Peer Review

Our hope is that you will begin to develop friendships and relationships with other members of our Peaceful Worldschoolers community. The truth is that none of us were meant to do this life – or this homeschooling thing – alone. We are meant to live and grow in community, and oftentimes the people who know us best are the ones who are there for us day in and day out.

When preparing for your Peer Review, make sure to pick a day, time, and location that works best for both of you! Perhaps you can meet up at a local coffee shop, or bring the kids to play at the park while you complete your review, or you could even schedule a phone call if that works best.

 

Feel free to use these 21 suggested questions to help facilitate your Peer Review conversation:

  1. What are your child’s current interests, and how have they deepened or changed?
  2. What are some of the most exciting things your child has explored or learned this year?
  3. How has your child’s curiosity guided their learning?
  4. What activities/experiences have sparked the most joy and engagement for your child?
  5. How has your child grown emotionally, socially, or intellectually over the past year?
  6. How has your child demonstrated problem-solving or critical thinking skills?
  7. How does learning naturally unfold in your daily life?
  8. What types of books, media, or resources have you and/or your child enjoyed this year?
  9. What hands-on activities or projects has your child been involved in?
  10. What was your or your child’s favorite field trip or real-world learning opportunity?
  11. How has your child explored literacy, even if not through traditional reading or writing?
  12. In what ways has your child engaged with numbers, patterns, or mathematical thinking?
  13. How has your children learned science and social studies this year?
  14. How does your child express creativity (art, music, storytelling, building, technology, etc.)?
  15. What physical activities, movement, or outdoor play has your child enjoyed?
  16. What goals has your child set for himself, and how is he working towards them?
  17. What challenges have you or your child faced this year? How have you overcome them?
  18. Are there any areas where your child has shown growth that surprised you?
  19. How do you support your child’s learning without force or coercion?
  20. Is there anything you or your child need more support or resources for in the next year?
  21. What are your hopes and intentions for your homeschool journey in the coming year?

After completing your Annual Review with your peer, then you must submit the Annual Review Form BEFORE May 1st.