A Moment with The Homeschool Minute~ by Todd Wilson – Bugs!

by TOSBlog / Friday, 21 June 2013 / Published in Advertisement, Blog, Weekly Newsletter-The Homeschool Minute

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Bugs . . . now that’s something I can sink my teeth into . . . not literally, but topically. I mean, my boys have this thing for bugs. The bigger, stinkier, slimier . . . the better. Here in Indiana we’ve got our fair share of normal bugs like walking sticks, praying mantis, daddy longlegs, and other insects that fly, wiggle, and crawl.

While we were in New Mexico we suffered a little bit of bug envy and wanted so badly to see or catch a Vinegarroon or better yet, a Child of the Earth. Now what kind of creepy bug must belong to a demonic name like “Child of the Earth”?!?

We never saw either, but there’s always next time.

Here’s the thing about homeschoolers though: sometimes we ruin natural learning in favor of the unnatural kind where little is learned. I’m a firm believer that the best kind of learning (bugs especially) is the kind where parents stay out of it (unless asked by the child).

So, resist the urge to have your kids learn the body parts, write about them, or research anything (unless they want to). Just stand back and let them discover the world of slugs and bugs on their own. That kind of learning is unforgettable.

Be real . . . and be on the lookout for a Child of the Earth,

Todd

P.S. I’ll be at the SCOPE convention in California this weekend with Deborah Wuehler. First person to come to my table and tell me they like my column better than hers (lie if you have to), gets a free audio CD of their choice.