For A Little Laughter...

How does a homeschooler change a lightbulb?

Answer:
First, mom checks three books on electricity out of the library, then the kids make models of light bulbs, read a biography of Thomas Edison and do a skit based on his life.

Next, everyone studies the history of lighting methods, wrapping up with dipping their own candles.

Next, everyone takes a trip to the store where they compare types of light bulbs as well as prices and figure out how much change they'll get if they buy two bulbs for $1.99 and pay with a five dollar bill.

On the way home, a discussion develops over the history of money and also Abraham Lincoln, as his picture is on the five dollar bill.

Finally, after building a homemade ladder out of branches dragged from the woods, the light bulb is installed.

And there is light.

Is There a Charge for Nursing Babies at the Convention?

What about very young children?


Nursing babies – ages 1 and younger – are included at no charge as a part of either an Individual or Family registration, as long as the infant is NOT in a stroller. Nursing infants in strollers will be counted as an individual due to the space accommodations needed in the session rooms.

** Please note that SHEM REQUIRES that any fussy or crying babies or children be immediately removed from any SPEAKING SESSION or from the EXHIBIT HALL so as not to ruin the convention experience for those around you, or interfere with the session recordings. All children ages 12 and under are to be accompanied at all times by one of their own parents.

Are Nursing Babes Welcome at the Convention?

Of course your infant is able to attend with you. The only request SHEM has is that if your child begins to cry, that you politely step out of the session.

The sessions are being recorded by Rhino and sadly, any noise is picked up by their equipment making for poor sound quality for those desiring to purchase audio cds of the sessions.

IT's HERE! Convention Brochure...

Many of you have been patiently waiting for the 2010 SHEM Convention Brochure. It is now available for preview on the SHEM Website. You can click HERE to link to it. The brochure is set to mail out in the next week, so keep your eye on the mailbox.

Tell Me More About the Worldview Teen Track at the Convention...

Incredible Worldview Teen Track

As a first, SHEM Homeschool Convention (April 22-24, 2010) will host a special Teen Track for homeschooled students ages 13-18!!
The new Teen Track features Seminar and Workshop Sessions specifically developed to teach, encourage and motivate your teen. In addition to other fine speakers, we are proud and thankful to have Jeff Baldwin of Worldview Academy as the featured speaker. Jeff is an editor of the bestselling worldview primer Understanding the Times, as well as the author of The Deadliest Monster!!

These very special sessions begin on Friday morning and continue throughout the convention ending at 5PM on Saturday evening.

The cost for the 2010 Teen Convention is $12 per student age 13-18. The Teen Track is not part of the family pass price. Teens registered for the teen track will receive a separate colored wristband which will allow them into the teen sessions and full admission to the general convention. Teens not registered specifically for the teen track will have admission to the general convention, but not the teen sessions.

A complete schedule including descriptions will be in the mailed and posted brochure in March.