I’m back! Finally!!! It has been over two weeks now since I was last able to blog and it was all because I experienced some web hosting problems. It was really stressful and I ended up having to migrate my blog to a new provider and that took some time too. We’re still tying up loose ends but at least I can now blog again. Yay!
Anyway, it’s now the last week of school for my daughters although they still have a Recognition Day and Graduation Day to attend next week. My kids are pretty excited for the school year to be over and for summer to start. I, for one, am already looking for summer activities that my kids can enjoy.
I guess, most kids would enjoy summer activities that don’t involve “studying” or academics. However, I think that those can be fun too and that taking learning programs during the summer is also a great way to prepare our kids for the next school year.
Take for example the Reading and Filipino summer programs of The Learning Library. The Learning Library is an organization that aims to advance independent learning critical to long-term academic success, specifically by promoting excellence in reading and confidence in Filipino.
As a mom, I believe in the same things and actually share my love for reading to my kids, who are all building their own collections of books. I also believe on the importance of knowing how to properly speak Filipino not only because I’m patriotic but also because I know it will enable my kids to communicate and relate well with all sorts of people here.
It made me so happy then when The Learning Library asked to partner with me to promote their Reading and Filipino programs for kids of all ages for summer 2015. Here’s the list.
Reading Safari (ages 3-5)
A fun workshop for children getting ready to read: teaches letter sounds plus word reading strategies, and develops the love of reading.
Locations: Loyola Heights, San Juan, New Manila, Pasig, Bonifacio Global City, Makati, Alabang
Beginning Reading (ages 4-6)
A workshop that provides the scaffolded learning approach for children just beginning to read, paired with engaging stories to make them effective readers
Locations: Loyola Heights, Greenmeadows, San Juan, New Manila, Pasig, Bonifacio Global City, Makati, Alabang
Speak Up, Write Now! (ages 8-12)
A one-of-a-kind writing and public speaking workshop that builds good composition and effective oral presentation skills
Locations: Loyola Heights, San Juan, Makati
From Gods to Gaming: Mythology in the Modern Age (ages 9 & up)
Analyzes world mythology’s grand themes such as war and love and how they are referenced in modern-day music, film, and culture — while developing critical and creative reading skills
Locations: Loyola Heights, Greenmeadows, San Juan, New Manila, Pasig, Bonifacio Global City, Makati, Alabang
Hear Me, Read Me: Blog and Feature Writing (ages 12 & up)
Whether online or offline, good writing is critical to success. This workshop teaches the fundamentals of good writing and how to find topics that would interest an audience.
Locations: Loyola Heights, San Juan, Makati
Beginning Filipino (ages 4-7)
This workshop builds vocabulary and listening comprehension through story read-alouds and interactive activities. Guaranteed to make learning Filipino fun!
Locations: Loyola Heights, Greenmeadows, San Juan, New Manila, Pasig, Makati, Alabang
Filipino Communication Skills (ages 8-12)
Where there is genuine appreciation of culture, language learning becomes easier. This interactive class develops oral language and comprehension while deepening awareness of Filipino culture.
Locations: Loyola Heights, Greenmeadows, San Juan, New Manila, Pasig, Makati, Alabang
Speak Up, Write Now! (in Filipino) (ages 8-12)
A writing and public speaking workshop that develops good composition skills and confidence in speaking in Filipino
Locations: Loyola Heights, Greenmeadows, San Juan, Makati
Kuwentong Filipino at Balarila (ages 7 & up)
Uses storybooks to help students acquire Filipino comprehension skills quickly and confidently, with grammar exercises that align with school curricula
Locations: Loyola Heights, Greenmeadows, San Juan, New Manila, Pasig, Makati, Alabang
Tuklas Kultura: Experiencing Filipino Culture (ages 11 & up)
A writing workshop that ignites enthusiasm for what we take pride in as a nation: exposure to Pinoy visual, performing, culinary, and literary arts are jump-off points for the students’ written creations
Locations: Loyola Heights, Greenmeadows, San Juan, Makati
What I love about their classes is that they use book-based learning for reading and their Filipino classes are highly interactive and experiential. Plus, they also conduct a free assessment of your kids first to determine their current skills level before starting them on any program.
Another great thing is that they’re offering discounts on their summer programs too. Check this out!
The deadline for the Early Bird Promo is extended until March 20, so don’t miss it!
My three kids are already scheduled for an assessment soon. If you’re also interested to enroll your kids, learn more by visiting any of The Learning Library branches or their website at www.learninglibraries.com.
I’m thinking of a summer workshop for me. I know I’m past the young age but I want to do more. Thinking of signing up an instrument class.
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That’s great! What instrument do you want to learn, Theresa? 🙂
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This is such a fun and yet learning summer activity for kids!
It’s great fun for the kids I believe.Nice opportunity for the kids.
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I’ve always been an advocate of reading. It’s nice to know that there are a lot of activities where we can enroll our kids for the summer including the ones you wrote about, encouraging little ones to love reading and bigger kids to learn how to express themselves through feature writing.
Exactly, Vance. Self-expression is really something that all kids need to learn especially with the new K-12 curriculum. Kids will no longer be tested based on knowledge alone but also on processes and practical application. So knowing how to effectively communicate is a necessity.
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Yay!!! You’re active again! 🙂 Loving this, we should go our own library summer date with the kids!
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Thanks for the compilation of summer activities.
xoxo
MrsMartinez
Michelle Martinez邱碧玉 (@xoxoMrsMartinez) recently posted…Shiseido International Beauty Fair 2015: Beauty That Glows From Within
i think summer activities like this are really productive specially for the young ones, we’re planning to enroll my son for summer tutorials as well! thanks for sharing!
My kids love reading though they may not need reading workshops, public speaking and writing would be interesting for them. Will definitely take a look at the Reading Library’s website.
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Nice to know there are programs such as this. And Loyala Hts branch is near us lang! thanks for sharing!
They really have a comprehensive program that covers so many levels.
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These are super great for the kids – I have to share this to my brother for my niece.
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summer workshops are best time for kids. Although my kids are not fun with it. Pinu push ko pa din sa kanila also. Nice insights mommy!
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Thank you for this! I’ll add Learning Library to my list 🙂
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I was amazed that children at the age of 3-5 attend the Safari workshop where they are taught to read. For me these kids are too small to acquire reading skills. In our schools kids start such teachings and the age of 8.
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Wow, really? I guess kids here really start early.
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Such a fun Summer Workshop for kids! Will think about enrolling Ykaie at The Learning Library.
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I’m interested in the Speak Up, Write Now program for 8-year-olds and above. I want to develop my son’s speaking and writing skills. Thanks for the heads-up, sis!
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I’m planning to enroll my daughter in a similar summer program but it’s near our area lang. it’s a good thing there are activities such as this. In the world of iPad and other tablets, this is really a must 🙂
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thank you!!!! ive been looking for summer activities that my daughter can enroll in 🙂
sarah tirona recently posted…THE COLD SHOULDER OOTD
The Learning Library sounds cool! Will suggest this to friends who are still looking for summer workshops for their kids. 🙂
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Wow, I highly encourage parents to enroll their kids in summer workshops like this. 🙂 will keep this in mind too. I cant wait to send my kid to school next year. 🙂
The subjects are very good for my kids, though the schools are so far. I hope they have some branches nearer to us.
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I really wanted my kids to try this. I wish they’d have one in the Fairview area.
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Interested on Filipino reading. Since our 4 year old son can read almost anything and understand in English, it may be a good time to start learning Filipino.
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