South Florida Convention Report

The South Florida Homeschool Convention was a success! Lots of people, both new homeschoolers as well as veterans, turned out to shop the vendor hall and to hear keynote speaker Andrew Pudewa. I had one woman come into my Sonlight booth after the keynote address and say, "After hearing Andrew Pudewa speak I am changing my whole approach to homeschooling! I used to use textbooks but I am going to read-aloud to my children!" And proceeded to ask about Sonlight! I don't know if Mr. Pudewa mentioned Sonlight by name or just highlight the benefits of reading aloud to your children, but I was happy to help her discover the pleasures of literature-based learning!

Here are some pictures of the event:Me and my helpers! (Lisa was also my assistant my she was not there at this point and I neglected getting her picture afterwards).

Samples of the different components.



IG rack, Reader samples, Core rack


My neighbor next to me (notice their catalog rack facing me!) Tommy hung out in front of it most of the time.


My ground crew/driver/babysitter/lunch deliverer (you can kinda see his scar just beneath the sunglasses).

South Florida Homeschool Convention

It's time for the Second Annual South Florida Homeschool Convention. Last year was a great first year...very well organized and lots of attendees! I am happy to attend as a vendor again this year. You may want to check out the website for it. If you page down a little to view the pictures from last year, take a look at the first one...you'll see yours truly!!

Let me know if you are going and stop by to say hi! I'm having a great raffle...drop your card in the basket for your chance at winning!

Hope to see you!

~Sheila

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