PJ is building a technic set, and we’re learning about gearing and pneumatics. (He’s letting me be his assistant!)
A game we used to love playing at Camp Sea Gull. JT and PJ loving #Roofball.
PJ first made poetic clues for JT and me. Then, I made riddles for JT and PJ to follow to a prize. Does this count for #CriticalThinking badge?
JT, PJ and I have been watching a few episodes of Punkin’ Chunkin’ during break. And PJ’s been engaged in DIY.org. So…for some #FSBL and #DIY today, we made a Lego Chunkin’ trebuchet.
PJ started with a pencil prototype. Then, he looked up plans on the Web. Then, we built about 10-15 different iterative prototypes.
Our final actually blasts a Lego wall. We learned a lot about the structural reasons for the gravity-powered catapult!
PJ and JT trying out flag football. JT, under tutelage of coach @TylerThigpen, scores first touchdown on big swing run!
PJ hit to deep center field and made an infield home run with great base running. Marking the occasion here!
PJ and JT receiving impromptu drum lesson. Asking about drums attracting crowds.
Why are bike racks shaped like this?
In addition to playing fort and soldier, boys are asking great Qs about location of fort and geometry of building. Fun learning about different arches and angles.
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PJ’s been asking why forts are built as pentagons. Fort Clinch has an exhibit explaining. He’s glued! More so, I think, than if we asked him to read it.
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