The learning lifestyle is less about finding “teachable moments” and more about allowing the time and space for learning to happen.
What was just going to be a birthday treat of water ice for a neighbor friend quickly turned into a tour of our local Free Little Libraries.
As we enjoyed our sweets, we traded notes on the neighborhood book exchanges. We discovered that we hadn’t all visited the myriad options within walking distance. Once we were fully sugared up, we explored our corner of the world.
At our last stop, I sat down in the shade to check messages and take a break from discussing the little library’s contents. After a few quiet moments, I found all three children diving deep into books. The picture above is a true candid, a remarkable moment. The choices were all nonfiction and the quiet didn’t last long. They each wanted to share their new knowledge, out loud, at the same time.
And I found a book on grammar that has been on my radar for years, Eats, Shoots and Leaves.
Sunshine, water ice, and spontaneous learning…I’d say this “school” year is off to a smashing start.
God bless, I appreciate and thank you,
Jason