Motivating

 

Learning what interests you is motivating as you are driven to explore related topics, see connections and experiment with your findings. When kids (really anyone) is allowed to deep dive into a particular subject the extent of learning and true understanding is endless so the individual is enticed to continue.  Strong motivation. 

But how does this motivation appear for others?

As the main homeschool parent, observing the passion to continue learning a topic motivates me to invest in the area for my child.  This could mean invest time, energy, or money. But in most instances, it means all three.  Lessons, supplies, books, tools, trips, videos, and patience are just a few ways this motivated investment appears.  

The one way I pour into each pursuit is discussion. One on one discussions where my child and I examine an interest happens daily.  Purposely, I listen more than I speak as he/she hashes out the latest discovery, question, or problem. Motivating me is my desire to build our connection and our relationship.