We did do a full school session today-math, letters, cut and paste; the first time this week...but then Beck asked if we could learn about motorcycle sidecars for school. Resisting all my natural instincts to squash his joy and excitement, I cautiously said yes and then got to work figuring out how this lesson would come together.
You see, he got this new toy at our local thrift store today. We made an agreement that he could have it if he didn't "be mean to Peyton" the whole time we were there. He was the quietest boy he's ever been! As soon as we'd paid for it, the whole story changed; his imagination for sidecars has not taken a moment's break!
For the lesson we talked a little bit about how the sidecar changes a solo motorcycle. For example, 3 wheels instead of 2 and easier to balance but harder to steer. Find a lot of great information
here.
We loved these unique sidecars...
After looking around online, I discovered the sport of Motorcycle Sidecar Racing. Absolutely insane! Yet the first thing Beck told his dad about it was that our whole family was going to get motorcycle sidecars and then do motorcycle sidecar racing!!!
The great news is the sidecar race circuit comes to our local racetrack. The bad news is we just missed the races and won't be able to see them here for another year. Beck says that will be plenty of time to practice. I guess I hope I get to be the driver...
Create an obstacle course and practice balancing, climbing, & flexibility
