OCHEC Convention

Jil will explain how to systematically create a unit study that captures your kids’ hearts as it stimulates their minds. She will share the value of using unit studies in your homeschool and the ways they can enhance...

Jil will share the powerful ways stories teach and inspire. Together we’ll examine a classic story arc and apply that to transformed writing and inspired literary analysis. You will go home with teaching resources to...

Jil will explore the life-changing teaching in Jeremiah 2, where God challenges His people to forsake the idols they have replaced Him with, the “broken cisterns that hold no water” and instead, drink from His fountain...

Jil will walk through Deuteronomy 6 and Matthew 28 casting a clear vision for homeschooling as obedience to God’s call to teach and disciple our children in the Lord. Jil will encourage, equip, and inspire by...

Teaching your child to read is the greatest gift you may ever give. Reading aloud to your child is the greatest potential indicator for academic success. Jil will inspire you to foster both independent and family...

Every homeschool mom thinks she is failing and wants guidance. Every one of them also can help another. Jan will give practical tips to finding a mentor or being a mentor. From child training to seemingly fruitless...

Often falling on the heels of making a bold decision in your family, a little voice in your head cries out, “What was I thinking?!! I can’t do that!” Even when we are obedient to clear direction, we can become insecure...

Having watched their children approach life with gusto, sensing few boundaries, the Smiths will share some of the things they think made it possible for their children to think outside the box, and live like it! Stories...

Preparing your children for success means giving them the best part of you, and that doesn’t happen by accident. A combination of deciding what you think is important and discovering ways to clearly and effectively...

What’s a dad to do? In a busy home, dads often find themselves being dragged along in all the activity involving the children. But can it be another way? The influence of the father can be the thing that helps all the...

How are your children growing toward adulthood? Children have essential needs that enable them to grow up, and it is our job to help meet those needs. This session will identify the core needs that must be met to...

Yes, seriously! Come hear all about it from some of the most enthusiastic Bible quizzers and see a short demonstration of how fun, character-building, and competitive Bible Quizzing really is. From what a quiz practice...

The journey through high school graduation in Ontario involves understanding transcripts, accumulating credits, and navigating alternative options — it can feel like trying to decipher a secret language. If you’re...

Most of us probably obey most of the 10 Commandments. But what about resting on the Sabbath? What about screens and phones and technology? We’ll look at a few practical ways to rest on the Sabbath and how we can make...

“How can I homeschool my kids when they don’t even listen to me?” This is a question I sometimes get from young moms thinking about homeschooling. The answer to that question is, “Not very well.” Parenting is a key...