I AM...Hungry?

We almost had a week off school last week (Half term), I say ‘almost’ because the boys still had to do at least an hour of work each day (except Monday and Tuesday) it was also a good opportunity for me to get some well-earned rest.  I didn’t do a blog entry last week but I just have to share this story with you from the previous week at Allen Eagles.

On Monday mornings we do a lesson called Personal Development.  This is where I share principles with the boys designed to empower them and develop their character.  On this particular Monday (22^nd October) the subject matter was ‘The power of words’.  I shared with the boys that the words ‘I AM…’ are two of the most powerful words in the dictionary particularly when used together as a declaration.  I then gave them examples of people who use the words frivolously to describe themselves in negative ways not realising the impact that their words will ultimately have on their lives.  For example, I am stupid, I am fat, I am always late, I am not good with money, I am not good with people etc.

We then proceeded to play a game which illustrated the lesson.  Each boy stood in a corner of the room and I stood in the middle with a soft toy.  I would shout out for example ‘Anton, I am…’ and then throw the toy at Anton, he in return would shout out an adjective and throw the toy back to me.  They could only use positive words.  We did this a few times with the boys shouting out words like, ‘fantastic, awesome, handsome’ but it all fell apart when I threw the toy to my eldest son and shouted ‘Amario, I am…’ and he responded with passion ‘HUNGRY’.  It was time for lunch J
 

I think the most enjoyable thing about home schooling so far is being able to watch my boys develop on so many levels, their sense of humour, the questions they ask, the comments they make, it really is priceless.  Sometimes I look at the boys and think, ‘they are going to be teenagers in a minute’. It is quite scary.  Some days I wonder if I am doing enough, other days I am concerned that we have done too much.  Every day is blessing for which I am very grateful.  Almost every week someone asks me about home schooling because they too have considered doing likewise, my husband and I have been called ‘trailblazers’ (I don’t know about that J ).  What I do know is that it’s a privilege to be in a position to inspire others to do the thing that is in their heart to do.  Daring people to dream is what I live for.

I hope you have a great week.  You deserve it.

Speak soon

Karen. x

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