Kapla Blocks We purchased these Kapla blocks at Target recently on clearance, and I have been researching a bit to find out where they came from and what we can do with them! I found this video and several others:
I found the following fascinating article: http://www.toydirectory.com/monthly/article.asp?id=2379 in which the creator explains how he came up with Kapla (which means Pixie Planks) and why.
I also am enclosing pictures of what my children have built so far. (Note: The baby did not build that...)
Such cute kids. C is missing her friends. Last night for some reason she said, "Shh...the kids are already asleepin!" I said, "what kids?" She said, "Out there, they asleep" :) I think she was thinking of all of you. I reminded her that you'd gone home to which she replied, "Oh yeah."
The bottom line is; We try not to insist on parent-led learning or gravitate toward child-led learning. We try instead to focus on God-led learning and ask for His input and perspective on every aspect of our home school. That way, when others fuss about what Dan and I are doing and make me second guess our decisions -- I can go back to our decision process and find God's fingerprints, reminding me that this is His way.
