“Play is the highest form of research.”
~Albert Einstein
Our studies vary, depending on interests and readiness. Skills are incorporated into everything. If I venture outside of my own perspective and attempt to view things from theirs, I realize the opportunities for their learning are endless. Sometimes I'm good at taking note.
Mathematics and the Arts
Zane loves to count from three to eight, and almost always beginning at three, not one. Counting crayons he put into a tube was no different: "Fee, are, ive, ick, evin. . . . Ta-dah!" And then he figured out how to draw in multiple colors by moving the tube around . . . and of course it works as a sea scope too -- "Argh!"
Anatomy
Zane's curiosity left both of us puzzled -- this mannequin has no feet! I would not have noticed if it weren't for noticing his interest.
"Education is learning what you didn't even know you didn't know."
~ Daniel J Boorstin
More Mathematics and the Arts and a Little Science Too
Zane chose to add blue to the water -- no surprise, really. And he enjoys measuring cups and spoons. I wonder how many cupfuls will fill the tub . . .? We'll leave that one for a future study.
Pedology
It's gritty and moist and it stains. And earthworms seem to love it.
Architecture
Which door opens? How many rooms? How many windows? Is it safe?
Chemistry and Home Economics
