The 5 Building Blocks of a Well-Rounded Student
A back-to-school audit. (Don’t worry, it’s fun! ;))
We all have unique interests and strengths, and then other areas that, well, don’t come so naturally. (right?) That’s perfectly normal. Yet, being well-rounded is important for navigating every area of life. I think it is a good idea to zoom out occasionally and take inventory of how we and our kids are doing in the way of being well-rounded, and balanced!
In this episode I am sharing what I call the “Five Building Blocks” of a well-rounded student. Whether your kids go to a traditional school, or they are homeschooled (or some combination of the two!) this little audit should be helpful!
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NOTES:
Five building blocks for your family audit! 🙂
1. A Foundation of Faith
See Matthew 7:24-25
Biblical worldview.
2. A Love of Learning
Encourage a growth mindset
Use extrinsic but move towards intrinsic motivators.
3. Healthy Socialization
Peers, as well as online (games, social media…etc.)
4. Developing Passions and Interests
Try new things! (Your kids might enjoy things that you don’t!)
5. A Healthy Lifestyle
Consider sleep, diet, exercises.
Also mental and emotional health.
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