Lighthouses of Florida

March 26, 2020 by Sharon Rice Leave a Comment

Lighthouses of Florida

Episode 84

Florida’s lighthouses have provided constant beacons of light to sailors for many years, bringing them home
safely. Effectively helping them to navigate the treacherous and sometimes dangerous reefs and jetties that must be avoided in order to reach our coastal paradise.
It is inspiring to see the lighthouses, to hear the stories of those who were the keepers of the light, the stories of those saved by the light and to see them still standing, still doing their job — constant.
I’d like to invite you to explore some of these lighthouses that have been a welcome sight for so many
through the years. – Suzanne Nunn, FPEA Chairman

Lighthouses Mentioned in the Show

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Wild Florida Live Free: Florida’s Homeschool Convention

March 19, 2020 by Sharon Rice Leave a Comment

Wild Florida Live Free: Florida’s Homeschool Convention

Homeschooling Florida #NOREGRETS

Episode 83

The Premier Event for Homeschool Families

May 21-23, 2020

Rosen Shingle Creek Resort and Convention Center, Orlando, FL

Make your plans now to join us in Orlando in May. This is the biggest and BEST homeschool convention in the nation. There is something for everyone–great workshops, exciting events, a huge vendor hall and plenty of opportunities for fellowship!

Early Bird: January 2 – March 9 $65 for FPEA Members; $105 for Non-Members
Regular Registration: March 10 to May 1 $75 for FPEA Members; $115 for non-members
Advance Registration Required by May 1 for: Leaders Forum, Cutting Edge Youth Leaders Forum, Teen Program, Children’s Program, Graduation Dinner, Dance, and Luncheon, and other Add-on events.
Onsite At-the-Door Registration May 21-23 $95 for FPEA Members; $135 for non-members

You’re Invited!

On behalf of the Florida Parent-Educators Association, I want to invite you to attend the 2020 Annual FPEA Florida Homeschool Convention. We are celebrating this year with the theme, Wild Florida – Live Free! #noregrets.

Our freedom to explore is intricately aligned with our freedom to homeschool — and to do both in a way that best suits our family. The Convention is scheduled for May 21-23 at the Rosen Shingle Creek Resort and Convention Center in Orlando, a venue that truly embraces Florida’s wild heritage and vintage charm.

We are the biggest and the best Convention for homeschooling families in the country. There is something for everyone — education, entertainment, encouragement and great shopping! This year we are excited to bring you two incredible keynote speakers. Rick Green will be greeting us Friday morning with a message of inspiration and encouragement to jumpstart the weekend. Saturday morning, Zan Tyler will join us with a fantastic session that will remind you just how precious this season of homeschooling really is.
These are only two from the exciting slate of speakers we have in store for you. You’ll see some familiar faces, but some, like Tricia Goyer and Linda Lacour Hobar, are making their first appearance at our convention. All of our speakers and each of their sessions have been carefully selected to help us celebrate our freedom to homeschool as we see fit.

Take your time to peruse these offerings as well as the many exciting events for the entire family. Then, log onto www.fpea.com and REGISTER!
Looking forward to seeing you there!
Loving Florida – Living Free,
Suzanne Nunn, Chairman

Event Details

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
SPEAKERS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
HOST HOTEL
EATING ONSITE
BRUSH DRAWING
CHILDREN’S PROGRAM
VOLUNTEER WITH US
TEEN PROGRAM
LEADERS FORUM
TRUTH OR DARE: GET REAL
FAMILY GAME TOURNAMENT WITH COACH RICK
YOUTH MAKERS MARKET
Cutting Edge Youth Leaders Forum

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Florida Christmas Roadtrips

November 21, 2019 by Sharon Rice Leave a Comment

Florida Christmas Roadtrips

Episode 82

Florida Christmas Roadtrips. As you probably already know, we love Christmas around here! In this episode, Suzanne lists some new places to visit for Christmas this year. Well, they are new to us. If you haven’t been, or are looking for something new to do this year, make plans to visit some of the places we have discussed on this episode.

It’s sure to be a bright and merry Chrismas here in Florida!

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12 Stories of Christmas

November 7, 2019 by Sharon Rice Leave a Comment

12 Stories of Christmas

Episode 81

12 Stories of Christmas. It’s our favorite time of year! We love Christmas time around here. In this episode, we talk about some of our favorite Christmas stories… both books and on the big screen.

Listen in for some great book and movie suggestions for your family this holiday season. Get ready to snuggle in for a good Christmas story this year.

If your Christmas library is looking bare, we have suggested some of the books you might want to add to your collection. These books also make really great gifts. It’s always nice to receive a good book that can become part of your family’s Christmas tradition.

Books mentioned on the show:

- A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens
- ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas by Clement C. Moore
- The Nutcracker by Susan Jeffers
- The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey by Susan Wojciechowski
- How The Grinch Stole Christmas by Dr. Seuss
- Letters From Father Christmas by JRR Tolkien
- Unwrapping the Greatest Gift by Ann Voskamp
- The Legend of the Candy Cane by Lori Walburg
- The Carpenter’s Gift by David Rubel
- The Gift of the Magi by O. Henry – Illustrated by P.J. Lynch
- Apple Tree Christmas by Trinka Hakes Noble
- A Charlie Brown Christmas by Charles M. Schulz

Hallmark Christmas Movie List

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St. Augustine: A Fun Family Trip

October 17, 2019 by Sharon Rice Leave a Comment

St. Augustine: A Fun Family Trip

Episode 80

FPEA will be traveling to Saint Augustine this November 1-2 to explore America’s oldest city!

Saint Augustine truly is a fascinating trip for your family to take. There are over 60 historical sites in the city and many things to see and explore. Things such as the forts, a pirate museum, old schoolhouse, Flagler College, the beaches and so much more!

Below is the itinerary for our trip.

Whether you go with us, or go on your own, St. Augustine is sure to be a great destination for your family.

St. Augustine Itinerary

November 1, 2019

10:15 am: Meet at Fort Mantanzas National Monument
We will meet and explore the Visitor Center, park grounds, boardwalk and nature trails.

10:45 am: Ferry Tour to Fort Mantanzas

Lunch on your Own (nice areas at Anastasia State Park)

2:00 pm: Anastasia State Park ($8 entrance fee/car) Snack provided by FPEA
Historical Look Into Old Spanish Quarries – Ranger Guide

Dinner on your own

7:00 pm: Meet at St. Augustine Lighthouse

7:30 pm: Nighttime Science of Light Program

November 2, 2019

10:00 am: Castillo de San Marcos tour begins

Lunch on your own

2:00 pm: Fountain of Youth Tour begins

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Florida in the Fall

October 10, 2019 by Sharon Rice Leave a Comment

Florida in the Fall– Episode 79

Let’s talk about Fall — specifically, Fall in Florida.

It may not be the same as most other states, but we can certainly still enjoy the season. But, Florida does have theme parks in the fall! What better time of the year to go to the parks? Disney does what Disney does best – decorations! Check out the parks to see what each one has to offer this year.

Why do we love Fall? Cool weather, warm scents, and cozy homes.

Take the time to find some local festivals, pumpkin patches and more!

Find events in your community at our website here.

Resources mentioned on the show:

Caramel Apple Cake Recipe

Fall Simmer Scent Recipe

Fall Unit Studies Pinterest Board

Fall Recipes Pinterest Board

Fall Pinterest Board

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Literature Based Homeschooling

September 26, 2019 by Sharon Rice Leave a Comment

Literature Based Homeschooling– Episode 78

Join us we talk about the different approaches to homeschooling.

Four ways to enjoy the stories.
• you read aloud to the kids
• one of the children reads aloud
• the children read independently
• you all listen to an audiobook together

Whether you have all littles, all bigs or a mix of both, literature based learning can work for your family. The beauty of this method is that you can school everyone together for several subjects.

Resources mentioned on the show:

Five in a Row

Books mentioned on the show:

Ilyon Chronicles by Jaye L. Knight

The Blades of Acktar Series by Tricia Mingerink

These books are excellent choices to continue your journey in literature based homeschooling:

The Read-Aloud Family: Making Meaningful and Lasting Connections with Your Kids
The Read-Aloud Handbook
Teaching from Rest: A Homeschooler’s Guide to Unshakable Peace
For the Children’s Sake
Honey for a Child’s Heart
Read-Aloud Rhymes for the Very Young
The Ramped-Up Read Aloud: What to Notice as You Turn the Page

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Homeschool Your Way

September 12, 2019 by Sharon Rice Leave a Comment

Homeschool Your Way– Episode 77

Join us we talk about the different approaches to homeschooling.

The beauty of homeschooling is it really gives us, the parent, the opportunity to teach our kids according to what works best for them. We all have different learning styles and interests.

There are many education methods, and we discuss a few of the more popular ones on this episode.

Traditional
Classical
Charlotte Mason
Montessori – for early years and beyond
Waldorf approach
Unschooling
Unit Studies
Ecelctic

Resources mentioned on the show:

Books mentioned on the show:

The Well-Trained Mind: A Guide to Classical Education at Home

The Well-Educated Mind: A Guide to the Classical Education You Never Had

For the Children’s Sake: Foundations of Education for Home and School by Susan Schaeffer Macaulay

A Charlotte Mason Companion: Personal Reflections on the Gentle Art of Learning by Karen Andreola

The Montessori Method by Maria Montessori

Montessori at Home Guide: A Short Guide to a Practical Montessori Homeschool for Children Ages 2 to 6 by A.M. Sterling

Home Grown: Adventures in Parenting off the Beaten Path, Unschooling, and Reconnecting with the Natural World by Ben Hewitt

How Children Learn by John Holt

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Travel Journaling

July 25, 2019 by Sharon Rice Leave a Comment

Travel Journaling – Episode 76

Florida Parent Educators Association’s (FPEA) Chairwoman, Suzanne Nunn talks about Travel Journaling.

Florida Summers – a perfect time for a staycation, or even a vacation. Have you kept a travel journal? This is a great way to both learn from the experience, but also to create lasting memories. In years to come, you and your kids can look back and relive the memories you made on your trips. As they say, the days are long, but the years are short.

List in for ideas on both the why and hows of travel, or field trip, journals.

There are numerous options for field trip journals or travel journals. You can purchase pre-made journals, or you can let those creative juices flow and create your own. There are also many printables available online. Be sure to check our Pinterest boards for some ideas.

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Florida Keys

July 11, 2019 by Sharon Rice Leave a Comment

Florida Keys – Episode 75

Join Florida Parent Educators Association’s (FPEA) Chairwoman, Suzanne Nunn and Sharon Rice to talk about the Florida Keys.

Do you think the Keys is just for adults? We shed light on why the Keys is the perfect family destination. FPEA just returned from our 2nd Fun in the Sun Field trip. And what a good time we all had! There is more to do down there than we could fit in those 2 short days. So, pack up your family and head south. We have listed just a small number of the things the Keys has to offer families.

Here are some things to do in the Keys.

Snorkel or Dive John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park – a must!
The Ernest Hemingway Home in Key West
Truman Little White House in Key West
The Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory
Take photos at the Buoy.
Key West Aquarium
Theater of the Seas – Islamorada
The African Queen – Key Largo
Everglades
Florida Keys Wild Bird Rehabilitation Center
Turtle Hospital – Marathon
Dry Tortugas
History of Diving Museum – Islamorada
Pigeon Key
Dolphin Research Center
and of course, eat Key Lime Pie! We highly recommend the Blond Giraffe Key Lime Pie Factory

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As part of our commitment to personalized homeschooling, we are proud to offer both secular and Christian options for homeschool families, charter schools, state organizations, co-ops, athletic organizations, arts schools, and others who seek flexible education options for their families.

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Lighthouses of Florida

Episode 84

Lighthouses Mentioned in the Show

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Wild Florida Live Free: Florida’s Homeschool Convention

Episode 83

The Premier Event for Homeschool Families

You’re Invited!

Event Details

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Please visit www.fpea.com to learn more about who we are!

Florida Christmas Roadtrips

Episode 82

Events mentioned on the show:

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Thank you to our Sponsor – A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood Movie!

12 Stories of Christmas

Episode 81

Books mentioned on the show:

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St. Augustine: A Fun Family Trip

Episode 80

Resources mentioned on the show:

Florida in the Fall– Episode 79

Resources mentioned on the show:

Literature Based Homeschooling– Episode 78

Resources mentioned on the show:

Books mentioned on the show:

These books are excellent choices to continue your journey in literature based homeschooling:

Homeschool Your Way– Episode 77

Resources mentioned on the show:

Books mentioned on the show:

Travel Journaling – Episode 76

Special Thanks to Our Network Sponsor -Overcomer Movie

Florida Keys – Episode 75

Special Thanks to Our Network Sponsor -Bridgeway Academy!

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