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Homeschooling Jared: All About Numbers + Counting

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I taught the little man the concept of numbers as soon as he was old enough to appreciate them. At almost 3-and-a-half, he now distinguishes the basic numbers and would readily point at different numbers he can see from the most ordinary objects, like the electric fan and the telly. I also make sure to point out different shapes in things we see around whenever there’s a chance. I even invested on books and toys that promotes shape-sorting and shape recognition.

I have been toying with the idea of homeschooling Jared and have actually checked for sites online for homeschooling resources. One of my best finds will have to be https://www.1plus1plus1equals1.net/. I downloaded her Cars-themed shape printables last year and asked my sister to print it. How the little man loved it! He easily learned about the different shapes with the aid of his favorite characters and readily agreed to match the cards with the same shapes in them.

1+1+1=1 is a goldmine of homeschooling resources for toddlers and school-aged kids, too! I’ve downloaded other printables too and will be introducing them to the little man as soon as he shows interest.  😀

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A Big Family Car

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For all your spring break activities and for all the fun family adventure you lined up for the summer, the car is one of the indispensable part of these plans. Having a car, after all, is the most convenient way to go about it, bringing you from one travel destination to another. That is why it is most ideal if you have invested on a big family car earlier on.

Putting several factors into consideration, including how many children you still plan to have in the future, a big family car would prove to be a very good investment as a growing family needs a dependable, reliable car that has room for all the additions and all the accoutrements that go along with these additions. Think several additional luggage to bring to out-of-town trips or the mountain of toys and children accessories that you have to pack for each of your travel adventure.

One ideal car for the family will have to be this mighty model from Toyota. It is large enough to accommodate everyone and is perfect for any outdoor or travel activity you might be thinking up for the family over the summer. Not to mention its handsome design that makes it quite a stand out.

Buying a family car is no cheap purchase, so you best make sure you are getting the best brand and model that fits your lifestyle, your activities, and your budget perfectly. While mulling over your decision, you might as well check out the new toyota sienna inventory for inspiration.

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Our Latest Pedia Visit

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the little man at his pedia’s clinic showing off his Lightning McQueen bandage strip

My little man has just turned three-and-a-half and it is time again to visit his pedia for his regular check-up. It was also time for him to get his DPT/Polio booster shot.

This is not something Jared looks forward to, in fact, he’s telling me that he did not like to go earlier on, but surprisingly, he was excited to visit his pedia and cannot wait for his turn when we arrived to the medical center. He cannot wait to play with all the toys in the clinic and was very delighted to find a metallic Lightning McQueen in his pedia’s pile of toys.

When it is time for his DPT/Polio shot, he was only fussing for a little while and agreed to have it done when I told him that it will only hurt for a bit and will be finished sooner than he expects. He was also looking forward to the McQueen bandage strip that his pedia put on his arm afterwards.

After his flu shot in June, we are done with our pedia visits for this year. Vaccines may not come cheap but I am really glad that we managed to keep up-to-date with Jared’s shots. I must say they sure are effective in boosting my son’s immune system and protecting him from different types of diseases.

So how are you with your little one’s vaccines?

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