Chinese Association of Idaho State University (CAISU)
Learn From The Mistakes of a Success Coach
Cliff Yvon is passionate about the study of the subconscious mind and the significant impact it brings on personal development. He loves to share valuable resour
ces about affirmations for success. You've decided homeschooling is for you. You've registered with the proper authorities. You've collected the training materials you need. Guess what happens subjects you want to teach your kids and you've purchased a curriculum to tell you precisely what they ought to know. Beginning homeschooling is an exciting time, but, before you start it will pay to provide some thought to what you are really trying to do by educating your children in your own home. Remember, at the end of your time and efforts, a young adult will "graduate" out of your homeschool. How will you best help this young adult prepare to meet the planet? The way to go to this question will influence all you do in your homeschooling adventure.
Think about the kinds of skills and knowledge that will assist your child thrive being an adult. Asking permission to use the washroom or being able to name all the state capitals are probably not so high on the list. Even getting an "A" in calculus doesn't guarantee they will be caring, competent adults, capable of making healthy decisions on their own as well as their family members. Keeping these bigger goals in mind will change the focus of the lessons. Here's a good example from Geography; learning the State capitals. Will your adult child need to know those cities? Unlikely. Will a chance to quickly memorize some related facts come in handy? Possibly.
What about the ability to focus on a task and stick to it until it is done? Definitely. As another example, in math, the ability to manipulate equations is handy, if you want to do more math. However, the ability to clearly lay out a complex problem and systematically exercise a solution is invaluable, and that is in which the real worth of the lesson lies. Keeping the finish in your mind keeps your target the vital lessons to be learned.
Concentrating on the important truths and skills frees you from worrying too much concerning the particular facts your son or daughter is learning. Rather than worrying that your child isn't learning the various components of a flower, you are able to celebrate the truth that they have the patience to actually look at the flower, the curiosity to inquire about their very own questions regarding the flower, and the resolve for persist until they discover the answers. Lessons learned in school help children thrive in class. Lessons learned at home help adults thrive in everyday life.
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