In The Learning Basket's parenting workshops, I always share about following children's interests as a way of learning, as opposed to setting expectations according to what adults think children should be learning. This is especially important for preschoolers who are just beginning to explore the world. So, you'll rarely see us working on workbooks or practicing our … [Read more...]
Doctor De Soto: Going to the Dentist
I prepare my children for new experiences the best way I know how – through books, music, and games. That’s how we were able to enjoy a long road trip to Baguio City and a second first-time on an airplane. For Little T’s first visit to the dentist last year (yes, this is a much-delayed blog post!), I filled our Learning Basket with three books, cotton balls, cardboard, a … [Read more...]
Delighting in Poetry
I have never had the pleasure of reading poetry for pleasure. Throughout my school career, poems were just something to memorize and to recite in front of a class - "Three Little Kittens" in Grade 3, "Invictus" in high school. It was distressing more than it was pleasurable!As a homeschooling mama, I am always challenged to overcome old fears and prejudices, to go beyond my … [Read more...]
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