"The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing. One cannot help but be in awe when he contemplates the mysteries of eternity, of life, of the marvelous structure of reality. It is enough if one tries merely to comprehend a little of this mystery every day. Never lose a holy curiosity.
by Albert Einstein
It is a miracle that curiosity survives formal education. - Albert Einstein
Feb. 3, 2007 - Day by Day in February for Curious Children
While browing Homeschool Estore I stumbled upon this resource, Day By Day in February. I looked at the preview pages and decided it would be a helpfu addition to our school day. It provided interesting information in small bits, uncomplicated pages, and daily review. I love calendar typr studies where we can learn bits of monthly holidays and themes.
Day by Day is a unique opportunity for young students to daily review their skills in reading, writing, math, language, vocabulary and phonics. It is completely child directed with a familiar structure that encourages creativity and individuality. There are 20 lessons for February that incorporate Science and Social Studies ideas for the month. There is no adult preparation required but the topics could spark some lively conversations.
We are a curious homeschooling family with curious kids, baby, mom, dad, cat and most curious is our dog. His curiosity gets him into trouble again and again, especially when he is curious about the garbage.
The people in our house carry encyclopedias around, even to the bathroom, and like to read the dictionary, large atlases, as well as the BIBLE.
We tend to read EVERYTHING (even cereal boxes, junk mail and food labels) and we want to know the answer to all the questions one could ever wonder.
We like books on cassettes, CDs, the radio and in our hands. We like to read silently, out loud and mostly before bed.
We internet on our networked computers and go enjoy the community library as well as buy oodles of books and I guess that is what curious people do.
Have a very BLESSED day full of the exciting curiosity of a child!
