Day #11 of October Playbook states: Collect 5 types of Leaves and classify them. I remembered as a primary school kid, we were assigned these Young Scientist Cards with projects and activities which we have to complete to earn our young Botanist, young Zoologist and young Geologist certificates and badges. I enjoyed those tremendously and wish Dana would be as fascinated in the Natural world as I did.Does these bring back fond memories for you too?Today's challenge is exactly one which I … [Read more...]
October Playbook: Did you see what I see?
We've entered week 2 of the October Playbook Challenge and this happens to be the week to G.O (Get Out!). Today, Day #8's challenge is to go on a Neighbourhood Insect Safari! Being a working day (and a Monday!), we could only attempt this activity in the evening. When Daddy turned up at the door at 7pm, I sent him and Dana off on the safari hunt. They had recently just carried out fumigation in the estate so the likelihood of locating insects is really slim but they were game enough to give … [Read more...]
October Playbook: Tear and Tell a Tale…
Day #4 of The October Playbook Challenge is to 'Tear and Tell a Tale'. Honestly, I'm not much a storyteller and was doubtful if I can pull this off but gosh, we had a fun giggly night!We started late at about 8pm, after dinner. I dug out the last few pieces of coloured origami paper from my stationery chest, laid them on the table and told Dana she's gonna be a storyteller tonight. The criteria was: she had to tell a story with paper shapes she tore. Having just attended her kindy's … [Read more...]
October Playbook: If I were a…I would…
Day #3 of the October Playbook Challenge is to get our children to tell a story using this prompt 'If I were....what would I be?" Daddy was able to send Dana to school this morning so we attempted this activity in the car ride...D: If I were a butterfly, I would be rainbow-coloured. I'll fly around with my friends to eat leaves...Us: Dana, caterpillars eat leaves, butterflies don't... D: Ohh...then what do they eat for breakfast? Us: They drink nectar from flowers... D: Oh I know! If I were a … [Read more...]
HeART Studio – Art from the Heart!
Most of us instinctively know that art is important for our children. According to educational psychologists, creating art expands a child's ability to interact with the world around them, and provides a new set of skills for self-expression and communication. Not only does art help to develop the right side of the brain, it also cultivates important skills such as fine motor skills, problem solving skills and communication skills that benefit a child's all round development. Daddy and I … [Read more...]
Wordless Wednesday: We Love Gardening!
I conducted an impromptu gardening activity for Dana and her playmates this evening and they had a jolly good time getting their hands 'soiled'! We planted 4 types of seeds in total - basil, coriander, xiao bai cai and baby kangkong. Let's hope the plants will grow and the girls can get the chance to harvest the crops!Tammy, Dana, Meredith and Maegan - Neighbours in the same estate!Little gardeners at work! Tiny Seeds, Great Possibilities!Linking up with Sakura Haruka's … [Read more...]
Fun Friday Bake!
It has been a most hectic week with lots of deadlines at work and the arrival of a new domestic help. I came home physically drained but still wanted to devote some time to do something fun with the Princess. We didn't take long to decide on baking as I have a recipe which has been on my "to-do" list for a while. We measured the ingredients and laid out the baking tools. I enlisted the help of my capable little baking apprentice, Dana, to do most of the tasks as this recipe is rather … [Read more...]
The Fascinating Underwater World@Sentosa!
During the June school vacation, we were extended a very exclusive preview of the most recent addition to the shark family at Underwater World Singapore — the Zebra Horn Sharks. When we told the kids about this invite, they couldn't contain their excitement and joy!I did a little research and discovered that what makes the Zebra Horn Sharks distinct from the rest of the other horn sharks is the Zebra-like vertical stripes across their body, as their name suggests. Although they do not … [Read more...]
A Farmer for a Day!
We went on the inaugural homelearning excursion to an Eco Farm last weekend. Here are Top 5 Things we like about this outing:1. The Rustic SurroundingsThe farm is located in a secluded part of Singapore, in far flung Neo Tiew Road. Even before we stepped into the farm, Daddy spotted these birds' nests hanging from the trees towering above us. We later learnt from a fellow Mommy that these are Baya Weavers' nests. What a gorgeous sight to behold! Can you spot the yellow … [Read more...]
Wordless Wednesday: Bumble Bee at the Pool
Posting my first Wordless Wednesday entry, here's a short video of my newly-minted 4yo attempting to swim short distances in the pool without the aid of any floatation device. Enjoy! … [Read more...]
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