One Thursday morning, I had the chance to interview three parents- a Turkish father, a Chinese physician, and an Italian housewife. Their children attend school at Fountain International School (FIS), a private, non-sectarian, co-educational institution catering k-12...
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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| pop-up book on frog life cycle
Second son's Science project for the second quarter was to make a pop-up picture of the life cycle of a frog. His teacher also encouraged his students to opt for the caterpillar if they find it easier. My son though might have found the frog cuter. He opted for...
SCHOOL PROJECTS/ subtraction flash cards
I was a bit disappointed. Bunso mentioned last night he had a Math Project due for submission the following day. We only had a few hours to finish the subtraction flash cards. But I hate myself more. I didn't even check my boy's school bag for any assignments or...
SCHOOL PROJECTS/ parts of computer keyboard
My Bunso is excited for Wednesday. He cannot wait for his teacher's reaction as he submits his Computer project. Their teacher required them to draw a computer keyboard and name its parts. The teacher encouraged them to make their project very creative and unique....
