Last year, I wasn't able to go to the Manila International Book Fair, so this year. I made sure to be present. I have a couple of books on my bucket list for our Philippine History and Literature.
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| Book Haul |
Monday, September 23, 2019
Manila International Book Fair 2019: Book Haul
Last year, I wasn't able to go to the Manila International Book Fair, so this year. I made sure to be present. I have a couple of books on my bucket list for our Philippine History and Literature.
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| Book Haul |
I went there on a Saturday afternoon. What I like about going in the afternoon is people are already heading home while we are just starting to shop. So, it's not crowded anymore and there are no long lines in the counter. I'm blessed to have my boys accompanied me.
Before I went there, I have my pass printed already in excess, just in case. I also have my list of books and its publishers. I don't have the luxury to roam around and I don't want to because I have a limited budget. You see I'm staying away from temptations. :)
I want to be specific in the booths I am going and I want to stick with what's on my list. I only buy books I needed for the school year for my two boys, so I'm not really hoarding.
I want to be specific in the booths I am going and I want to stick with what's on my list. I only buy books I needed for the school year for my two boys, so I'm not really hoarding.
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| Philippine Feast |
I went first to Anvil to buy Philippine History book. I've been eyeing to buy The Other Philippine History by Christine L. Diaz but I waited for the book fair to score a big discount. I got both Part 1 and 2. Next, I headed to Tahanan, it has been my favorite and most of my hauls are from them. I got Lola Basyang Book 2 since I have the book 1 already. I was planning to complete my set of Great Lives Series but unfortunately, they don't have those books I'm missing. I got Indio Bravo instead which is about the life of Jose Rizal. I also bought A First Look at Philippine Butterflies, Trees and Birds. Lastly, I went to Lampara to add Alamat books in our collection. Gabi, my eldest preferred the Lampara version amongst others. It has the English side by side translation and he likes the illustration.
I also went to other stalls for my friends who asked for PASABUY. I went to Ateneo Press, Bookmark, New Day Publisher and OMF Lit.
It was a success because I was able to stick to my budget and I got all the books I need. I'm more than blessed to my husband/financer who supported me and joined me in the fair.
Thanks, MIBF. Until next!
You might also want to read:
Manila International Book Fair 2019: Book Haul
Last year, I wasn't able to go to the Manila International Book Fair, so this year. I made sure to be present. I have a couple of books on my bucket list for our Philippine History and Literature.
|
| Book Haul |
I went there on a Saturday afternoon. What I like about going in the afternoon is people are already heading home while we are just starting to shop. So, it's not crowded anymore and there are no long lines in the counter. I'm blessed to have my boys accompanied me.
Before I went there, I have my pass printed already in excess, just in case. I also have my list of books and its publishers. I don't have the luxury to roam around and I don't want to because I have a limited budget. You see I'm staying away from temptations. :)
I want to be specific in the booths I am going and I want to stick with what's on my list. I only buy books I needed for the school year for my two boys, so I'm not really hoarding.
I want to be specific in the booths I am going and I want to stick with what's on my list. I only buy books I needed for the school year for my two boys, so I'm not really hoarding.
|
| Philippine Feast |
I went first to Anvil to buy Philippine History book. I've been eyeing to buy The Other Philippine History by Christine L. Diaz but I waited for the book fair to score a big discount. I got both Part 1 and 2. Next, I headed to Tahanan, it has been my favorite and most of my hauls are from them. I got Lola Basyang Book 2 since I have the book 1 already. I was planning to complete my set of Great Lives Series but unfortunately, they don't have those books I'm missing. I got Indio Bravo instead which is about the life of Jose Rizal. I also bought A First Look at Philippine Butterflies, Trees and Birds. Lastly, I went to Lampara to add Alamat books in our collection. Gabi, my eldest preferred the Lampara version amongst others. It has the English side by side translation and he likes the illustration.
I also went to other stalls for my friends who asked for PASABUY. I went to Ateneo Press, Bookmark, New Day Publisher and OMF Lit.
It was a success because I was able to stick to my budget and I got all the books I need. I'm more than blessed to my husband/financer who supported me and joined me in the fair.
Thanks, MIBF. Until next!
You might also want to read:
Monday, September 16, 2019
6 Years of Homeschooling
Finally, we started another homeschool year! My eldest Gabi is now on his 7th Grade and my #LittleManGael is officially homeschooling too as a Preschooler!
I'm the type of person who prefers to have everything mapped out on paper from the beginning whenever we start our homeschooling. I like planning and organizing and I don't like to do things on the fly. Although through the years, I learned also to be flexible, to give room for adjustments and changes along the way and when necessary. So, after preparing all the materials, books and prereading, we're off to a new start!
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| Prereading |
This is our schedule for this year for my two boys. I got help from my CM/AO Momma friends on this as we share notes and inputs together. I'm so blessed to journey alongside fellow CMers. This is our 4th year of using CM/AO but I must say I'm still a no expert in this method, I'm still learning from other mentors and support groups.
My goal for Gabi this year is to let him do almost all the reading for this year so I can focus more on my preschooler. My eldest who is now 11 years old still loves his Momma to read aloud to him, he sees that as our bonding time together. I'd like to enroll him also to an online course for either a drawing lesson or animation.
For my #LittleManGael, nothing formal yet, everything will be informal learning through play. My priorities for him: working on good habits and providing a variety of good ideas.
As for me, my personal goal is to be consistent in doing prereading and on doing family read-aloud. I also need to work on being consistent with going outdoors and hopefully, to attend another CM talk. I'd like to give more time also to study Philippine History and Literature for my boys so I made it twice a week in our schedule.
Our First Day Photo:
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| AO Year 5, 7th Grader |
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| AO Year 0, Preschooler |
Each homeschool year, I'm amazed at how the Lord would provide for our books and materials. This year, we got unexpected provision again. God is indeed faithful in everything!
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| Our Philippine Feast for this Year |
Looking back, I remember how my eldest would say "I don't like narration". But these days, every now and then he does narration even if it's not school time. He would often give me beautiful and long narrations. He would even share the stories he read with his Dad! He was also a reluctant writer in the past but he is now doing long written narrations too. Good thing I just trust the process and now, I see the process WORK! I thank God for this beautiful and rich method of education and I look forward to more CM wins for our family.
Our first week went well and I hope this momentum will continue. Here's our first week at a glance:
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| First Week |
I'll do my best and trusting God to cover my mistakes and shortcomings because I know there will be many but I'm leaning hard on Jesus every day. Reminding myself that there is no perfect mom, no perfect education. But we have such a good and perfect God and He has not changed.
You might also want to read:
5 Years of Homeschooling
4 Years of Homeschooling
3 Years of Homeschooling
6 Years of Homeschooling
Finally, we started another homeschool year! My eldest Gabi is now on his 7th Grade and my #LittleManGael is officially homeschooling too as a Preschooler!
I'm the type of person who prefers to have everything mapped out on paper from the beginning whenever we start our homeschooling. I like planning and organizing and I don't like to do things on the fly. Although through the years, I learned also to be flexible, to give room for adjustments and changes along the way and when necessary. So, after preparing all the materials, books and prereading, we're off to a new start!
|
| Prereading |
This is our schedule for this year for my two boys. I got help from my CM/AO Momma friends on this as we share notes and inputs together. I'm so blessed to journey alongside fellow CMers. This is our 4th year of using CM/AO but I must say I'm still a no expert in this method, I'm still learning from other mentors and support groups.
My goal for Gabi this year is to let him do almost all the reading for this year so I can focus more on my preschooler. My eldest who is now 11 years old still loves his Momma to read aloud to him, he sees that as our bonding time together. I'd like to enroll him also to an online course for either a drawing lesson or animation.
For my #LittleManGael, nothing formal yet, everything will be informal learning through play. My priorities for him: working on good habits and providing a variety of good ideas.
As for me, my personal goal is to be consistent in doing prereading and on doing family read-aloud. I also need to work on being consistent with going outdoors and hopefully, to attend another CM talk. I'd like to give more time also to study Philippine History and Literature for my boys so I made it twice a week in our schedule.
Our First Day Photo:
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| AO Year 5, 7th Grader |
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| AO Year 0, Preschooler |
Each homeschool year, I'm amazed at how the Lord would provide for our books and materials. This year, we got unexpected provision again. God is indeed faithful in everything!
|
| Our Philippine Feast for this Year |
Looking back, I remember how my eldest would say "I don't like narration". But these days, every now and then he does narration even if it's not school time. He would often give me beautiful and long narrations. He would even share the stories he read with his Dad! He was also a reluctant writer in the past but he is now doing long written narrations too. Good thing I just trust the process and now, I see the process WORK! I thank God for this beautiful and rich method of education and I look forward to more CM wins for our family.
Our first week went well and I hope this momentum will continue. Here's our first week at a glance:
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| First Week |
I'll do my best and trusting God to cover my mistakes and shortcomings because I know there will be many but I'm leaning hard on Jesus every day. Reminding myself that there is no perfect mom, no perfect education. But we have such a good and perfect God and He has not changed.
You might also want to read:
5 Years of Homeschooling
4 Years of Homeschooling
3 Years of Homeschooling
6 Years of Homeschooling
Finally, we started another homeschool year! My eldest Gabi is now on his 7th Grade and my #LittleManGael is officially homeschooling too as a Preschooler!
I'm the type of person who prefers to have everything mapped out on paper from the beginning whenever we start our homeschooling. I like planning and organizing and I don't like to do things on the fly. Although through the years, I learned also to be flexible, to give room for adjustments and changes along the way and when necessary. So, after preparing all the materials, books and prereading, we're off to a new start!
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| Prereading |
Friday, September 6, 2019
Handicraft # 7: 3D Origami by Gabi
Vacation is almost over, we will be starting our new homeschool year this September 09.
Since there is no gadget time for my boys, both of them made use of their time to create. Gabi recently learned about 3D origami and he is just unstoppable.
Every now and then, he will cut and fold. Sometimes, I would think he is wasting a lot of paper. But then I realized, this is better than a gadget, right? So, I just support him in everything that he likes to do as long as it will benefit him.
3D origami requires a lot of patience as you sometimes need to make a hundred pieces. Gabi said he needed to make 500++ pieces for the octopus model alone and he said he learned to be patient with it.
Mommies, if you want to teach your child patience, this is a sure fit. Let me share his works:
You might also want to read:
Handicraft # 7: 3D Origami by Gabi
Vacation is almost over, we will be starting our new homeschool year this September 09.
Since there is no gadget time for my boys, both of them made use of their time to create. Gabi recently learned about 3D origami and he is just unstoppable.
Every now and then, he will cut and fold. Sometimes, I would think he is wasting a lot of paper. But then I realized, this is better than a gadget, right? So, I just support him in everything that he likes to do as long as it will benefit him.
3D origami requires a lot of patience as you sometimes need to make a hundred pieces. Gabi said he needed to make 500++ pieces for the octopus model alone and he said he learned to be patient with it.
Mommies, if you want to teach your child patience, this is a sure fit. Let me share his works:
You might also want to read:
Handicraft # 7: 3D Origami by Gabi
Vacation is almost over, we will be starting our new homeschool year this September 09.
Since there is no gadget time for my boys, both of them made use of their time to create. Gabi recently learned about 3D origami and he is just unstoppable.
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