A teacher is a person who knows all the answers, but only when she asks the right questions.~Unknown
It is the end of the school year. For us home school mommas, we are ready! The kids are counting the days and so are we. Sometimes it is hard to finish well even when we know how important it is to do so. Over the last few years, before I allow myself to sit down and plan, I evaluate our home school year. Asking questions not only of me but each of my children. Questions to ponder, questions to really be honest about.
The beauty of homeschooling is flexibility–we don’t have to do it the same year in year out with each child. Homeschooling gives us the advantage of looking at each student as an individual and finding what works for them. But as they grow and change, and we grown and change, sometimes things need to change. However, if we don’t honestly answer the hard questions, we won’t know all the answers! We won’t know how to change. We won’t know how to help our children become all they can be and in turn they won’t be able to help us become all we can be.
As the home school year is coming to a close, I thought I would share with you my evaluation form. It is simple. Not many questions. In the past I have just asked the kids the questions over a cup of hot chocolate in the mornings. But this year, we are making it something special…a Teacher-Student date! I want their feedback. Evaluation is healthy, needed. It is personal reflection that helps you and your child. You may already do something like this. But if you don’t, I encourage you to start. Grab this evaluation, ask the questions. You might even have some other questions to add or not use all of them. Either way, evaluate the progress and work you and your students made and I can guarantee you will have an even better school year next year!
Would love to hear your thoughts on this topic. Do you evaluate your home school year? Or is this a new concept? What questions do you ask yourself?
Awaiting the Last Day,
Heather
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