Pensacola L.I.F.E. Homeschool

Once again we are nearing the end of another school year. It seems to go by more quickly every year for us! Many homeschoolers will be looking for an evaluator to help them finish up the year.

An evaluation doesn't need to be a traumatic event for you or your children. Just like a lot of things in life, how much stress it causes you can depend on how you look at it. If evaluations have been difficult for you in the past or if you are new to evaluations this year, try looking at it from a different perspective. An evaluation isn't a test but instead is a time for your child(ren) to shine, to put their best foot forward. It's not a time for grades but a time to show off a bit. Whether you are a student or an adult, we all have room from improvement.

If your evaluator points out areas that you child(ren) need improvement, well, then, you've gotten some useful information! Make sure your child has an opportunity to also share the areas that they did excel in. Even if the evaluator doesn't have time to give your child that opportunity, take the time to let them show it at home.

by LearningSuccess™ Coaches Victoria Kindle Hodson & Mariaemma Willis

Whether you’re a homeschooling veteran, a new start, or just thinking about taking the plunge into homeschooling, finding out your child’s learning style will show you the route that you need to take to ensure your child’s success!

One mother we met at a conference assessed her children's learning styles and came back the following year to tell us, “This has been the best year ever! I gave my kids the profiles, bought materials for their learning styles, stopped trying to make them learn the way I learn best, and it made all the difference. I wish I had known all of this sooner!”

Finding out your child’s learning style has benefits for your child and for you. This kind of information can improve: 1) your child’s chances for success, 2) your ability to communicate with your child, 3) your ability to teach effectively, and 4) your chances of raising a competent, responsible, independent, creative adult.

Improved LearningSuccess™

If you want a sturdy, comfortable house, you wouldn’t try to build it without a blueprint. If you want to take an enjoyable trip, you wouldn’t go across the country without using a map. If a coach wants to bring out an athlete’s best, he wouldn’t recommend a training program for her without knowing her strengths and weaknesses.