Sarah over at
Amongst Lovely Things asked what our goals are for our children in home education. What a great question? I don't think that I have actually ever put my goals down on paper, although my academic goals may be written down here or there. But, I have never taken the time to write down my goals for developing those little people. So, here they are......thanks Sarah.
My Goals for my Home Educated Children
First and foremost, I want my children to have a personal and intimate relationship with God their creator. To know him and be on their own walk with him; one that will take them through the rest of their life.
I want them to be able to relate and converse with people of all ages, races, and stages in life; to show manners and grace when speaking with others; to know how to carry on an engaging conversation and give others a chance to tell about themselves without being interrupted or cut short.
I want my children to love each other. To build close, personal relationship’s as sisters. To build bonds that will last a lifetime; to treat each other with kindness and respect; to defend and encourage one another during trials and times of difficulty. I want them to laugh and enjoy each other.
They should know how to tell and be on time. Know how to earn, save and spend money wisely. To know the basic facts and puzzles of numbers that will carry them through life and a love of numbers if they have one.
I want them to learn and love the written word. To foster a love of reading by providing lovely living books to expand their knowledge of the core subjects and also provide escape from the ordinary in pages of great adventure and fantasy.
They should explore fine arts through live performances, picture art study and composer study; be able to recognize many of the great artists and composers on sight or sound. I want them to have a basic knowledge of music and explore and become proficient on an instrument or in voice.
I hope to train my children in good habits that will carry them through life; Strong habits in personal hygiene and maintaining a home. I would also like to give them life skills in sewing, cooking, cleaning, gardening and the many other skills they may need.
I want my children to know their family and spend time with them; Not only their immediate family, but their extended family. I hope that they really know their grandparents and develop their own memories and special relationships with them. That their honor them.
I hope my children develop a servant’s heart; that they care about other people and their environment and work hard to maintain both; that they have a desire to serve others through acts of kindness, service and prayer.
I want my children to feel loved, honored, respected and listened to. I want to pass on how much we love them, to them. That they know we are learning at home because we want the very best for them. I want to further develop the little person that they already are.
Well, my friend Elm wanted to know about Oatmeal Bake. It is just so yummy, that I am going to share. We sprinkle ours with brown sugar and cinnamon before we pop it in the oven. I also bake, cut up and freeze in squares. This makes for an easy breakfast on those school mornings. Enjoy!
by Jeannie Fulbright. We are going to love this book. Ms. Fulbright has done a very nice job with the ocean creatures. My mother was so generous in buying us the
