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...]
I Am An Artist: Finding Art in Nature
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
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...]
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