{photo taken from SLOCA's Flickr site}
Welcome to another “new” feature on the blog this year, Wednesday Wonders. Technically, only the name is new – we’ve been posting “Magical Moments” for years, and Wednesday Wonders is just another name for those momentous experiences, both big and small, that cause us to pause and reflect, or smile and appreciate, or jump for joy!
These can be homeschooling success stories, such as when a breakthrough is made in a difficult subject, or a sudden connection lights up a child’s eyes, or when an imagination is sparked, or when our kids teach US something we didn’t know. It can be a project in class that a student is especially proud of, or a meaningful Socratic discussion that knocks the teacher’s socks off. These also include special times on campus when we all come together and make magical memories as a school community. There are so many possibilities!
We love Shakespeare’s quote, “You shall see wonders.” It was our theme all last school year, and we want to carry it over in this small way by posting weekly reminders of these “wonders” on the blog. Because we think they happen all the time here at SLOCA, and we want to recognize them and celebrate them! So Wednesdays will be dedicated to sharing these wonder-full moments that happen at home and at school.
{image by Katie Daisy of thewheatfield, print available on Etsy.com}
We would love, love, love to hear about your Wonders and we invite you to send them in to the blog! Sharing stories like these helps encourage and connect our families. Please email Down Home any time throughout the school year and tell us about the wonders happening in your family! What about first week wonders? Anyone have one to share?
