The kids have been rather non-cooperative, and we’ve been having lots of character issues. Instead of doing much in the way of science we focused on character traits like honesty, and follow through (I can’t think of a good character trait to call that, but it was worked on a lot this week).
So, I’ve got a question for you: How do you work on your kids honesty? We’ve caught a child lying recently, and we’d like to stop this behavior fast.
Let’s see what others did this week:
Each week I’m spotlighting a few posts that were shared previously. Many posts get linked up later in the week and they don’t always get as many clicks as they deserve, so I’m trying to spotlight a few every week.
Buggy and Buddy shared a fun sound waves experiment, that I’m stealing next year.
I always enjoy when Alex Nguyen links up, I’m sure to see a fun idea with great pictures, and this time I found a great idea to go with a study of Romans and the aquaducts: build a bridge out of newspaper.
Don’t be surprised if you see this idea from Life with Moore Babies show up on my blog next week. We’re studying cows, and this is Superman’s favorite animal. So, check out how to milk a cow on her site.
Now link up your SCIENCE ideas! Then, take some time and visit a couple of other ideas linked up. I’ve been amazed at what’s out there.
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I am sorry it has been a rough week. We have those weeks, too. I am not sure how to advise you about the lying. So far we have not had that particular issue.
Quentin and James have done that cow milking thing before.
Thanks so much for hosting and featuring our “Cows.” I really hope you do try it!
Oh man. Lying is a tough one, we deal with that with our four year old quite a bit. It’s developmentally appropriate, because we know it’s because he wants to please us, but we always say that it’s better to tell us the truth. For our older son, we talk a lot about integrity and honesty, and how it affects our character and how others see us. We also talk a LOT about how if he tells us the truth, he’s not going to get into trouble, but if he lies about it, he’s definitely going to get into trouble. Good luck, it’s an ongoing struggle.
And thanks for linking up our bridge building! The boys had so much fun with that. We’ve also done the sound waves activity highlighted by Navigating by Joy. So fun!
So sorry you’ve had a rough week. Character is always more important than school, the fact you’re dealing with the lying rather than brushing it under the carpet is sure to produce a resolution, whatever methods you employ. Praying for an easier week this week.
Thanks for sharing our hanger experiment about sound!
Sorry about your rough week~ my kids still being so young, I haven’t had major incidences yet. My daughter usually responds well to literature, talking about situations that characters encounter in books. Just an idea!
You get such cool projects linked up every week!
I feel like lying sometimes starts with insecurity, so if you can identify that (if it is the case in your situation) and address the insecurity you might then go on to make more progress dealing with the lying? Good luck!
Ugh..We all have weeks like that. Good for you for stopping to try and teach good character traits. First things first!
I meant stopping science to teach good character, not stopping the teaching of good character! lol
Lying is not a fun one to deal with. Nothing sends me into longer lecture binges than being lied to by one of the children. I usually double the punishment, and make sure they know if they’d been honest to begin with, they would have gotten off easier. Of course, if all else fails – there’s always my mother’s old standby of quoting Revelation 21:8 with Numbers 32:23, and then leaving the room 🙂 Hope next week is better!
We had a problem at the end of last year with my 8 year old lying/stealing with us. I was heart broken! After praying and talking to her, and praying some more, it seems to have sorted itself all out. I think for her this was an issue about wanting others to like her. I just pray that we can give her more attention so she can truly see the treasure she is to God and others around her!
Praying that God will help you find a solution too…
Hi Ticia, I hope you’re having a better week this one (I often find a great one comes on the heels of a tricky one).
Thanks for sharing our plasticine Earth – it’s funny, I had to stop myself saying “No!” when C(9) decided to mark her Earth with a toothpick, labelling the layers (not sure why! lol) – so I shall tell her you liked that bit 🙂
Our science last week continued over to this week, so I shall be linking about that next week.
Lucinda