Computer Games
Dana
I have heard alot of games mentioned here. I was wondering if anyone
had any other favorites that they could share. My girls love playing
on the computer but we don't have alot of games. We do have a few
websites we like but I would like to find some games we can buy for
more variety.
I'm working on letting go of the reigns, too. I was raised in a home
where I couldn't go to the bathroom without informing someone of
where I would be.(This is not an exaggeration.) So control is
something that I find myself unwillingly attached to. I know that I'm
getting there though because my family doesn't understand how I
interact with my children. LOL!
I have only recently learned about Whole Life Unschooling. I have
tried to control my children and I'm so glad that they have never
been as submissive as I was at their age. My husband thinks I'm going
to far but I think that time will show him other wise. I can already
see a change in my relationship with my girls. We talk not fuss. And
when they try to fuss at me I stay so calm and unaffected that they
quickly follow suit. You can't fight with someone that's not fighting
and you don't want to fight once you know that you can be heard
without it.
Well, I went from one thing to another here. Thanks for listening.
I'm going to go play now.
Dana
had any other favorites that they could share. My girls love playing
on the computer but we don't have alot of games. We do have a few
websites we like but I would like to find some games we can buy for
more variety.
I'm working on letting go of the reigns, too. I was raised in a home
where I couldn't go to the bathroom without informing someone of
where I would be.(This is not an exaggeration.) So control is
something that I find myself unwillingly attached to. I know that I'm
getting there though because my family doesn't understand how I
interact with my children. LOL!
I have only recently learned about Whole Life Unschooling. I have
tried to control my children and I'm so glad that they have never
been as submissive as I was at their age. My husband thinks I'm going
to far but I think that time will show him other wise. I can already
see a change in my relationship with my girls. We talk not fuss. And
when they try to fuss at me I stay so calm and unaffected that they
quickly follow suit. You can't fight with someone that's not fighting
and you don't want to fight once you know that you can be heard
without it.
Well, I went from one thing to another here. Thanks for listening.
I'm going to go play now.
Dana
Heather
How old are your girls?
My dd is 9, almost 10.
Here are some of her favorite computer games:
The Sims2 & all its variations.
Viva Pinata
Zoo Tycoon
Roller Coaster Tycoon
Zoombinis - all 3 of them (Island Odyssey, Logical Journey, Mountain Rescue)
Spore Creature Creator
<http://www.amazon.com/Zoombinis-Game-Pack-Odyssey-Mountain/dp/B000EFZKPQ/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=software&qid=1218043059&sr=8-1>
She also plays these online games -
imvu.com
toontown.com
webkinz.com
There are probably more I'm not thinking of.
I'll ask her when she wakes up...
heather
tucson az
My dd is 9, almost 10.
Here are some of her favorite computer games:
The Sims2 & all its variations.
Viva Pinata
Zoo Tycoon
Roller Coaster Tycoon
Zoombinis - all 3 of them (Island Odyssey, Logical Journey, Mountain Rescue)
Spore Creature Creator
<http://www.amazon.com/Zoombinis-Game-Pack-Odyssey-Mountain/dp/B000EFZKPQ/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=software&qid=1218043059&sr=8-1>
She also plays these online games -
imvu.com
toontown.com
webkinz.com
There are probably more I'm not thinking of.
I'll ask her when she wakes up...
heather
tucson az
On Wed, Aug 6, 2008 at 6:50 AM, Dana <danaakers@...> wrote:
> I have heard alot of games mentioned here. I was wondering if anyone
> had any other favorites that they could share. My girls love playing
> on the computer but we don't have alot of games. We do have a few
> websites we like but I would like to find some games we can buy for
> more variety.
>
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lava
We do www.WildGames.com right now. They have lots and lots and lots
of games, and each game has a free 1-hour demo period. Then you pay
like $13/mo for I think 75 "wild coins" to play the games with (and
you can download an unlimited # of demos without paying
anything)--games are from 1-6 coins each play after the demo
period. That way you can try a bunch of different games and see what
each of you like, and anything you like, you can buy (most cost,
$19.99, and there are usually coupons for $5 off, and they discount a
certain amount (25 cents?) for each "coin" you've spent playing that
game online--my dd has recently decided that Fate is the coolest game
around, and I think I paid $9 for it ($19.99-$5 coupon-$6 discount
for online plays)--meanwhile, if she's not in the mood for that, if
she or anyone else in the family wants to find a new game, we can get
them at the website and try them out. :)
-Lara
At 09:50 AM 8/6/2008, you wrote:
of games, and each game has a free 1-hour demo period. Then you pay
like $13/mo for I think 75 "wild coins" to play the games with (and
you can download an unlimited # of demos without paying
anything)--games are from 1-6 coins each play after the demo
period. That way you can try a bunch of different games and see what
each of you like, and anything you like, you can buy (most cost,
$19.99, and there are usually coupons for $5 off, and they discount a
certain amount (25 cents?) for each "coin" you've spent playing that
game online--my dd has recently decided that Fate is the coolest game
around, and I think I paid $9 for it ($19.99-$5 coupon-$6 discount
for online plays)--meanwhile, if she's not in the mood for that, if
she or anyone else in the family wants to find a new game, we can get
them at the website and try them out. :)
-Lara
At 09:50 AM 8/6/2008, you wrote:
>I have heard alot of games mentioned here. I was wondering if anyone[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>had any other favorites that they could share. My girls love playing
>on the computer but we don't have alot of games. We do have a few
>websites we like but I would like to find some games we can buy for
>more variety.
>
>I'm working on letting go of the reigns, too. I was raised in a home
>where I couldn't go to the bathroom without informing someone of
>where I would be.(This is not an exaggeration.) So control is
>something that I find myself unwillingly attached to. I know that I'm
>getting there though because my family doesn't understand how I
>interact with my children. LOL!
>
>I have only recently learned about Whole Life Unschooling. I have
>tried to control my children and I'm so glad that they have never
>been as submissive as I was at their age. My husband thinks I'm going
>to far but I think that time will show him other wise. I can already
>see a change in my relationship with my girls. We talk not fuss. And
>when they try to fuss at me I stay so calm and unaffected that they
>quickly follow suit. You can't fight with someone that's not fighting
>and you don't want to fight once you know that you can be heard
>without it.
>
>Well, I went from one thing to another here. Thanks for listening.
>I'm going to go play now.
>
>Dana
>
>
Sandra Dodd
I play on Neopets sometimes. There is a way to spend real money
there, but I never have and you don't have to at all to get to the game.
Some games I have paid for (19.99 a game downloads) are from
Gamehouse.com. I like pattern games.
I have Jewel Match which I've played lots, when I'm thinking about
other things, or talking on the phone for a long time.
I have Little Shop of Treasures (finding objects in complicated,
confusing pictures) and the full set of its sequels (kind of
embarrassing to admit this). Somehow they comfort and distract me.
For most people they would probably be painful irritation.
They're all free to try.
Sandra
there, but I never have and you don't have to at all to get to the game.
Some games I have paid for (19.99 a game downloads) are from
Gamehouse.com. I like pattern games.
I have Jewel Match which I've played lots, when I'm thinking about
other things, or talking on the phone for a long time.
I have Little Shop of Treasures (finding objects in complicated,
confusing pictures) and the full set of its sequels (kind of
embarrassing to admit this). Somehow they comfort and distract me.
For most people they would probably be painful irritation.
They're all free to try.
Sandra
Rebecca
> We talk not fuss. AndYes! I strive to remain in that space. I'm going to put this on my
> when they try to fuss at me I stay so calm and unaffected that they
> quickly follow suit. You can't fight with someone that's not fighting
> and you don't want to fight once you know that you can be heard
> without it.
bathroom mirror. Thanks!
Rebecca
Margaret
I use a similar site, http://www.bigfishgames.com/
I paid for a 6 month subscription and then cancelled it. You can
still use the game club credits after you cancel the subscription.
They only let you install the game 3 times (I thought it was 5, but a
customer service rep told me it was 3). I think the games were 8
dollars each with that subscription. They also have free trials where
you can play any game for an hour.
I have been playing smaller games that you can play for shorter
perionds of time as that is works best for me now. Recently I've been
playing Fairway Solitaire. My 5 yo daughter really likes it as well.
The other video games she plays are on www.uptoten.com and also some
slightly dated kids games that we bought online. I've heard good
things about freddie the fish, pajama sam and other games by that
studio (Humongous Entertainment, I think) but she was a little too
young for them last time we tried. She might like them now.
PC games I like:
Fairway Solitaire
Sudoku Latin Squares (has normal sudoku and a really nice, and much
harder, variation)
Cradle of Rome (Cradle of Persia is fine too)
Super collapse 3
The Scruffs (play it w/DD - hidden object game. They usually annoy me
but this one doesn't for some odd reason)
Professor Fizzwizzle
When I had more time to play in a stretch, I really liked the Sims and
RPGs. My daughter and I had fun playing Paper Mario (virtual console
game) on the Wii and hanging out. It's a turn based RPG so it was ok
if she was really slow. I played it first and after I beat the game
she wanted to try it.
Margaret
I paid for a 6 month subscription and then cancelled it. You can
still use the game club credits after you cancel the subscription.
They only let you install the game 3 times (I thought it was 5, but a
customer service rep told me it was 3). I think the games were 8
dollars each with that subscription. They also have free trials where
you can play any game for an hour.
I have been playing smaller games that you can play for shorter
perionds of time as that is works best for me now. Recently I've been
playing Fairway Solitaire. My 5 yo daughter really likes it as well.
The other video games she plays are on www.uptoten.com and also some
slightly dated kids games that we bought online. I've heard good
things about freddie the fish, pajama sam and other games by that
studio (Humongous Entertainment, I think) but she was a little too
young for them last time we tried. She might like them now.
PC games I like:
Fairway Solitaire
Sudoku Latin Squares (has normal sudoku and a really nice, and much
harder, variation)
Cradle of Rome (Cradle of Persia is fine too)
Super collapse 3
The Scruffs (play it w/DD - hidden object game. They usually annoy me
but this one doesn't for some odd reason)
Professor Fizzwizzle
When I had more time to play in a stretch, I really liked the Sims and
RPGs. My daughter and I had fun playing Paper Mario (virtual console
game) on the Wii and hanging out. It's a turn based RPG so it was ok
if she was really slow. I played it first and after I beat the game
she wanted to try it.
Margaret
On Wed, Aug 6, 2008 at 1:15 PM, Sandra Dodd <Sandra@...> wrote:
> I play on Neopets sometimes. There is a way to spend real money
> there, but I never have and you don't have to at all to get to the game.
>
> Some games I have paid for (19.99 a game downloads) are from
> Gamehouse.com. I like pattern games.
>
> I have Jewel Match which I've played lots, when I'm thinking about
> other things, or talking on the phone for a long time.
>
> I have Little Shop of Treasures (finding objects in complicated,
> confusing pictures) and the full set of its sequels (kind of
> embarrassing to admit this). Somehow they comfort and distract me.
> For most people they would probably be painful irritation.
>
> They're all free to try.
>
> Sandra
>
>
Wendy S.
> The Sims2 & all its variations.Do your girls read yet? The only reason I ask is because some of
> Viva Pinata
> Zoo Tycoon
> Roller Coaster Tycoon
these games were very frustrating for Shelby (9.5) since she doesn't
read. She does *love* Sims2 though!!! She's a fan of World of
Warcraft as well.
Good Luck!
Wendy S. in GA
Mom to Shelby, Age 9
http://ourjourneyfantastic.blogspot.com/
"There is no single effort more radical in its potential for saving
the world than a transformation of the way we raise our children." -
Marianne Williamson
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lyndaquincunx
Favourite right now is Farm Vet, there's a demo version available on
their website. Before that it was Zoo Tycoon, Aladdin Maths, The
Hobbit, Zoombinis, Cluefinders. Popcap.com has a game called bookworm
adventures that was really popular for a while.
Lynda
their website. Before that it was Zoo Tycoon, Aladdin Maths, The
Hobbit, Zoombinis, Cluefinders. Popcap.com has a game called bookworm
adventures that was really popular for a while.
Lynda
k
Karl and I love Peggle by Popcap.com and ArchMage by 300ad.com.
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kstjonn
My husband introduced us all to BigFishGames.com a few years ago. We
have had so much fun with games on that site. DD and I especially love
the Nancy Drew games. Lots of thinking and strategy and mystery.
Kara
have had so much fun with games on that site. DD and I especially love
the Nancy Drew games. Lots of thinking and strategy and mystery.
Kara
BrendaMarie Hoffman
I'm trying to look past this and just keep getting stuck. My daughter wants to spend all her time playing fusionfall.com and wizard101.com I know that as an unschooling Mom I should just give in and let her but what is she learning. She's been stuck on these games for months and can't get past them. I wish she'd do other things with her time and I've done extensive strewing and it doesn't work. She's only 8 and I feel she needs to be learning but isn't with these games. I know it's my hang up but please help LOL
=^..^= BrendaMarie
God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change.
The courage to change the things I can.
And the wisdom to know where to hide the bodies
of anyone who says "You're perfectly healthy, Fibromyalgia is all in your head."
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=^..^= BrendaMarie
God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change.
The courage to change the things I can.
And the wisdom to know where to hide the bodies
of anyone who says "You're perfectly healthy, Fibromyalgia is all in your head."
[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Robyn L. Coburn
Yes she is learning, yes it is your hang up.
My belief about unschooling is that other than the hour it takes to create a
report for the State, if you live somewhere that mandates reporting, you
never have to worry about what your child is learning while living their
passions. They are learning.
If they want to engage in the activity, then it is fulfilling their desire
to learn and experience for that time.
Don't "give in and let her".
Actively facilitate and encourage her. Make sure her chair is comfortable.
Bring food and drinks. Ask her questions. Check if there are updates for the
software. Look for strategy guides or magazines about the games.
If there are essential errands in which she must participate, give her
plenty of warning and let her get to a good save point (if applicable).
Strewing will never "work" while you have an ulterior motive. Try strewing
more games that are similar to those she already enjoys.
You make a joke in your sig line about Fibromyalgia - the anger at people
who don't believe that it is real, what you are feeling and know to be true.
You want people to trust and acknowledge that you are feeling what you are
feeling, right?
Well trust and acknowledge that she is enjoying and learning, learnng what
is important to her, which *is* all inside her own head.
And if you do have to translate it all into educationese for reporting
purposes - oh we can help with that. But not yet, at the start of the
"school year". Later, when it matters for a minute.
Robyn L. Coburn
www.Iggyjingles.etsy.com
www.iggyjingles.blogspot.com
www.allthingsdoll.blogspot.com
My belief about unschooling is that other than the hour it takes to create a
report for the State, if you live somewhere that mandates reporting, you
never have to worry about what your child is learning while living their
passions. They are learning.
If they want to engage in the activity, then it is fulfilling their desire
to learn and experience for that time.
Don't "give in and let her".
Actively facilitate and encourage her. Make sure her chair is comfortable.
Bring food and drinks. Ask her questions. Check if there are updates for the
software. Look for strategy guides or magazines about the games.
If there are essential errands in which she must participate, give her
plenty of warning and let her get to a good save point (if applicable).
Strewing will never "work" while you have an ulterior motive. Try strewing
more games that are similar to those she already enjoys.
You make a joke in your sig line about Fibromyalgia - the anger at people
who don't believe that it is real, what you are feeling and know to be true.
You want people to trust and acknowledge that you are feeling what you are
feeling, right?
Well trust and acknowledge that she is enjoying and learning, learnng what
is important to her, which *is* all inside her own head.
And if you do have to translate it all into educationese for reporting
purposes - oh we can help with that. But not yet, at the start of the
"school year". Later, when it matters for a minute.
Robyn L. Coburn
www.Iggyjingles.etsy.com
www.iggyjingles.blogspot.com
www.allthingsdoll.blogspot.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "BrendaMarie Hoffman" <couponlovinmama@...>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, November 02, 2009 4:16 PM
Subject: [AlwaysLearning] Computer Games
I'm trying to look past this and just keep getting stuck. My daughter wants
to spend all her time playing fusionfall.com and wizard101.com I know that
as an unschooling Mom I should just give in and let her but what is she
learning. She's been stuck on these games for months and can't get past
them. I wish she'd do other things with her time and I've done extensive
strewing and it doesn't work. She's only 8 and I feel she needs to be
learning but isn't with these games. I know it's my hang up but please help
LOL
=^..^= BrendaMarie
God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change.
The courage to change the things I can.
And the wisdom to know where to hide the bodies
of anyone who says "You're perfectly healthy, Fibromyalgia is all in your
head."
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My son is five and is pretty much only interested in Wall-E. I mean, he is
in love with Wall-E. So we have started a blog where he writes stories
about Wall-E. He makes videos... about Wall-E. He write vocabulary
words... all names of robots from Wall-E. We spend money set aside for
"curriculum" to just buy more robots. I'm certain that your daughter is
learning and if you do what Robyn suggested then perhaps she might branch
out and do some other things like starting a blog or running an online or
real life group for people who play these games. if she feels like you are
in it with her and loving it, she'll most likely naturally start to include
you and trust you and maybe even listen to some suggestions :).
in love with Wall-E. So we have started a blog where he writes stories
about Wall-E. He makes videos... about Wall-E. He write vocabulary
words... all names of robots from Wall-E. We spend money set aside for
"curriculum" to just buy more robots. I'm certain that your daughter is
learning and if you do what Robyn suggested then perhaps she might branch
out and do some other things like starting a blog or running an online or
real life group for people who play these games. if she feels like you are
in it with her and loving it, she'll most likely naturally start to include
you and trust you and maybe even listen to some suggestions :).
On Mon, Nov 2, 2009 at 7:29 PM, Robyn L. Coburn <dezigna@...> wrote:
>
>
> Yes she is learning, yes it is your hang up.
>
> My belief about unschooling is that other than the hour it takes to create
> a
> report for the State, if you live somewhere that mandates reporting, you
> never have to worry about what your child is learning while living their
> passions. They are learning.
>
> If they want to engage in the activity, then it is fulfilling their desire
> to learn and experience for that time.
>
> Don't "give in and let her".
>
> Actively facilitate and encourage her. Make sure her chair is comfortable.
> Bring food and drinks. Ask her questions. Check if there are updates for
> the
> software. Look for strategy guides or magazines about the games.
>
> If there are essential errands in which she must participate, give her
> plenty of warning and let her get to a good save point (if applicable).
>
> Strewing will never "work" while you have an ulterior motive. Try strewing
> more games that are similar to those she already enjoys.
>
> You make a joke in your sig line about Fibromyalgia - the anger at people
> who don't believe that it is real, what you are feeling and know to be
> true.
> You want people to trust and acknowledge that you are feeling what you are
> feeling, right?
>
> Well trust and acknowledge that she is enjoying and learning, learnng what
> is important to her, which *is* all inside her own head.
>
> And if you do have to translate it all into educationese for reporting
> purposes - oh we can help with that. But not yet, at the start of the
> "school year". Later, when it matters for a minute.
>
> Robyn L. Coburn
> www.Iggyjingles.etsy.com
> www.iggyjingles.blogspot.com
> www.allthingsdoll.blogspot.com
>
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> From: "BrendaMarie Hoffman" <couponlovinmama@...<couponlovinmama%40yahoo.com>
> >
> To: <[email protected] <AlwaysLearning%40yahoogroups.com>>
> Sent: Monday, November 02, 2009 4:16 PM
> Subject: [AlwaysLearning] Computer Games
>
> I'm trying to look past this and just keep getting stuck. My daughter wants
>
> to spend all her time playing fusionfall.com and wizard101.com I know that
>
> as an unschooling Mom I should just give in and let her but what is she
> learning. She's been stuck on these games for months and can't get past
> them. I wish she'd do other things with her time and I've done extensive
> strewing and it doesn't work. She's only 8 and I feel she needs to be
> learning but isn't with these games. I know it's my hang up but please help
>
> LOL
> =^..^= BrendaMarie
> God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change.
> The courage to change the things I can.
> And the wisdom to know where to hide the bodies
> of anyone who says "You're perfectly healthy, Fibromyalgia is all in your
> head."
>
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memismommy
My 5yo daughter spent many hours this summer watching "Little Toot". the rest of us were beyond sick of her movie, but she kept on, learning about weather, oceans, geography, dolphins, whales, tugboats, and many other things...then she began to memorize the music, then sing, then dance - and one day, to help her brother dance with her, she choreographed her dance in chart form!
After that, it was Little Toot books...the original, Through the Golden Gate, On the Mississippi, and On the Thames. a few readings into each, she's figuring out double-digit numbers, asking meanings of words most people don't learn until much later in life, and learning about bayous, England, explosives, maritime etiquette, and watercolor art....and this is just a fraction of what she's asked....which I am sure is, in turn, just a fraction of what she's learned...
My 8yo son has just recently become deeply passionate about Pokemon. He is gradually upgrading and adding to his gaming collection. When we could not provide the DS he wanted when he wanted, he used his savings to buy one on Ebay. He set his own budget,and dictated the bids. I helped, but it was his project.
A new game or system will often send him to his room for hours each day, as he works his way through the game. When he emerges with tales of his progress, it's often accompanied by questions like, 'if you could control the world, what would you do first? second? Third? fourth?" It's clear to see that the gaming is opening him up to bigger concepts and philosophies.
My guess is that the learning at your house is no less breathtaking - you just aren't used to looking at it without "there needs to be some learning happening here, and I need to see it and think it's important for it to count."
If she's passionate about gaming, she's learning plenty about her world!
Shan
THE UNFETTERED LIFE
www.memismommy.blogspot.com
After that, it was Little Toot books...the original, Through the Golden Gate, On the Mississippi, and On the Thames. a few readings into each, she's figuring out double-digit numbers, asking meanings of words most people don't learn until much later in life, and learning about bayous, England, explosives, maritime etiquette, and watercolor art....and this is just a fraction of what she's asked....which I am sure is, in turn, just a fraction of what she's learned...
My 8yo son has just recently become deeply passionate about Pokemon. He is gradually upgrading and adding to his gaming collection. When we could not provide the DS he wanted when he wanted, he used his savings to buy one on Ebay. He set his own budget,and dictated the bids. I helped, but it was his project.
A new game or system will often send him to his room for hours each day, as he works his way through the game. When he emerges with tales of his progress, it's often accompanied by questions like, 'if you could control the world, what would you do first? second? Third? fourth?" It's clear to see that the gaming is opening him up to bigger concepts and philosophies.
My guess is that the learning at your house is no less breathtaking - you just aren't used to looking at it without "there needs to be some learning happening here, and I need to see it and think it's important for it to count."
If she's passionate about gaming, she's learning plenty about her world!
Shan
THE UNFETTERED LIFE
www.memismommy.blogspot.com
--- In [email protected], "Robyn L. Coburn" <dezigna@...> wrote:
>
> Yes she is learning, yes it is your hang up.
>
> My belief about unschooling is that other than the hour it takes to create a
> report for the State, if you live somewhere that mandates reporting, you
> never have to worry about what your child is learning while living their
> passions. They are learning.
>
> If they want to engage in the activity, then it is fulfilling their desire
> to learn and experience for that time.
>
> Don't "give in and let her".
>
> Actively facilitate and encourage her. Make sure her chair is comfortable.
> Bring food and drinks. Ask her questions. Check if there are updates for the
> software. Look for strategy guides or magazines about the games.
>
> If there are essential errands in which she must participate, give her
> plenty of warning and let her get to a good save point (if applicable).
>
> Strewing will never "work" while you have an ulterior motive. Try strewing
> more games that are similar to those she already enjoys.
>
> You make a joke in your sig line about Fibromyalgia - the anger at people
> who don't believe that it is real, what you are feeling and know to be true.
> You want people to trust and acknowledge that you are feeling what you are
> feeling, right?
>
> Well trust and acknowledge that she is enjoying and learning, learnng what
> is important to her, which *is* all inside her own head.
>
> And if you do have to translate it all into educationese for reporting
> purposes - oh we can help with that. But not yet, at the start of the
> "school year". Later, when it matters for a minute.
>
> Robyn L. Coburn
> www.Iggyjingles.etsy.com
> www.iggyjingles.blogspot.com
> www.allthingsdoll.blogspot.com
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "BrendaMarie Hoffman" <couponlovinmama@...>
> To: <[email protected]>
> Sent: Monday, November 02, 2009 4:16 PM
> Subject: [AlwaysLearning] Computer Games
>
>
> I'm trying to look past this and just keep getting stuck. My daughter wants
> to spend all her time playing fusionfall.com and wizard101.com I know that
> as an unschooling Mom I should just give in and let her but what is she
> learning. She's been stuck on these games for months and can't get past
> them. I wish she'd do other things with her time and I've done extensive
> strewing and it doesn't work. She's only 8 and I feel she needs to be
> learning but isn't with these games. I know it's my hang up but please help
> LOL
> =^..^= BrendaMarie
> God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change.
> The courage to change the things I can.
> And the wisdom to know where to hide the bodies
> of anyone who says "You're perfectly healthy, Fibromyalgia is all in your
> head."
>
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-=-My daughter wants to spend all her time playing fusionfall.com and
wizard101.com I know that as an unschooling Mom I should just give in
and let her but what is she learning. -=-
This is antagonistic. "As an unschooling Mom" there's not a "should
give in." Is it you vs. her? One wins and one loses?
First be her partner. She loves those games for some reason. Have
you played them? Have you watched her play them? You probably know
what she's learning or liking about it. If you don't, that's where
the problem is.
Be with her, not just physically, but emotionally and at the edge of
her curiosity and her learning. Help her make connections. Make her
comfortable and put drinks and food near her while she's playing.
http://sandradodd.com/partners might help.
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wizard101.com I know that as an unschooling Mom I should just give in
and let her but what is she learning. -=-
This is antagonistic. "As an unschooling Mom" there's not a "should
give in." Is it you vs. her? One wins and one loses?
First be her partner. She loves those games for some reason. Have
you played them? Have you watched her play them? You probably know
what she's learning or liking about it. If you don't, that's where
the problem is.
Be with her, not just physically, but emotionally and at the edge of
her curiosity and her learning. Help her make connections. Make her
comfortable and put drinks and food near her while she's playing.
http://sandradodd.com/partners might help.
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