Spelling Bears

I think I may have discovered the ultimate secret study tool…

The Bears!

Yes, our faithful friends have been called upon yet again to perform miracles that Mums and Dads just cannot pull off. Of course, honey helps!

Luckily, Queen Bee (literacy co-ordinator and leader of the school Spelling Bee) had just that particular sweetener on offer to all Spelling Bee finalists, to which the Munchkin proudly announced his achievement this week.

Naturally, The Bears decided to get involved.

Taking the list from the Munchkin’s bag, Beebee jumped straight into it…

“Teddy, spell HEART”. “H.A.R.T” says Teddy (aka The Munchkin).

“No”, says Beebee (aka Me), “Try again. HEART.”

And so it continued. When Teddy (aka The Munchkin) got it right, there was celebration. When she got it wrong, repetition was required.

Of course, in all fairness, Beebee also needed to be put to the test. Prior arrangements with the Munchkin ensured that Beebee would not get 100% on the test… in fact, suggestions as to which words Beebee might struggle with were even made!

In the National Spelling Bear competition, with 100,000 jars of honey as the grand prize, Beebee (aka Me) entered as a finalist. He did remarkably well in the early stages, nailing the simpler words. But as predicted, he stumbled a little on “MILLION” and “LIBRARY” and “BECAUSE”. The rules of the competition proved to be incredibly fair though, and on a correct second attempt, Beebee was allowed to continue.

Eventually Beebee was declared the winner. In true bear spirit, he decided to keep 100 jars for himself, give 100 jars to his partner/coach Teddy and distribute the remaining honey to bears around the world in need (including those in the Retired Home for Bears in Lima)!

The school Spelling Bee final is on later this week. I wonder how the Munchkin will fair 😉

For imagination on behalf of Queen Bee, the Munchkin and two very cute bears… Today I am grateful!