Mar. 3, 2008 - BKR's Mission Statement
Homeschool Mission Statement
“This is the journey God intended us to take.”
Created by MOM AND DAD BKR
* Our purpose in homeschooling is to give our children an individualized, quality education with a solid foundation of traditional values, Christian character, Biblical standards, and faith.
* Our belief is that learning is a lifelong adventure in which the whole family shares; and that children's minds readily absorb knowledge when they have stability in their surroundings, love, encouragement and discipline, together with the freedom to wonder, explore, imagine, ask questions and HAVE FUN!
* Our goal is for our children to be independent thinkers, able to learn at their own pace, pursue their own interests, and develop confidence and self-discipline in the comfort and security of their own home.
*Academically, we wish to prepare our children to have a mind that is reasoning, clear thinking, and objective while focusing on the truths of the Lord.
* Our plan is to love, encourage, teach, and correct our children; to protect them from negative peer pressure, false teachings, and bad temptations that would harm their developing spirit; and to surround our children with authority figures who openly express love for life.
*Socially, our goal is to model compassionate godliness to build these same qualities in our children by our example. We desire for our children to walk in the Fruits of the Spirit of love, joy, peace, long-suffering, gentleness, goodness, meekness, temperance and faith.
* Our hope is that we will raise our children to do their best, to realize their special talents, to be concerned for the needs of others, to become responsible citizens, to be morally and spiritually wise, to be skillful and knowledgeable in every area that will be useful to them in their future, and to grow up to live fulfilling lives that glorify God.
*Spiritually, we want to lead them to trust in a true and living Savior and to appreciate the wonders of God's creation. Ultimately, our children are God's greatest gift to us and He has entrusted them to us to hone them from an early age. We will raise children that are wholeheartedly committed to seeing the world through His eyes.
*Morally, we desire to instill a sense of unconditional love, acceptance and security to build a healthy perspective towards others.
"Train up a child in the way he should go,
and when he is old he will not depart from it." ~Proverbs 22:6
This document is to clarify our reasons for choosing Home Education as our method of training, our philosophy of education and the program of study that we have chosen for upcoming years. We will pursue the following goals to develop skills and character traits in our children:
1. Develop an appreciation and desire for the Word of God
2. Develop an appreciation for poetry and quality classic literature
3. Grammar/phonics will be relevant for boy’s learning abilities/styles
4. Memorization skills with scripture, poetry, songs and psalms
5. Ability to comprehend instruction, listen attentively and obey immediately
6. Study skills enhanced through dictionary, encyclopedia and living book usage
7. Develop an appreciation for the richness of the written word, pursue writing more diligently and compile poems, stories, and songs in journals
8. Develop curriculum relevant for boy’s learning abilities/styles
9. Expand knowledge building upon precepts founded in previous grades
10. Social studies (Old Testament History, field trips, World History)
11. Learn food groups, reproductive cycles of various animals, human anatomy
12. Musical appreciation encouraged through listening to various music, honing skills in instrument of choice, art theory
13. Fine tune artistic abilities
14. Mathematical skills relevant for boy’s grade
15. Nature study, gardening, astronomy
16. Physically, we will teach nutrition, health and a good combination of exercise and fitness as a way of life. We will teach them the importance of cleanliness and order through chores and family projects.
17. Socialization to be achieved thru various youth groups, library days, art classes, park days, NEW ZOO, Botanical Gardens and other family outlets.
“We depend on your love and support as we continue to raise our children in God’s way.”
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