Many times if I start doing something the kids will just join in. If I sit down to paint they will come over and see what I'm doing and then want to do it too. This is a good way to get them into learning something. They are also taking charge of learning this way.
Last summer, I was hoping the kids would do journals. I got them cool notebooks and summer stickers. They did nothing. This summer, I plan to just start working on a family journal for the summer. I predict they will take an interest in what I'm doing and either add to the journal or ask to make their own. I will keep it very fun. No correcting errors unless they ask and include drawings. I plan to make a brainstorming list of ideas in the front of my journal - drawing, stickers, flyers from museums, nature siteing, made up stories, events of the day, ect. I will also include a list of things I would like to do this summer - like go throw rock at the river. I will ask if they can help me come up with ideas.
Hope this helps
Last edited by onthegomom; 02/04/10 08:13 AM.
