Have Fun Learning

For years my kids would tell their extended family, "It has been a really long time since we did any schoolwork." If we were doing something fun, they didn't think that it was schoolwork. They learned a lot that they didn't realize because it was fun.

For my youngest son, the more we do outside in nature the better. He will learn, study and write for days when you have it be something to do with bugs or animals. Even just doing class outside seems to make it easier for him.

My daughter doesn't like math. She loves sea life, especially dolphins. When you show her how math can help keep the dolphins healthy, making sure the tank is big enough or to make the water have the correct minerals, she is suddenly willing to do whatever it takes to learn it.

My oldest son likes math, but dislikes reading. Give him a book about sports and he will read for hours. Show him how math and science principles work to make the curve ball curve and he is interested.

What makes my kids happy and have fun may not be the same for your kids. You can find ways to have fun while learning. One of my kids favorite ways to learn geography is to make either salt dough or cookie dough maps. It is hands on learning that they love.

Look around the world at the possibilities and you will find the ideas for your kids. Once the fun starts it can be hard to get them on another track.

Have a great day.

Michelle Turner
OneDotComMom