We’re Back To School + Feeling Productive

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That is right, the little man goes back to school today after a week’s break. He was pretty excited and I guess I was, too, as I woke up way too early to tackle my ironing duties {which I unfortunately put off until the last minute, lazy little me!}. It was a good move to wake up very early, though, as the little one was at the school’s gate when the bell signals for the flag ceremony. It gives me a sense of fulfillment to be able to bring the little one to school on time and I do hope this will be our regular morning scene from here on. While he was in school, I spent my free time going to the market to buy flowers for Papa and to visit the Adoration Chapel at the cathedral.

Once we got home, the little one cannot wait to work on our unfinished project, this Windmill Puzzle Kit. Seems pretty easy enough to assemble really and my son and I make a good team. He took off the puzzle pieces from its board so that I can fix them to create the lovely windmill, with a little help from him, too. Maybe next time we can re-assemble the pieces so he can work the puzzle out on his own. We sure enjoyed the result of our handy work and the little guy wasted no time in using it for playtime!

By mid-afternoon, probably exhausted from too much playing, my boy dosed off to zzz land which is just fine by me so he can catch up on much-needed naps and get rested before we leave later on to visit my parents at the memorial. Although we were running a bit late, I was glad we were allowed to stay a bit more at the memorial to visit Mama and Papa.

It sure was a very productive day for us and a very tiring one, too. I hope you had such a lovely day, as well.

This is my second day of doing NaBloPoMo and I really hope I can finish this all the way to 30 November. Have you signed up for this blogging challenge yet?

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Fun + Educational Apps For Kids From Kids Academy

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The little man is currently on school break for a week and I would really love for him to do more activities aside from playing his games and watching youtube videos on his tablet. Am being more lenient and allowing him more hours on his tablet than his usual 2-hours-a-day-on-a-weekend when school is up. Good thing I found a number of apps online that would not only keep the little one entertained for hours on end but will also teach him about letters, numbers, children songs and a whole lot more. Good thing I stumbled upon Kids Academy earlier this year and have downloaded 3 of their apps.

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What I love about the Kids Academy App?

  • I love the eye-candy design that appeals to most tots
  • Their apps are ideal for children ages 5 years and below
  • They have loads of fun activities and games for the little ones to enjoy
  • They are for free!
  • They also have about 100 of interactive worksheets the children can finish to pass the time while learning and enjoying
  • With the aid of these apps, mums can easily introduce the concept of numbers, letters, colors, and a whole lot more to pre-schoolers or first-time schoolers
  • Mums can also easily introduce the rudiments of reading and learning about phonics with these apps
  • Now mums have another safe environment on the tablet for the children to spend their time
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Product Review: Our Itsy Bitsy KaHone Bugs

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Anything that would allow me to teach the little man at home and entertain him without having to plug any electric appliance or turn on a gadget is alright in my book! In fact, ever since Jared was born I was always on the look out for cool stuff that would be both fun and educational for my little one. I actually stumbled upon these activity box packages online and it was such a pity that they were not available in the Philippines. Well, that all changed when I chanced upon KaHone and I was thinking “at last! they finally managed to make something like this locally!”

So yes, I was excited at my latest discovery so you can just imagine how delighted I was when the creative people behind Kahone agreed to send me a box for review. I actually got the box a couple of months ago and I really apologize for posting about this great product just now. I was actually waiting until the little guy is willing and cooperative to try out the painting bit so I can include it in my post but to no avail. After a few months of cajoling and convincing, I had no choice but to give up and post about my review without featuring the painting part of the box we got. Read on to know more about this great product for kids that I am sure homeschooling and non-homeschooling mums will like! 🙂

KaHone in a nutshell

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According to their website, Kahone is:

a monthly subscription themed activity box that was created out of passion for some hands-on fun that promotes learning as well. Each box contains all the materials and instructions for 3-4 activities revolving about one theme that a parent and child can do together!

What is brilliant about Kahone? It makes it easy and convenient for mums to have themed fun and educational activities on the ready whenever their little ones’ moods strike. It also saves mums the hassle of hopping from one book store or craft shop after another as it contains everything they will need for the activities inside the box. And what’s even better? These boxes are delivered right at our doorsteps every month!

Mums can also choose from different KaHone options that fits their budget. Available packages include:

  • KaHone {Full} ~ the original offering where all materials and instructions for 3 to 4 activities are all in one box
  • KaHone Lite ~ this is ideal for parents who already have basic craft materials at home and do not have a need for additional scissors, colored pens, watercolors, or glue
  • KaHone Expanded {Full or Lite} ~ the latest KaHone offering ideal for siblings who wish to do activities together. Each KaHone Expanded box comes with two sets of materials siblings can work on together
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