Feb. 12, 2009
Time Management
Working with children on Time Management skills has become a recent goal of mine. My children are excellent with obeying me. If I tell them to go work on spelling, math, reading, handwriting or any other subjects, they will do so. However, they are getting to the ages where they need to pick up the ball a bit. I say this with a bit of humor because I did not really learn good time management skills until after I graduated college and started working in a professional field. Then, when I quit working in the corporate world and came home to be with my children, I had to learn how to manage all my own time without "outside imposed" deadlines. This was not at all easy for me to learn. At times, I still struggle. I will still take the path of least resistance at times.
My goal is for them to have excellent time management skills before they are grown and leave the house. Now I wonder how to implement those, so that when I am not dictating their schedules, they can do it on their own. Any suggestions?
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Feb. 12, 2009 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Petersonclan
A Friend of mine would just write what had to be done by the end of the week, and let them schedule the time themselves... I tried it with my oldest and it didn't work well. But hers are doing well with it.
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Feb. 14, 2009 - Homeschooling on the road
Posted by 2sharparrowsmom
I am homeschooling while traveling with my husband for his work. I have homeschooled for 7 years. I do not know anyone in our situation and would like someone to talk with about traveling and schooling. I understand if this is not the "forum" in which to discuss this but a point in the direction would be so appreciated. Thanks.
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Feb. 16, 2009 - Untitled Comment
Posted by DOTK (www.bitsofyarn.wordpress.com)
We call it being a self-directed person here. You know what your "Stuff" is, you know when it needs to be done by. Do it. There are times when I need to prod, push, nag, etc..and i really don't like those times. But for the most part, it works well.
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Feb. 19, 2009 - Time Management
Posted by Anonymous
One of the best time management resources I've seen, is put out by www.titus2.com. The Duggers use their books to manage their household.
Rachel
http://weshallmountupwithwings.blogspot.com
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