Friday, March 26, 2010

Transforming our space update and Gardening School

As I mentioned last week I am transforming our space(the dining room)to make it suitable for home education.  Although I did not want it to look like a public school, I did feel the boys were young enough to enjoy some colorful decorations that teacher stores offer.  I'll make sure to put my funky spin out it as I go.  Today I was only able to get the closet done. Our new supply closet!!!
I took our coat closet and completely cleared it out.  With everything gone I had a nice size space to work with.  Now I have all our supplies in one spot.  Very nice!  I still need to add a few more things in the closet for color, but I am pleased with it so far.  The boys LOVE it!
Now on to gardening school.  If you missed a post, me and the boys are taking over the gardens this Spring and Summer.  Brant is just too busy with work right now.
Planting, watering and taking care of the garden daily will be part of our daily school lesson.  That is why it is called Gardening School.  It was Matthew's idea. 
So we have 4 raised beds.  We planted fruits and veggies in two, flowers in one and the 4th bed is a dirt pile, a pirate ship, a garbage dump, etc.  You get the picture.  It was so cute!  The boys called Brant and ask if they could have one bed to play in.  He gave them the green light and they were so happy! A dirt box!! Story of my life.....dirty boys!  They say boys are 90% mischief and 10% dirt!
Anyway we did get them planted, but when it came down to it, the boys were not into it as much as I had thought.  None the less it will be a daily lesson.  For the boys and ME.  Brant got home and ask if I had watered after we planted everything.  "OH, I was suppose to water it too?!"   Oops............
All in all it was a very successful day. 
The dining room is looking more like a place to have school and eat.  The gardens are planted and the boys have a new place to play.

2 comments:

Schultz Style said...

I love it Tasha! The raised beds have been something I want to do so badly. Can't wait to see pics of the little sprouts as they come through. You are fabulous!!!!

dew said...

Wonderful!! I am envious of your supply closet, girl! Gardening School is genius. Even if they aren't as into it as you think, you know they are still learning SO much from the experience. I love it! I am def. gonna do something like that with Todd.