Homeschooling this year is different than the previous years. Primarily, because I have a new student. Our youngest, Jianne, just entered Kindergarten this school year. I have no idea how to divide my time between a third-grader and a preschooler. But again, I know that if God calls me to do this seemingly impossible task, He will equip me with patience and creativity. As expected, He never fails to do so. He has been ... view the post
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How Does Your Child Learn: The Different Learning Styles
Jonah, Katie, and Matthew learn in different ways. All three students have different learning styles. The Science teacher explains the leaf system in class. Jonah, who sits at the back of the class, enjoys Science a lot. He is too eager to learn about how leaves actually make food. The teacher uses visual aids but Jonah cannot appreciate the lesson. He is too far from the board. So what is his response? He gets bored ... view the post
Once There was a Storyteller…
I received a phone call from my editor-friend, Beng Alba, two weeks ago. She said that she recommended me to fill in for her as a storyteller for a book table event of OMF Lit Pergola. I was surprised that she would even think of me, gosh! I would only read stories to my kids but I never imagined doing it "professionally" (naks). I was hesitant but Beng showed that she had faith in me and so I said yes.A few days later, ... view the post
A 100-Peso Afternoon with the Kids
After days of rain, rain and more rain, the sun finally came out today... well, let's just say, the sun just peaked through the clouds. I thought of bringing the kids to the park or the soccer field in Ayala Alabang but I remembered the grass might still be wet and we might end up getting all muddy and messy. How about an indoor playground then for the kids to stretch those sleepy muscles? So we headed ... view the post
