tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7536964614643414021.post7342935610702354486..comments2024-03-25T07:48:04.365-04:00Comments on Chasing Cheerios: Unschooling FunMelissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08382299215040850847noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7536964614643414021.post-64567736629630001352008-09-27T00:19:00.000-04:002008-09-27T00:19:00.000-04:00My firstborn is a real talker and he`s CONSTANTLY ...My firstborn is a real talker and he`s CONSTANTLY asking questions, too. He`s shown a lot of interest in electricity two, interestingly enough. :)<BR/><BR/>The questions we deal with most often right now include "Where are you going?" "What`s this?" "What happened?" and "Why are you doing that?" If his little brother is having a tantrum, Dorian is right there, wanting to know why he`s upset and what we`re going to do about it. :)<BR/><BR/>He`s recently decided that he needs to go to work sometimes, too. He will get on his trike, tell his brother, "Goodbye, Dante. I have to go to work. I have to get money." and off he goes. Mostly he pretends to sell pizza to earn money, which I have no idea where that came from!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7536964614643414021.post-46303540752466719122008-09-24T18:50:00.000-04:002008-09-24T18:50:00.000-04:00Her questions are great, but I love more how you a...Her questions are great, but I love more how you and El are taking the time to answer them. Yes, some things may be over her head, but why not give her the information when she is so willing to learn. We have been this way with both of the boys. JC in particular has always wanted extreme details about everything. So, we explain as much as we can. You'll be amazed at the things she will remember later and that she will actually understand. Good job Mom!Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16080240904245200942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7536964614643414021.post-27732187315902049562008-09-23T22:41:00.000-04:002008-09-23T22:41:00.000-04:00Hi Melissa, this suggestion may have to wait until...Hi Melissa, this suggestion may have to wait until O is a little bit older, but my sister loves it when we ask her, "How old will you be in 2009? 2010? 2015, etc.?" We've used this fun questioning as a way for her to practice addition. We started by asking simple ones (only 1 year away) and gradually moved on to years further into the future. Eventually, this can also work in reverse too! (ex. How old were you 2007?)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7536964614643414021.post-6933406945545679052008-09-23T22:15:00.000-04:002008-09-23T22:15:00.000-04:00Thank you so much for sharing those examples. I h...Thank you so much for sharing those examples. I have been a little unsure about you the unschooling idea is supposed to work and your examples really made sense to me. It looks like I have a LOT to learn before my little baby reaches this questioning stage. I dont' think I could have explained electricity to a 2 year old.WendyandGabehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03140810868675436659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7536964614643414021.post-59327651617577412142008-09-23T20:30:00.000-04:002008-09-23T20:30:00.000-04:00i love these questions.. your O and my shea are th...i love these questions.. your O and my shea are the same age (shea born july 18), but he isn't verbal yet. i love watching his little brain work, tho, so i can't wait for him to ask some of these big, great questions!Mistyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06971852036197350639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7536964614643414021.post-77814359454794101992008-09-23T17:06:00.000-04:002008-09-23T17:06:00.000-04:00It just gets better as they get older! My 4 year ...It just gets better as they get older! My 4 year old now asks, "How did people get all over the world instead of in one place?" "How did bread get made?" "Why do people stop getting bigger?" "Why aren't there clouds inside, too?" It really keeps you on your toes!Lynniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10621633881622541213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7536964614643414021.post-60463359206444348642008-09-23T14:07:00.000-04:002008-09-23T14:07:00.000-04:00Just hold off on the "how you were made" bit. She ...Just hold off on the "how you were made" bit. She may ask soon! My 3 year old is proudly drawing sperms and eggs and telling everyone how daddy put sperms into mummy to make her. OH BOY. Not every-one thinks this is funny or appropriate! Me, I think information should be given at the level it is asked at - I give you 3 months before you too have pictures of sperms and eggs!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com