If you feel like you are floundering in your homeschool, you might need to take a step back and look at why. One main reason may be a lack of direction or not having a clear mission statement. A mission statement is often overlooked, but it is essential to have. However, you might not know how to write a mission statement for your homeschool. Let me help.
I’ve discussed in the past why a mission statement is important. But I realized others may not know how to write one.
Honestly, the only reason I knew how to write one was because of my education classes. We had to write our classroom vision (or mission) statement to give potential employers and ourselves a clear idea of what our goals were for our classroom.
Well, it is just as crucial for our homeschool. It might not seem like it, at first, but it really is.
So, if you are new to homeschooling, now is a great time to start! However, even veteran homeschoolers can benefit from writing a homeschool mission statement.
What EXACTLY is a Mission Statement?!
A mission statement is your WHY. Why are you homeschooling?
What do you hope your kids gain at the end of this long homeschool journey?
Your homeschool mission statement kind of explains this.
How to Write a Mission Statement for Your Homeschool
So, let’s get started in writing a homeschool mission statement.
- First, you need to BRAINSTORM. You chose homeschooling over all the other options. Why? Write those down.
For example, I would jot down learning based on my kids’ interests and strengths, learning beyond books, real-life learning opportunities in the world, etc.
- Next, write down what you want your kids to get out of homeschooling. What picture do you have of your grown child?
Do you want them to be strong in their faith, active community members, lifelong learners, critical thinkers, etc.?
- Lastly, put it all together. You want to write your homeschool mission statement to explain what you want your homeschool to look like.
Here is an example:
Our homeschool mission is to nurture a love of learning through interest-led learning, meaningful learning opportunities in the world, and learning together as a family. We will use fun and engaging learning materials that spark interest and wanting to learn more. As a result, the kids will become lifelong learners, ready to tackle things in life.
Want another example? Check out The Hmmm…Schooling Mom. She also explains how to make it a family activity.
How to Use Your Written Homeschool Mission Statement
Now, HOW do you use your homeschool mission statement?
I have a whole post that discusses why it is important to create a homeschool mission statement. But one way you use it is to plan your homeschool and keep you focused. You use it to plan activities, pick curriculum, and make decisions when planning your week or year.
So, if you find the kids are groaning about schoolwork, unmotivated to learn, or things just seem off, look at your written mission statement. See if you are following what you set out to do and make changes as needed.
We all have our reasons why we homeschool. So, writing a homeschool mission statement will help you focus on your family’s needs and why you embarked on homeschooling together.
Happy Homeschooling!
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