Most of the things we've done in the past week or two have been 'intangible'. In other words, not really picture worthy! :) Andrew is BIG into severe weather and maps. So, we've been watching documentaries on severe weather: tornadoes (or tomatoes, as Peter calls them), hurricanes, blizzards, floods, earthquakes, volcanoes, etc. We've also been focusing on animals of all the different continents and we've started learning the countries of South America. So far, we've learned about Brazil, Chile and Peru. But Andrew's favorite, by far, is 'Tornado Alley', which includes Texas. He thinks that is the coolest place ever (even though he NEVER wants to go there--his words)! Normally, he has me draw Texas (or other places) so he can decorate with tornadoes and houses, etc. Today, however, I gave him a book called Super Storms which has a map of the US with the hotspots for tornadoes. He discovered which was Texas, and decided to draw it by looking at it!! I am impressed! He did a fantastic job! I believe we have a budding artist! My mom would be proud! :) The best, though, is that he is doing some pretty advanced (for his age) art, along with learning the geography of the US and some weather science! Cool. How many 5 year olds can look at a tornado and tell you, 'That looks like an F4 tornado!'?
1 Comment
|
AndrewMr. Sparkle is full of adventure and fun and love for everyone! :) Archives
January 2019
Categories
All
|