School project time! And my son needs to make a collage. This mother was extra giddy when the kids mentioned to her last night that they have projects to make! I so enjoy hearing the thoughts of my boys on how to make their art works worth their teachers' time. I...
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SCHOOL PROJECTS/ paper necklace and bracelet
Firstborn taught this mother to make accessories using a paper. Curious at first, Second son tried a few pieces until he joined us in firstborn's project making activity. After a few hours, we congratulated ourselves for a job well done! That afternoon, we were able...
SCHOOL PROJECTS/ cardiac muscle from modeling clay
My nine-year-old boy texted me to buy 1/8 illustration board and a box of modeling clay (of any color). He plans to do his science project all by himself on a weekend -- a cardiac muscle made of clay. I provided him with his needs and let him do his project for...
SCHOOL PROJECTS/ how to make a diorama
What is a diorama? I can't remember our teachers asking us to make one, thus I do not have an idea how to create a diorama. For my very creative 11-year old boy, though, he patiently explained to me that a diorama -- same explanation I got when I googled it -- is a...
SCHOOL PROJECTS/ how to make bookmarks
Long Christmas break and the kids aren't getting bored playing with their PS2. And since firstborn needs to submit a load of projects on January 7, I required the boys to help their kuya with his projects. First project (English): 12 bookmarks featuring the 12...
SCHOOL PROJECTS/ vinta making
Firstborn son's latest Civics project is vinta making. Though I have an idea how a vinta looks like, I still have to check Google for a more reliable look. Here is our vinta, all made from an illustration board. We glued the parts together using a glue gun. The...