Ms. Teresa Weber:  Homeschool Conference Speaker and Workshop Leader Details

Phonics Fun
A mastery of phonics is fundamental to learning how to read. You can confidently guide your elementary student through this fundamental subject and have a fun time doing it. We will look at the basics of phonics instruction as well as the importance of creating an entertaining experience in learning
to read. We will discuss the difference between decoding and encoding and why they are important in helping your student learn to read. We will look at some simple games to make and begin making a game to take home. We will also discuss a simple way of organizing the game cards for easy access. Participants are asked to bring a set of blank index cards to use as we begin creating a game.

Spelling Pyramid
Does your student struggle with spelling? Come and see what the Spelling Pyramid is all about and how it has helped students to go from F’s to A’s on spelling tests. We will look at a spelling method that uses the three main learning modalities–Kinesthetic, Visual, and Auditory. We will study the reason why it works and practice using this method on each other.

• Homeschooling parent and tutor.
• Former professional teacher for 12 years in public and private schools, including teaching at Peoria Christian School.