Today has been "Electricity Day". We worked some more with his Snap Circuits set, exploring the different ways electricity can move through a circuit. I read quite a few sections from David MacCauley's "How Things Work" book, to help both of us get a better understanding of electricity.

Then we explored the new electricity kit which he got from his Nana & Grandpa for his birthday. It is called "ElectroWizard Inventions" and it is a lot of fun. We actually worked with it a bit yesterday, but were unable to completely 'grok' what was happening without additional research. Hence, this mornings reading selections.

After delving into the nature of electrons, we pulled the kit back out & set up the motor again. He is able to explain why the coil turns, and what is causing the light to flicker (I caught that on video!) We also made a telegraph, which was less successful, although we did get it to work a bit. The next project is a working radio. I think we need to save that one for after lunch.

I really enjoy watching him delve into things. He has been moving between both of his electrical kits while I have been blogging, and is experimenting with his own creations. He explained the concept of resistance to me today, using as a metaphor narrow roads where only one car can fit, and larger roads, where the traffic doesn't get as backed up. It makes me glad that I don't have to interrupt his learning process so that he can be shuttled off to Spelling class, or Gym. I like that he is able to feed his intellect until his appetite is satiated.