Classic Unschooling at work...
Simone has never had a lesson in letters, writing, spelling or even the ABC's for that matter but when you have 15 envelopes (filled with stickers for friends) that need addressing, you buckle down and get the job done right!
As usual, her choice of work surface was the floor.
The better to wiggle, squirm and roll around between names.
She quickly came to realize her handwriting was a tad too large and adjusted it accordingly for her 8 and 9 lettered friends. Phew!
Using the 3-D magnets off the fridge, she was able to study the letters in a way that worked best for her. ("R's" are tricky you know!)
I love watching her play and have fun all while soaking up the written word. It's almost scandalous!
Oh but wait- that's unschooling for us everyday!
As usual, her choice of work surface was the floor.The better to wiggle, squirm and roll around between names.She quickly came to realize her handwriting was a tad too large and adjusted it accordingly for her 8 and 9 lettered friends. Phew!Using the 3-D magnets off the fridge, she was able to study the letters in a way that worked best for her. ("R's" are tricky you know!)I love watching her play and have fun all while soaking up the written word. It's almost scandalous!Oh but wait- that's unschooling for us everyday!
3 comments:
I always loved writing on the floor too. Alas, there wasn't much opportunity for that in school. Just think of all the money districts could save not buying desks.
I loved this post Jess and I love these amazing moments as Unschooling Moms.
Everytime I get a glimpse of my children's learning and growing in this way it makes me want to take my MIL's face and rub it into whatever my kids are doing and screaming, "See! I told you so!"
Our kids don't need to sit at the table and workbooks and NO, I don't need to force them in any way. They do this because it has meaning to THEM and they want to. It's amazing to witness.
Ya... This life rocks!
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