Ms. Nikole Porter:  Homeschool Conference Speaker and Workshop Leader Details

• Homeschooling: Level – 1 Preschool

Storytelling in your Homeschool
Telling stories and reading picture books is no longer the realm of the preschooler.  Come join homeschooling mom and tutor Nikole Porter as she leads this workshop designed to help you incorporate the art of storytelling into your home life and across your curriculum, no matter the age of your children!

Schooling Your Preschooler
Are you overwhelmed over what to do with your preschool aged child?  Not sure where to start?  Homeschooling mom Nikole Porter will show you the how, what, when and why of preparing your younger children in a fun and engaging way while teaching them independence!

Fine Art in the Homeschool
Many homeschooling parents find a visit to the local art museum to be intimidating, uninteresting or just plain boring, but nothing could be further from the truth!? Stretch yourself beyond crafts with construction paper, markers and glue and join former teacher and homeschooling mom, Nikole Porter, in this session to learn the why’s and how’s of guiding your children in the appreciation of art.

The Study of Nature and Nature Journaling
Why include nature study in your curriculum? Does the idea of adding one more thing overwhelm you? Do you lack the confidence to start nature study with your children? Former middle school teacher and homeschooling mom, Nikole Porter, will help you integrate nature study into your everyday life with your kids. Whether you have 10 acres of backyard or a small urban porch, you will come away with tons of practical advice that you can incorporate into any homeschool program. Your children have an inborn love of the outdoors come and learn how to nurture that love! –
 

• Homeschooling mom
• Former preschool and middle school teacher
• Has been in the education field for almost 20 years
• B.A and an M.A. in Education
• Has training in Wilson Reading, Lindamood Bell and Orton-Gillingham