[UnschoolingDiscussion]OK GIRLS AND GUYS I DID IT.
nancy sebastian
I finally got my hubby to believe in unschooling. He
actually sat down with us tonight and played the
junior who wants to be a millionaire. And it was
great. He actually looked at me and said. Wow you
really are teaching these guys something the way your
teaching. I felt so good. Because he was wanting to
send the kids back to public school because he didn't
think they were learning anything. Im sorry guys but
that felt so great. comming from someone who faught me
on homeschooling my kids. He even agreed to play more
games with the kids.. yeppy. Does anyone have any
suggestions on what else we could do with hubby at
night with the kids. I pretty much do everything with
them.
But i am wanting him to be a part of it also. please
any suggestions would be grateful. thankyou all.
God Bless You
Nancy
actually sat down with us tonight and played the
junior who wants to be a millionaire. And it was
great. He actually looked at me and said. Wow you
really are teaching these guys something the way your
teaching. I felt so good. Because he was wanting to
send the kids back to public school because he didn't
think they were learning anything. Im sorry guys but
that felt so great. comming from someone who faught me
on homeschooling my kids. He even agreed to play more
games with the kids.. yeppy. Does anyone have any
suggestions on what else we could do with hubby at
night with the kids. I pretty much do everything with
them.
But i am wanting him to be a part of it also. please
any suggestions would be grateful. thankyou all.
God Bless You
Nancy
soggyboysmom
Are you looking for more games to play? Or other activities, in
addition to games? How old are the kids? What are DH's interests as
well? A good way to sustain things is if there are things he is
interested in that he is passing along/sharing with the kids. So, if
he loves dominoes, get a nice double 12 set if you don't already
have one and play Mexican train or hand and foot or whatever. If
he's a card player, cribbage and canasta are all about number
patterns. Gardening? Old movies? Photography? Wood carving?
Gamewise there are tons of cool games out - best picks are things
that have lots of open ended discussion possibilities - trivial
pursuit (there's a cool version for the playstation - there are 3
variations and one goes very quickly if the length of the game is an
issue with the kids); Apples to Apples; and there's a Dr Seuss game
that is all about making rhymes - you land on a space and have to
pick from one of two piles - rhymes or poems. The rhymes pile says
things like "4 words that rhyme with pig" or have a few lines of
something from a Seuss book with several words/a phrase underlined
and you have to make up a new phrase that rhymes to substitute. Poem
says "make a poem about clouds" or "make a poem using the word blue"
or whatever. Lots of fun - we usually ignore the board game part and
just flips through cards at random. It's usually a pretty silly,
giggly time.
addition to games? How old are the kids? What are DH's interests as
well? A good way to sustain things is if there are things he is
interested in that he is passing along/sharing with the kids. So, if
he loves dominoes, get a nice double 12 set if you don't already
have one and play Mexican train or hand and foot or whatever. If
he's a card player, cribbage and canasta are all about number
patterns. Gardening? Old movies? Photography? Wood carving?
Gamewise there are tons of cool games out - best picks are things
that have lots of open ended discussion possibilities - trivial
pursuit (there's a cool version for the playstation - there are 3
variations and one goes very quickly if the length of the game is an
issue with the kids); Apples to Apples; and there's a Dr Seuss game
that is all about making rhymes - you land on a space and have to
pick from one of two piles - rhymes or poems. The rhymes pile says
things like "4 words that rhyme with pig" or have a few lines of
something from a Seuss book with several words/a phrase underlined
and you have to make up a new phrase that rhymes to substitute. Poem
says "make a poem about clouds" or "make a poem using the word blue"
or whatever. Lots of fun - we usually ignore the board game part and
just flips through cards at random. It's usually a pretty silly,
giggly time.
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Apples to Apples is wonderful.
If you can find a copy of Encore (it's been reprinted recently) and if your
family sings at all (meaning likes songs and can carry a tune and thinks
that's fun), this game would be good.
Five Crowns (there's a website called setgames.com or some such) is pretty
and fun. Costs $10 or $12, but we've worn out two decks and are on our third.
When we have guests who've played it before, they want to play it again
when they come over.
I have some games comments and ideas for things to do here:
_http://sandradodd.com/gameplay_ (http://sandradodd.com/gameplay)
_http://sandradodd.com/checklists_ (http://sandradodd.com/checklists)
Battleship is a favorite of dads, and is straight-up deductive reasoning
(don't tell the kids) and math (not with numbers, so it's a good way for parents
who didn't know not all math was numbers to start to see that, and I wouldn't
talk to the kids about that either, just play it with them).
Sandra
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If you can find a copy of Encore (it's been reprinted recently) and if your
family sings at all (meaning likes songs and can carry a tune and thinks
that's fun), this game would be good.
Five Crowns (there's a website called setgames.com or some such) is pretty
and fun. Costs $10 or $12, but we've worn out two decks and are on our third.
When we have guests who've played it before, they want to play it again
when they come over.
I have some games comments and ideas for things to do here:
_http://sandradodd.com/gameplay_ (http://sandradodd.com/gameplay)
_http://sandradodd.com/checklists_ (http://sandradodd.com/checklists)
Battleship is a favorite of dads, and is straight-up deductive reasoning
(don't tell the kids) and math (not with numbers, so it's a good way for parents
who didn't know not all math was numbers to start to see that, and I wouldn't
talk to the kids about that either, just play it with them).
Sandra
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nancy sebastian
Hi Thanks for the comments.The only DH likes is war
games on the computer. So times i can't get him off of
it until he has to go to bed. That is why i was so
excited. As far as games and stuff im open for any
suggestion. We are getting ready to make a garden but
he will end up leaving that for me to do. He likes
fishing and hunting. I really don't know much about
either. That is pretty much what he likes to do. Have
any suggestions. It really don't matter just as long
as I can get him involved. Its like pulling teeth for
him to go out and play ball or anything with them. My
kids are 15/14/13 girl and two boys. Please any
suggestions are wonderful. He does like being outside.
So if you guys can think of anything that we can do
outside would be great. He did show the kids how to
till the garden tonight. And explained where you
should plant the plants that we grew.
God Bless You
Nancy
games on the computer. So times i can't get him off of
it until he has to go to bed. That is why i was so
excited. As far as games and stuff im open for any
suggestion. We are getting ready to make a garden but
he will end up leaving that for me to do. He likes
fishing and hunting. I really don't know much about
either. That is pretty much what he likes to do. Have
any suggestions. It really don't matter just as long
as I can get him involved. Its like pulling teeth for
him to go out and play ball or anything with them. My
kids are 15/14/13 girl and two boys. Please any
suggestions are wonderful. He does like being outside.
So if you guys can think of anything that we can do
outside would be great. He did show the kids how to
till the garden tonight. And explained where you
should plant the plants that we grew.
God Bless You
Nancy
Jackie Chovanes
On Apr 6, 2005, at 1:30 AM, nancy sebastian wrote:
they would be interested in pursuing, there's a whole science
curriculum just begging to be explored! They could learn about
ecosystems, biology, the art of tying flies; there's tons of physics
involved in fly fishing, and for a literature tie-in, they could read
or watch the movie version of "A River Runs Through It" -- there are so
many possibilities. And, how cool for them to relate to your dh in an
environment he loves and (I'm assuming) would be enthusiastic about
sharing with them! Even if they didn't want to participate in the
actual hunting, they could go with him to just spot animals, to look
for likely spots, etc.
Jackie Chovanes
jchovanes@...
> He likesHow do your kids feel about fishing and hunting? If it's something
> fishing and hunting. I really don't know much about
> either. That is pretty much what he likes to do. Have
> any suggestions. It really don't matter just as long
> as I can get him involved. Its like pulling teeth for
> him to go out and play ball or anything with them. My
> kids are 15/14/13 girl and two boys. Please any
> suggestions are wonderful. He does like being outside.
> So if you guys can think of anything that we can do
> outside would be great.
they would be interested in pursuing, there's a whole science
curriculum just begging to be explored! They could learn about
ecosystems, biology, the art of tying flies; there's tons of physics
involved in fly fishing, and for a literature tie-in, they could read
or watch the movie version of "A River Runs Through It" -- there are so
many possibilities. And, how cool for them to relate to your dh in an
environment he loves and (I'm assuming) would be enthusiastic about
sharing with them! Even if they didn't want to participate in the
actual hunting, they could go with him to just spot animals, to look
for likely spots, etc.
Jackie Chovanes
jchovanes@...
soggyboysmom
Go with him when he goes hunting and fishing - sit and sketch the
scenery or take pix with a digital camera or gather herbs or just sit
and enjoy the quiet together. Check out when opening day of each
season is and maybe make a special breakfast that day or pack a
surprise in is backpack (a note, some homemade cookies, whatever) if
he's up and out before the crack of dawn. Use your educator discount
at a favorite bookstore to pick up a nice field guide he's been
wanting. Move a little into his world - the same way you would with
your kids' interests - and he'll probably be more likely to be willing
to come back with you to your world.
How about a family day of geocaching or finding your way from pt a to
pt b with a map and compass (drat what is that called?)? It's
outdoors, you can be together (or with a group that size you can split
into two groups perhaps and see who gets where first), there's lots to
see along the way most likely, whether you're in the woods or in
suburbia. Then have a picnic lunch once you're all there.
scenery or take pix with a digital camera or gather herbs or just sit
and enjoy the quiet together. Check out when opening day of each
season is and maybe make a special breakfast that day or pack a
surprise in is backpack (a note, some homemade cookies, whatever) if
he's up and out before the crack of dawn. Use your educator discount
at a favorite bookstore to pick up a nice field guide he's been
wanting. Move a little into his world - the same way you would with
your kids' interests - and he'll probably be more likely to be willing
to come back with you to your world.
How about a family day of geocaching or finding your way from pt a to
pt b with a map and compass (drat what is that called?)? It's
outdoors, you can be together (or with a group that size you can split
into two groups perhaps and see who gets where first), there's lots to
see along the way most likely, whether you're in the woods or in
suburbia. Then have a picnic lunch once you're all there.
Heidi Here
finding your way from pt a to
pt b with a map and compass (drat what is that called?)? It's
outdoors, you can be together (or with a group that size-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Orienteering!! We just went last Sat for our 2nd time and its sooo much fun . Look it up on the net. When I found ours I put "Florida" in the search box and found it!
Have a blast, OH and YES bring a compass you will need one!!
HeidiK----- Original Message -----
From: soggyboysmom
To: [email protected]
Sent: Wednesday, April 06, 2005 8:53 AM
Subject: Re: [UnschoolingDiscussion]OK GIRLS AND GUYS I DID IT.
Go with him when he goes hunting and fishing - sit and sketch the
scenery or take pix with a digital camera or gather herbs or just sit
and enjoy the quiet together. Check out when opening day of each
season is and maybe make a special breakfast that day or pack a
surprise in is backpack (a note, some homemade cookies, whatever) if
he's up and out before the crack of dawn. Use your educator discount
at a favorite bookstore to pick up a nice field guide he's been
wanting. Move a little into his world - the same way you would with
your kids' interests - and he'll probably be more likely to be willing
to come back with you to your world.
How about a family day of geocaching or finding your way from pt a to
pt b with a map and compass (drat what is that called?)? It's
outdoors, you can be together (or with a group that size you can split
into two groups perhaps and see who gets where first), there's lots to
see along the way most likely, whether you're in the woods or in
suburbia. Then have a picnic lunch once you're all there.
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pt b with a map and compass (drat what is that called?)? It's
outdoors, you can be together (or with a group that size-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Orienteering!! We just went last Sat for our 2nd time and its sooo much fun . Look it up on the net. When I found ours I put "Florida" in the search box and found it!
Have a blast, OH and YES bring a compass you will need one!!
HeidiK----- Original Message -----
From: soggyboysmom
To: [email protected]
Sent: Wednesday, April 06, 2005 8:53 AM
Subject: Re: [UnschoolingDiscussion]OK GIRLS AND GUYS I DID IT.
Go with him when he goes hunting and fishing - sit and sketch the
scenery or take pix with a digital camera or gather herbs or just sit
and enjoy the quiet together. Check out when opening day of each
season is and maybe make a special breakfast that day or pack a
surprise in is backpack (a note, some homemade cookies, whatever) if
he's up and out before the crack of dawn. Use your educator discount
at a favorite bookstore to pick up a nice field guide he's been
wanting. Move a little into his world - the same way you would with
your kids' interests - and he'll probably be more likely to be willing
to come back with you to your world.
How about a family day of geocaching or finding your way from pt a to
pt b with a map and compass (drat what is that called?)? It's
outdoors, you can be together (or with a group that size you can split
into two groups perhaps and see who gets where first), there's lots to
see along the way most likely, whether you're in the woods or in
suburbia. Then have a picnic lunch once you're all there.
"List Posting Policies" are provided in the files area of this group.
Visit the Unschooling website and message boards: http://www.unschooling.com
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In a message dated 4/6/2005 7:58:21 AM Central Standard Time,
debra.rossing@... writes:
finding your way from pt a to
pt b with a map and compass (drat what is that called?)?
~~~
Orienteering?
Karen
www.badchair.net
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debra.rossing@... writes:
finding your way from pt a to
pt b with a map and compass (drat what is that called?)?
~~~
Orienteering?
Karen
www.badchair.net
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Mark and Amanda Philip
If dh likes being outside, how about a hike / scavenger hunt. You could make up a list of things to find on your hike (certain trees, ferns, wildlife, etc. native to your community) and then go for it. I've done this with my dd (almost 3) and she's had a great time. Obviously, your kids are older, so you can look for more advanced things than rocks, flowers and sticks :o) Try orienteering, using a compass and map.
Why not take the kids fishing? Does he go out on a boat, canoe or fly fish? This would be a great way to expose the kids to something he enjoys, and they might become interested in it too. Why not rent a canoe(s) (if you don't have one) and take a trip on a local lake (if that's feasible). Paddling is wonderfully relaxing, and a great way to take in the local flora and fawna. You could make a day of it, with a picnic on the shore. You could take some lovely pictures, journal, etc.
What about a trip to a local organic farm? If dh knows a bit about gardening (but perhaps doesn't like the work) learning about agriculture in your community might be of interest to him. Or even a nursery, where flowers, shrubs, etc. are grown from seed. It might be a neat trip for everyone to learn the best types of plantlife to grow in your area.
I'm sure I could think of more, but my dd wants milk ... better go.
Good luck!
x Amanda x
(new member / dd Timber : almost three years old)
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Why not take the kids fishing? Does he go out on a boat, canoe or fly fish? This would be a great way to expose the kids to something he enjoys, and they might become interested in it too. Why not rent a canoe(s) (if you don't have one) and take a trip on a local lake (if that's feasible). Paddling is wonderfully relaxing, and a great way to take in the local flora and fawna. You could make a day of it, with a picnic on the shore. You could take some lovely pictures, journal, etc.
What about a trip to a local organic farm? If dh knows a bit about gardening (but perhaps doesn't like the work) learning about agriculture in your community might be of interest to him. Or even a nursery, where flowers, shrubs, etc. are grown from seed. It might be a neat trip for everyone to learn the best types of plantlife to grow in your area.
I'm sure I could think of more, but my dd wants milk ... better go.
Good luck!
x Amanda x
(new member / dd Timber : almost three years old)
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soggyboysmom
--- In [email protected], tuckervill2@a... wrote:
>Thank you thank you thank you - I went to type it and went blank! LOL
>
> In a message dated 4/6/2005 7:58:21 AM Central Standard Time,
> debra.rossing@m... writes:
>
> finding your way from pt a to
> pt b with a map and compass (drat what is that called?)?
>
>
> ~~~
> Orienteering?
>
> Karen
>
[email protected]
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In a message dated 4/6/2005 8:20:28 AM Mountain Daylight Time,
jchovanes@... writes:
How do your kids feel about fishing and hunting? If it's something
they would be interested in pursuing, there's a whole science
curriculum just begging to be explored!
==================
How do your kids feel about fishing and hunting? If it's something
they would be interested in pursuing, there's a whole science
curriculum just begging to be explored!
That whole response sounded great before and after that "science curriculum"
thing.
Any interest is a portal to the entire rest of the world. One of the first
books published in English in England was about fly fishing, I think. There
are songs about fishing, there are myths and Bible stories and traditional
stories. There is Japanese art, there are electronic motion-activated singing
fish to mount on walls, there's the history of boats and there's cooking!
Some of that was getting into net-fishing (the apostles style of fishing) and
with that you get a WHOLE lot of lore and more songs, and with nets you get
macrame and with boats you get other important knot-tying and rope
construction. From boats you can go to non-fishing boats, which leads to all commerce,
exploration and naval battle.
It can be the McElligott's Pool of Unschooling.
Sandra
(p.s. _http://www-unix.oit.umass.edu/~poetsma/pool.html_
(http://www-unix.oit.umass.edu/~poetsma/pool.html)
in case the reference is new to anyone here,
and you're sure to understand that it's better
with Dr. Seuss's illustrations)
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jchovanes@... writes:
How do your kids feel about fishing and hunting? If it's something
they would be interested in pursuing, there's a whole science
curriculum just begging to be explored!
==================
How do your kids feel about fishing and hunting? If it's something
they would be interested in pursuing, there's a whole science
curriculum just begging to be explored!
That whole response sounded great before and after that "science curriculum"
thing.
Any interest is a portal to the entire rest of the world. One of the first
books published in English in England was about fly fishing, I think. There
are songs about fishing, there are myths and Bible stories and traditional
stories. There is Japanese art, there are electronic motion-activated singing
fish to mount on walls, there's the history of boats and there's cooking!
Some of that was getting into net-fishing (the apostles style of fishing) and
with that you get a WHOLE lot of lore and more songs, and with nets you get
macrame and with boats you get other important knot-tying and rope
construction. From boats you can go to non-fishing boats, which leads to all commerce,
exploration and naval battle.
It can be the McElligott's Pool of Unschooling.
Sandra
(p.s. _http://www-unix.oit.umass.edu/~poetsma/pool.html_
(http://www-unix.oit.umass.edu/~poetsma/pool.html)
in case the reference is new to anyone here,
and you're sure to understand that it's better
with Dr. Seuss's illustrations)
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Sylvia Toyama
How about a family day of geocaching or finding your way from pt a to pt b with a map and compass (drat what is that called?)?
Orienteering. Kind of like hiking with an agenda.
Sylvia
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Orienteering. Kind of like hiking with an agenda.
Sylvia
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mamaaj2000
--- In [email protected], Sylvia Toyama
<sylgt04@y...> wrote:
and otherwise make it less fun:
"For children as young as toddlers there is a special orienteering
course called the string course. The entire route is marked from
start to finish, so no one gets lost. A simple map shows the route
and the location of the markers, called controls. As children become
ready, they can learn about maps, map symbols, direction, figuring
out where they are, and so forth, all while on a well marked course
they can follow themselves."
Geez, my little ones know about following maps from watching Dora!
They make their own maps and tell me where they are going...Strangely
enough, I don't feel the need to make it structured and competative...
--aj
<sylgt04@y...> wrote:
>to pt b with a map and compass (drat what is that called?)?
>
> How about a family day of geocaching or finding your way from pt a
>Cool idea. From one web site I found--how to organize it, regulate it
>
>
> Orienteering. Kind of like hiking with an agenda.
and otherwise make it less fun:
"For children as young as toddlers there is a special orienteering
course called the string course. The entire route is marked from
start to finish, so no one gets lost. A simple map shows the route
and the location of the markers, called controls. As children become
ready, they can learn about maps, map symbols, direction, figuring
out where they are, and so forth, all while on a well marked course
they can follow themselves."
Geez, my little ones know about following maps from watching Dora!
They make their own maps and tell me where they are going...Strangely
enough, I don't feel the need to make it structured and competative...
--aj
[email protected]
In a message dated 4/6/2005 4:16:59 PM Central Standard Time,
mamaaj2000@... writes:
...Strangely
enough, I don't feel the need to make it structured and competative...
~~~
Orienteering is generally competitive, though. Someone sets out a course
and the players see who can get to all the points, first. It's a fitness thing
for some people, as well.
Of course, it can be done just for fun without the need for speed. In the
Army we did it to learn land navigation, but each team had a different route
to the same points, which would simulate real-life troop movement situations.
My son in Iraq has GPS, though, which makes it much easier to find his way
around Baghdad! They still have to know who to navigate with a compass,
though.
Karen
www.badchair.net
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mamaaj2000@... writes:
...Strangely
enough, I don't feel the need to make it structured and competative...
~~~
Orienteering is generally competitive, though. Someone sets out a course
and the players see who can get to all the points, first. It's a fitness thing
for some people, as well.
Of course, it can be done just for fun without the need for speed. In the
Army we did it to learn land navigation, but each team had a different route
to the same points, which would simulate real-life troop movement situations.
My son in Iraq has GPS, though, which makes it much easier to find his way
around Baghdad! They still have to know who to navigate with a compass,
though.
Karen
www.badchair.net
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