Biography

VICKI BENTLEY is the mother of eight daughters, foster mom of over fifty, and grandma to 23 wonderful grandbabies and four great-grandbabies (so far). Vicki has homeschooled 17 children since 1988, alongside her husband Jim, and has been a support group leader since 1991. 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. She currently serves as a Toddlers to Tweens consultant and the Group Services director for HSLDA. Vicki has a heart for parents, with practical wisdom and encouraging words.

“Holidays as Homeschool Curriculum”

Do you ever feel stuck in the day-to-day sameness of your school routine? Vicki Bentley, HSLDA Educational Consultant, shares ideas to bring the holidays to life as you create not just instant mini-units, but family fun and fond memories. Circle the holidays on your calendar and celebrate!