So after reading a few books about volcanoes, my 4yo started painting volcanoes and recreating volcanoes during playtime with sand and playdoh.
We also did some crafts on volcanoes using different materials and made an erupting volcano!
The one on the left was done by the 4yo, depicting violent eruption with lava shooting out of the crater in all directions.
Our Volcano that they kids helped to make. They took turns to mix and pour the liquids into the volcano. It took barely a second for the 'eruption' to start.
The kids didn't care that the 'lava' was too bubbly and way too diluted and pink. They were stunned and speechless for a few seconds watching the bubbly liquid rushing out of 'their volcano'.
The 4yo seems to prefer volcanoes in cold countries a lot more, hence his decision to opt for the white plasticine to mould the volcano.
This was how we made our volcano.
And last night he composed a piece of 'volcano music' on a whim and enthusiastically performed it for us. :)
One day, we shall go visit a real volcano. I am sure the little boy will be truly thrilled by it.
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I am thrilled myself, what a wonderful experience you have exposed them, so much learning and fun :)
Hi, could u pls share how u made the volcano, tks.
Sounds like the boys had a lot of fun.
Hi, you have really established a very strong foundation of English for both your sons. I am wondering if you could share yr experience/ways how you started to teach them in building up their vocabulary/new words, and in recognizing, reading (phonics?) & understanding of new words. i am a regular reader of your blog. Really amaze on the ideas you have in homeschooling. And, of course, the love you show & shower on yr children is simply wonderful & heartwarming.
Hi vegepiglet, javapot, try it out with your kids. I am sure they will be intrigued too. :)
Hi Winnie, it is always nice for me to know who my readers are, so I appreciate it a lot when my readers introduce themselves. :)
On your question, I am happy to share our experience.
Briefly, I think two key factors not related to homeschooling are:
1. reading from young age
2. talking and interacting in good English
As a stay-home mum, I have an advantage of sheer quantity of time spent with my kids and I do talk NON-STOP to and with them. My hubby and I are very conscious of good English and as much as possible, we ban Singlish at home.
There are a lot more that we do which I think directly/indirectly contribute to my kids' foundation. But if I were to go into details, it will probably be a long post. I don't mind writing more if there are more readers interested in this topic, so it justifies the time spent.
So if there are more of you out there who are keen, do SHOUT and introduce yourself. :)
The volcano score is cute!!!
Well, i hope more ppl out there will be keen on the topic =)Then it will be great!
i admire how you could balance so much things in a day - whipping up delicious meals, preparing materials for homeschooling, homeschooling yr kids bringing them out, etc.
i am a mother of one (my son is going to be 2 soon). i not sure what to do with him at home & not wasting his time. He seems to have a short attention span & so really can't sit still to do an activity for long :( So seeing yr sons enjoying themselves with all the activities that you have arranged for them make me wonder what i could do more for mine.
If possible, you could conduct a talk & share yr experiences. i believe a no. of mothers out there will be interested to participate.
Looking forward to more tips & advice from you =)
HI! long time no see you.:)
How are you?
You're great mother!
You did nice teach to them.
I always thought when we were play togther with each kids at play ground your cute boys so clever!!!
I remembered your older boy teach to me about 'volcano' and he showed drew it.
I want to learn from you.hahaha
I'll check your Blog again.
see you.:)
From japan
Hi,
i chanced upon your blog from SMH.. actually was trying to find out how to show flashcards to baby. However i found that you are doing so much more than just flash cards.
I am a SAHM with 2 kids (one 4 years and one 4 months). I would loved to do many things with my elder son but always lack the idea to do it.Will be glad if you can share more on how you build your kids' foundation.
hi A from Japan! How are you settling down? Email me when you have time to let me know how you are doing, ok?
Winnie and Ian, thanks for your kind words and support and suggestions.
Also thank you to those who have contacted me recently to indicate your interest in joining talks/sharing sessions on various topics and playgroups and classes for your little ones. I am really excited over the level of interest expressed.
Do watch out for a coming post on this subject of playgroups/learning and sharing sessions.
Hi,
i have been trying to look at your older posts with regards to flashcards. However had not been able to find those posts. Appreciate if you able to give me the link?
Thanks.
Ianmummy
hi Ianmummy, I don't think I've ever written much about flashcards in this blog. At most, I may have mentioned it as one of the things I did with my kids. So I can't pinpoint to a particular post that will give you specific details.
Hello Beautiful mummy,
I chanced upon your blog before the birth of my son and now my baby is already 8 months old.
You are really awesome about your sharing for your kids homeschooling.U inspire me too even when my baby is only 8 months and i will be hanging around your COOL hearty blog for my ideas to guide our lil' ones.
Children loves to learn and it's their nature.God bless your kindness and your family!
Amy Lim
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