We're having a great summer of fun and learning! We had our third annual "Ice Cream Palooza" on Sunday for Father's Day. We invited the Carpenters over to join us. Tom said his tummy felt so sick when he left and that he would do it again. Zoe did the best of the kids in the contest. Maybe that just means she's had more flavors of ice cream than the others??? Or, could be that she has better deducting skills.
We are doing an Advertising "camp" this week with two other families. We call it camp because two of their friends are not homeschooled. Really, though, it's exactly what we do when we homeschool (aside from Aleks and piano). The kids have really enjoyed viewing commercials (oldies from when we were kids). I think their favorites were the Tootsie Pop and older McDonalds commercials including the piano recital.
We still have a few fun projects for them to complete. They've already created a new cereal box, made a print ad for "Burp Cola," and advertised a country they were trying to "sell." We are going to make a Public Service Announcement on Thursday and watch some favorite Superbowl Commercials. Finally, on Friday they are going to turn one of their ads into a commercial. Zoe, Haley and Aiden were talking about this project in the pool yesterday afternoon. I cannot wait to see their finished product. They have some awesome ideas!
My goal for the kids is to continue to foster their love for learning. I hope they can be this excited about our units five years from now! If they are, I will know our homeschooling is a success.
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