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Setting up new goals and resolutions after every academic year

It’s hard to keep resolutions you make for every new homeschooling year, still they are a great way to look forward and plan out things you will like to accomplish in the next twelve months. So set some goals as a homeschooling family that can help you achieve more academically and run a smoother household!
Get everyone’s input
First, hold a family meeting and make sure everyone is on board. Make sure you have a detailed family discussion about what everyone will like to accomplish. Put up questions such as, “Where would you like to travel this year?” “How do you wish to improve your grades?” “Which areas would you like to improve in your life?”
Get practical
Once you know what you wish to achieve, break those goals into small, manageable steps. Does the little one wants to be a musician? Help the child set goals that are realistic of how much they can practice their instrument. Does your child wish to get better at math? Help them work out concrete steps that they can take for improving in such areas. Pick only a few areas as too many goals can get overwhelming.

A great way you can ensure that you are setting goals that can be followed through is the SMART goal system. Make sure the goals you set are: Specific (clear), Measurable, Achievable, Realistic (be true to yourself), and Time-based. Once everyone in the family have decided on things they would like to accomplish in the New Year, it is time to create a plan of action.

Track your progress
The best way to stay honest with your goals is to track them. Set up a tracker where you can mark the days you met your goal. Every time you hit a milestone, celebrate it with a prize, such as a favorite treat or a toy. Also, post the goals in a visible area as a reminder of the things you aim to achieve.

Check in on a regular basis
Finally, make sure you decide how often you are okay with checking in as a family on the progress. Sit down and discuss the things that are working and the ones that are not. Review every goal together and see if there is any need to make changes. This helps the child to have ownership over their goals and lets them keep a check on you for what you have set out to achieve, as well.

Remember, it is not impossible to actually reach the goals you set as a family during the new homeschooling year. With just a little effort you can achieve the toughest goals.
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