The Little Palace

Archive for April 2007

The Schedule

Posted by: cheeqa on: April 24, 2007

Actually, I am a full time working mom from 8 to 5. That make some constraints for us to run this homeschool. Although, I still enjoy this and will continue doing this Insha Allah.
Usually, I prepare the study subject for the next week during my rest times at office. On Friday evening, I print the [...]

Alphabet Scrap

Posted by: cheeqa on: April 19, 2007

Inspired by an idea of an ukhtee, I’ve made this project for my little ones. Except, instead of using magazine or newspaper picture, I printed pictures from internet. That way, I would not have to worry about that eyecatching material on the magazine or newspaper that will take the kids attention away.
Dian did all the [...]

Alphabet Glitter

Posted by: cheeqa on: April 19, 2007

It is a fun way to get the kids learning alphabet. We did it just last night.
Just print a simple alphabet outline, or you can draw it yourself. Apply glue inside the letter, and at last spread glitter powder onto it. You can get it in most craft store. Kids love anything twinkling.

The First Serious Hour

Posted by: cheeqa on: April 17, 2007

Last night we had our first serious time. Dian spent long enough coloring 4 pages of her A book. While Agim only held on for 15 minutes or even less for that. I relize that I shouldn’t expect too much in our first lesson together. Eventhough, they both seems happy getting new book. I try [...]

Tornado Experiment

Posted by: cheeqa on: April 14, 2007

I myself didn’t know at the beginning where did they get the idea. Lately, I found that they got the idea from a Blue’s Clues show. It shows us how the tornado works. By combine two plastic bottles on their neck, one of them was quarter-filled with water. Turn the bottles upside down and wa [...]