Nov. 18, 2007 - Growing, Growing...
We are thoroughly enjoying Unit 4 of the Interlock because it is all about plant life. And because it is all about plants, we are growing things like crazy! Kidney beans in jars and pots, grass seed on sponges, flower bulbs in pots... and most importantly, we are growing little minds! These visual science projects offer reminders of what we have learned in a very natural way. Even I was fascinated when we finally discovered that our grass seeds were sprouting and the outer red shells of the kidney beans were falling off. There truly is something wonderous about creation.
Not all of our projects have come out of the Interlock. I recommend Usborne's Science Experiments 2 book to give additional ideas for easy projects. And there are loads of ideas on the internet with a simple Google search.
My youngest amazes me all the time. She wanted to play with the dinosaur manipulatives on the kitchen floor and I noticed she was sorting them into groups by color, then by dino-type. I asked her to place all of one color in one tile and she promptly did it. Perhaps I just don't know what is "normal" for a two-year-old, but I thought this was pretty neat.
The Holidays are nearly upon us. Sure to be busy, but hey, I'm just glad I got up a new post this soon! And pictures too!
Comments
Nov. 19, 2007 - Wow...
Posted by gnjlopez
I have not been here for a while because you seemed to stop posting. I am so glad to see you here again. Your kids are doing great with the Interlock. I regret not buying it for my 3 yr old. I was told he was too young, but he is so hungry for knowledge. I ended up buying him a workbook from Walmart and he loves it. I also try to include him in all our projects in Weaver and lapbooks we do. I just alter everything for him to understand. Your two year old seems to be doing great with her little math and color project. She looks so involved in what she is doing. Isn't our Lord wonderful?
Blessings,
JEN
