Friday, September 5, 2014

When Inspiration Strikes during a Trivia Game.... Learning can be so fun!


Such a simple learning experience, and mom just had to connect the dots. 

We were playing a trivia card game and the question came up about the Taj Mahal. My Older son had learned about the Taj Mahal at school. I told him that his grand mother had visited there and he should ask to see the photos when he visits her. Then...
I remembered we had famous landmark cards near the kitchen table. And of course there was a photo if the Taj Mahal.

When Inspiration Strikes during a Trivia Game

Why is this sort of connecting the dots important? The brain forms new synapsis when ever we make connections. Even loose connections. I'll certainly post again on this when we start holding our "in depth studies" at home to continue our learning process ... But for today, we shared everything my older son knew about the Beautiful Taj Mahal, including HIS summer suggestion for us to go there. And we also know that the best way to retain what he learned is by "teaching others." it was a great moment for me to live this experience, and see my sons pride while sharing.

Make mistakes. Breathe, reflect, and Laugh.Out.Loud

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