It's always a joy to discover a new place to visit in Manila, especially when our family can go there for a learning adventure. About two weeks ago, we were talking about cities and road signs in connection with the book "Katy and the Big Snow". Since serendipity is the name of my best friend, I came across a seemingly unrelated article about a supposedly useless MMDA … [Read more...]
Our Toughest Choice as Moms
On Saturday mornings, I bring my daughter to ballet and pretend that I'm a stay at home 'mummy' who waits for her children while leisurely having a Starbucks coffee. I am perfectly poised and groomed just like the women around me in the waiting area. The reality is that I have zero makeup, my hair is unwashed and I'm starving. I go to the Mini-Stop nearby and have chips … [Read more...]
T-MATO: Teacher-Made, Mommy-Approved
Once upon a lifetime, Mariel and I dreamed of being toy-makers. Together with another mommy-friend, we spent many an afternoon formulating and eventually coming up with a prototype that we successfully sold one Christmas season. But life happened - Mariel had another child and I became a mom - and that project, together with many other ideas, was shelved. Here we are a few … [Read more...]
Fun and Free Piano Lessons for Kids
I took piano lessons for eight years, starting when I was in 3rd grade. I’m embarrassed to say that all I have to show for all those years is that I can read and play notes automatically. And no, that doesn’t make me a pianist. I have to confess that I didn’t enjoy those Saturdays spent with my teacher, who was a charming elderly lady, especially during the latter years. I … [Read more...]
FAQs on How We Use Five in a Row
I frequently receive emails and messages asking about how we use “Five in a Row” (FIAR). Though I stray from it from time to time to follow my children’s interests, I still come back to it and do my best to find a book that I can connect to our lives. That is actually the beauty of FIAR – it really encourages families to explore and experience learning in their own … [Read more...]
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