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“Children are a heritage from the Lord, offspring a reward from Him.”

~Psalm 127:3

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About Me

Education is meaningless without a purpose behind it. What a person gets out of any educational venture is directly related to how he aligns it with his goals. In high school my friends were very important to me. Being popular became my purpose in life. My education was far from my first priority.

Once, I even gave my friends a spare key to my house so that they could have their drunken birthday bash there while my mom and I were on vacation. I thought I could get away with the crazy scheme, but of course the party was busted by authorities. I will never forget the look on my mother’s face when I told her. Disbelief, horror, stress, anger, concern; I could see all these emotions at once and it wasn’t pretty. My purpose of becoming popular was so strong that I was willing to betray the person who truly cared about me.

Purpose determines priorities. Without a clear and significant purpose in life, people of all ages lose motivation for learning. Many institutions leave out this important element. Educators and especially parents should consider the affect that this type of purposeless instruction has on the individual and society. The focus of education should be shifted from obtaining a degree, and acquiring a bunch of facts, to the development of a student’s character and establishing in them a meaningful purpose for education.

My name is Janine LaTulippe, and that is what I want to do for my children. I want to ensure that their education helps them become happy adults. I want to help them have a strong moral character and enable them to become better than myself. For me, this means educating them at home. This may require sacrifice and dedication, but I believe the rewards far outweigh anything I have to live without. I understand that this is not an option for some. That does not mean that the responsibility for the outcome can be placed on another. I challenge you to think differently about your children’s education, and reclaim them! Define for yourself the purpose of education, stay a while, and discover the joys of teaching your children!

23 Random facts about me:

1. I am a Christian because I believe that, the bible is miraculous, Jesus rose from the dead, and the world was made in six days.
2. My favorite food is Sushi.
3. I underestimated our children.
4. I want 6 children of my own…
5. I have an in-home-preschool and currently teach 3 other children.
6. Two words: Board Games!
7. These are my favorite movies.
8. My favorite shows are: Little House on the Prairie, Master Chef, Shark Tank, and Curious George.
9. Penguins are my favorite animal.
10. I was a cheerleader in high school (yuck I know).
11. I hate cheerleading.
12. Do you like Taro smoothies? I do.
13. My favorite subject in school was math.
14. Parks are a favorite get away.
15. We are a one car family.
16. We have bees.
17. We have chickens.
18. We don’t live on a farm.
19. Most of our neighbors don’t hate us.
20. I have 40 cousins.
21. I’m an only child.
22. I grew up in Oregon.
23. Now, I’m an Idaho Mom.

Tease, Tickle, Taunt…Teach?

March 27, 2012 By Tulip 36 Comments

Make Learning Fun!

Apparently, not every child is eager to learn. In fact, “making learning fun” is a billion dollar industry. Everything from “Sesame Street” to “Leap Frog” is an attempt by this billion dollar industry to get kids interested in reading, writing, and arithmetic. Over the past few years I have purchased an assortment of these “Make Learning Fun” products. Yes, my kids really enjoyed them, but I wasn’t convinced that very much learning was actually taking place. My daughter could watch a whole Sesame Street episode on the letter J and by the end of the show she could repeat everything but the actual letter. It seemed that the theatrics of the shows were outshining the lessons they were intended to teach…

Then I made an amazing discovery. Without spending a single dime, I found a tool that works for every child – every time. It has never failed me. I use it almost everyday, and like a charm, it captivates my children’s attention while enhancing the learning process. Before I reveal this tool let me ask you a simple question, “How many times can Daddy pretend to fall down before young children (1-8 yrs. old) don’t think its funny anymore?” That’s right – infinite. Daddy can pretend to fall an infinite amount of times and toddlers will respond with an infinite amount of laughter. It never gets old – its never “not funny”.

Well, the tool I discovered applies the same logic. The tool is called “Tease-Tickle-Taunt” and I consider it the ultimate teaching tool. Here is how it works:

Before I begin teaching or quizzing my daughter I employ the “Tease.”

Mom: ”I don’t know if we should do school today. I think it’s too hard for you.”

Daughter: ”No it’s not. I can do it!”

Mom: ”Well, we will see about that. Let’s see if you can find Italy.”

Daughter: (Proudly pointing) ”Here it is. See, I can do it Mom.”

Mom: ”You better not get this one right or I’m going to tickle you! It’s very hard! Where is Japan?”

Daughter: ”Ha ha, Here it is!”

Now I employ the “Tickle”. Kid’s loved to be tickled. It is one of those hits that never grow old.

Mom: ”That’s it! I am going to tickle you!” (Tickle, Tickle)

Daughter: (Laughing and squealing)

Then, I follow through with the “Taunt”.

Mom: ”Well, those ones were too easy. You will never get these next ones!”

Daughter: ”Yes I will!”

That is really all there is to it. I can continue to cycle through various versions of the “Tease-Tickle-Taunt” and I lose interest long before my children do. That is why at my house learning time is a privilege. I never have to nag or fuss. The opposite is true. My kids beg me to do school. People are always telling me how lucky I am that my children sit still long enough to be taught. They tell me their own children just won’t sit still and listen. If luck is involved it is the luck that I stumbled upon this great tool. My children are no different than anyone else’s. Utilizing the “Tease, Tickle, Taunt” I have nearly covered the whole alphabet in the same time it takes Sesame Street to cover a single letter. So, the next time you find yourself struggling to teach – don’t hesitate to whip out a little “Tease, Tickle, Taunt”.

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Reclaiming Our Children

March 1, 2012 By Tulip 21 Comments

As parents we have this in common: a deep love for our children and a strong desire to see them succeed in life. We pray for the blessings of a strong faith, a happy family, and great financial security for all our children. We would like to believe that modern education shares our vision, but the reality suggests otherwise.

A theory or method, regardless of its speaker’s titles and degrees or how eloquently he argues its case, is only as good as the results it produces. If we use results to measure the effectiveness of the United States Education System, we would be forced to conclude that it is one of the worst models ever conceived. There is no need to spout off statistics…

There is no need to remind you that third world countries, where the students scribble their arithmetic in the dirt, are outperforming us academically. There is no need to tell you what your eyes can see plainly for yourself – that our system has grotesquely failed our children. The fact that the United States spends more money on education than any other nation in the history of the world, the fact that the United States employs more educators than soldiers, the fact that the United States takes thirteen years of our children’s lives and devotes them solely to education, makes our failure all the more humiliating. However, what makes the education system far more dangerous than mere academic incompetence is the fact that under its careful watch young men and women are increasingly becoming social degenerates. Instead of acting more and more like adults as they approach their graduation date, our young adults act more and more like wild self-indulgent children. In place of independent adults, the school system increasingly graduates lazy, ignorant, violent, incompetent, insecure, drugged-up, sexed-up, lost and confused boys and girls. This is the reality. This is what we are up against.

So, whether we choose public schooling, private schooling, or home schooling, one thing is certain – we must hold ourselves solely responsible for the outcome. Our children need highly involved parents, more than they need smaller classes, newer books, better uniforms, personal tutors, or state-of-the-art facilities. We are their best hope. The first thing we must do is decide what the True Aim of Education is and then commit to achieving that aim. If a way cannot be found, we must make one. That is the ultimate purpose of this blog. True Aim will provide you with the latest educational news and information, teaching tips, lesson materials, movie and book reviews, and discussions to help you discover the True Aim of Education – ensuring that you have what it takes to hit your mark.

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