Homeschool Planning–Standing at the Crossroads
Each summer between vegetable gardening and our annual Upper Peninsula trip, I have prayed this prayer: “Lord, show me the best way to meet my daughter’s needs and homeschool her in a way that honors You.”
Then, with my journal nearby I go about my work or play, pausing to write down what I sense He is saying. God has never failed to give me direction and the rights words to explain it to others.
Why is homeschool planning so important?
Charlotte Mason said in Home Education (p. 8), that a parent who does not follow a fully thought out plan of education will fail to fulfill the claims his children have upon him for growing to adulthood in full possesion of his abilities. Wow, this only underscores the need for careful planning. It’s not just about getting the right books and putting them in order. It is a heart process first.
Do you have questions about how to move forward in your homeschool? I encourage you to wait before the Lord and ask Him, “which way and how for my homeschool, Lord?”.
Read Jeremiah 6:16:
“Stand at the crossroads and look;
ask for the ancient paths,
ask where the good way is, and walk in it,
and you will find rest for your souls.”
The Scripture refers to “crossroads” and tells us we are to stand there. Crossroads are the points of decision in your life. Surely this time of year you have decisions? Stand in the midst of them. Make your crossroads as clear as possible, then ask for God’s best–the good way. When you see it, walk in it. You will find rest there and joyful learning.
Tags: Charlotte Mason, charlotte mason curriculum, Homeschool Planning
April 21st, 2010 at 8:35 pm
What a great story. I just adore the website! Keep up the great job
May 3rd, 2011 at 10:11 pm
This post is exactally what I needed. Being new to homeschooling and reading, reviewing and digging at teaching methods and curriculum I keep being pulled back to a less “workbook” approach. I could go on and on here but I won’t. I will say the crossroads have been just what I needed and i am glad I stayed there long enough to let God lead me in the right direction. I think I just needed to stay there long enough for me to know he would guide me where we needed to go. Thank You!!
Blessings, Julie
May 4th, 2011 at 9:01 am
Thanks, Julie. It’s good for us all to remember how important this time is in the life of our children. I think your pulled back to a more literature way of learning because you sense it is right. Miss Mason understood how children really learn.