Army Men, Competing, and Inventing: A Great Morning October 5, 2014 By Bekki 4 Comments This content may contain affiliate links. Know someone this will bless? Share on Facebook Share Share on Pinterest Pin it Share on TwitterTweet Send To Devices Send Our morning began like this: This cute little guy found an old army parachute guy amongst the toy collection in our home. This one discovery turned into an all morning endeavour and had my husband and I enjoying the simplicity of childhood. Hubby taught this guy how to throw the army man, and then the fun truly began. Enjoy the photo journey! Hold him kinda like a baseball . Chuck him high in the air . Watch his chute deploy! Bigger brother tried to outdo him, by digging into the toys and finding the “Super G.I. Joe” with Parachute. Here is his explanation for how you throw the army man. This guy looked around and discovered there were no more army men with parachutes, so he made one! One grocery bag with the handles cut off Gut a length of paracord, and pull out the 7 fibers (strings). Find small pebbles… Using the pebbles wrapped in the bag, tie the cords onto the bag. (Apparently the pebbles help the bag not rip! Great tip hubby!) Will it work? Fly, Bionicle, fly!!! Success! This was such a fun morning. There is something about watching your kids delight in simple childhood pleasures that truly delight the soul! Of course, Hubby had to show us video. An 80 year old woman has a major parachute malfunction and lives to tell the tale. Have fun with your kids today! Preview of the Heart of Homeschooling God’s Way Master Class. We need to STOP measuring success by grades, achievements, awards, and worksheets. Know someone this will bless? Share on Facebook Share Share on Pinterest Pin it Share on TwitterTweet Send To Devices Send
Keisha Hanvy says October 9, 2014 at 12:33 pm Thanks so much for stopping by and leaving a comment on http://www.unschoolingmomma.com it made it possible for me to find you! I love connecting with new bloggers especially home educating ones! Great post by the way. I love how something as simple as an army man with a parachute can become such a fun and educational experience! I look forward to checking out more of your posts! Reply
Bekki says October 10, 2014 at 2:39 pm I loved finding your blog:).Aren't you blessed to watch kids spontaneously learn? What a joy! Reply
Diana Lopez says October 10, 2014 at 5:35 am Hi, I have a six year old going on seven that loved your demonstration. Thanks! Reply
Bekki says October 10, 2014 at 2:39 pm I am so glad! He is the perfect age for army parachute men too!! Reply