Hi, I am Paige Hudson, homeschool mom, speaker, and author of the award-winning programs at Elemental Science. As the holder of a degree in Biochemistry and the author of more than 20 books and curricula, I bring to the table many years of experience as a homeschool teacher, science curriculum writer, and science lover!

2015 Speaking Schedule

In 2015, I’ll be speaking about homeschool science across the US. Here’s where you’ll be able to find me:

• February 12-14, 2015: Great Homeschool Conventions – Forth Worth, Texas
• March 12-14, 2015: Great Homeschool Conventions – Greenville, South Carolina
• March 20-21, 2015: VA Homeschoolers Conference – Glen Allen, VA
• April 9-11, 2015: Great Homeschool Conventions – Cincinnati, Ohio
• October 8th, 2015: Houston Space Center Homeschool Day – Houston, TX

Session dates and times for each of these events can be found at the Elemental Science speaking page.

Speaking Goal

My purpose, as a speaker, is to make sure those who come to listen walk away confident in their ability to teach or direct their student’s science education.

I seek to share my passion by providing the attendees practical information about teaching science. I work to remove the fears associated with teaching science instruction and  to encourage the listeners with ideas on how they can teach science in their homeschool.

I am currently booking engagements to speak (in person or virtually) on a number of topics relating to homeschool science for your co-op, school, or convention.

Please email info@elementalscience.com for speaker rates and availability.

Speaking Topics

In each seminar, I aim to cover the material in a clear manner through the use of comprehensible speech and professional-looking Power Point presentations.  I also make sure that there are opportunities for the attendees to ask any questions they may have about the subject.

I am available to speak on the following topics.

• Experiments in the homeschool setting
• The science fair project
• Living books for science
• Nature study
• Notebooking
• Classical education and science

I can customized the session for your event, or you can choose from one of the following presentation topics for:

{Popular} The three keys to homeschool science

In this session, Paige details the three key ingredients for teaching science in your homeschool. She also provides several tools and methods you can use to apply the keys to your homeschool education plan from preschool through high school.

{Popular} Inspiring your student to love science through living books

In this session, Paige defines what qualifies a book as “living” and shares how to use these resources effectively in your homeschool. She also gives several examples of how to foster a love in science in your students through the use living books as spines or supplements in your homeschool.

{NEW} What to do when experiments fail

In this session, Paige discusses what to do when an experiment doesn’t go exactly as planned. She walks you through a live demonstration of a failed experiment and in the process she shows you how you can still have a successful learning experience. She also provides tips to succeed with experiments in the home setting.

{NEW} I want to teach science, but…

In this session, Paige tackles the top three reasons people are afraid to teach science – experience, experiments, and equipment. She provides tips to help you jump over each of these hurdles and get straight to the science-learning fun!

{NEW} Change the way you write with notebooking

In this session, Paige shares what notebooking is and how this type of writing can change your homeschool. Along the way, she covers how to use notebooking with multiple ages, how to organize your notebooks, and how to get started in three easy steps!

How to Use Living Books and Nature Study to Teach Science

In this session, Paige covers what constitutes a living book along with the basics of nature study. She then delves into how you can use these two resources as an effective, yet non-traditional way of teaching science.

The Homeschooler’s Guide to Experiments

In this session, Paige explains the benefits and difficulties of incorporating experiments into the homeschool setting. She removes the fear of doing experiments at home by sharing the different types of scientific tests you can do at home. Along the way, she provides tips for adding experiments into your homeschool routine from preschool through high school, including a live demonstration on how you can use one experiment with multiple ages of students.

Eliminate your fear and doubt about science fair projects!

In this session, Paige helps you move past the fear and doubt you have surrounding the much-dreaded science fair project! She shares 8 easy steps to complete a science fair project along with tips on when you should do one and advice for setting up a homeschool science fair co-op in your area.

How to Teach Science in the Classical Education Model

In this session, Paige shares her experiences with teaching science through the classical model in her own homeschool. She reviews the stages of classical education and relays the goals of science instruction at each of these phases.

Please email info@elementalscience.com for speaker rates and availability.

Speaking Experience & Feedback

Speaking Experience

I have spoken at the following events:

• Great Homeschooling Conventions
• VA Homeschoolers Convention
• CurrClick’s Back to Homeschool Event
• Several private teacher-training seminars at various schools

Attendee Testimonials

Paige’s session was so encouraging and I now feel like I have the tools to move forward with teaching science! ~from GHC-Greenville 2015 event attendee

Paige Hudson is an excellent speaker. She is able to present the scientific method in a easy way, showing parents how to use this with kids from preschool to high school. Her session on teaching science to kids is clear and easy to follow. CurrClick was thrilled to have her speak. Her sessions were very popular and the feedback we received was extremely positive. ~Leah Nieman-CoFounder, CurrClick.com

I wanted to thank you for your time, effort, and your wonderful presentations. ~from a CurrClick “Can’t Make it to Convention”  Event attendee

Paige and the Elemental Science Team prepared an informative overview of the classical model of education as well as a customized science training that fit our school’s needs.  I was pleased at how organized, professional, and helpful she was.  My staff now has the tools to move forward with implementing a successful, classical science program. ~Rebecca Hunt-Director, Providence Academy

A Video Sample

The following video is a free webinar based on the three keys for teaching science that I gave for Elemental Science customers. Normally this session would be followed by a question and answer time, which I have found to be very helpful for the attendees.

3 Keys to Teaching Science Elemental Science on Vimeo

Please email info@elementalscience.com for speaker rates and availability.