Carol D. Wickwire

Karol,

This is an exerpt of a letter I wrote to someone on another list. She was
asking about a fifth grader, but all of these things can be applied to
your grandson.

--Read to him daily, (the Bible, stories, Jr. biographies, fact books,
poetry, classics.) listen to different types of music, find fun ways to
learn math, raise some varmints, take nature walks, watch the Discovery
channel (if you get it!), bake cookies, let him write stories, poems or
letters to family members, keep an ant farm, raise tadpoles, play on the
computer, teach him how to use the computer, keep a journal, visit the
library, let him help you make dinner, do a craft, draw or paint, visit a
museum or science center, go to the zoo, visit a farm, go camping, let
him help you with menu planning and grocery shopping, take a class
together, see a movie, visit relatives, buy a roll or two of film and
have him take pictures of the most interesting things he can find, visit
the beach, teach him how to run a vacuum, the dishwasher, the washer and
dryer, and an iron. Grow a garden, flowers, or veggies.

My point is, that there are so many things for you to do with your son,
that there isn't a public school student alive who will benefit more than
your child. Work on your relationship with him, helping him to grow
morally strong. Teach him how to treat girls, and how he should treat his
wife one day. Help him to develop a strong work ethic.

I initially was very concerned with teaching to the ps scope and
sequence, but have since changed my thinking on that. Now, when I think
of the things I want my children to learn, I have a whole different set
of standards. I want them to love learning, to have a personal
relationship with Jesus, to know the Bible intimately, to have a general
understanding of the way the world works. I think children should be
exposed to classical music, literature, and biographies of people of
merit and honor. (This has been difficult to follow through with as the
library is chock full of bio's on sports figures, rock and film stars) I
want my kids to have a strong base in mathematics, and be able to run a
household singlehandedly, (even our son). I want them to learn
discipline, honesty, and consideration for others, and have a strong work
ethic. I want them to have an appreciation for nature, living creatures,
and for their freedoms. I want them to thank God without ceasing for the
many blessings in their lives, and live life with a positive attitude. I
want them to keep themselves fit and healthy, and take care of their
families.

>Hope this helps a little Karol! Take care...

Carol Wickwire <*)))><
Angeli 17, Amber 16, Amanda 14 and Adam 11
Homeschooling For the Glory of God at Oceanside Academy
http://www.onelist.com/subscribe/Florida-homeschool
"Surely goodness and mercy will follow me all the days of my life; and I
will dwell in the house of the Lord Forever." Psalm 23:6

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