This blog is not defunct, it has been moved! If you like what you see here, there’s more of it at the new JustEnoughBlog. Hope to see you there!
This blog is not defunct, it has been moved! If you like what you see here, there’s more of it at the new JustEnoughBlog. Hope to see you there!
Today’s homeschool makeover question refers to your feelings about your own education. What was your education like? What baggage are you carrying from your learning experiences? Do you have any fears or expectations that can be directly attributed to your school life?
I was acting selfish and was so wrapped up in “poor me” syndrome, I was taking everything down with me. Then suddenly, the thought came to me – Could I imagine Obama doing this? And I couldn’t. What about Buddha? No way. Oprah? Ha! Jesus? Ya right.
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As a homeschooler, without even knowing it, I picked up some role models along the way, and it’s their inspiration which has helped me become successful. Who are your role models?
On the surface, the power of intention sounds kind of foofooey (yes, I made that word up). I mean, we can’t make things happen just by thinking about them. We can’t control the universe. Yet, there is some truth to the idea that what we habitually think about changes our life.
Today we’ll look at the role of enthusiasm in learning and teaching. Think back to a time when you were excited about learning something, and continued to be excited through the whole process. What created this enthusiasm?
Yesterday, I looked at the mistakes we made in 2008. Today, I’ll reflect on what worked.
When we think of education, we often think solely about the details of everyday learning. But the big picture of education is to give us the tools to be successful in life. In order to give our children the best education possible, we have to have a clear vision of success.
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Head over to the new JustEnough blog to see what mistakes I made in 2008.
The first step to knowing what to do today is to know where you want to go.
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