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Beginning:3 Important Phases

I. VisionII. Assessment

III. Planning

Phase 1: Vision

WHY??

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Key Scripture:

Deuteronomy 6

How will you knowif you succeed?

Cherry Family Goal Statement

Phase 2: Assess

9 Key Areas

#1 - Assess how long do you intend to homeschool?

Long term? Transition?New or returning?

#2 – Assess your homeschool teacher

style

Be Honest!*Creativity Level

*Orderliness*Online Flexibility

*Time*“Hands on” or “Hands off”

#3 – Assess Family Stage*Children Ages

*Babies & Toddlers*Health

*Outside Commitments*Elder Care

#4 – Assess Calendar

#5 – Assess Your Arrows

#6 – Assess Character Strengths & Weaknesses in

Home

#7 – Assess Child Learning Needs/Styles

#8 – Home Environment

#9 – Unique Stressors

Phase 3: Planning

The Insider Info:

#1 – Many StylesTheorists & Founders:

Counter-Reformers - Rush Donny Unschooling – John Holt

Better Late Than Early – MooresDelight Directed – Gregg Harris

Better Early Than Late – ClaggertWhole Books – Charlotte Mason

#1 – Many StylesTheorists & Founders:

Big Book of Home Education – Mary PrideHSLDA – Farris 1983

IBLP – GothardChristian Book Distributors (CBD) & Internet

#2 – Many Roads

No Perfect Curriculum

#3 - Keep The Spiritual At The Base

#4 – Not “School at Home”

We are a home!

Multiple Curriculum Formats:Umbrella Schools

Full Curriculum (Abeka, Alpha Omega, Bob Jones)

Standard Traditional TextsOnline/Video

WorkbookHands OnUnit Study

Integrated/Delight/Unschooling

7 Key Subjects:

1)Language Arts-Phonics – Writing – Speech

-Reading – Vocabulary – Spelling - Grammar

7 Key Subjects:

2) MathI recommend Teaching

Textbooks!

3) Science

7 Key Subjects:

4) Social Studies (Rotate Years)American History

World HistoryGovernment

Current Events“Socialization”

7 Key Subjects:

5) Bible/Worldview

7 Key Subjects:

6) P.E.

7) Arts- Music – Art - Drama

Primary Middle Secondary

English 4Math 3-4

Science 3-4Social Studies 2-3

ElectivesForeign Language

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Gems for Beginners.....

Gems for Beginners.....https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F4rXtGsbfvE&feature=youtu.be

34+ Ways to Avoid Homeschool Burnout

[In Advance

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[In Advance

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34 Keys to Avoid Homeschool Burnout

1. Remember your Original Vision

34 Keys to Avoid Homeschool Burnout

2. Settle into a Distance Race Mindset ...Dump the sprint

ideas

34 Keys to Avoid Homeschool Burnout

3. Dump the Comparison Game

34 Keys to Avoid Homeschool Burnout

4. Figure on Some Developmental Bumps

34 Keys to Avoid Homeschool Burnout

5. Don't Take Everything so Personal

34 Keys to Avoid Homeschool Burnout

6. Don't Fight Your Curriculum

34 Keys to Avoid Homeschool Burnout

7. Factor in Some Failure

34 Keys to Avoid Homeschool Burnout

8. Avoid the “Eternal Homeschooling” Drag

34 Keys to Avoid Homeschool Burnout

9. Work Hard for the School Start up

34 Keys to Avoid Homeschool Burnout

10. Beautify Your Home

34 Keys to Avoid Homeschool Burnout

11. Make a December Plan

34 Keys to Avoid Homeschool Burnout

12. Exercise, Rest, Nutrition, Romance

34 Keys to Avoid Homeschool Burnout

13. Learn and Accept the Mid Year Slump Pattern

34 Keys to Avoid Homeschool Burnout

14. Reject the “I am failing and ruining my kids” Spiritual

Warfare

34 Keys to Avoid Homeschool Burnout

15. Keep Your Jesus Passion

34 Keys to Avoid Homeschool Burnout

16. Avoid the “Superstar I finished high school at age12”

trap

34 Keys to Avoid Homeschool Burnout

17. Avoid the “We are really about character so we don't

focus on academics” trap

34 Keys to Avoid Homeschool Burnout

18. Teach the Stuff You Like, delegate the Rest

34 Keys to Avoid Homeschool Burnout

19. Organize More if You Want to do More. But only

Organize if Your Need/Want to

34 Keys to Avoid Homeschool Burnout

20. Regularly De-clutter Your Program

34 Keys to Avoid Homeschool Burnout

21. Relationships Trump Everything

34 Keys to Avoid Homeschool Burnout

22. Laugh

34 Keys to Avoid Homeschool Burnout

23. Consider a Co-op(Carefully)

“Frontline Families Homeschool Co-op was a wonderful blessing for our family this past year. The children loved making friends and learning together. The MOMS group was an encouragement to me.

As a new homeschooling family, I was grateful for the opportunity to learn from Lisa and other moms who have many years of homeschooling experience behind them. But, my favorite part, is the discussion concerning raising children in a godly manner. Priceless!”

-Trina (Mom of 2)

34 Keys to Avoid Homeschool Burnout

24. Love the Season You are in

34 Keys to Avoid Homeschool Burnout

25. Consider Outside HelpMother’s Helpers | Grandparents | Tutors | Cleaners

34 Keys to Avoid Homeschool Burnout

26. Teach Social Skills

34 Keys to Avoid Homeschool Burnout

27. Consider a Weekly Date Night

34 Keys to Avoid Homeschool Burnout

28. Use “FREE STUFF” with Caution!

34 Keys to Avoid Homeschool Burnout

29. Be Ready to Flex** Work Space | New Habits (In Summer) | Schedules

34 Keys to Avoid Homeschool Burnout

30. Have the Courage to Discipline Children

34 Keys to Avoid Homeschool Burnout

31. Look for High Payoff(Simple Ways to Kill 2 Birds with 1 Stone)

34 Keys to Avoid Homeschool Burnout

32. Get Professional Help for Learning Problems

34 Keys to Avoid Homeschool Burnout

33. Teach Your Kids to be On Time (By Modeling it Yourself)

34 Keys to Avoid Homeschool Burnout

34. Lead Your Family...To Victory...Every Year!

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