If you normally read this blog you may be confused by the title of the entry. After all, aren’t we learning about the Civil War? How is that related to Ancient Egypt? Well, it certainly isn’t, but the local library is offering a 6-week Egyptology series focusing on the art of Ancient Egypt. It’s free and since we do need art credits this year, I thought why not? My kids loved our study of Ancient Egypt several years ago, why not delve a bit deeper? Yesterday was our first of six 1 ½ hour lectures.
School is back in session, so though I didn’t expect to see many kids in attendance, I was surprised that most of the group appeared to be over 60. Right away my son began talking to one of the gentlemen behind us. Now, what is that question homeschoolers are accustomed to hearing? The one about SOCIALIZATON that we all hate? Do people really think that homeschoolers are weird, unsocialized and unable to interact properly with other people? Well, guess again! But then maybe I shouldn’t boast too loudly, I guess I really didn’t hear the conversation, maybe the gentleman does perceive my son as weird! 
The kids and I thoroughly enjoyed the talk and learned a lot of interesting facts about the mythology of Ancient Egypt and the style and characteristics of the art. The speaker was knowledgeable and entertaining. Afterward the program, on his own accord, my other son went to the front of the class to converse with the speaker and ask a few questions so I knew he really enjoyed the instruction we had received.
Though I had encouraged the kids to attend the first lecture, there will be no prodding next week. All three of them are looking forward to hearing more about the fascinating world of Ancient Egypt.
© 2009 Tonya Prater/Live the Adventure
Comments
Sep. 7, 2009 - Untitled Comment
Posted by knechtslodge
Very Cool! Wish our library did that sort of class.
Blessings
Diane
Sep. 7, 2009 - So cool!
Posted by Renee (adventures08.blogspot.com)
I love it! I cannot wait till my kids are older and we can appreciate stuff like this. And way to go to recognize the awesome opportunity that your kids are getting to socialize with the older folks. (Yes I hate the stigma homeschoolers get about socialization...my kids are involved in probably TOO many things and get more socialization than they need I'm sure!) Good teaching, homeschool mom!