Free Virtual Event
Many parents dread teaching their students to write to an audience. Writing can be SO subjective! Join us as we have a discussion about our newest addition, WriteShop, and how it can make a positive impact on your student’s compositional success. We will be sharing practical tips about the process of teaching compositional writing and what you can do to make it a success in your homeschool.
Read MoreThe Risks of Poor Math Fact Recall
About Joseph Demme
Free Virtual Event
Fluent math fact recall is a struggle in SO many households. What should a parent do when they find that their student is using ineffective recall strategies? Join us for a discussion about WHY fluent fact recall is so essential, and how Math-U-See’s AIM programs are changing the math world. Bring your questions and let us help you solve the challenge of fact recall.
Read MoreMy Math Skills Are Poor. How Can I Possibly Teach My Child?
About Joseph Demme
Free Virtual Event
Parents often seek a way to teach mathematics to their children that doesn’t include much parental involvement, because they feel they are “math deficient” themselves. They are surprised when we tell them they are the BEST mathematics instructor for their children. This is one of our most frequent convention conversations, and we would like you to understand how you can tackle this subject and model success—for yourself AND your student. If you recognize yourself in this description, this is the webinar for you. Join us as we discuss ways you can model teachability to your student, and set goals for you and your student that will change your homeschool environment this coming year.
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