In addition to buying a new car yesterday, we went to what was called a "Knowledge Faire." It was aimed at homeschoolers and was designed to give the kids some fun things to do as well as give parents the opportunity to look at some books, games, and curriculum that could be useful to their family. It cost a few dollars per person to get in, but I decided if it meant I could look at and touch some of these things it would be worth it.
I loved that my kids could do some of the fun yet educational things. Among other things, they had a First robot team which my son LOVES and they had some representatives from Busch Gardens there with a few animals which my daughter loves.
But the main reason I was there was to see if I could find some games that would help me get my son reading as well as something to help my daughter recognize a few numbers and letters she's still having problems with. I did find a few things that I'm considering, but if anything what I found was that I am not giving myself enough credit. Some of the ideas that have been made into games are very simple. If someone else can do it, why can't I? Give me some time and maybe the kids and I can come up with a game we can sell.
As great as all the game ideas were, the thing that I really enjoyed was watching the surprise on someone's face when my son answered a rather tough question correctly. To be honest, I didn't think he remembered the answer, but he did. It feels so good knowing that although the method I've chosen to use to teach my son is what some would consider unconventional, it seems to be working.
It made yesterday go from a good day to a great day.
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Sunday, October 2, 2011
Monday, August 29, 2011
Family Fun
I have not been a fan of fishing for many years. I used to fish with my grandparents whenever we would visit them, but I would NEVER touch the worm or the fish. What ultimately turned me off of fishing (and eating fish for many years after) was watching my grandfather clean a fish that was pregnant.
I still don't like to fish (again touching worms and squirmy fish does not appeal). I also don't like the idea of fishing for sport. It seems cruel to hook a fish knowing you will be immediately releasing them (not to mention the poor worms).
Well, last night the golf course community where my in-laws live had a "Fishing Derby." The goal was to catch the largest fish (we didn't). They also had a contest to see who could catch the largest frog (again we didn't, but there were some HUGE ones caught). Then all the frogs that were caught were raced against each other to see whose would win (not us again).
I've already stated my opinion on catching fish for the sake of catching fish. But I think the poor frogs had it even worse. They were also caught with hooks (interesting how well it worked I must admit). But that was not the worst part. Some of the kids were really rough with their frogs. I watched kids throw them high into the air toward the finish line (rather than coax them to jump that direction).
I am happy to say that my kids were very gentle with their frogs. Unfortunately, they both had frogs that once put at the starting line just sat there stunned. They did eventually move back into the pond but it involved picking them up and moving them to the edge of the water.
As barbaric as this exercise seemed to me (and hubby too), the kids had a great time. Their fish and frogs did seem fine when we let them go back into the water, so I guess it was a good night.
I still don't like to fish (again touching worms and squirmy fish does not appeal). I also don't like the idea of fishing for sport. It seems cruel to hook a fish knowing you will be immediately releasing them (not to mention the poor worms).
Well, last night the golf course community where my in-laws live had a "Fishing Derby." The goal was to catch the largest fish (we didn't). They also had a contest to see who could catch the largest frog (again we didn't, but there were some HUGE ones caught). Then all the frogs that were caught were raced against each other to see whose would win (not us again).
I've already stated my opinion on catching fish for the sake of catching fish. But I think the poor frogs had it even worse. They were also caught with hooks (interesting how well it worked I must admit). But that was not the worst part. Some of the kids were really rough with their frogs. I watched kids throw them high into the air toward the finish line (rather than coax them to jump that direction).
I am happy to say that my kids were very gentle with their frogs. Unfortunately, they both had frogs that once put at the starting line just sat there stunned. They did eventually move back into the pond but it involved picking them up and moving them to the edge of the water.
As barbaric as this exercise seemed to me (and hubby too), the kids had a great time. Their fish and frogs did seem fine when we let them go back into the water, so I guess it was a good night.
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