Top Ten Goals

With my last order from Sonlight they sent a little package of bookmarks that I appreciate.  There are ten, and on each one is a goal for homeschooling.  Well, I think that these can be applied to more than just homeschooling parents.  Here they are, in true David Letterman fashion, starting with #10:

 

10.  Raise culturally literate students.

       1 Chronicles 12:32 "Understand the times and know what to do about them."

9.  Create a love for quality literature - books that cause students to think deeply,

     feel passionately, and prepare themselves for action.

    Philippians 4:8 "Dwell on whatever is true, noble, right, pure, lovely, admirable..."

8.  Inspire students by example, to do thorough, competent research...to fulfill the   

     work of true scholars.

     Colossians 3:17, 23 "Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as

     working for the Lord."

7.  Teach students through experience, that God is faithful; they can listen to other

     perspectives without falling into sin or having their faith destroyed.

     1 John 4:4 "Overcome...because the one who is in you is greater."

6.  Teach students not only biblical content, but how to listen as well - to understand

     first and judge second.

     James 1:19 "Be quick to listen, slow to speak."

5.  Train children to become engaging and effective ambassadors for Christ.

     2 Corinthians 5:20 "As though God were making His appeal through us."

4.  Inspire students to honor Christ boldly - in speech and conduct.

     Luke 12: 8-9 "Whover publich acknowledges me, I will also acknowledge

     before the angels."

3.  Encourage children to honor God's "Great Commission" by acquiring an

     international perspective and a godly heart for the world.

     Matthew 28:18-20 "Make disciples of all nations."

2.  Create a learner's heart, enthusiasm and excitement for learning - a desire to

     discover.

     Proverbs 3:13-15 "Wisdom is more profitable than silver and yields better

     returns than gold."

1.  Teach students to seek God's Kingdom above and beyond everything else.

     Matthew 6:33 "Seek first His Kingdom and His righteousness."

 

There is a little more said about these goals on the Sonlight site here. 

 

Another great resource for goal-setting for our kids is Ten Things to Do with Your Child Before Age Ten by Harvie and Laurie Bluedorn.  And even if your kids are past the age of ten, it's never too late to go back and try to correct a few things.  ;-)