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Homeschool Ideas & Tips Newsletter Jan. 2004
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*** Hello from Charmaine ***
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Dearest Reader,
I trust that you've had a wonderful Christmas and New Years
celebration with your loved ones. We had a very blessed
time with family & friends. And now that all that fun and
excitement is over, there's the long cold months of winter
to look forward to and there's the dreaded "Mom, I'm
bored!" to deal with. For thoughts, ideas and tips about
dealing with boredom just scroll down and read!
Blessings on your day,
Charmaine
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In this issue:
1. Ideas: Boredom: It's Not So Bad!
2. Tips: Too Many Toys?
3. Fr*ee Telegroup!
4. About Charmaine
5. Testimony
6. Quote of the Month
7. The Small Print
8. In Our Next Issue
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*** Ideas ***
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Most parents don't want their kids to get bored...ever!
Just think of the many hours and dollars parents spend
keeping their children busy with sports, music and art
classes after school - not to mention the toys, videos,
computer games etc. etc. etc that we give our children to
keep boredom at bay. Homeschooling parents often see the
field trips and classes offered by homeschool groups as
necessities. They're afraid to have their kids in the house
with nothing to do. But, may I challenge you to look at
boredom as something positive? Let's consider the
following:
Boredom can force children to get creative. At first you
may hear whining, complaining and pouting but, if boredom
is allowed to run its course, eventually the child will
become so desperate that he may make up a game with his
imagination or she may find some scraps of fabric and start
at doll quilt. Would that have happened if Mom or Dad
would have jumped to eliminate the boredom at the first
complaint?
Boredom can force children to pick up a book and read. Some
kids read all the time anyway - but an active child may
never pick up a book until there's absolutely nothing else
to do. Sometimes there should be absolutely nothing else
to do!
Boredom helps children become more observant. A child
rushed from one activity to the next becomes oblivious to
her surroundings, but a bored child is looking for
something to do, and will pay more attention to her
environment.
Boredom allows time for thinking - for getting to know
oneself. This may be the best reason to allow your child to
experience boredom. A child with nothing to do is forced to
think about what he likes or dislikes, and where his
interests are and he has the time to think about it. He'll
have the chance to do and try things because he wants to,
not because his mom signed him up for something, or because
a friend was doing it. Boredom gives him time to think
thoughts that teach him about himself.
I hope that you will begin to see boredom in a little
different light. Look at it as a friend that can help your
children develop their creativity and give them precious
time to think, read and observe their world.
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*** Tips ***
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It is good for our children to have quality educational
games and toys. However, having too many toys actually
stifles creativity. If toys are scattered all over the
house, the child becomes overwhelmed by the sheer quantity
and just kicks them around. It's helpful to put most of the
toys away and just have a few out at a time. After a bit,
replace them with a few others that you have stashed away.
When a child receives a new toy for Christmas or a
birthday, play with it for a few days then put it away for
awhile. When you bring it out again it will seem like it's
brand new again.
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***Fr*ee Telegroup!***
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There will be no telegroup for the month of January. We
will resume in February. Look for details in the next
newsletter.
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*** About Charmaine ***
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Charmaine Wistad has homeschooled her own two children
from birth. As they work through their 12th year of
homeschooling, Charmaine is currently turning her attention
to helping other homeschool moms.
Through personal coaching, Charmaine helps homeschooling
moms get organized and experience the
peace and pleasure of a smoothly run home.
You are invited to try a complimentary no-obligation
telephone coaching session. You'll be pleasantly surprised
at how much can be accomplished in just one session!
Simply send an email to:
Charmaine@victorycoaching.citymax.com and ask for a
Fr*ee Sample Coaching Session.
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*** Testimony ***
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I remember thinking, before I even hung up the phone with
you, that if I could accomplish so much in just 45 minutes,
how much more could I accomplish by hiring you to be my
coach on a regular basis? Well, I found out! Each session
with you is an enlightening experience as you gently ask
poignant questions, restate what you hear me saying and
guide me to a better understanding of what I am capable of.
You have such a soft way about you! It takes a unique
combination of talents and skills to do what you do for
others and I love that it comes from a Christian
perspective!
I would not be as successful as I am if it were not
for the day that the Lord led me to your website! Thank
you, Charmaine, for keeping me focused and on the path the
Lord has me to follow!
JoJo Tabares
The Art of Eloquence
Christian-Based Communication Studies for Homeschoolers
Author of Say What You Mean
A Communication Study for Jr/Sr High Students
http://www.artofeloquence.com/
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*** Quote of the Month ***
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A man constantly searches for the significant impact his
life will have, to find, in the end, it has already
occurred under his own roof.
Author unknown
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***The Small Print ***
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If you enjoyed this newsletter, please forward it to
everyone you know!!! Thanks!
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Homeschooling Ideas and Tips Copyright 2004,
Victory Coaching
www.victorycoaching.citymax.com
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The content of Homeschooling Ideas and Tips
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purposes, please contact:
Charmaine Wistad
P.O. Box 343
Spooner, WI 54801
Charmaine@victorycoaching.citymax.com
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*** In Our Next Issue ***
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Art appreciation in the home school.
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