Chattin' With CHAP

Today is chock full of law questions and convention information. THIS Friday, May 31 is the LAST day to sign up for Teen Track and Used Curriculum Seller. Register for convention now at https://conv.chaponline.com/ Also, purchase your Schoolhouse Teachers at a discount rate at https://schoolhouseteachers.com/checkout/ref/119015/?level=17 Chattin' with CHAP is a series of informational podcasts...

Listen in as Alicia Hunt & Ro tackle a question that often arises in conversations about homeschooling: What about socialization? As homeschooling continues to gain popularity, concerns about socialization remain a focal point for concerned parents, critics, and curious well-meaning family members. Let's unravel the complexities surrounding socialization in homeschooling and explore how fa...

Gather Round.... Gather Round.. in Ro's interview with Rebecca Spooner, they focus on the transformative power of homeschooling and the importance of patience and embracing personal growth. The conversation touches on themes of prioritizing Kingdom and family relationships, character development, and fostering a love of learning in children. Rebecca shares insights on facilitating children&#39...

Time is Running out to Preregister! If your teen wants to take the animation course, sign up soon - spaces are going fast! If you want to sell your used curriculum on Thursday - YES! We worked out a way to do it! - you'd better sign up soon! These options are only available to you AFTER you register as an attendee at the convention! Preregistration closes MAY 31! Go to https://conv.chaponline....

Rachel Klein is an evaluator in PA, former public school teacher, and current homeschool mom of three. Listen in as she shares her journey to unlearning old mindsets, growing in Christ, and going with the flow. As an evaluator, she encourages families and reminds them that they are indeed their child's best teacher. Ro's Resource Room is a series of informational podcasts designed to equip...

Have questions about what you should put into your child's portfolio? Tune in as Ginger shares examples from her children's portfolios. This video focuses on junior and senior high, but has tips that also apply to elementary students. Check it out! Chattin' with CHAP is a series of informational podcasts designed to equip and encourage families on their homeschooling journeys. CHAP is...

Through a series of blessings, CHAP has been able to reinstate the used curriculum sale at the convention! It will be just Thursday only and market-style. Listen in to get all the details! To register for convention, go to https://conv.chaponline.com/ If you are missing your confirmation email or have questions, please contact conv.coord@chaponline.com

While Kathy Kuhl and Rochelle Matthews-Somerville will be speaking at the convention to families with children who learn differently, this interview is for EVERYONE. You will be so encouraged to learn your child as an individual and love them for who God has called them to be and how they are wired. We may live in a fix-it culture but sometimes the order of the day is acceptance. Listen in as thes...

It's the end of the school year! Boy, is my house full of stuff! What do I do with it? Connect with Ginger today to get some tips about what should be saved and what you can trash - and some helpful ideas about how to go about it. Don't forget to register for the convention! https://conv.chaponline.com/ Chattin' with CHAP is a series of informational podcasts designed to equip and enco...

In this interview with Krisa, she reflects on her time homeschooling as she shares lessons learned, and provides keys and knowledge to moms on balancing it all, setting the tone, and creating peace in your homeschool journey. Ro's Resource Room is a series of informational podcasts designed to equip and encourage families on their homeschooling journeys. CHAP is the Christian Homeschool Associ...

Today is Q&A Day! Most questions focus on convention this time of year, but there is a bit in here about evaluators, CHAP's online group list, options other than CTC, and the College and Career event on June 13th. Get all your info here! To register for convention, go here: https://conv.chaponline.com/ Chattin' with CHAP is a series of informational podcasts designed to equip and encou...

Today's installment of reminders includes two important deadlines: 1. iStartStrong inventory for the College and Career Day on June 13 2. Scholarship applications for the CHAP Memorial Scholarship awarded on Saturday at the convention Ginger also lists out the topics covered in the sessions at the convention. It is quite a list of helpful topics!

You are in for a treat as three homeschool mamas share their journey. Grab your paper, pen, tissue, and a glass of water and listen in! You will be encouraged in your spirit and soul. Your mindset and confidence will be renewed as you find the courage to start... or start again. Bridget, Denise, and Ginger will be sharing more in their session Encouragement to Endure on Saturday of the convention....

We made it! 250 episodes! Today Ginger, Ro, Sara, Bridget, and Steve remember God's faithfulness in the Chattin' with CHAP history. We also had a little fun, gave out some prizes, and wore some fun hats to celebrate! Tune in to remember some fun moments, realize God's goodness in the process, and enjoy the fellowship. Chattin' with CHAP is a series of informational podcasts designe...

Good afternoon! Today's installment if reminders focuses on Chattin' with CHAP 250, the Special Needs conference, and Volunteering at convention. Chattin' with CHAP 250th episode chat party! To join the fun, simply register for free for our zoom party! https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYqf-CtrzIoHdEoO5My6p0YHAXF8WFA_OHP To learn more about the special needs conference, volunte...

Can you homeschool through high school? Spoiler alert - yes you can! Listen in to this interview as Jennifer Cook-DeRosa shares what all parents need to know about homeschooling for college credit and explains that getting into college IS easy. You will walk away with a renewed reassurance that you can complete this journey and that you have everything you need to do so. This is the next installme...

Today's chat is another convention speaker chat with Ro! Are you curious about your rights as a parent to educate your children? Have you heard the quote that "Those who don't know history are destined to repeat it?" In this interview, HSLDA's Will Estrada takes us on a short journey through the history of parental rights. Grab your ticket to the convention to understand pare...

College and Career Day at Elizabethtown College: https://chaponline.com/events-etown/ Chattin' with CHAP 250th episode chat party! To join the fun, simply register for free for our zoom party! https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYqf-CtrzIoHdEoO5My6p0YHAXF8WFA_OHP Don't forget to sign up for a lunch ticket for convention! For more information and to register online, go to https://con...

Have you ever had a day when your children are finding every excuse to delay doing what they are supposed to do and you find yourself frustrated and annoyed? No? Just me! Join me and my guest for this humbling episode on thanksgiving and applying gentleness, the fruit of the spirit. Mrs. Marie Valle has been homeschooling her four children since 2016 while supporting her husband, Angelo, as he pas...

Today, Ro shares another interview introducing you to one of the 2024 convention speakers! Listen in as Mike Snavely shares how an interesting series of circumstances started his homeschool journey and why he is fascinated by the Book of Genesis, how it brings the world alive, and his thoughts on the lost secrets of ancient civilization. Register for Convention here: https://conv.chaponline.com/ C...

Ro Uwague and Aziza Butler, founder of WeSchool Academy, discussed their experiences as mothers and homeschoolers, emphasizing the importance of flexibility, community, and faith. If you feel insecure, uncertain, or ill-equipped to teach your children; Aziza encourages parents reminding them of their innate ability to educate their children. Ro's Resource Room is a series of informational podc...

CWC247: Contest Alert!!! Ever been to a homeschool convention? Have no idea what one is like? Been to CHAP's for years and wonder if anything is new and different? Tune in today, because Sara and Ginger will chat all things convention about this year - the new, the different, the exciting (well, it's ALL exciting)! Listen to the end for details about our FREE convention ticket givaway!!! F...

Ro will spend the coming weeks interviewing our convention speakers so you have the opportunity to meet them prior to June! Hopefully this will help you choose which sessions to attend, but it might make it harder! Never fear! We record all the sessions, so you will have access to the ones you can't attend. Abby Banks is a former classroom teacher turned homeschooling mom of 5! If you want to...

Today Ginger chats about all your questions! Most questions are about convention, but there are a few about law-related issues. Tune in if you need the low-down on CTC, obtaining a diploma years after graduation, or accommodations for college-aged students. Also, don't forget to register for convention at https://conv.chaponline.com/ Chattin' with CHAP is a series of informational podcasts...

Are you concerned about gaps in your children's education? Staying up at night researching the perfect curriculum? Do you constantly think about your children's socialization? Whether you are deeply grappling with these questions or constantly defending your decision to homeschool; this episode is for you. Listen in to Sara Madden, CHAP's convention coordinator, as she shares the impor...