As we complete our second week of this semester, I remain pleased with the results of our decision to be more discerning about our excursions to permit more consistency in our days. The boys are thriving. Tempers flare in frustration less and less often, and, if they do, the storm passes more quickly. Furthermore, the boys both are more focused and moving through their studies with ease.
These results led me to some new thoughts. First, consistent effort deserves some reward. Second, I do not want to gain consistency by sacrificing fun or creativity. Last semester, outings and activities left just enough time to get through our texts. Little time was left for projects or fun activities at home, and I think the boys did not benefit from that.
An idea occurred to me this afternoon. Starting next Friday, we are going to reserve the last day of each week for hands-on activities unrelated to the texts. Scientific experiments, building projects, art activities, educational computer and board games, documentaries and audio books are just some ideas. Furthermore, Kipp and Landry will choose what we pursue to encourage them to follow their interests.
Is it Friday yet?
These results led me to some new thoughts. First, consistent effort deserves some reward. Second, I do not want to gain consistency by sacrificing fun or creativity. Last semester, outings and activities left just enough time to get through our texts. Little time was left for projects or fun activities at home, and I think the boys did not benefit from that.
An idea occurred to me this afternoon. Starting next Friday, we are going to reserve the last day of each week for hands-on activities unrelated to the texts. Scientific experiments, building projects, art activities, educational computer and board games, documentaries and audio books are just some ideas. Furthermore, Kipp and Landry will choose what we pursue to encourage them to follow their interests.
Is it Friday yet?
