"pretend school"

This is the week of fun education here at the Wilson Academy of Excellence. No books. No tests. No reading. All hands on activities. Right now, the boys are engaged in painting their very own renditions of "Starry Night" We have a plant cell made out of candy and jello in the fridge firming up, and after my shower, we are going to get to work on a treasure map. The kids have nicknamed this week of school "pretend school" since it's so opposite of how school normally is. And they are engaged! I think they are enjoying themselves. I KNOW they are learning. It's a breath of fresh air here. It's artistic, free, creative, and fun. It's how school was when we were in Kindergarten. It's a learning atmosphere. Not a list of facts and numbers. It can't be done every week, but I know we will all be looking forward to this every month. Well, I'd better get back to it. We still have Indian doughnuts to make today!