I have found that the kids behave much better and do better on their schoolwork when they can have at least an hour of exercise each day. In the Spring and Fall that's easy with soccer and just letting them play outside. It's a bit more of a challenge in the winter if the days are too cold, although they do make it outside most days. We have discovered that the new pool in Christiansburg is a nice change from just playing outside. We have been twice and plan to go about once a month. Since Grandma Mattson was here visiting this weekend, she went with us too.
The kids love the waterslide.
We even met some other homeschooled friends there. The nice thing about going while school is in is that we pretty much have the place to ourselves.
Jared brought his friend Keagan along, he's a great substitute for a brother.
Clarissa is working on her backstroke.
I have found that the kids behave much better and do better on their schoolwork when they can have at least an hour of exercise each day. In the Spring and Fall that's easy with soccer and just letting them play outside. It's a bit more of a challenge in the winter if the days are too cold, although they do make it outside most days. We have discovered that the new pool in Christiansburg is a nice change from just playing outside. We have been twice and plan to go about once a month. Since Grandma Mattson was here visiting this weekend, she went with us too.
The kids love the waterslide.
We even met some other homeschooled friends there. The nice thing about going while school is in is that we pretty much have the place to ourselves.
Jared brought his friend Keagan along, he's a great substitute for a brother.
Clarissa is working on her backstroke.
Fun! My kids started swim in Jan. Teresa wasn't sure at first, but she's really loving it now. Nathan is always sure about swimming, and I've noticed he behaves better now. Could be the age, or the haircut. But I'm betting swimming helps.
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