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Hi Guys! How's your life after the enhance community quarantine? I am sure you got bored already. It's day 13 of lockdown here in Davao City. All the people of Davao City are required to stay at home as possible.  Staying at home is no longer new to us and we are used to it since my husband and I are working online from home. We are so blessed for having this kind of job, however,  we are saddened for other people who are working outside and all of a sudden they lose their job after this outbreak. I believed this coronavirus will soon pass. Let's just hope and pray.

How are your kids, by the way? In Chesska's case, their classes were suspended two weeks ago right after there were cases of coronavirus already in Metro Manila.  Their school canceled already their 4th Periodical Exam.  (One week na lang kulang para makag-exam na sana sila ) COVID wins the race 😁. This virus is super fast to spread but let's stay healthy to avoid infection.

We have no idea when this lockdown would last but let's take this opportunity to help us grow as a parent, friend, wife or husband, and as a believer of Christ. This corona virus humbles the world, reminding us to slow down, become healthy, reflect and strengthen our relationship with our loved ones.   In my case, I use this ample time reading daily devotionals, enhancing my skills in video editing, eating healthy, and homeschooling my children, making sure they are still learning while at home.  That's why I wanted to share this schedule with you which I came across from YouTube channel (I already forgot what the name of the channel but I believed it's helpful) however, I modified it a bit suitable for my 8-year old.


After implementing this schedule, I noticed that my child became disciplined already and her time was spent productively.

I have also sensory play ideas where you can use when children's boredom strikes.  I bet, your children will love these. I hope you find this post helpful.  Feel free to comment below.
Since we are on lockdown mode due to COVID, kids get bored easily, resort to gadgets and play the whole day, or sneak watching non-sense YouTube shows without our knowing.  Since all classes got suspended weeks ago, I reviewed all the sensory plays and lesson plans I bought 2 years ago when I homeschooled Chesska. Then I thought of using them during their idle time. They find it enjoyable.

Here are the sensory play we created for the past two weeks.

1. Gelatin Sensory Play
2. Bubble Foam Sensory Play
3. Easter Egg Sensory Play
4. Sea Animals Sensory Play
5. Ice Dinosaur Sensory Play
6. Corn Sensory Play
7. Frog Cycle Sensory Play
8. Ice Stamping Sensory Play

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My older daughter, Chesska, 8, was homeschooled when she was 3 years old.  I haven't had a hard time teaching her numbers. Psalm was a little bit challenging since her span of attention was short. That's why most of her activities are sensory plays.  I learned that children learn using their senses. So easter egg sensory bin is a nice activity for her.

First I put rice in a bin. Yes, it's a messy activity but remember children love messy!  I added eggs with numbers with corresponding dots on them (idea here).  I had her count the dots written on the egg and introduced the number corresponding to it.


She loved scooping the rice, pouring and fillings eggs with rice. For listening activity, I asked her to shake the eggs filled with rice. She was having fun listening to it.


 After cleaning up the mess, I asked her again to match the dots to its corresponding numbers. It cannot be learned in just one session. Do it over and over until your kids master the skills. Yes, it will take patience and strategies in teaching kids her age.


It took her almost an hour playing with the easter egg sensory bin. No screaming, crying, whining in the house for the first time. And I save my voice.


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Do your kids love bubbles? Does mine too. Over a week ago, I incorporated bubble sensory play in teaching letter B. Psalm got excited seeing the bubbles in different colors. It's indeed stimulating to her senses.


Here are the simple things you need to prepare.

1. 1 cup of water
2. 1/2 cup of dishwashing liquid
3. Food Color
4. Blender
5. Mix all the ingredients in a blender. Blend until you get a foamy solution.


I put some toys that begin with letter B. I had her explore the bubbles and asked her where letter B is.  I also discussed things that begin with letter B.

I also asked her what colors the bubbles are.   Sensory play is a great way of keeping your kids busy instead of letting her watch YouTube videos for hours.

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