"Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time."
Ephesians 5:15-16
Though some of our children thrive on textbook learning and worksheets, etc., there are others who learn better through more creative, alternative approaches. This also varies by subject per child, I might add, further complicating the matter of curriculum choices, but ultimately driving me to be an intentional homeschooling mommy, readily available to meet each child's needs (per subject) right where they are. This way, each individual student is not just surviving their education, but rather thriving. That's the goal! And, homeschooling allows us this excellent advantage if we're careful to pay attention and adapt accordingly.
Today, easy grammar unfolded naturally for Olia as she narrated a drawing from her early morning meanderings. There were no fussy worksheets or tears involved. Just us, chatting about her pretty picture and discussing a few simple rules of...grammar. Meanwhile, down the table, another sibling worked heartily on her Easy Grammar worksheet, fully engaged and contentedly so.
(Tomayto, Tomahto)
In our family, we emphasize matters of the heart and enjoy that as the focus throughout our homeschooling educational goals. It's a marvel how much we learn through enjoyable activities and also how hours of tediousness can be accomplished in one meaningful interaction between a parent (or older sibling) and an engaged learner when we think outside the box.
After Olia finished her drawing, we cued up a song from our funky old faithful "Grammar Rock" by Schoolhouse Rock!...ha!
(I think most of my kids learned to count by 5's thanks to "Ready or Not, Here I Come" on "Multiplication Rock".)
Anywaaaay, the point is, there are many, many ways to learn the same thing and
thank the Lord we're not all wired alike. How incredibly dull would that be?!
Anywaaaay, the point is, there are many, many ways to learn the same thing and
thank the Lord we're not all wired alike. How incredibly dull would that be?!
So, today, I'm thankful for homeschool, thankful for freedom in our country to educate in
creative ways, and especially thankful for my sweet time with Olia learning easy grammar.
"Let the wise hear and increase in learning, and the one who understands obtain guidance."
Proverbs 1:5