Convention Planning

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Convention Planning 101

Convention Planning 101 – Episode 93

Join FPEA Chairman Suzanne Nunn and Sharon Rice, as we walk through how to plan for FPEA’s Florida Homeschool Convention! 2021 is shaping up to be a great homeschool convention and we hope  you will make plans to join us!

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Sacred Music Florida Competition

Convention Preview

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2021 FPEA Convention Preview

Convention Preview – Episode 92

Join FPEA Chairman Suzanne Nunn and Sharon Rice, as we walk through what to expect from FPEA’s Florida Homeschool Convention! 2021 is shaping up to be a great homeschool covnention and we hope  you will make plans to join us!

Register Here

Check the links below to learn more about this event!

 

Sacred Music Florida Competition

Wild Florida Spotlight: Key West

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Wild Florida Spotlight: Key West

Key West – Episode 86

 

Travel Florida’s overseas highways to one of the most unique cities in the US. We highlight some of the interesting facts and history of Key West, FL.

Key West is like no other. It is unique, rich in history and culture. Take a road trip with us as we explore this wonderful little island in Florida.

 

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Break New Ground: 2020 Victory Gardens

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2020 Victory Gardgens

Victory Gardens – Episode 85

 

We are living in interesting times.  Take a look a Victory Gardens with Suzanne. We talk about the history of the gardens and reasons your family should consider digging up  your own garden!

 

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Lighthouses of Florida

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Lighthouses of FloridaLighthouses 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

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Wild Florida Live Free: Florida's Homeschool ConventionWild 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

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Florida Christmas Roadtrips

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Florida Christmas Roadtrips

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

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12 Stories of Christmas

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

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St. Augustine: A Fun Family Trip

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 Keys

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Florida KeysFlorida 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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