Last Saturday at the tennis club this season
Simon actually enjoyed two hours of playing sports games! He was exhausted for the rest of the day.
Author: Geeks out of the Box
This is a blog about Simon, a young mathematician and programmer, and his little sister Neva. We write this blog together, share their projects and thoughts on their journey towards self-dicovery. They’re growing up in a supportive non-coercive learning environment. We deeply believe in interest-based, self-paced education and have had to move countries to make this possible as a family.
Visit Simon’s website at https://simontiger.com/
We are a family from Amsterdam who moved to Antwerp because homeschooling is illegal in The Netherlands.
This blog started as https://antwerpenhomeschooling.wordpress.com in March 2016. Over the years, most of our entries have gravitated towards exploring together with Simon as he has developed an insatiable passion for programming, math and science. His sister Neva is treading on his heals. We changed or name to Geeks of the Box in May 2021.
Simon’s reaction to Brexit
Watched BBC1 together. I explained why in my view the idea of direct democracy (important decisions via referenda) is a dangerous one. He then went on to read nos.nl news … Continue reading Simon’s reaction to Brexit
Is there something like “experiment-tired” Mom?
I may become one. And I shouldn’t forget to buy magnesium sulfate and more, many more food colourings tomorrow. But then again, I’ve read about this 13 year old who … Continue reading Is there something like “experiment-tired” Mom?
It was a blast again with Simon’s chemistry teacher. They experimented with salts and lacmus, and – upon Simon’s request – with static electricity. Simon also got little books with … Continue reading
Bubble Science and Bubble Art
The instructions are in English which doesn’t seem to pose any difficulty.
Simon’s Art
A Bear and an Eagle
More acid!
Simon is crazy about his “Proefjesboek” (a book on experiments). We absolutely had to bike to the store in pouring rain yesterday to get him some more vinegar.
Japanese Project
Simon has this recurring interest in Japanese, although he is not officially learning it. It began with him learning the whole Katakana alfabet at age 4, all by himself and … Continue reading Japanese Project
Smiling Mandarin
Simon made these (and several more) drawings during his latest Chinese class. Funny how every object he draws has a smile, even every grain of rice! These characters he wrote … Continue reading Smiling Mandarin
French drawing
During his French lessons Simon likes creating artsy posters, categorizing objects. When I ask him later what things are called in French he mostly recalls what he put down in … Continue reading French drawing
On having a best friend
Simon’s best friend from Amsterdam came over to visit for two days, the only true friend who loves Simon dearly and whose friendship has already endured the distance and months … Continue reading On having a best friend
Happy or eery?
Here is an update of Simon’s learning to play the piano: Beethoven is still his favourite, but he generally seems to be enjoying a broad variety of composers. He’s been … Continue reading Happy or eery?
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