Monday, December 14, 2009
Jason's First Book -- Published!
Yes folks, this morning the editing was finished and the book has been sent to the publishers -- hopefully in time for Christmas! Jason is planning to give copies to family and friends as a unique and different sort of gift. Myself, I think the book is very funny and I know that the people to whom he gave draft copies of the various episodes enjoyed them thoroughly. Should be interesting to see what the final book form looks like. We are even giving one to the Childrens' librarian here since she has been urging Jason to write and publish since he was about five (LOL). And, in keeping with that theme, this book was started when he was about five and a half, maybe six. Now if only he can keep focused and finish his Ninja Time Travel series. That would be a wonderful one to get published as well. Wish him success on this journey... and if you are interested, here is the place to see Jason's first book:
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Morning Cogitations
I am not an unschooler... but I have been re-reading John Holt's 'Teach your own' and much of what he says makes sense. Children have their passions and delights and when they are allowed to follow their noses, what some folks call 'rabbit trails', they learn easily and with joy.
I was recently reminded of how *rabbit trails* can lead to wonderful learning: As with many children, my eldest son is fascinated by Ninjas and Samurai. He has, at various times, read books on the subject. Recently, though, he conceived of a novel -- and a good idea it is too. Right before falling asleep one night, he outlined his idea for his father (who, in the tradition of all good fathers, wrote it down) and in the morning, he and I started writing the novel. It is going slowly -- the words are being shaped to match his ideas. He knows what makes a story he wants to read. Now he is trying to create just such a story. But that is not the end of it. In addition to his novel, he has taken up game programming and is trying to create a computer game to go with the novel! He does not lack ambition, my son:)
I was recently reminded of how *rabbit trails* can lead to wonderful learning: As with many children, my eldest son is fascinated by Ninjas and Samurai. He has, at various times, read books on the subject. Recently, though, he conceived of a novel -- and a good idea it is too. Right before falling asleep one night, he outlined his idea for his father (who, in the tradition of all good fathers, wrote it down) and in the morning, he and I started writing the novel. It is going slowly -- the words are being shaped to match his ideas. He knows what makes a story he wants to read. Now he is trying to create just such a story. But that is not the end of it. In addition to his novel, he has taken up game programming and is trying to create a computer game to go with the novel! He does not lack ambition, my son:)
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