Seemingly out of no where our eldest began a science experiment into water levels today, comparing her drink to her brother's before and after having a drink, estimating whether it would be more or less than his after either of them had a drink. It was fantastic to see!
Since beginning our Steiner playgroup, where they have glasses and water poured from a jug, both kids have wanted to continue this at home. We managed to find a wee glass jug that just fits enough in for their two glasses and that the oldest can carry. I've been impressed by the way that the youngest has managed drinking from a 'proper' glass and the way the eldest has been pouring the water at each meal time.
Today was such a wonderful moment for me as a parent and as a teacher. Seeing a child interested and eager to experiment was so good that it actually gave me hope for home schooling in the future. I can well imagine that the rewards of seeing this kind of intrigue, even if it is only every now and again, would make it well worth any of the off days. Food for thought.
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