I have been so impressed with the kids desire to learn new things recently. Both Zoë and Aiden have taught themselves a new song on the piano this week (Aiden learned 2). Zoë has developed her own civilization called "Pixia." It has it's own alphabet, customs, occupations, etc. They've been having a great time playing in the yard pretending to be in their made up civilization.
Aiden has been diligently working on math pre-tests. We have an arrangement that if he gets 80% or higher on a pre-test, he can skip the chapter. He has yet to be even below 90%. In the last 2 days he's skipped 5 chapters. This was after getting a 93% on the midterm test. He seems much more motivated to continue to progress since I instituted this policy. I still can't believe all the things he already knows how to do!
We had a great time yesterday playing with Haley, Maddie, and Hunter. It's so great to have another family on the same page! Heather is filled with so many great ideas, and she continues to motivate me all the time.
Now if I could just find someone to do all the household chores, things would be perfect (for now anyway)!
We had a great time with you, as well. I love the way you, Tom, and your mom discuss and give open-ended questions to the kids. You are always "teaching" even if you aren't formally doing school. It's no wonder that your kids are so inquisitive.
ReplyDeleteHousehold chores...wish I could have brought back our Chinese Ayi, I would have sent her to your house!
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