It’s time for another 12 Months of Montessori Series and today I am sharing Mavi’s favourite book series. We have been using these books for years now. The books are all about the cosmic history to the evolution of man. The stories are accompanied by stunning images and time-line to follow. Everything in these books are just too magical and enlightening for him! In this post you will also see the activities that the kids did in order to make the Study of the Universe and the Origin of Life a lot more interesting.
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Showing posts with label book collection. Show all posts
Goodnight Moon Storytelling Basket
Thursday, March 3, 2016
Oh my, Goodnight Moon is one of my kids favourite and I can’t wait to share with you the contents of our storytelling basket! I assembled it over the weekend and both Vito and Mavi are having fun tinkering and exploring the objects.
I read this book every night. It’s calming, relaxing… makes them ponder what’s out there in the night, letting them observe their room and the silence of the night. And may I just say, there is so much love in the story. The old lady as I would always say to the boys, is lovingly watching her little kid go to sleep, just like most Mommies do!
I read this book every night. It’s calming, relaxing… makes them ponder what’s out there in the night, letting them observe their room and the silence of the night. And may I just say, there is so much love in the story. The old lady as I would always say to the boys, is lovingly watching her little kid go to sleep, just like most Mommies do!
B4FIAR: Jesse Bear and {Learn & Play Link Up}
Wednesday, November 11, 2015
I am starting Before Five in a Row with Vito. I am a fan of FIAR and I’ve been doing it with Mavi for years.
Last week, we did Jesse Bear, What Will You Wear? Vito loved it instantly! He can relate to the daily activities of Jesse Bear and how amazing he recognizes most of it as part of his routines. Like changing his shirt, high chair and mealtime, bath time and when running towards Daddy when my husband arrives from work.
Now here are the activities we did to go along with Jesse Bear:
Morning
We played in the yard, put on his jacket and red pants 
Then try to play sand just like Jesse Bear. That is Kinetic Sand and we are loving it!
Noon Time
Lunch time, he ate some steamed veggies, then apple and drank milk. He insisted that we place the book in his table to make sure he’s doing what Jesse Bear is doing.
Afternoon Time
To kill time we played with colored rice and scooping because Jesse Bear was playing with his rice!
We also played matching shoes game! When your child is about 1.5yrs old, they’re able to discriminate objects. Try matching games as simple as matching their shoes! Vito is such an expert!
Bedtime
Vito’s bedtime routine includes brushing his teeth (like Jesse Bear), washing his face and putting on his PJs. I say this out loud as I do it so he’ll understand what we are doing. And just like what I did with Mavi, I would read him books while I put him to bed. This actually calms him down…. and make us both sleepy LOL.
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Here are the featured literature-based activities for this week!
Harry Potter Sorcerer’s Stone Unit from Every Star Is Different
Fall Book Basket for Preschoolers from Homeschool Preschool
Peter Pumpkin Eater Printables from Embark on the Journey
Madeline Sensory Tray Writing from Growing Book By Book
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Teaching Animals to Toddlers
Sunday, May 31, 2015
What is it with animals that kids love? My husband asked me this question when he saw my pile of Safari Toob animal figures years ago and asked me why I incorporate animals in our homeschool activities. I have no scientific answer to his question but all I know was that Mavi was enchanted with animals (until now!). The way I see it, it's because of the unique sounds they make and how different they look from their parents and siblings LOL.
As a young boy, Mavi loved singing the Old McDonald song because he enjoys making the animal sounds. He can get hooked for hours to any animal-related activities and play. Of course, a visit to the zoo completes all these lessons and activities. We've been to four zoos for the 6 years, all of which are in different countries. As of this writing, Mavi is obsessed with dinosaurs even if he haven't seen one.
Now comes Vito. He also loves animals. The first animal sound that he ever made was that of the dinosaur's (thanks to his big brother!). Aside from dog, cow, bird and cat, Vito identifies other animals through their sound. Now with this sudden interest, I am joining the bandwagon of "invitation to play". If you haven't heard about it yet, here's an amazing tutorial from Teach Preschool.
So this is my first attempt of setting up an invitation to play of animals for Vito. Oh boy! He was so happy, kept on jumping and clapping his hand showing his excitement! As we play, I keep telling him the names of the animals and their sounds. This is what he likes best. See the picture on the left? He's asking "what's this?" and that's a cue for me to answer and make the sounds LOL.
But guess who enjoyed it the most??? The big brother!
I wish I could get rid of all the furnitures in the sitting room and replace it with a huge play table for these boys lol.
He specifically loves this popsicle stick cage Mavi created for him. Vito still mouths objects so I'm not letting him use our Safari Toob animal figures. What we are using here are Schleich animals and Duplos. The stacking cups you see there are Playskool Barrels which are my son's favourite toy.
Now this was an awesome and unplanned activity, and it turned out enjoyable for the boys! Why not start doing your invitation to play?
You don't need to buy new toys. Just make use of what you already have, set it up in table accessible for the kids, add some craft sticks.. papers, baskets and playdough and you're all set!
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Top 5 Favourite Books (May)
Thursday, May 21, 2015
Welcome to another of the Top 5 Favourite Books! Today I’m going to share to you, Mavi’s picks for the month of May.
“Rex may look like an average six-year-old, living on his parents’ moog farm and going to mini intergalactic citizen school, but he knows he’s destined to become . . . the King of Space! With the help of his unsuspecting friends, Rex begins his conquest of the known worlds. And when he goes too far, only one person can save him from the wrath of the Galactic Alliance — Mom!”
It’s about a little boy who became the King of Space . He lets his friend formed a team and make his own throne that is big - Mavi
“Tony likes to help his father at their small family restaurant, but everything changes when Little Nino's Pizzeria becomes a fancier place.” - Amazon
It’s about a boy and his daddy helping together to make pizza. - Mavi
3. The Promise
"On a mean street in a mean, broken city, a young girl tries to snatch an old woman’s bag. But the frail old woman, holding on with the strength of heroes, says the thief can’t have it without giving something in return: the promise. It is the beginning of a journey that will change the thieving girl’s life — and a chance to change the world, for good. Here is the story of a magical discovery that will touch the heart and imagination of every reader, young and old. In an exciting collaboration, author Nicola Davies joins forces with illustrator Laura Carlin to create a contemporary tale inspired by Jean Giono’s 1953 story,"
Because the girl, she kept her promise and planted the stolen acorns which turned into trees which turned the people in the mean street good.
4. Oh! If only…
“Sometimes big things have very small beginnings. "Oh! If only . . . I had stayed home that day . . . If only . . . I hadn't met that dog . . . If only . . . he didn't want to play . . . " And so begins a remarkably funny chain of events as one young boy and a dog unwittingly unleash the greatest havoc imaginable.” - Amazon
It’s a funny story.
5. I’m My Dog
“Many dogs have human owners. Not this dog. He fetches his own slippers, curls up at his own feet, and gives himself a good scratch. But there is one spot, in the middle of his back, that he just can’t reach. So one day, he lets a human scratch it. And the poor little fella follows him home. What can the dog do but get a leash to lead the guy around with? Dog lovers of all ages will revel in the humorous role-reversal as this dog teaches his human all the skills he needs to be a faithful companion.”
The dog is the master while the boy became the pet. But I like it because they love each other and they’re best of friends. - Mavi
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Tried and Tested: How Machines Work Book
Tuesday, May 19, 2015
I wanted to give this book a review and a little presentation as I really like its concept. You know how much I love hands-on activities, and if you are learning about machines, nothing is best than having a real experience. The problem with this is we don’t have the scientific tools and the space for this kind of experience. So I was really really happy when I came across this book kit from Suzie’s Home Education Ideas last year. I immediately placed an order as you seldom see stuff like this available in Amazon.
What is the book all about?
This is a book about simple machines. The book has a colourful presentation of the history and usage of each type of the machine/invention. The timeline of the invention is very helpful. Mavi loved reading it, and discovering how each machine evolved through time.
Now the book comes with cardboard kits, bolts, nuts and other kits. The kit is combination of cardboard and plastic. After each discussion of the machine, you are instructed to create the blach blatch. To assemble the blah blach, you need the instruction sheet for that. Yes, it has a separate sheet for instruction, while the book will simply explain the theory behind the model.
So this is basically this is what it looks like. The book is readable by younger kids who love machines. 
This is the kit (made of cardboards) that is included in the book. Some would say that this is the downside of the book. The cardboard wouldn’t last long if you keep on using the kits. As fro me, I’m fine with these cardboards. The book is not that pricey, there I expected that it doesn’t come with fancy materials like those of KNex and LEGO. So far, they served their purpose and was able to demonstrate the concepts behind the simple machines without breaking apart.
These are nuts and bolts with strings. You can barely see them here. They’re all pretty easy to use and assemble.
And here’s the instruction sheets. Again, so easy to follow.
Based on my experience and how Mavi dealt with it, I realized that this kit is appropriate for kids around 8years+. For a 6years old, the materials can be too tedious to assemble. The bolts and nuts are quite a challenge for Mavi and I, unless you are skilled in using these materials. The cardboard stand is quite annoying, always detached from the board because it doesn’t fit perfectly. They could have created a more sturdy material that fits on the board. Other than that, I like the book and the kit that comes with it. This book teaches the basic with hands-on materials that are handy and doesn’t take up space (like those educational toys that are made up of gazillion pieces). And much more, affordable! You can get it from Amazon and Book Depository. I highly recommend Book Depository for readers from Asia and those who wants free shipping.
Those in Europe, you can get this from Amazon UK. And in US, Amazon (as of now it is very pricey!), so you’re option is Book Depository.
If you have more questions, don’t hesitate to drop me a comment in this post. I would love to answer your queries! And watch out for the actual lesson, I will have a separate post for that.
Top Five Favourite Books (April)
Monday, April 27, 2015
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I asked Mavi for his top 5 favourite books for this month (he keeps on brining these books in school for show and tell) and tell me why.
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"Winter's story begins with a peg-leg sailor who aids slaves on their escape on the Underground Railroad. While working for plantation owners, Peg Leg Joe teaches the slaves a song about the drinking gourd (the Big Dipper). A couple, their son, and two others make their escape by following the song's directions. Rich paintings interpret the strong story in a clean, primitive style enhanced by bold colours. The rhythmic compositions have an energetic presence that's compelling. A fine rendering of history in picture book format."--(starred) Booklist.
"I like it because Peg Leg Joe became a hero by saving the slaves and bringing them to Canada for freedom". - Mavi
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Lyrical, breathtaking, splendid—words used to describe Allen Say’s Grandfather’s Journey when it was first published. At once deeply personal yet expressing universally held emotions, this tale of one man’s love for two countries and his constant desire to be in both places captured readers’ attention and hearts. Winner of the 1994 Caldecott Medal, it remains as historically relevant and emotionally engaging as ever. - Goodreads
"I love it because the he and his grandfather loves to travel, just like me." - Mavi
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A true classic with a timeless message, The Story of Ferdinand has enchanted readers since it was first published in 1936. All the other bulls would run and jump and butt their heads together. But Ferdinand would rather sit and smell the flowers. And he does just that, until the day a bumblebee and some men from the Madrid bullfights give gentle Ferdinand a chance to be the most ferocious star of the corrida—and the most unexpected comic hero. This cherished hardcover is perfect for those who love Ferdinand, and those who have yet to meet him. - Goodreads
"The part where he sat on a bee makes me laugh, and because everyone thinks he's super strong but actually not. All he ever do is smell the flower and he's really funny." - Mavi
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Life stories of Spiderman, Thor and Ironman.
"Spiderman is in it and he is my favourite superhero." - Mavi
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"This book...recounts the persistence of a Frenchman, Louis Bleriot, to build a flying machine to cross the English Channel.... The text is succinct, caption-like in its directness and brevity....The paintings...add the necessary testure and tone to this marriage. This is vintage Provensen" – School Library Journal
"Because it is the story of the first airplane to fly in France and England. The pictures are so funny too" - Mavi
You can also get these books from Book Depository. They ship anywhere for free!
Exploring Animals in the Marine Ecosystem
Thursday, July 3, 2014
A sudden change in weather made us look into the world of marine animals. Per usual, we use Safari Toob Animal Figures (Safari Ltd Coral Reef Toob and Toob Toobs Sharks Miniatures ), FREE Marine Animal Cards which I created a long time ago, books from the library (see affiliate list for the details) and some paper crafts for our mini project.
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