Monday, July 28, 2008

Teachable Moments

Last week Presbytera wrote about Serendipity. These teachable moments come around rather frequently for home schooling families.

But some are more memorable and impressive than others, such as Presbytera's example with books and food preparation and eating to experience together. Around the same time, we were having such a lesson in our house, although in a rather less comfortable manner.

My family was outside playing basketball. Not a game, but each with his own ball practicing making baskets. Suddenly the Artist took a surprise basketball to the face. Impact was followed by a stunned quick seat on the ground and a quick check to see if all her teeth were intact.

No ice was needed, but some comfort and cuddling was. Dad and daughter snuggled on the couch and soon I overheard them talking, "Was that kinetic energy or potential energy?" The Artist had frequently gotten the two confused before. So a clunk in the head had yielded a review of some fourth grade physics concepts. There is nothing like an object lesson to drive the point home. Too bad she had to be the object this time!

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