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Bring Out The Diva In You: Making Stories Come To Life

June 4, 2012 by The Learning Basket 21 Comments

I have the biggest stage fright ever. I spent excruciating minutes trying to say the word “through.” in front of a class. In college. I was reading an essay and my mouth kept saying “thooo.” Over-sharing here is part of my strategy to recover from this over-a-decade-old embarrassment. I wish my classmates could see me now, though, because when it comes to reading … [Read more...]

Philippine Independence Day for Preschoolers

May 31, 2012 by The Learning Basket 14 Comments

June 12 is right around the corner. We plan to learn about Philippine Independence Day in our usual way - fun, gentle, and literature-based. I went to National Bookstore without a specific title in mind and was just hoping for the best. I looked through the books published by Tahanan Books knowing beforehand that its books are mostly well-written and beautifully … [Read more...]

Sand in a Box (Literally)

May 24, 2012 by The Learning Basket 5 Comments

The dream to build a sandbox for the Little Energizer Bunny began on her first trip to the beach at age one. It was a pleasant surprise to see her enjoying the cool, white sand. The serious hunt for a sandbox, however, began a few months ago after our fun play date with Little T and Baby Boy. The challenge was to build a sandbox that was low-maintenance (hello, kitty … [Read more...]

I Am An Artist: Finding Art in Nature

May 20, 2012 by The Learning Basket 3 Comments

I Am An Artist by Pat Lowery Collins is a book about finding art in nature - the lines on a leaf, the color of the sky, the star inside an apple, the roundness of an orange. It is a quiet and powerful book that encourages us to slow down and celebrate nature. It has inspired our family to notice the details wherever we go. Finding beauty in the world around is a gift of art. … [Read more...]

Flying On An Airplane, Looking Out The Window, Watching The Clouds Go By

May 15, 2012 by The Learning Basket 4 Comments

In my quest to give my children a childhood full of wonder and magic, I have learned to be deliberate about their experiences whenever I can. Instead of just thrusting them to a sea of unknowns and allowing them to be fearful of what comes next, I choose to prepare them, even in the smallest of ways. Our recent trip afforded Little T her "second first time" to ride a plane. … [Read more...]