May 7, 2011
Artistic Expressions, Enrichment, Images, Photo Hunters, Weekends, Younger Daughter
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Digital art of a singer by my then 7yo daughter:

She loves to tinker with the MS Paint, experimenting here and there until she knows what the tools are for. I don’t think I can do this myself. Can you?
April 29, 2011
Enrichment, From the Teacher, Grade 4, Homeschoolers No More, Images, Photo Hunters
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So many square windows in that building over there

Boat ride or Water taxi ride at Nuvali. This was a part of my son’s field trip last year. Other activities included fish or koi feeding and visit to One Evotech Building which used LEED or (Leadership in Energy and Environment Design) standards.
We looked at homes (Nuvali has residential areas) that take advantage of natural light to conserve the use of electricity.
The children also learned about recycling, reusing and reducing waste products.
Field trips are tiring but these are super fun!
February 23, 2011
Artistic Expressions, Enrichment, Filipino, Homeschoolers No More, Images, Philippines, Sibika/Makabayan, The Son
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For the children’s university week, celebrated every February, the grade four field demonstration was Sayaw sa Bangko.

Sayaw sa Bangko or Sayaw ed Tapew ng Bangko is a folk dance from Pangasinan, a province from the northern Philippines. Performers dance on wooden benches, changing places with each other and at times jumping on and off the bench.
The son is wearing shoes, the pair of slippers which was prepared earlier was forgotten,
Balance and helping each other to stay on the bench is important for the two dancers on the bench.
February 13, 2011
Enrichment, Grade 4, Homeschoolers No More, Images, Philippines, Photo Hunters, Sibika/Makabayan
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I have been meaning to post at least a photo or a short article about the time the 4th grader did a reporting in front of the class. Yes, I was there to take photos! Such as I was there during his educational field trip as a chaperone.
Talk about being a mamarazzi huh?

The son wanted to use the laptop for his presentation for his report on Central Visayas but we said no, he has to do the traditional way. He was particularly proud to show their photos in Bohol, home province of hubby’s family where they sometimes spend summer vacations. Bohol is a part of his report.
The report went well I think. I sat at the back of the room and never uttered a word nor moved an inch since it was my son’s moment.
The children went ga-ga over the many souvenirs he gave away like key chains and bracelets. These were given to those who listened well and answered his questions correctly. The classmates also loved the food samples from these provinces that he distributed.
More photos on this soon. I hope.
January 31, 2011
Enrichment, Grade 2 Lessons, Homeschoolers No More, Images, Science
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The Solar System: Grade 2 Science project

The Solar System, our Solar system consists of eight planets revolving around the Sun. Each planet has its own satellites or moon. There are also minor planets, meteoroids and comets that can be seen in the Solar System.
October 26, 2010
Artistic Expressions, Enrichment, Homeschoolers No More, Images, The Son
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This is Mr. Potato Head made from modeling clay of different colors.

How to do the modeling clay project:
- Draw the figure you want to make using the modeling clay. Pattern the size of the drawing to the board where you will put the modeling clay character.
- Use rolling pin to flatten the modeling clay. In our case, we used a discarded cling wrap carton roll as rolling pin.
- Use other materials to shape the body parts like a plastic knife for a more precise cutting of the modeling clay.
- Make the parts of the (cartoon) character you want to make.
- Put the parts together.
Don’t forget to take step-by-step photos of your art project to document your progress