Homeschool Wall. What Else Can You Add to the List?

Post by MamaFiza on June 25, 2011 

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PhotoBlog@Homeschool Room.

Happy holiday to my gorgeous girls ;)

May you’re in great health. Amin~ *lovely hugs*

Oh my Lord, what a super busy year for all of us ^-^ *Alhamdulillah*

I kept all the pictures update in external hard disk but yet still have no suitable time to upload ‘em to this humble blog *gomen ne!*.

Alright then, let’s continue another fast and extra simple update for today’s blog post.

Question of the day: What else can you add to your homeschool wall?

Unsurprisingly, the answer is never ending!

Other than our wall of fame, world map, planner mind-map, periodic table of chemical elements, and list of educational display (section for math, science, language, religious education, history), we also used magnetic whiteboard with aluminium frame.

Previously we do have the easel with dry-erase and chalkboard, but only suitable for one-on-one tutor session.

Gazillion thanks to dearest PaPa, now we’re putting up a huge wipe board on the wall *Alhamdulillah*.

 

Waiting for The King to arrive . . . heeee >w<
(before setting up)

 

Wonderful Time:

 

We’re using 2 separate whiteboard, size 2′ x 3′ (ft) *60cm x 90cm* = 2‘ x 6‘ :-D

All edge are furnished with safety corner cap, wall installation, attachable accessory tray keeps magnets, markers & erasers nearby, plus concealed hanging brackets create a more professional-looking display.

 

Trying up~ (big bro and big sis) >O<

 

Doodling with little girls >_<

 

It just makes me feel organized to teach my precious kids for each and everyday.  You bet, I’m ready for Monday!^_______^
*Alhamdulillah* ;)

 

Believe me, you can always create a legion of environments with a little imagination -_^

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Don’t give up, my hot mommies! You can do it too :-D

May God blessed your weekend, Amin~

 

 

 

 

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Keep ‘em Busy (In a Good Way)

Post by MamaFiza on June 10, 2011 

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Konbanwa to my dearest hot momma ;)

May you’re in cheerful day ^w^ God blessed, Amin~

Alhamdulilah, we’re back on homeschool extended road trip since April 2011 and up to this month.

Yes, as usual we’re traveling together for field trip and working purpose :-D  You may always integrate travel and homeschooling with your child.

Question of the day: How Do You Keep Kids Busy While You Work?

Provide your child a choice and a list of useful activity books is a great way to keep them busy without resorting to video or computer games.

Activity books may help to refresh their math, science, language arts and IQ studies skills in fun ways.

 

Let’s keep ‘em busy:

A: New books for next week schedule.
B: Completed activity books from last week schedule.
Alhamdulillah, we’re fully occupied ;)

 

 


My First Phonics Series ^-^

 

 


Mini activity books, suitable for for different occasions (and always on the go!). Simple yet effective. Mini-books are quite simple included with images. We bought 4 sets of these books *yay! ^-^ *

 

 


Coloring books for bonus treats! >_<

 

 


For big bro and big sis ^_^

 

Three Line Work Book: For handwriting practice (cursive!)
Big Square Work Books: For mathematics subject.

But do make sure that your kids are comfortable as possible during the travel in each destination.

Insya-Allah, traveling with kids can be both fun and rewarding for you and your little angel once properly planned :-D

Gambatte ne, have a blissful holiday~*special hugs*

 

 

 

 

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Laundry: How to Teach Kids the Basics

Post by MamaFiza on June 9, 2011 

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PhotoBlog@Laundry Day.

moshi-moshi to my cute ladies ;)

May you’re in great health. Amin~ *bear hugs*

Another speedy update for today’s blog entry.

Do you still remember this blog post?

Question of the day (from New Straits Times‘s interview):

Miss Anusha K: “How do you teach your kids about laundry and if so, which one is doing it now? Do they enjoy it?”

Me: Thank God, yes, I do teach and introduce my kids when I’m doing laundry since they’re a little baby (3 months old) because I’m using baby sling (baby wearing) that keep me very handy on doing it ^_^ Alhamdulillah, all of them doing it, with no complaint. My precious boy and girls love to help out in the laundry room plus always been eager to help, most of the time, they argue about who gets to do what (even had been scheduled earlier).

Now and for the last 2 years till today, my husband and I wont need to do laundry chores as our children very helpful on this routine. We only need to supervise them, everyday. Plus, all of them were surprised at how many teenagers and adults went to school/college/university with no idea how to do laundry or clean the bathroom.

 

Our laundry room ^_______^

Honestly for me, teaching our child to do laundry is a worthwhile process. By involving them in the family care routine of the home definitely teaches responsibility, builds self-esteem. Plus, my husband and I need to deal with their over-eagerness, on daily basis! *lol* No doubt, getting child to love doing the wash will be easy breezy ;)

Perfection is not the goal. Self-reliance and pride in a job completed is. This may help instill the good habit of responsibility from an early age.

As I do strongly believe children can handle various responsibilities based on of different abilities and ages, my husband and I made a chore chart (household tasks) be divided by age, one chore chart per child (age appropriate) and also for us (combined list).

But do keep in mind as the art and science of caring for clothes is not learned in one day even though naturally young kids love chores and household tasks. With help, they can complete the job from start to finish.

 

Big smiles :-D *Alhamdulillah*

 

First step: let your child disposes of worn or soiled garments by placing them in a box or basket. Provide each child with their own container. They will quickly learn organization and order by putting things where they go.

Toddler may help handing clothes pins to you, match and roll socks. Preschooler children can begin to do more. They can bring their clothes to the laundry area when it’s time to wash them, and really helpful to sort clothes by color.

After sorting, clothes can be washed and dried, then folded and put away in drawers or hung up. They can also help emptying the wastebasket and wiping down the machines with a damp cloth.

To make it more interesting, show the kids what load sizes are: small, medium or large. When clothes already dry, use folding time to name shapes such as rectangles, squares (e.g: washcloths and towels).

Make “laundry time” a fun time for your child, you may also setting a “laundry day”. Use praise, hugs, kisses and thanks (lots of love). Thank them and brag on them for their help even if it is not perfect.

Start simply and remember safety first. Please do always remind them to be careful with lids of washing machines.

 

 

Get ready kids >O<

 

Teaching your child how to do laundry will help them to develop discipline and a sense of accomplishment.

Your time and patience will be well worth it because not only are you getting extra help around the house, but you are teaching your child independent living skills.

 

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All the best, glorious momma! :-D

May God blessed your beloved family, Amin~

 

 

 

 

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