Lately I've been guilty of just keeping the kids busy as opposed to helping them have "enriching" experiences. In the past few weeks they have spent considerable time on such lengthy activities as trying to crack open coconuts with broken tiles and "weeding" the lilypad ponds.
Yesterday, since Bryce was still gone, we started another activity that was meant to fill in time but ended up being quite telling and fun. We sat down with a bowl of beads and some fishing line and proceeded to make some necklaces. It was interesting to see the different approaches they took to the beading. Titus was very methodical and determined. He was characterized by sayng, "I'm going to make the most beautiful necklace for you, Maggie." Maggie was a little more spontaneous with her designs and shied away from patterns. Enzo didn't enjoy it at all sine we kept the bead bowl away from his remarkably sticky fingers. "Beads aren't for babies, Enzo," Maggie sang repeatedly.
All in all we had a good time and now they have several necklaces that they intend to sell and thereby make a fortune.
1 comment:
Even the times that you described as just keeping your kids busy have potential to spark imagination or something to teach/learn. you're such a great mom!
p.s. when are you going to be back in the States?
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