Tech Free Fun
Charlie finds a lot of enjoyment in using his electronics. We try to limit the time on the internet, but he enjoys lots of games and does need it for some of his school work. After he ignored our conversation a out the importance of practicing spelling before his test, I made the choice that he would have to be off his electronics over the weekend. He cried and looked very pitiful. When he came home from school, he was disappointed to learn that Friday evening counts for the weekend. Then, he started thinking about other things he can do and remembered a science experiment set he received for Christmas. Here he blew up a balloon using the carbon dioxide given off by the combining of baking soda and vinegar. Here he mixed up a slime like substance that turned solid from the warmth of your hand and liquid as it sat in the bowl. Pretty cool! Once he got into the groove, he told me that it is fun to not be on his electronics and he was glad he was off them! Just like Charlie to take a co