Goals ‘09

Work in progress
Completed

Currently Focused on:

1. Habit Training
2. Bible reading throughout the day
3. Writing J.O.Y. Curriculum
4. Ben–Recognize numbers and count to 100/teach phonics
5. Jer–teach shapes, colors, numbers 1-10, alphabet
6. Guest write for MOMS OF ANGELS
7. Write about homeschooling CM style w/pics

I’ll have big goals and small goals underneath those. This will help to reach the bigger goals a bit easier

Deuteronomy 11:18-21 (New Century Version)

18 Remember my words with your whole being. Write them down and tie them to your hands as a sign; tie them on your foreheads to remind you.19 Teach them well to your children, talking about them when you sit at home and walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.20 Write them on your doors and gates21 so that both you and your children will live a long time in the land the Lord promised your ancestors, as long as the skies are above the earth.

In no particluar order:

Homeschooling Goals
1.Consistency (things to keep consistent and how)
a. begin reading, writing, math assignments in the morning
b. save nature studies, history, etc. for afternoon
c. family reading time (evening)
d. daily journaling
e. chores (for everyone)

2. Family Inclusive Homeschooling
a. include and prepare lessons/activities for boys (toddler/pre-k)
b. read and play with baby often (the more often stimulation, the better for her brain)
c. weekly journaling for daddy

3.More Time Outdoors
a. Even if it means bundling everyone up, spend 20 mins or so outside (in good weather. Nothing under 25 degrees!
b. Take a short walk (winter months). Longer walks/park time in warmer months

4.Per Child:
Gabriella:
a) strenghten handwriting skills by practice (bought curriculum for this)
b) strengthen narration skills by practice
c)

Benjamin:
a) know phonics
b) begin reading 3-4 letter words
c) recognize numbers and count to 100
d) know how to write each letter in the alphabet
e) know how to write/spell first, middle, last name
f) know address and phone numbers

Jeremiah:
a) know shapes, colors, numbers 1-10, alphabet
b) begin phonics
c) language development through lots of reading
d) pre-writing development through lots of free drawing
e) know basic body parts

Elizabeth:
a) language development through lots of reading
b) fine motor development; offer hand held toys she can grasp
c) gross motor development; offer plenty of floor time
d) plenty of sensory activities for sensory development

5. Art Study and Handicrafts
Use the art work and handicrafts to create Christmas presents throughout the year
Learn to crochet and teach Gabriella

*Disclaimer: These goals aren’t exclusive or considered “failed” if they aren’t reached by the end of 2009. The point is to be working toward them.

As a Wife-Continue to Study the Role of Help Meet
1. Meet most important needs for my husband (first)
a. make lunch everyday
b. be understanding even when I don’t feel like it
2. Smile more
3. Laugh more
4. Keep areas clean in home that bother him most
a. bedroom dressers (hot spot for clutter)
b. laundry put away
c. living room floor picked up
5. Keeper At Home- Flylady all the way!

As a Mother-Pray for and Direct Children to Jesus
1. Spend more 1 on 1 time with each child
2. Train each child in specific areas
a) Gabriella – gently remind her to do morning routine each morning
b) Benjamin – gently train and work with to clean up toys and books; potty training
c) Jeremiah – gently guide and train to not having screaming outbursts and to clean up toys and books; potty training; self-soothing (wean from pacifier)
d) Elizabeth – patiently sleep train
e) put on schedule
3. Train all children to work toward selflessness
a) serve each other
b) think of others before yourself
c) use J.O.Y. as mission statement: Serve Jesus first, Others second, Yourself last
4. Scripture Memorization

Psalm 119:11 (New International Version)

11 I have hidden your word in my heart
that I might not sin against you.

a) Gabriella and Mom: 2-4 verses per week
b) Benjamin and Jeremiah: 1 short verse per week

As a Woman-Becoming a Woman of Strength and Grace

1. Read Through the Bible (in a year)
2. More consistent prayer

As a Blogger
Use my life experiences to reach others

As an Avid Reader:

1. The Bible

2. The Original Homeschooling Series (Charlotte Mason)
a. Home Education
b. Parents and Children
c. School Education
d. Ourselves
e. Formation of Character
f. A Philosophy of Education

3. Mere Christianity (C.S. Lewis)

4. Total Money Makeover (Dave Ramsey)

*These goals are not meant to be tackled all at once or mastered in a particluar time. They are a guide to keep me reminded of what direction to go in so I know where I’m headed. My overall goal is to continue to work on the goals until they are mastered. Some will come more easily then others and I will not set myself up for failure by trying to work on too many at once.*

Helpful Resources:
Baby/Toddler Activities at Home