For a glimpse of our country’s flag, click here (my other PH entry).

Last year, we joined other homeschooling children who are under the same school set-up to celebrate United Nations’ Day on October 24.

We belonged to the group that represented Australia/Oceania. Below are some hand-made flags for the presentation:

Flags are very important not just in recognizing a nation but as a symbol of this nation’s sovereignty and freedom. I hope.

Happy flag hunting!

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It seems like a few years ago when I first met this chubby and cute boy. He has so much energy that is so obvious there is something going on. Yes, we was diagnosed as having ADHD.

He used to be restless, he still is but restless in a different way. He used to talk nonstop although he is not so much like that nowadays. He used to be like the wind that can not be contained and controlled. In other words, he is indestructible.

He was given medication to control his actions and concentrate better in class. He transferred from one school to another and then back again to where he was enrolled first. Good thing he has stayed there till now that he is a Senior.

He wants to go to one of the prestigious schools in the country to study Information Technology. One time he came by with his brother who is having reading sessions with me. I wanted to discuss with him his plans and what he has lined up to achieve his goals but we weren’t able to talk much.

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A few days ago, I heard a young girl (not my student) talking about finding data and sites regarding weight loss pill reviews. I was shocked of course, to hear her say it.

As I was thinking about why she is so conscious about her body, it came to mind the countless television commercials and print ads that bombard people about these things.

In short, the perception of beauty for these young girls means slim and sexy bodies. Not only that, throw in the long straight and silky hair and/or pinkish-fair skin and the “perfect young woman” is there.

I remember a student who according to her mom “Feels sad because one of her teachers (meaning us) called her ‘fat’”. To think she was only five years old then. Here was what happened.

Such is a major dilemma among adolescent, young girls who are the opposite of the features I have mentioned above. Coupled with the fact that some of them have to “battle” the unwelcome advances of the opposite sex, throw all these together and there will be challenges.

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Cerebral Palsy, along with Down’s Syndrome, Mental Retardation, Hearing Impairment and Visual Impairment are probably one of those classified as “obvious” special needs people.

Why? These conditions can be recognized readily by those who know how.

Cerebral palsy can be recognized by a number of symptoms like spasms, inability to move and maintain balance and posture. They lack muscle control.

Some of those with cerebral palsy have difficulty walking and doing tasks like writing and/or feeding themselves and/or dressing up. There are those who are hyperactive. There are also those who have seizure disorders. There are those who have learning and developmental problems.

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Special needs parents? Whatever happened to children with special needs? Who are these people?

I am so happy to brag write about this. Woohoo!
Click here to read my article posted at FilipinoMomBlog.

There are so many arts and crafts activities that can be taught to children.

Last month, my homeschooling children and I tried doing several craft projects for the Christmas tree. We made handmade tree decorations, paper stockings, and photo ornaments.

The leftover materials I used were from the personalized gift tags which consisted of scrapbooking embellishments, craft glue and paper.

Why teach arts and crafts?

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