One of the things I immediately told my husband when we decided to homeschool our son was, “You take care of math and I’ll take care of the rest.” I am a self-confessed, numerically-handicapped mom. I’m terrified of math. Thankfully, being mathematically-challenged is not genetic! My son loves numbers -- and I mean he’s crazy about it. He loves number books, skip counting, … [Read more...]
From Manila With Love: Not Just for Balikbayans
Using Five in a Row and wonderful children's books have been a blessing in our home. We read about wonderful places. We reinforce the values that we teach using the stories that we read. We are exposed to beautiful language. We learn to appreciate art through the exquisite illustrations that we see. The one caveat, however, is that most of these books are published abroad. … [Read more...]
10 Fun and Easy Nature Activities for Kids
All throughout the day, when the weather is nice, you'll find my two kids in the garden. They collect leaves, grass and flowers and incorporate those in their play. Living in the outskirts of the city, I am glad that my children have some space to play out in the sun everyday. They have the chance to interact with nature, even in a limited way, just by going out … [Read more...]
Learning through play
Being a mom of two toddlers, I witness my children play… a lot! Most of the time, it can be noisy and messy, but sometimes it can also be quiet and effortless. It’s fun to see their smiling faces and inquisitive looks as they play pretend or build with blocks. My children have opened my eyes to the simple fact that playtime is learning time. This is one reason why decided to … [Read more...]
Engineering for Kids Classes for Ages 4 to 14
Together with Engineering for Kids (EFK), The Parenting Emporium, and Big Strides Center for Developmental Services, we at The Learning Basket are excited to invite you to send your kids to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) classes by Engineering for Kids. Dori Roberts, CEO and Founder of EFK, says that all kids are natural engineers. We just need to … [Read more...]
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