August 21-22, 2020 || Traverse City, MI
A LIVING BOOKS EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE
featuring guest speakers
LIZ COTTRILL, EMILY KISER &
NICOLE WILLIAMS
A Delectable Education
MICHELLE HOWARD
Author of Truth Quest History
and Living Books Librarian
&
GINNY YURICH
1000 Hours Outside
AWAKEN
schedule of events
Friday, August 21, 2020
Saturday, August 22, 2020
9AM-4 PM
Registration begins at 8:30 / Lunch 12-1pm
(explore local lunch options on your own)
We are pleased to be offering FULL DAY Immersions! Spend an entire day with one of our speakers as you "immerse" your self fully in the passion and wisdom that they have to share in their respective topics.
NATURAL WRITER IMMERSION
Liz Cottrill
INTO ALL THE NATIONS: GEOGRAPHY
Emily Kiser
A MORNING OF LESSONS
Nicole Williams
LIVING BOOKS LADY CONSULTATIONS
Michelle Howard
4-5 PM
Small group tours of the Children's Preservation Library
There is a VERY limited number of tickets available. Tickets are available at the time of online registration.
6 PM
Bring a picnic dinner and join us for an evening of food and lively conversation on the scenic East Bay.
More Information and directions will be sent upon registration.
Picnic invitation included with conference registration, but please reserve a ticket at the time of registration if you would like to attend.
7:30-8 AM
Registration, coffee and donuts
8-9:15 AM
Plenary
THE GREAT RECOGNITION
Emily Kiser
9:30-10:45 AM
Workshop A
LESSON PLANNING
Liz Cottrill
SPECIAL STUDIES/OBJECT LESSONS
Nicole Williams
HELP KIDS FALL IN LOVE WITH READING
Michelle Howard
HARNESSING THE LIFELONG BENEFITS OF
NATURE IMMERSION IN YOUR HOMESCHOOL
Ginny Yurich
location
Church of the Living God
1514 Birmley Rd, Traverse City 46969
11-12:15 PM
Workshop B
KEEPING TIME: HISTORY + HISTORY CHARTS
Emily Kiser
THE POWER OF A NARRATED EDUCATION
Liz Cottrill
RECITATION: THE CHILDREN'S ART
Nicole Williams
TRUTHQUEST HISTORY
Michelle Howard
12:15-1:30 PM
Lunch
Join us for a fresh catered lunch (included in registration),
created for unique and allergy-conscious diets,
to give you a taste of the gourmet side of Traverse City.
Additional time may be used for local shopping or enjoying a relaxing conversation on site.
1:30-2:30 PM
Plenary
HOME EDUCATED: THE POWER OF LEARNING THROUGH LIVING
Ginny Yurich
2:45-3:45 PM
Workshop C
MAPMAKING
Emily Kiser
OURSELVES: PERSONAL INSIGHTS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE
Liz Cottrill
HANDICRAFTS: KNITTING
Ginny Yurich
FEAR NOT! HIGH SCHOOL IS THE HIGH POINT
Michelle Howard
lodging
+ food
We do not have a specific hotel booked for the conference, but you can find beautiful accommodations throughout the Grand Traverse Area. There are stunning hotels, as well as Inns, Bed and Breakfasts, and a large selection of homes on AirBnB and VRBO, as well as camping in one of our breathtaking parks. We HIGHLY recommend booking your accommodations early, as the summer months tend to fill up quickly. If you have questions or need assistance, please contact us.
When it comes to food, Traverse City is know world wide for their unique local fare, niche restaurants and wineries. Visit our fleet of food trucks for a memorable (and quick) meal, or take your time and dine in a cafe or restaurant near the Bay.
visit www.traversecity.com to view some our local food offerings as well as lodging recommendations.
4-5 PM
Q+A Panel
notes
5-6 PM
Closing Plenary
DEVELOPING EYES TO SEE
Nicole Williams
Fathers + Teens
We are thrilled to offer our conference to fathers as well and take great joy in knowing that dads are investing in the education of their children! There is a discounted ticket price available for the spouse or teen of a registered attendee.
Unfortunately we are not able to accommodate children at the conference, but nursing babies are always welcome. If you are planning to bring a babysitter to the conference, we are pleased to offer a significantly discounted option for the guests of registered attendees who will be staying in the foyer with infants.
FRIDAY IMMERSIONS
$70 Early Bird Rate
(ONLY 20 TICKETS AVAILABLE
AT THE EARLY BIRD RATE!)
$75
(After Early Bird Tickets sell out)
tickets
SATURDAY CONFERENCE
$100 Early Bird Rate
(ONLY 50 TICKETS AVAILABLE
AT THE EARLY BIRD RATE!)
$125 Advance Rate
(After Early Bird Tickets sell out - June 30, 2020 )
$150 Regular Rate
(after July 1, 2020)
Spouse or Teen tickets | $90
Includes all Saturday events
Babysitter tickets | $25
Only includes lunch
Excludes ALL plenaries and workshops
All tickets are transferable but non-refundable. If you are not able to attend the conference and plan to transfer your ticket, please email us.
Please email us if you have financial needs and would like an application for a scholarship.