Watch for that gleam in grandpa s eye the next time he talks about his childhood on the farm, or the pride on grandma s face as she reminisces of the days she and her girl friends took tools in hand to aid in keeping their country running while the men were away fighting on the battle lines. This is an excellent way to start a project that will help ready him for the year ahead. You have an opening to get in some history, geology, geography, math and language arts. Perhaps even some anthropology and archaeology too. Kids love to know the who, what, where, when and why s of subjects they are interested in, leaving a door wide open for a new learning experience.
Journals are another great tool for learning.
Even a short one can be a fantastic opportunity for learning. These are but a few examples of interesting ways to capture the attention of a child who otherwise has a difficult time focusing on tasks such as math, history and such. With a bit of planning, though, some of the most simple, everyday experiences can become a gateway to learning. Keep a close eye on the messages posted during this month, we will be looking at several different activities of interest to children of all ages. Used under License.