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I got this in an email from a homeschool Yahoo group I belong to. I thought I would do my portion here, but I am going to ask the kids and my husband to respond and put it in a folder I am compiling for each school year. This was only our second year of homeschooling, and while I plan to do things much differently next year, I don't have (m)any regrets.
Evaluate Your School Year Use this checklist or make your own to see what went right Be sure to include your husband and each child for their --- Evaluation Checklist --- General [_] What did you like best about our home school this year? [_] What did you like least about our home school this year?
[_] What did you learn? [_] What did you not learn that you would have liked to? How to be a perfect mom :) Academics [_] Were basic foundational skills of reading, language, andmath improved, mastered, reviewed, and practiced enough? Yes, I think so. Reed and Spenser are fluent readers and already ahead in math. Sydney learned to read using My Father's World. I think Reed needs more help in spelling and they both need more writing experience, but I am very satisfied with their work. [_] Were specific facts connected to the big picture of overall knowledge through the use of a globe, maps, timelines, charts, and related information? We are probably a little lacking in geography and timelines, but MOH next year should help. [_] Did we use a variety of teaching methods and materials, (e.g., textbooks, workbooks, unit studies, hands-on activities, computer software, library or supervised Internet research, field trips, oral and written reports)? Yes and no. I hope to do more next year, but I really have no regrets about the past 2 years. I did the best I could and I am very happy with where we are. [_] Were thinking skills taught and encouraged by the types of discussions we had (e.g., comprehension, knowledge, Hmm, I don't know. I hope so? [_] Was there enough good supplemental reading done as a family or independently? Is there ever enough? I think we started slow but picked up at the end. The summer reading we are doing is going great! [_] Was there time, resources, and encouragement available to pursue individual interests? Yes although I think at times we tried to do too much. Spring we were overwhelmed with soccer, scouts, plays, drawing class etc. Spiritual [_] Did your family read God's Word and pray together daily? [_] Was Bible knowledge and Bible study skills increased? [_] Were Bible reading and memorization given at least as much [_] Were subjects taught from a Christian worldview? Yes! Character Development [_] Was character development an important part of our school Another area where we started late but finished strong. And I hope to do more intentional work in this area. [_] Was child discipline maintained in a simple, straightforward, [_] Were there enough positive motivations and negative Yes I think so. Life Skills [_] Were life skills included in your training and related to Somewhat. Spenser and Reed are learning to do laundry. All 4 have chores. Spenser is learning alot in scouts. Logistics [_] Was the schedule realistic and easy to keep? Too strict ortoo lax? Was doing schoolwork a regular, daily habit (along with chores and personal grooming)? Yes. [_] Did we have a good balance between group and independent study? Yes. [_] Were the classes we did as a group interesting, and did they allow each student to learn? I hope so. [_] Was mother available for help when needed? Was there a need for alternative activities or procedures when she was unavailable? See above note about Reed. [_] Did we care for our toddlers and babies in the best way for them and for our studies? I hope so. [_] Were the settings for our studies appropriate and conducive &nbp; to learning (e.g., dining room table, couch, individual desks)? Yes. [_] Did we have enough, not enough, or too much independent study? Was there enough time, space, supervision, and help available for these studies? Not sure. [_] What got bogged down that could have gone more quickly? Spenser got bogged down alot before he broke his arm, but something clicked during the weeks that I was helping him because he could not write. Even when the cast was off, he got finished much more quickly than before. [_] Was there enough organization and planning for space, materials, schedule, and chores? Never :) [_] Were there enough varied experiences or too many outside activities? Were our supplemental and outside activities worth the time and effort? Sometimes too many. But it was all good stuff :) [_] Was the atmosphere of our home warm, loving, and supportive? Usually Bottom Line [_] What do you want to do the same or differently next year?
Use Your Evaluation To Plan Your Next Year Make quick notes beside certain answers on your evaluation |
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