Comments on: Is Summer for Learning or Fun? http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/2009/07/02/is-summer-for-learning-or-fun/ A blog for natural families with green values Fri, 19 Mar 2010 06:07:42 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Tracy http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/2009/07/02/is-summer-for-learning-or-fun/comment-page-1/#comment-113430 Tracy Tue, 14 Jul 2009 17:01:51 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=3033#comment-113430 Your post illustrates how education and enrichment can still go on during the summertime. Why can't learning and fun coexist? I've been part of team working to develop an online math learning game, DreamBox Learning, and we've kept this same theme in mind as we've fine tuned our software. We think it is a great way for K - 2nd grade students to interactively learn math fundamentals. You can check out our game on our website, at www.dreambox.com. Thanks again for an inspiring summer post! Your post illustrates how education and enrichment can still go on during the summertime. Why can’t learning and fun coexist? I’ve been part of team working to develop an online math learning game, DreamBox Learning, and we’ve kept this same theme in mind as we’ve fine tuned our software. We think it is a great way for K – 2nd grade students to interactively learn math fundamentals. You can check out our game on our website, at http://www.dreambox.com. Thanks again for an inspiring summer post!

]]> By: Rebecca http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/2009/07/02/is-summer-for-learning-or-fun/comment-page-1/#comment-113383 Rebecca Tue, 14 Jul 2009 02:14:07 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=3033#comment-113383 Would love to know the information on the grant... I need to create a garden at my school and I need to find the money to do it with! Thanks! Would love to know the information on the grant… I need to create a garden at my school and I need to find the money to do it with! Thanks!

]]> By: Nadine http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/2009/07/02/is-summer-for-learning-or-fun/comment-page-1/#comment-112288 Nadine Sat, 04 Jul 2009 11:34:22 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=3033#comment-112288 Ihave a set "learning time with my kids" which includes but not limited too: reviewing site words with my 6year old,doing mazes/puzzles, together, working with manipulatives suchs as tanagrams and counting bears, silent reading for my 9year old, me reading aloud to my 6 and 2 year old, fine motor things like lacing beads, journaling for my 9yr old.etc. We alsogo tothe library EVERY MONDAY to get new books. I keep it new and fun. We alsomay spend 2 hours at a park on any given day (I know its time to leave when they want to sit on the bench with me inside of climbing). We are fortunate to have a spacious backyard where my kids can swing and play old-fashion catch whenever they please. Tiffany-- I am always inspired with the things you do with your kids so remember follow their lead and you cant go wrong! Ihave a set “learning time with my kids” which includes but not limited too: reviewing site words with my 6year old,doing mazes/puzzles, together, working with manipulatives suchs as tanagrams and counting bears, silent reading for my 9year old, me reading aloud to my 6 and 2 year old, fine motor things like lacing beads, journaling for my 9yr old.etc. We alsogo tothe library EVERY MONDAY to get new books. I keep it new and fun. We alsomay spend 2 hours at a park on any given day (I know its time to leave when they want to sit on the bench with me inside of climbing). We are fortunate to have a spacious backyard where my kids can swing and play old-fashion catch whenever they please. Tiffany– I am always inspired with the things you do with your kids so remember follow their lead and you cant go wrong!

]]> By: Tiffany http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/2009/07/02/is-summer-for-learning-or-fun/comment-page-1/#comment-112211 Tiffany Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:22:04 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=3033#comment-112211 Yes, I posted a link about hunter/gatherer kids a few weeks back. Very true! Yes, I posted a link about hunter/gatherer kids a few weeks back. Very true!

]]> By: andiscandis http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/2009/07/02/is-summer-for-learning-or-fun/comment-page-1/#comment-112210 andiscandis Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:17:07 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=3033#comment-112210 It was on your site that I found the link to the article about hunter/gatherer children, right? I think the lesson to take away from the article is that play is learning, especially when the play is done in a family setting. It was on your site that I found the link to the article about hunter/gatherer children, right?

I think the lesson to take away from the article is that play is learning, especially when the play is done in a family setting.

]]> By: Kim http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/2009/07/02/is-summer-for-learning-or-fun/comment-page-1/#comment-112200 Kim Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:19:27 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=3033#comment-112200 We homeschool and go to the library several times wkly, yr round. It always funny how the first 2 wks after school lets out, the library is packed. Long lines and packed parking lot. I had intentions of doing some "school" through the summer. There are plenty of learning oppportunities that happen naturally, like trips to museums, zoos and just learning outside in NATURE! Many times in our own backyard. We homeschool and go to the library several times wkly, yr round.
It always funny how the first 2 wks after school lets out, the library is packed. Long lines and packed parking lot.
I had intentions of doing some “school” through the summer. There are plenty of learning oppportunities that happen naturally, like trips to museums, zoos and just learning outside in NATURE! Many times in our own backyard.

]]> By: Kimberly http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/2009/07/02/is-summer-for-learning-or-fun/comment-page-1/#comment-112154 Kimberly Fri, 03 Jul 2009 03:30:01 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=3033#comment-112154 I'm a teacher and wish more of our parents were able to do what you are doing with your kids. Doing drill and kill type activities I see pushed on parents are NOT going to help during the school year. It leads to more burn out and hatred for learning. We just got word that we won a $10,000 grant to build a greenhouse for growing organic fruit and vegetables in our Butterfly Garden. Students will be given food from the garden, and portion will be sold in a farmer's market to help raise money for future improvements/crops. I’m a teacher and wish more of our parents were able to do what you are doing with your kids. Doing drill and kill type activities I see pushed on parents are NOT going to help during the school year. It leads to more burn out and hatred for learning.

We just got word that we won a $10,000 grant to build a greenhouse for growing organic fruit and vegetables in our Butterfly Garden. Students will be given food from the garden, and portion will be sold in a farmer’s market to help raise money for future improvements/crops.

]]> By: Casual Friday Every Day http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/2009/07/02/is-summer-for-learning-or-fun/comment-page-1/#comment-112151 Casual Friday Every Day Fri, 03 Jul 2009 03:22:28 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=3033#comment-112151 I think it's good to have a nice balance ... and if learning doesn't feel like "learning", then that is even better! :--) I think it’s good to have a nice balance … and if learning doesn’t feel like “learning”, then that is even better!

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