Day 98

31st March 2022

Independent Learners!

Just before bed last night Lincoln said he wanted to start his core learning as soon as he woke up. 😲

“Ah, ok.” I replied with skepticism.

I left out their books, open on the table & when I came out at 6.45am, I found them like this. Quietly doing their work.

By the time they went to lino printing at 10am, they’d finished all their core learning. 👏👏

Philosophy

Watch Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NCBiEkHSy5k

Liam even had time for philosophy before they left for art!

Today they watched this video and then discussed the ‘self’.

They talked about what that means and how when we distance ourselves from the ‘self’ or how we view ourselves, we are less effected by negative & positive comments from others.

It’s all about remaining fluid & not locking onto strong opinions but rather, staying open to new information.

If we don’t take ourselves too seriously then it’s harder to be hurt by others and easier to keep growing and learning.

It was 9 o’clock in the morning! 😂 Home-school can get deep!

Liam had them write down 10 things about themselves that they were good at and then read their list aloud.

As they did so he heckled them, saying negative things. He explained that when they became defensive & retaliated, this was the ‘self’ defending itself.

Art

Linc decided he wanted a black wolf, which meant cutting out the background. It was a big job but then again, he LOVES tools. 😁

Yesterday, Mila wasn’t sure what to do for her background. Today, she ended up carving lots of scratches and it came out so well.

Liam said they had the best time doing this.

They loved using the rollers to smear paint onto their lino stamp.

They must have made 6 or 7 prints in all different colours.

They turned out really well!

The kids are so proud. I’m going to have a couple framed!

This one belongs to their friend Nicholas. We all thought it looked like an ancient artifact.

So creative.

Dad bought them Subway for lunch and then it was home for their hour of computer time which gave Liam a block of free time.

After that they went to see the mechanic. 😂

Soccer training was cancelled & they each went to a friend’s house for a playdate.

No farm school tomorrow. 😒

UPDATE!

The kids would like to sell their prints! This will be a small batch, numbered & signed scenario.

$14.95 each.

Colours: blue, black, pink & yellow.

Please send an email to place an order.

First come, first served. 😎