Eldest and I love to get creative and share in our passion
for art and crafts. Working together on little projects has led me to get her a
little scrapbook aimed at children in which to store all her artistic efforts, practice
new techniques and have fun.
There are numerous ways in which we could use this book. So far we have tried painting, using glitter and stamping as you can see above.
However, we could also fill it
with photos of her creative efforts in chalk and pen. We could have put her
nature collage in the book too but alas as soon as it got put together it got
took apart.
A flower press could also be put to good use with daisies
and dandelions to name a couple of wild flowers that could be contained in the
book but we have yet to try this. As her skills in scribbling become more
identifiable she could even draw what she can see around her.
This would in turn lead me to pass on my teachings I was
passed by family friends as a youngster and school. I'm sure she’d love to hear
how I was taught to draw faces and not just the object but that of the area
around it. Drawing plants could lead to a little introduction to Latin and we
all learnt about the different parts of a flower when we young right? Small
scientific projects such as mini volcanoes and making other things could also
be photographed and documented in this book too. All these teachings could lead
to a home school education of sorts and lots more scrapbooks.
But will education inside and outside of school be too much
for a little one? Where do you draw the line when it comes to educating your kids? Do you leave it all up to the school in which they will one day
attend or do you aid in their learning somehow?
I'm sure you're already helping your child's learning in a fun way through everyday experiences. Reading, talking and playing will all help her to learn and she can learn things through everyday activities, e.g. recognising letters on signs and numbers in shops. I have a blogpost on Story Snug called 'Literacy & Numeracy activities to prepare a child for school' which shows how much learning your child experiences through everyday activities but I personally didn't do anything formal, they are so little when they start school that I think they should have as much fun beforehand!!
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I'll be sure to have a read of it. Thank you. Fun sure sounds the way to go.
DeleteThis scrap book idea is lovely. We have lots of things pinned on the wall but nowhere for them to go after that. I think I might start a scrap book with my girls. #ablogginggoodtime
ReplyDeleteSounds like a joint project/adventure to me brewing
DeleteWe tried with little bits and bobs with the Tubblet but didn't make it formal, more fun. If the children enjoy it, then I don't see why not. It's good to pass things on :)
ReplyDeleteLike the fact that you emphasise 'fun'.
DeleteInteresting idea...in some countries parents see that school should not be the centre of learning and parents should be more involved. I try to support learning where I can but I think it just depends on the type of parent and indeed person you are! Thanks for linking up to #coolmumclub with this xoxo
ReplyDeleteI agree with you. I've seen two types of parenting and think that children should be nourished with education and it shouldn't be forced upon them.
DeleteI think the scrapbook idea is great. I have to say that Grace is at an age where she gets a lot of homework and a lot of that is creative. I tend to sit down with her and give her some help - but she does the majority. She even made my birthday card last night! #SharingtheBlogLove
ReplyDeleteThank you. It sounds like you have a really sweet child and one that is older than mine.
DeleteThis is a lovely idea, I especially love the one with all of the dandelions and what a great to get kids to be creative and explore the world too. Thank you so much for the kind comments on my last post too! - Tasha
ReplyDeleteThank you. I think it's great that kids learn and explore the world.
DeleteI think as long a skids are showing an interest then roll with it. On our journey to nursery at the moment there is some scaffolding up on a building. Every morning for the last 3 weeks Amelia has asked me "tell me about those poles mummy" so we have been doing lots of things around construction to complement her fascination! #ablogginggoodtime
ReplyDeleteThat's a really good idea
DeleteSuch a wonderful idea; we do try to keep a portfolio of artwork for each of the boys and often that includes photos of those that we can't save.
ReplyDeleteThank you. It's a shame we can't save it all but photographing it certainly helps.
DeleteI loved scrapbooking as a child and went through so many different strands with it. I collected stamps, pressed flowers, as well as using it for all my different art projects. My Mum was a teacher and definitely encouraged my learning outside of school as well as in it. Mind you, I never got the level of homework that kids get these days -homework just wasn't a thing until senior school! Thanks for joining us at #SharingtheBlogLove
ReplyDeleteYes they do sound like they get lots more homework these days! I think I will play to her sense of enjoyment
DeleteThank you for the reassurance Karen
ReplyDeleteI love the scrap book, its a fab idea. I think educating your kids in and outside of school is totally fine as long as there are equal measures of fun and freedom I don't seem the harm. I think lots of children enjoy it if I am honest. Thanks for sharing at #familyfun
ReplyDeleteMy brother was more into scrapbooking when we were younger than I was. We teach our children as much as we can before they start school and now that Alice is in school we enhance her learning. She doesn't get homework, but we will work on things that she is doing in school. Thank you for joining us at #SharingtheBlogLove
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