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Monday, March 20, 2017

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Friday, March 17, 2017

The Glass Menagerie Monologue

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This was my final presentation in High School English 5, way back 2012

My Ideal Arts Classroom

bhelle 9:26 pm 0 Comments

My ideal art room may have some characteristics that are different from the regular classroom. One important thing I may consider first is the four corner wall since this is the foundation for all learning activity. What I mean for this is the painting and accommodation; it should be comfortable, calm and inviting for children to enjoy and have fun while staying and learning in my art room. On the first wall, there will be a display art gallery of their finished product, so that it is easy for them to review and discuss their works. Aside from that, there will be also a display cabinet on the second wall, this will be for the architectural-sculptural artworks and it should be near the windows facing to the hallways where teachers and other students can see the display. My third wall will be the storage and lockers where I can store all my valuable things, arts stuff and or any materials involving arts and crafts. On the last wall, will be my smart board and some electrical outlets. Talking about storage, there will be a lot of shelves and drying racks. Includes with these are deep and wider drawer for large paper and posters if any. In my art room, every inch of space is considered valuable.

Lighting is a must in arts room. There will be lights on the middle of the room and if there is natural light coming from the window, curtains will be applied if necessary. Direct and zoned lighting is important so these options will be present in my ideal art room. Students will be comfortable putting their creative imagination into real piece of arts if light is very compelling.

Sink is also vital in arts room. This is where the students do their cleaning, like washing arts tools and hand. The location will be beside the corner of working counter space, it is large and resistant of acid or any chemicals. So much for that, I consider also the flooring that it is sealed and not carpeted. It is easy for the students to clean up the mess. In addition, there will be an exhausted fan to suck up dust or any undesirable odors or particles to make the atmosphere clean and breathe safely. Also cupboards, working counters are present, those will be located below the hanging work displays and beside the smart board.

All my art supply will be non-toxic, it is expensive but it is worthy to make sure that all students are safe. I even consider introducing a recycled product, in this way, we can save money and help the environment. Like, paper bag, cardboard boxes, plastic bottles, etc. can be useful in making arts.

Visual Presentation of My Ideal Arts Classroom

Goldilocks and the Three Bears

bhelle 8:56 pm 0 Comments

Activity Name: Sequencing Activity Goldilocks and the Three Bears

Age Group: 3 to 5 years old
Number of Children: 10
Length of time: 15 to 20 minutes

Goal of the Activity: Reinforcing memory skills and sequencing.
Objective of the Activity: The Children will be able to know the sequence of the story of Goldilocks and The Three Bears and make their own version of the story.

Materials required: Picture cards of Goldilocks and the Three Bears with sticky tac or velcro
Book: Goldilocks and the Three Bears

Introduction: Ask the children if they know the story or of they hear the story.

My Role:

· Facilitator

· Ask open-ended questions

Detailed Progression of the Activity:

1. Let the children sit on a semi-circle and give a hint for today's topic

2. Read the book to the children about Goldilocks and the Three Bears.

3. Ask the children for an open-ended questions.

4. Let the children guess what will be going to happen to Goldilocks.

5. Let each child retell the story (1 minute story) by sequencing game.

Transitions: Acka Backa

Extensions:

1. Pretend play: scene-as as the story

2. Matching game

3. Memory game

4. Coloring

5. Tracing activity

What a Coincidence?

bhelle 8:48 pm 0 Comments

My due date for giving birth to my third child will supposedly on September 11, however, due to some complications during my pregnancy the doctor decided to take the baby out before this date and that was last month of August the 11^th. My baby is now a month old.

I was not really hoping to have my baby born at this date because this was the date of my father’s death. I was really hoping that my baby will be born after this date but to save the life of my baby I left with no choice.

Is it really a coincidence? When I knew that I am pregnant early this year, I spoke to my husband and told him “What if the baby will be born the same date as my father passed away?” Until now, I am still mourning for his death, maybe somehow, our Heavenly Father finds a way to fulfill the gaps of my happiness as of this moment? I really don’t know. My husband told me that my thoughts was impossible so I just leave it hanging and said to myself. I am just thinking too much and worried.

The periods of my pregnancy went well until the month of July. The gestational diabetes went bad and so the condition of the baby inside. I never had an ultrasound this much until the month of July which was done every 48 hours after nurses monitored the baby’s heartbeat. I was so worried for everything but left everything to God’s hand, whatever happens, there’s a reason for it. I never forget the gesture of the doctor three days before the 11^th of August, while doing the ultrasound. She tried to smile at me and spoke calmly about the situation of my baby. She did not really pointed-out that C section within 24 to 48 hours will be done depending on the changes of the condition inside. But when I went to see the doctor for diabetes he said that my C-section will be on the 11^th of August thus he gave me instructions on how to prepare myself, this involved of how much dosage I had to take of the insulin the night before the operation.

After two days which was August 11, 2013 I went back to the hospital for monitor and ultrasound. It was so devastating when I heard the baby’s heartbeats stopped every minute. I started to cry and panicked, same views when the doctor did the ultrasound right after the heartbeat monitor. The baby didn’t move at all. What we heard was just hiccups and that wasn’t counted as movement. Right at that moment, the doctor decided for the emergency C-section. The operation lasted for almost 5 hours. The doctor confirmed that was the most difficult operation she ever had.

Until now, I still can’t imagine how coincidence was my thought of having my baby born same date as my father’s death? Frankly speaking, I have mix emotions sad and happiness at the same time, thinking and of course celebrating two different events in one.

(Re-post from my deleted blog way back 2013)

Thursday, March 16, 2017

MOMMY Nursery Rhyme felt story

bhelle 5:09 pm 0 Comments

This felt story is one of my final project during my last semester in Early Childhood Education at TAV College. It is also one of my favorite.

I got this idea on one of the blog when I search for a unique nursery rhyme. I really like the idea that she uses MOMMY in replace of "BINGO". Therefore, it came into my mind, to make a nice felt stories about mommy in the tune of "Bingo" dedicated to all mommies around the world especially to my Nanay (mother).

It is really a cute idea that can be use in teaching early childhood education during the celebration of mother's day. If you have felt board you can easily used and sing the nursery rhyme in the tune of "BINGO". However, if felt board is not available you can still use by placing them into your dress as you sing the nursery rhyme.

MOMMY

(Bingo)

I have a very cool friend

And Mommy is her name-O

M O M M Y

And Mommy is her name-O

(Follow the sequence/tune like BINGO)

My children loves to sing this improvise nursery rhyme and I am sure the other children too. The felt story will actually help the children to show their love for their mother. They will also learn the perfect nursery rhyme intended for their mother and they will appreciate more how the mother is important for them, not only being a mom but mommy can be their best friend too.

Materials I used for making MOMMY FELT STORY

· felt sheets of different colors

· glue gun

· pattern for mommy

· needle and thread

· googly eyes

Note: for the mommy pattern I draw it first and then I cut it together with the felt sheets. If someone is interested you can search online a mommy pattern or you can use even the mommy clip arts.

Mango Cheese Cake for Baptism

bhelle 4:58 pm 0 Comments

Mango Cheese Cake for Baptism

July 5, 2014 was the baptism of my baby Angelo. This cake I made for him as the second baptism cake for one of my friend (Gerasil) made a Dolphin baptism cake. The theme of the party was dolphin that's why I asked my friend to make me a cake that has a dolphin cake topper.

In my part, I made the cheese cake with mango on top in a cross form with royal icing white rose and rosette on the side. Cheese cake is my son's favorite so I baked it for him.

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Making Box Village Activity

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Activity title and description:

Make a City or Town from Cardboard Boxes

Ideas/Photo Credits: http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/
buildingstownscitiesartscraftstideasprojectskids.html

Box Town

Making buildings can be very fun for these age groups particularly boxes because kids loves boxes. This activity will enhance their self-esteem and develop their self confidence as they make box town together.

Rules of this activity: Divide the children into two groups. Let them choose what building design they want to create, colors, etc. Let them manipulate the materials for the activity.

Safety and health rules (if necessary): Presence of the teacher is a must.

Materials or preparation needed before the activity:

Materials:

Boxes of various sizes, toilet rolls, tissue paper or just a roll of white paper, sticky tape, scissors, coloured paper, assorted buttons, crayons, thin masking tape, a few little cars and “villagers”

Procedures:

To make buildings: Wrap up boxes and other empty containers with colored paper. Have an adult cut out doors if wanted. Use tissue tubes for chimneys. Decorate with windows, flower boxes, etc.

To make trees: Use a tissue paper tube for the trunk. Draw a green blob on stiff paper or cardboard for the leaf canopy and cut it out. Tape the green canopy to the tube.

Setting or space needed for the activity: This activity can be done outdoor (ideal if the weather is good) or indoor. Must have a big space for two groups in order to emphasize each box town.

Support from colleagues (if necessary): For two groups yes, support is really needed so that she/he can supervise the students.

Activity introduction (starter): Introduce the materials to the students for the activity to drawn their attention. Start cutting some shape to be glued on the box building then, let the children follow or let them make their own way.

Explanation of strategy that you used: I will show to them as an example on how to cut into desired sizes of the box buildings, trees, pavement, etc. As this activity promotes self-esteem and social skills, I will let the children manipulate, construct and build according to their creativity.

Can this activity be expanded to fulfill other objectives or reinforce the main objective:

Yes, by asking related questions to the children regarding the activity they did. Likewise, describing their emotions after building the town. I will let the children talk with each other about their rules and contribution of making the box town.

Evaluate of this activity (do you meet your objectives):

Yes, I met my objectives, the children cooperate each other, discuss and giving their best to do the box town knowledgeably and creatively.

Which developmental does this activity promotes: The activity promotes physical development, creativity and language skills.

Objectives and key experiences: At the end of the activity, the children should be able to establish and accept responsibility of the assigned task.

Thursday, March 09, 2017

Maple Leaf Bird Arts and Crafts

bhelle 4:56 am 0 Comments

July 1 is Canada Day and we are very proud and happy celebrating this day. To honor this very special day for Canadians, we the educators teach our young children the basic concepts of why this day is so special. So part of it is making arts and crafts. We choose the Maple leaf birds craft and the Maple leaf hat.

Maple Leaf is one of the symbols of Canada. Therefore, maple leaf has been widely use for most arts and crafts in the daycare and or any other institutions in Canada during Canada Day.

In this activity, we are not only teaching children by making arts and crafts but we are also promoting other areas of domains like, cognitive skills, fine motor skills and color recognition and a basic history of the country.

Lesson Plan Activity:

Activity Name: Maple Leaf Bird Arts and Crafts

Age Group: 2 to 3 years (however this activity is good also for the 4 to 5 years old or older)
Number of Children: 8 (the ratio of the children is depends on the age)

· 18 - 24 months: ratio - 6 children/1 educator

· 2 - 3 years old: ratio - 8 children/1 educator

· 3 - 4 years old: ratio - 8 children/1 educator

· 4 - 5 years old: ratio - 10 children/1 educator

Length: 15 to 20 minutes

Goal of the Activity: Promoting cognitive skills and language skills.
Objective of the Activity: The children will be able to understand the basic history of Canada day.

Materials Required:

· red and white card stocks

· Maple leaf pattern

· googly eyes

Introduction: Introduce the activity by telling the children about Canada day.

Detailed Progression of the Activity:

· Prepare all the materials needed for the activity.

· Lay the Maple leaf pattern to the red and white card stock then cut.

· Let the children assemble the bird but the educator should help the children one by one especially when applying the glue.

Note: credits belong to the original person who shared this idea...

What Makes Me Different Today?

bhelle 4:41 am 0 Comments

What a nice compliment I received from one of the parent in the daycare where I work. It made me so happy and makes my heart melt. Hahaha!!!

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Parent and me convo today:
Parent: did you do something different?
Me: what do you mean?
Parent: you look so different.
Me: like what?
Parent: you look so beautiful.
Me: really? Thank you.

Hahahha, bisan ilad RA diay to. Mitoo pod, lanay dayon ag atay. Pastilan...

( Laughing... even I know it was not true)

This was just another compliment so far since I cut my hair and fix myself up. What I mean is, putting a little bit of lipstick and foundation when going to work, I really did not expect people will noticed it.

Well thanks to those who noticed my looks, really appreciated.

Wednesday, March 08, 2017

Five Green Speckled Frogs

bhelle 6:58 pm 0 Comments

My baby's favorite felt story and rhyme. This felt story is one of my handmade creations "Arts & Crafts". Obviously the "Five Green Speckled felt story and his rhyme teaches basic mathematics from 1 to 5 and subtraction from 5 to 1. It enhances the children's also rhythm and recognition of the numbers.

Children will never get bored, when you introduce this simple but wonderful felt story. This can also be used for transition.

Five Green and Speckled Frogs

Five green and speckled frogs

Sat on the mossy logs

Eating the most delicious bugs

Yum! Yum!

One jumped into the pool

Where it was nice and cool

Now there are four green speckled frogs.

(continue the rhyme until no more frogs)

Note: If anyone wants to know how to make this felt story just leave me a message on the comments below. Thank you!

Thursday, March 02, 2017

Father - Daughter Relationship

bhelle 5:25 am 0 Comments

FAMILY RELATIONSHIP - Family relationship is the most important for every individual on earth. However, family conflicts hinder everything, such as jealousy and other unknown problems, particularly the relationship between the father and the daughter, mother and son, etc., but the love is still there no matter what. When I read the articles about father and daughter relationship, I cried just before the class was started but I managed to go to the bathroom to calm myself down. I intended not to make this article but I changed my mind to prove myself that I had passed through all the sorrows and mourning, as well as acceptance that one of the most important person in my life has gone forever. It took a lot of courage to write this assignment, even though it tore my heart apart.

MY FATHER IS MY IDOL - My father had passed away about a year now (the date when I wrote this, now it is about 5 years). Nevertheless, I remember exactly who he was. Furthermore, I love my father as I love myself and I idolized him when I was young and perhaps even now. He protected me from bullies, including my brothers as well as from my mother’s punishment when I made mistakes. I became a spoiled brat however I made sure that I was good in school to make him happy too. I obtained first honors from grades 2 to 4, but he never came to my commencement exercises once, which made me confused. Due to our poor living conditions, my father and my mother decided to go to the other city to find work, and because of this we rarely saw each other. My brother and I stayed home and continued our lives as happy normal kids. Once or twice a month, they would come home to bring food and pay school fees, etc. I struggled a lot in my school when I was in grade 5 because I went to a different school and maybe because most of the time, I didn’t have food to eat. I was just very thankful to my teacher who was very supportive and understood my situation so that sometimes she would bring extra food for me. So much for that, I became third honors but only especial award when I graduated in grade 6.

VERY CONFUSED - In connection with this event, my heart dropped-out for nobody attended my graduation. I saw happy faces of my co-graduates with their parents except me which made me wish and hope for I would vanish forever at that time. After what had happened, I tried to ignore and forget everything and start a new life in high school. I devoted my time to study more and maintained my rank as a number two in academic and rank one in extra-curricular activities. I really thought that, the reason why nobody showed up to my graduation was that, I was not an honors student.

Then, my trouble begun when I was in second year high school. It was our festival. Dancing until midnight was one of the highlights of the event and of course I was there together with my friends. My mother showed up and asked me to go home. What I didn’t know was that, my father followed her. Even I knew that it was still early, I said goodbye to my friends and stepped outside the dancing hall when my father grabbed my hair, kicked my legs and gave me a strong slap on my face in front of my friends and many people. I stumbled down. I was so shocked. For the first time of my life, my father hit me like that for no reason. My life continued as normal, every time the school had events at night, I was not able to attend. Even to go out with my friends I was not allowed. There were so many big “NO'S” when it came to me otherwise he would reward me with a slap.

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BATTERED DAUGHTER? I DON’T CONSIDERED AS SUCH - On the other hand, I still did great in school despite the fact that my neighbor and friends labelled me as a battered daughter but I didn’t consider it as such. Yes he did hit me, maybe once or twice every two months? I truly believed that it was not his intention to hurt me, it just happened, that was why I just laughed or maybe I’m just used to it. I love my father so much. I remember when my teacher asked me to cover and made a write about the “Enter High school Sports Tournament” as my project and practice for editorial writing contest and cartooning, it was fun indeed! However, on the way home, in front of many people, I saw him with an angry face. I composed myself not to feel nervous at the same time, my mother, brothers and the people looked worried. I looked at them one by one and smiled. I went straight to the direction of my father prepared for his action without knowing that it was not his hand who hit me but it was a piece of guava tree branch. I received the hit so many times with my body, legs, thighs and arms which made my body decorated with bruises for a couple of days. His actions continued until I graduated from college but I didn’t feel any madness towards him because I believed that someday, he would realized that what he did to me was wrong. Two years after from my graduation, I was settled to work as a high school teacher in our town. I thought that everything is fine but the history repeat.

TROUBLE MIND - I was totally confused and wanted a battle but I couldn’t. There was no courage in me to do against him. He was my father likewise I also wanted to give him a message that was enough. Until now, I still have this question why? Under those circumstances, I decided to apply to be a caregiver so that I could be away from him before my heart would stop loving him. Everything was a success, I flew to Canada with mixed emotions, I was very happy because I will have my freedom and nobody can hurt me at the same time sad because I will be away from my family and friends and the work that I love. In the long run, I still made myself believed that I am strong despite of the circumstances that I experienced which were worse than I ever expected. There were times that, I wanted to come home but I admit I am scared, so scared! Until last year, last time I spoke to him on the phone and he said he was happy, proud and prepared to die for God blessed him with loving children.

YOU'RE ALWAYS IN MY HEART FATHER - If I can only bring back the time. I will be at your side until your last breath. For all the things that had happened between me and my father, the love is so strong. I don’t feel any grudges instead I have regrets why I did not give my time to care for him while he was very sick. I will forever regret and ask for forgiveness. Eight years we haven’t seen each other and now it is forever. I love you father, you may rest in peace!

Color Recognition - Blue

bhelle 5:04 am 0 Comments

Teaching children about color recognition

is a must at early age. They need to learn the basic information regarding colors because these will be the best for them to describe so many things around them.

Knowing and understanding colors at early age, we now know that children are ready to explore more the world around them on their own way. When the children starts naming colors without telling them what color it is, the children starts using their descriptive language and creativity which is good because their cognitive skill is highly develop.

Color "Blue" for three years old

Objective:	At the end of the lesson, the children will be able to identify and differentiate the color “blue” from other colors.
Pre-requisite Skills:	Recognition of the color, gross motor and language skills
Materials Needed:	Ø Pictures with color blue Ø CrayonsØ Blocks in different colors
Classroom Dynamics:	Sitting in a circle or semi-circle around the teacher where the children can see the different pictures with the color blue on it.
Presentation:	Ø Introduce the color blue. Ø Show pictures with color blue on it.Ø Let the children look around the classroom to find toys or anything that has “blue” color on it.Ø Let the children point it out and show to the class that he/she found the color blue.
Reinforcement Activity:	Let the children sit in a semi-circle and place the blocks in the middle. Ask them one by one to pick three blocks (2 blocks = any different colors and 1 block = color blue), then by group (build or play the blocks)
Developmental Focus:	Ø Intellectual by identifying the color “blue” and learning language Ø Gross motor by getting the objectsØ Social by talking to their friends about the color blue on the pictures and when they play by group.

This lesson plan below is my project when I started my course Early Childhood Education.

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Monday, March 20, 2017

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Friday, March 17, 2017

The Glass Menagerie Monologue

My Ideal Arts Classroom

Goldilocks and the Three Bears

What a Coincidence?

Thursday, March 16, 2017

MOMMY Nursery Rhyme felt story

Mango Cheese Cake for Baptism

Making Box Village Activity

Thursday, March 09, 2017

Maple Leaf Bird Arts and Crafts

What Makes Me Different Today?

Wednesday, March 08, 2017

Five Green Speckled Frogs

Thursday, March 02, 2017

Father - Daughter Relationship

Color Recognition - Blue

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