Despite still being carless, we managed to hire a vehicle for the Easter Bank holiday and took the boys out . Swimming and trips to the park were in order and very much enjoyed by all. I am hoping to have news on our car repairs soon, which is good because we are getting a little stir crazy and missing our friends.
I am reading this very interesting book at the moment and joining a lot of dots. It underlines the need to let the children lead with their own learning strategies. I am working hard at curbing my need to organise them too much ....it's not easy for me but I can see they are becoming more independent , so that's helping my nerves.
We made this recycled racer, using elastic bands , a loo roll tube, a pencil and two old CD's. It took us a while to get it right but we managed after some adjustments.
The boys asked me to show them how to play Jacks...then told me I was rather rubbish at it. It's true I am, but once they had a go they realised its not that easy. We all need more practice!
Sam made this tortoise but we could not get the head to stay on...as he is reading Harry Potter he named his 'Definately Headless Nick'. Shortly after this pic Nick's head fell off again.
Sam made a slightly 3 D picture.
This one is Owen's , he found the 3D results 'disappointing ' .
Our 'not really that impressive' 3D effect kit ;-)
Blokey was kind enough to hang the children's artwork up, whilst he was off work.
Owen asked me to help him with his tattoo .
We found that by repositioning our
Tortoise's head, we finally got them to stay on....I think you will agree they look very happy.
We played with spinning tops, fans, whatever they are.....'spinning things'....
Building their Easter Eggs, proved to be more fun than eating them ;-)
We all enjoyed a day trip to Trentham gardens , exploring the hobbity houses, playing in the park and a family meal.
Whilst we were there Owen discovered some Minecraft books he would like. They were too expensive for him from the shop. After we got home , Owen and I researched best prices on the Internet and he was delighted to be able to buy all the books he wanted with his Easter Money from his Nan.
He has put them to good use already this week, trying out hints and tips on how to build and mine more successfully .
Sam enjoyed climbing with Blokey.
Owen joined in with some other children to do an obstacle race over the climbing equipment.
We enjoyed our meal outside in the sunshine, Sam shielded his eyes from the sun with his coat.
Back home we played Suspend.
Owen was happy with his finished egg.
Blokey and I used our time at home planting and painting in the garden. We also sorted out some clothes and items for the Hospice Shop whilst we had a car to take the stuff there. I also managed completely reorganise the craft/spare bedroom and get it much more tidy and workable. Phew!
We have also had visitors this week, old school friends of Blokeys on different days and Blokeys parents stopped by with goodies for the children and a natter.
There has been much playing of Terraria with friends this week. The boys decided to tried it whilst it was free one day and are now really enjoying finding their way round.
Blokey went back to work and throughout the week he trundled back and forth with more offerings for the garden. Two trees, bamboo, bedding plants and more compost. He took the boys to Jujitsu on Tuesday and came home with flowers for me. He does this most weeks now and I am deeply touched by his thoughtfulness.
There was also lots of reading, lots of maths ( money work) , strategy games, drawing, colouring and general active bustling. We made the most of the nice weather, played with the children off school in the street and rode our bikes to the park. The boys also enjoyed a kick about with some of the older children on the village green.
A good week.. * happy face*
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