Vicki Bentley

Vicki Bentley is the mother of eight daughters, foster mom of over 50, and grandma to 15 wonderful grandbabies (so far). Vicki has homeschooled 17 children since 1988, alongside her husband Jim, and led a local support group of over 250 families for 14 years. She has served on the executive board and convention committee of the Home Educators Association of Virginia and has addressed state and national conventions, university teacher organizations, and many mothers’ groups. She is the author of My Homeschool Planner, Everyday Cooking, The Everyday Family Chore System, Home Education 101: A Mentoring Program for New Homeschoolers, High School 101: Blueprint for Success, and other homeschool and homemaking helps, and coordinates HSLDA’s Toddlers to Tweens and Group Services programs. Vicki has a heart for moms, with strong practical wisdom and encouraging words.

In: 2010 Conference - Rochester
Fri, 04/16/2010
Price: $3.50 (MP3 Download)
Are you overwhelmed by homeschool options? Not sure where to begin? Good planning is the key to any successful road trip; so Vicki will walk you through a planning checklist to help you prepare for this homeschool journey! Topics include research,... More
Choosing Curriculum [Audio Product]
In: 2010 Conference - Rochester
Fri, 04/16/2010
Price: $3.50 (MP3 Download)
Mom of seventeen homeschooled students and curriculum counselor for a statewide homeschool organization, Vicki shares the secrets to mapping out a successful course of study for your children. This workshop helps beginners to get a solid start in... More
Multi-level Teaching [Audio Product]
In: 2010 Conference - Rochester
Fri, 04/16/2010
Price: $3.50 (MP3 Download)
When you had one child, it seemed easy; adding more children sometimes makes homeschooling feel like a zany plate-spinning act. Vicki, a mom of seventeen homeschooled students (seven school-age at a time), will share ideas for keeping the... More
In: 2010 Conference - Rochester
Fri, 04/16/2010
Price: $3.50 (MP3 Download)
A disorganized home makes for a daunting home atmosphere. Vicki will help you organize your “stuff” and make your home more conducive to learning as she helps you decide what is important to your family, where you need to begin in... More
In: 2010 Conference - Rochester
Sat, 04/17/2010
Price: $3.50 (MP3 Download)
As a busy mom, do you sometimes struggle with lesson planning, keeping the house somewhat presentable, teaching, keeping up with the laundry, and getting dinner on the table – all on the same day? Come hear practical tips and encouragement... More
Frugal Homemaking [Audio Product]
In: 2010 Conference - Rochester
Sat, 04/17/2010
Price: $3.50 (MP3 Download)
The current economy is helping us all to be more creative in how we choose to use our resources, financial and otherwise. In this workshop, Vicki will share tips on how to maintain a homeschool household on limited funds and will spark that wave of... More
In: 2010 Conference - Rochester
Sat, 04/17/2010
Price: $3.50 (MP3 Download)
Homeschooling doesn’t have to cost hundreds of dollars per child. Vicki homeschooled seven at a time for four years while their family was without a full-time income, sometimes spending less than $100 per year. This workshop is loaded with... More