HOW TO REFLECT ON YOUR HOMESCHOOL YEAR

<p>Every year needs its own reflection and its own decisions. Whether you are at the start of a new calendar year or a new school year, take stock of your homeschool experience with DeeDee and Ximena as your guides!&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>QUOTABLES</strong></p> <p>DeeDee: "... when you're feeling stressed out, burnt out, your perspective is off. So maybe things aren't as bad as they feel at the moment. So ... do some self inventory there."</p> <p>Ximena: "I want to be a lot more intentional about including fun because honestly guys, we learn better when we're playing. We learn better when things are fun and memorable."</p> <p><strong>TIMESTAMPS</strong></p> <p>02:53 Ximena and DeeDee rehash the homeschool challenges they faced during 2020.</p> <ul> <li>making sure teens are equipped with what they need (03:14)</li> <li>keeping everyone positive (04:45)</li> <li>helping older kids who are in private school (07:07)</li> </ul> <p>10:01 The wins for the year!</p> <ul> <li>great curriculum choices</li> <li>sticking to the schedule/routine</li> <li>deepened sense of community</li> <li>a really fun co-op and book club</li> </ul> <p>17:33 Questions to ask yourself when evaluating your year:</p> <ol> <li>Are you seeing growth in your children?</li> <li>Are you also growing? (18:37)</li> <li>Are you enjoying your curriculum? (19:41)</li> <li>Is there anything that needs special attention? (20:39)</li> <li>Do you need to say yes/no to certain activities? (21:50)</li> <li>How do you feel about another year of homeschooling? (22:25)</li> <li>Is homeschooling right for you in this next season? (23:25)</li> <li>Are you sticking to your core values? (24:19)</li> <li>Are you taking care of yourself? (25:05)</li> <li>Are you including enough fun/leisure? (25:55)</li> </ol> <p><strong>SPECIAL SEGMENTS</strong></p> <p>00:36 Self-care Your Way</p> <ul> <li>vacation</li> <li>pajama days at home</li> </ul> <p>15:59 What We’re Reading</p> <p><em>Perelandra</em> by C.S. Lewis</p> <p><strong>Thanks to show