Game Day

It was a rainy, dark, cold day outside. We turned it into a bright, warm, cozy day inside. We all decided to have a marathon game day and check out some of the games we got for Christmas.

We had a blast playing the Wizard of Oz game, and then on to the Nursery Rhyme Game. By the time we got to Somebody (a game about the Human Body) we became very bored with reading rules so the kids just played with the diagrams and stickers. This ended up being a two hour discussion of the body and how it works. Being a disabled, retired nurse, this was right up my alley. I was amazed at how much they knew and the great questions they asked. Retta was enthralled with placing the stickers on and with great care and precision made sure they were placed correctly. She was very interested in the gallbladder and the muscles of the leg. Musa enjoyed the esophagus and the trachea and stated he now understands how choking happens.

           

Writing this I just reflected back on a conversation my sister had with Retta at Christmas. She asked her what she wanted to be when she grows up. Retta answered, "a doctor." Carla said, "Oh, I thought you wanted to be an archeaologist?"  Retta replied, "No, I am an archaeologist, I want to be a doctor when I grow up."  Ahhh..the power of intention!

How quickly I am seeing the benefits of unschooling. Within just weeks I have seen the positive changes in the children. I am learning so much about myself and old habits. I always thought I was reasonably free spirited, and now am coming to terms with how stuck I was. I keep my sense of humor about me and gently go forward. I am seeing the power of the word YES.