Caley's Goals 2010-2011

Here are the main goals we will be working on next year for Caley. I purposely made these very general, which was difficult for me because I learned in grad school that a goal needs to be measurable and quantifiable. But for many of these goals I just don't know what to expect from Caley. It would be weird to require her to learn X amount of Bible verses and if she doesn't do it then she would have "failed" her goal. Not really my cup of tea. The whole beauty of homeschooling is we get to move at the pace appropriate to each child. Basically for next year my overarching goals (for Caley) are: Learn about Jesus, Get along with the siblings, Read Read Read, Have fun and enjoy learning!

• Learn and memorize Bible verses; teach to Amelia and Wesley
• Learn conflict resolution between siblings and familiar peers
• Show management of personal items; schoolwork for the day, cleanup after oneself, etc
• Continue to show interest and increased skill in reading; enjoy 2-3 types of literature (fiction, non-fiction, Bible)
• Enjoy reading her Bible , "read" to others
• Know basics about Jesus and the Gospel; be able to articulate and teach to Amelia and Wesley
• Independently wipe bottom after BM; wash and dry hands afterward
• Independently brush hair and apply a clip/barrette
• Prepare a simple breakfast or lunch (cereal and milk, sandwich, juice, fruit)
• Help with household tasks; empty dishwasher, sweep, sort laundry, fold laundry, put away own laundry
• Finish Saxon Math K book and pass assessments
• Write a letter to Grama independently (thank you, Happy Birthday, etc)
• Know full name, address, phone #, birthday
• Show appreciation/enjoyment of three types of music