Xander and I did a great activity a couple weeks ago now - we unearthed a dinosaur! It was a birthday present from October that I'd been saving to do when we had some time. Ari and Connor were at Costco with Jonathan, so it was perfect.
The box. We weren't quite sure what to expect, but knew that it would be fun.
A pick and another narrow tool, and a big rectangle of plaster. Another kid might be put off by the daunting task, but not Xander.
40 minutes later, we had unearthed a few pieces, and more was still inside. His attention span was amazing. We kept switching tools and would very carefully chip away at the plaster like real paleontologists, never wanting to break anything.
Jonathan and the other boys got home and we were still at it. I had brought out an art brush sometime before, and X was so into it, he didn't even want to look up for a picture.
After we unearthed all the pieces, he washed them in a bowl of water while I cleaned up the (extremely) messy plaster-filled area. He was too impatient to wait for them to air dry, so blew-dry each piece individually.
Telling Jonathan all about it.
A very happy six year-old paleontologist with his T-Rex.
What an outstanding activity! ....and tailor-made for Xander. He has all the elements necessary for a research scientist: curiosity, patience, interest, intelligence, dexterity, analytical skills, plus, plus, plus. And what splendid results! Xander, I am so very very proud of you!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteomg!! you MUST be sure to tell your abba to look at this!!!!!! I had to hold back tears. Your Xander is amazing!!!!
ReplyDeletethe box says this is for kids ages 8+. Then, of course, there's our Xander....barely 6. xoxoxox
ReplyDeleteWhat a great gift for Xander. I love his looks of concentration and pride.
ReplyDeleteYou guys all rock. I have to admit, I was surprised myself that it came out so well.
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