I hope that everyone had a great Thanksgiving. My family and I did.
Thanksgiving can be a great time of the year when you are homeschooling. Most of the formal lessons are put away, but wonderful learning still occurs. It is a great time for the kids to learn about family history and home skills. It is also a great bonding time.
Family history is taught naturally when discussing family traditions. Why do we make that dish? Where did you learn to cook Thanksgiving dinner? Why do we always watch the parade? Questions like these are commonly asked. When answered, they provide the opening to share stories and lessons taught by the older generation of your family.
Math is practiced in a practical way when you allow your child to help you cook. They can practice their fractions and adding, as well as measuring. Kids love to help out in the kitchen. It is a fun way for them to learn and also spend time with mom or dad. It may take more time to get that part of the cooking done, but you have taught your children. You have also made wonderful memories that will never be forgotten.
When your child grows up the fun memories are the things that they are going to remember and want to share with their kids. They are the memories that last.
Have a great day.
Michelle Turner
OneDotComMom
3 comments:
Hi Michelle,
We had a Wonderful Thanksgiving, too! You make an awesome point of how this is the perfect opportunity to teach our children about family history and traditions. Most parents get so caught up in the hustle and bustle of the holidays, that they do not realize to slow down and enjoy these moments. We want our children to remember the fun memories and not the memories of their parents getting stressed during this time of year.
We love how it's so easy to incorporate math lessons during dinner preparations or time in the kitchen. Our kiddos are still very little, but our son loves to help me bake and of course, make a mess. :-) I'll be thinking of you the next time I have him count the cupcake cups and the number of chocolate chips he couldn't resist eating. LOL
Hope you're having a fantastic week! I look forward to your next post!
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Hi Michelle .. it'll be good to hear your Christmas story too .. & I guess your New Year thoughts
Here's to more stories and positive ideas.
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