Saturday, January 31, 2026
Costa Mesa, California
9:00 AM—5:00 PM
A Literature Based Approach to Education
Find renewed confidence in the call to homeschool!
Koosah J. in California
“Carole and J. J. weave research, resources, and real-life experience so beautifully — I came away inspired and calmer about homeschooling.”
Homeschool with purpose.
At A Literature Based Approach to Education, we'll teach you to cultivate rich family relationships as the basis of your children's educational success. Through shared experiences of reading great books, working together, and spending hours in nature, you'll lay the building blocks for your child to grow into a man or woman of character.
Take a day away to unplug from the stress & fatigue of daily life and set a new course for your family's homeschool.
early bird registration ends 1/21
Homeschool Made Simple Team
Carole Joy Seid
J. J. Seid
Rachel Winchester
New in 2026:
Breakout Sessions
Homeschooling for preschool
Discover what matters most in early childhood, from birth to age seven, and develop a sustainable flow for your daily life.
Creative curriculum & a typical day
Hear about our favorite resources for each subject. Learn structure your curriculum and days to fit your family's needs.
A dad's role in homeschooling
Gather with other dads to learn the important part fathers play in home education.
What does seminar registration include?
Admission for mom, dad, teens, and nursing infants. We do not provide childcare.
A collection of invaluable, color-coded handouts to use in building your own creative curriculum.
Time to meet and build community with like-minded families who live in your area.
A breakout session of your choosing.
Access to the in-person book sale provided by Yellow House Story Shoppe
Lindsey y., CA
“God revealed Himself to us in the form of a book. We were made to love books and to learn from the content of beautiful books. This seminar reminded me why our work matters and gave practical ways to make my children lovers of books.”
Lena W., CA
“I left feeling encouraged, equipped, and ready to make simple, lasting changes to our days.”
Raquel C, CA
“The best days my kids remember are the easy days: read-alouds, short math, a tidy-up, and time outside. This seminar helped me make more of those.”
Seminar-exclusive bookshop brought to you by:
Mark and Chelsea Jacobs will bring stacks and stacks of books to help you build your family's home library!
faq
If I'm not homeschooling yet, can I still attend?
No matter where you are along your journey, you are welcome. We love to welcome families who are exploring the possibility of homeschooling!
What do we do for lunch?
We will have an hour-long lunch break around noon. Lunch is not provided. You can either pack a lunch and eat on the church's campus, or you can get food from a nearby restaurant.
Should I bring anything with me?
You will want to take notes. Be sure to bring a bottle of water, your cutest journal, and your favorite pens!
Do I need a separate registration for my spouse?
Seminar registration includes both moms and dads! Teens, pre-teens, and nursing infants are included as well. Childcare is not provided. Due to the lecture style workshops, the seminar is not a conducive environment for young children.
Will there be merchandise for sale?
Registrants enjoy a seminar-exclusive book sale! Our friends at Yellow House Story Shoppe bring stacks of books. Come ready to build your home library!
Can I get a refund?
Tickets are non-refundable. If you realize you are not able to attend, you can contact our team.
$85
Will be $99 when
early bird pricing ends january 21
Seminar Schedule
8:30 AM | Doors open
9:00AM | Welcome
Workshops 1 & 2
12:15 PM | Lunch break
1:45 PM | Giveaways
Breakouts
Final Workshop
5:00 PM | Commissioning
Learn to homeschool simply, inexpensively, and enjoyably.