I couldn’t help but think about the question, “What comes first, the chicken or the egg?” when thinking about our educational adventures last week. Of course in this situation it was, “What comes first – activity or content?” My usual educational mode is to read, read, read about a subject and then incorporate hands-on activity […]
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I’ve talked about inspiration coming from different sources: another blog or a spontaneous idea popping up from a child-selected book. I’m also enjoying finding directed inspiration from curriculum. Sometimes it’s nice to just open up the book and do what it says to do! I grew up using KONOS (from 3rd grade-highschool) and LOVED it. It was such […]
Musical Imagination
Kid ingenuity cracks me up! After sorting musical instruments into their proper music ‘families’, Xander grabbed this pvc pipe and started running around the house playing the flute. Keegan soon joined in the fun and they had a flute and saxophone going on! My other Musical Explorations Blog Posts: Music+Art+Movement=LOVE Making our own Musical Instruments
Listening Closely…
Learning is such a grand adventure! Our family theme for the semester is: ATTENTIVENESS listening closely and watching carefully It has been very necessary to focus on that in our house this year. Not only are the boys in great need of working on their listening skills, but as I’ve alluded to before, I need […]
Sentimental Sweater Season!
I’m extremely sentimental and nostalgic. With this thought in mind, my mother-in-law pulled this out when we were back visiting for Christmas! I can’t help but get all warm and fuzzy inside thinking about my big, strong husband fitting in this adorable snoopy sweater! Xander is both thrilled and perplexed at the thought that he is wearing […]