I’ve talked about the art of strewing in the past, but for those who are just joining us, strewing means discovering things in which your kids are interested and then leaving things around for them to find and do related to those things. Another facet of strewing is doing something (in my case, it’s usually sewing or crocheting) while the kids are around, and watching how they almost magically ask to take part. Many a tote bag has been sewn in our house as a result of this type of ‘strewing’. I’ve also been known to pop in a documentary (like for instance “Waiting for Superman”) in the middle of the afternoon, grab my knitting and sit down in front of the TV to watch. Within minutes I am usually joined by one or both kids, and after a brief explanation of the subject matter, we watch together. Strewing. It’s a great thing.
Gift strewing, then, is strewing by way of giving gifts that will spark or encourage an interest. This year, both my kids got such gifts. Maya received a knitting machine from my parents, and Ben got a fully equipped toolbox, complete with hand drill, level, saw, etc., from my brother and his wife. Ben also got a Nintendo DS, and Maya a new DS game (she has the console already) and although they did spend time on video games, a lot of time was spent knitting and drilling holes in wood. (also thoughtfully provided by my brother.) This is the best kind of learning there is. It is so fun and organic that it has none of the negative connotations sometimes associated with ‘lessons’.
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Strew a little. Or a lot. You’ll enjoy the results. Guaranteed.
