• Dec. 29, 2007
A Lovely Unschooling Day

Today was what I imagine, in my limited knowledge and understanding of the subject, that a typical unschooling day would look like.  It's because we are in holiday mode that we have the freedom to enjoy this type of day.

There were many activities that the chlidren enjoyed today.  Of course, there was playing on the Wii.  And, without trying to sound like I am creating reasons to defend my children enjoying so much, it really is good for them in many ways. (Of course, this is only the third day that have had it.  I may be 'singing a different tune' when we have had it for three weeks!)  There are many coordination and problem solving skills that I see them develi\oping. I still can't get over the fact that I am so often beaten by my 4 year old!

But, there were also many other lovely activities, like drawing and colouring with the new pencils and sketching books.  TJ, my seven year old, who normally would say he couldn't draw, drew a beautiful turtle and a seahorse, following the steps in his new sketching book.  He is going to keep going and create a sea scene in coloured pencils. 

They all had a quick go at a few mazes and a Bible quiz on a new CD ROm that came in a Bible story book; they all watched (and some danced along to) some Hi5 songs.  They all had a quick go of battleship, and Sophia helped me make the pizza dough for dinner. 

I'm sure there were many other little things that i have missed; but, all in all, it was a lovely day.  I would love all of our days to be like this.  I would love to know how to direct my children towards deeper learning in our everyday life.

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