Field Trip: Port Dickson Paradise (Part I)

Update by: zACk
Due to mamafiza’s still not fully recovered from her sickness, I’ll help to post her “draft post“. Thank you.

Hi there

Wish you were in the pink of health.

Today, I love to share my valuable experience on creating “Photo Journal” with my kiddies.

We love to travel, take pictures and play all day long.

Since my kiddies are so young, we are learning more through living than through “courses and classes” at this point, but not entirely.

If you love journaling and photography, why not combine the two into photo journaling.

You can take photos that chronicle your homeschool days, trips or special events. Document a history that you can keep forever.

You may follow these tips on “How to Keep a Photo Journal with Your Toddler“:

Things You’ll Need:

Photos
Computer
Internet access
Photo journaling program

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Step by step Guide:

Step 1: Get organized.
Plan how you want your journal to look. You can choose from an online journal, a computerized photo journal or a printed journal.
Decide how often you want to place entry into your photo journal.

Step 2: Pick a topic.
You can journal by date or by event. Add a photo each day to create a regular journal or diary.
The photos depict your day. Journal by topic if you want a journal that shows a special event.
Please discuss with your toddlers regarding to their interest.

Step 3: Have a goal.
You may want to keep a history but some journalists write and photograph events to share their feelings.

Step 4: Journal by date by taking a photo each day to represent what you have done that day.

Step 5: Add captions to your photo that describe your day or explain any special parts of your photo. Make sure you add the date to each photo.

Step 6: Treat your photo journal like a scrapbook and decorate the pages with captions, borders and fancy lettering.
Lil toddler just love to help you!
Scrapbooking is a lot like photo journaling. You capture memories to look at later on.

Step 7: Use a digital camera and download photos to your computer.
Print the photos for your photo journal and keep copies on the computer.
Save your photos on your computer hard drive and back them up on a disc.

Step 8: Add your photos to a computer photo journaling program or upload them to the Internet.
You can display your photos online so others can view your journal or you can create a slide show for your own use or to share with others.

Best of luck mommies
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Below are some of our samples of “Photo Journal” based on our latest field trip to Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia:

Day 1:

PD :)
We’re going to PD *yippie*

PD :)
PaPa; must drive carefully. No distraction please!

PD :)
KiruaMi-cHan: with his favorite sunglasses and book!

PD :)
ReiHi-cHan: enjoying her oatmeal bread

PD ;)
YunaFi-cHan: Just can’t wait to be on the road.

PD :)
Me: Let’s get ready kids

PD :)
We’re on the highway!

PD :)
We spotted BIG “arrow” signboard.

PD :)
Alhamdulillah, just arrived. We stopped to eat local food “Itadakimasu”

PD :)
Reached our place to stay: Sunshine Bay Resort Apartment sponsored by our beloved Pak Long & Mak Long *TQ* p/s: could you find us?*

PD :)
Tadaa: My kiddies and me at the swimming pool!

PD :)
Splish-splashy water~

PD :)
KiruaMi-cHan’s got his swimming lessons from PaPa

PD :)
ReiHi-cHan’s truly excited to join her big bro

PD :)
Lil YunaFi-cHan’s just won’t give up to try her new floaty Dino

PD :)
We went to the sandy beach! Lovely place to play

PD :)
Built sand castle!

PD :)
I teached my kiddies on how to spot & find seashells

PD :)
Keep on searchin’ bro n sis!

PD :)
Great job big bro *applauses*

PD :)
Lil YunaFi-cHan & me *without make up, uh oh freedom!*

PD :)
Later that night, Lil YunaFi-cHan’s mission: to fit in the closet!

Let’s continue our journey on: Part II

June 17, 2008 | Filed Under My Fun Homeschool | Leave a Comment

How to Plan Field Trips for Your Baby and Toddler

Update by: zACk
Due to mamafiza’s still not fully recovered from her sickness, I’ll help to post her “draft post“. Thank you.

Baby and toddler love field trips

What better way to teach a subject than taking a hands on look.

A road trip is a great way to spend time as a family.

It gives you time to reconnect and talk without the daily stresses of life.

You don’t have any television distractions, phones ringing or a house chores.
You can even go on a road trip when you have a baby and toddler.

PD :)
Field trip to Port Dickson ^-^

Things You’ll Need:

Internet connection
computer or Internet map program
telephone

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Let share some of tips on “How to Plan Field Trips for Your Baby and Toddler“:

Step 1: Plan your trip.
First you need to decide how far you are wanting to go.
Decide where you are going and pack a map or atlas. [our kiddies help me to read those map ;)]
Keep the long stretches of driving to a minimum with toddlers.
Do you want to keep it close to home?
Are you willing to travel a couple of hours or overnight to get to your destination?
Keep these things in mind while you preform you search.

Lil YunaFi-cHan, Sis ReiHi-cHan, Bro KiruaMi-cHan
Step 2: Think of the local museums, zoos and educational destinations.
These are usually great one day field trips.
Check for web sites and find the hours and any upcoming events that might be interesting to your child in addition to the regular services.

Step 3: Think of any historical places close to your home.
Are there forts or old courthouses? What about famous trails?
There are also usually historical museums near every home.
These can be as simple as a art museum or an army museum from your area.
You might think that your toddlers wouldn’t be interested in these types of things but usually they will surprise you. [indeed! ;)]
Just remember for these to keep it fun, provide stories and interesting points about whatever you’re looking at.
Keep it short and quick, do not spend too much time looking at items because your toddlers are likely to get bored.
Before you go you could check out library books on the topics of the museum to build their interest.
Again, once you find these places check the Internet to see if they have any events coming soon and see if there are any kid friendly days or tours.

Step 4: Always keep in mind the science-museums.
Toddlers love these and they are often designed to appeal to children’s hands on nature.
Toddlers can often play with exhibits and have a little more freedom than regular museums.

Step 5: Look at local businesses.
Toddlers love going to farms to see what happens there and play with the animals.
Most farmers are more than happy to give your little ones a look around and explain their jobs.
A trip to the veterinarian office or another local office of some sort.
Toddlers will love visiting their local rescue squad or fire station to get a close up look at the equipment, vehicles and heroes who work there.
Just be sure with these to always call ahead and schedule a time. Offices and rescue houses are usually happy to have visitors as long as it’s a good time for them.

Step 6: Do not overlook the obvious.
A day at the beach to do a study on the sand or animals before romping in the waves.
A day at the park to do a science experiment before letting loose to play.

Step 7: Book your hotels ahead of time so that you are not stuck without a place to stay.
With toddlers, you do not have an option of just sleeping in a car.

Step 8: Keep the activities to a minimum.
Remember that young children are easily overstimulated, so allow plenty of down time.

Happy baby ^-^

Step 9: Take a potty chair with you if your child is potty trained or in the process of it, and plan to make stops to use it when necessary.
There is no possible way toddlers can hold it until you get to a petrol station.

Step 10: Bring plenty of snacks and drinks.
Toddlers get hungry quickly and when they are hungry they are cranky.
A screaming toddler can make a trip tricky for everyone, so prepare ahead of time with convenient snacks.

Step 11: Carry plenty of cash or a credit card for emergencies such as car trouble.
You do not want to be stranded with your lil toddler.

Step 12: Allow for plenty of stops to stretch your legs, let the toddlers out of their car seats to run around a bit and use the restroom.

Notes:

Always try to check ahead for hours and events.
Check out websites whenever possible.
Try to visit the library before hand to get books to peek your child’s interest.

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Gambatte ne mommies

May Allah swt blessed your priceless day!

June 15, 2008 | Filed Under Mama's Talk | Leave a Comment

Sticky Note

Dear Readers, thank you for your visit.

This site will be reconstruct by Line South due to several php file error (reported by one of loyal reader, dear Miss Daesy: daec_jun[@]yahoo.com).

I’ll try to publish any “draft post” by mamafiza as soon as possible and I’ll help her to launch new member of LittleKittle.com (Insya-Allah):

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p/s: mamafiza’s thanked everyone for being so supportive & caring. Insya-Allah, she’ll update this blog by herself when she will be back home & had fully recovered. Thank you.

by,

zACk