Isaac invented this game last summer, the ground has been dry here now for a few days (miracle of miracles!) and we saw our chalks and remembered it. The basic idea is that you write up symbols next to numbers and then chalk the symbols randomly all over the ground (it's best if you have flag stones or slabs on your patio). Someone then calls out sums (or just numbers for little ones) and the other person leaps from symbol to symbol. At the far end to complete the challenge we ask another final question, like, name three planets, or four herbs, five birds, three vehicles...... then it is someones else turn.
The boys are wild about this game (because they invented it I think, had it been me doing it as an 'educational' thing no doubt they would have not been so keen). The nice thing is I get to leap about a bit too (with The Beauty bouncing along for the ride in the sling).
Above there is my favourite drink, indoors and out: Green tea with a big teaspoon of manuka honey.... so so good.
Water pistols are not my choice of fun cold day activity but I can't speak for others! I think boys find water pistols fun in ANY season!
The making of 'magic' potions has begun again here. So far they consist of stream water, heather flowers and a pinch of last years herbs. Isaac tells me we must wait until the moon is full for them to be truly magic.... :)
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Brilliant game Isaac!
Maths and exercise, a double whammy.
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