Learning Is Supposed To Be Fun

When learning is fun it's so much easier to understand, even as an adult that's true. Because we live in Spain and my 9 year old son attends a local Catalan/Spanish speaking school I am always looking for ways to keep his English learning at a good level.  He reads lots of books and we speak in English at home but we know to keep the level high he needs more than this.  I see so many English living here who do not have a good command of the English language. 

My son loves the computer, so an internet based learning program is ideal for him combined with other activities we already do.  I found a program called K5 Stars that looks so much fun and there is a free report and free trial offer available at the moment.  I knew I had to share this with you all.  I think we all like free offers now and then, especially when it helps our children.




Looks like a whole load of fun to me. 

Happy Parenting.

Wendy

P.S. Remember to claim you freebies quickly.

Playtime Issues, Recorder Practice, Jigsaws and a Puppy

This week seems to have rushed by, It certainly seems to have got to Friday very quickly. I love the weekends though so I'm fine with that. 

This week Jack has had a problem with a boy at school.  The boy in question told Jack he was not allowed to play with him and the rest of the kids Jack usually plays with.  Icould see this situation was really bothering my son (9). 

I asked my son to keep saying this positive affirmation.  I'm a great kid and I have lots of wonderful friends.  I always have lots of people toplay with at break time.

I asked him to imagine playing his favourite games at break time with his normal friends and I also asked him to welcome in other kids.

The boy kept doing the same thing throughout the week but it had no where near the same impact on Jack or the other kids. 

While Jack is at school I also affirm that jack is a great kid, he is happy and confident, he makes friends easily and he attracts wonderful friends who like him just the way he is.

I also did some role play with Jack and helped him with posture to project a positive image.  A wonderful resource and a real breakthrough in this area is Izzy Kalman's website http://www.bullies2buddies.com/

Recorder Practice

Today Jack is having a friend over for lunch.  They have a music project to complete which means they have to practice asong on the recorder this afternoon.  I have to admit I'm not looking forward to that.  I think I'll suggest they practice in Jack's room. 

Jigsaws and Puppies Do Not Go Well Together!

What was I thinking?  Obviously not a lot when I decided to buy a 1000 piece Simpsons jigsaw puzzle.  Our puppy has eaten or chewed at least 20 pieces.  I'm determined to finish it today, perhaps I'll get it done whilst Jack and his friend do recorder practice.

Happy weekend wishes to you all.


Here's Lola - Our beautiful Jigsaw piece eating puppy.



Fiesta Day Today.

Here in Spain we are having a local fiesta which mean I've got my little fella at home today.  It's a cold and reainy day with strong winds, so were not venturing out, other than to take the dog out to play.  She's still not able to go out for a proper walk yet so it's just running around the garden for her exercise. 

Here's Jack enjoying his favourite Japonese meal (noodles)

So far this morning we've competed in Club Penguin sports day, tackled the jigsaw we started yesterday (1000 pieces), stopped the dog from eating at least 20 things she's not supposed to eat, watched Nick toons, saved a polar bear and climbed a pyramid whilst fighting off mummies.  I wonder what the rest of the day will bring. 

In between all our excitement I managed to write an article you might enjoy reading.  Tips to create peaceful school mornings.