Oxford CH3244

I know I said before that we won’t try Lego alternatives… BUT!!! I recently discovered one that is super cool. Oxford is a South Korean brand and it’s the closest to Lego.

Inside the box, bricks, sticker, booklet.

Here’s the final product… Super cute. There are times when it’s hard to put the bricks in place but everything fits. I love the design of the door. The drawback is if you want to make the other car, you have to disassemble everything. Some of the bricks are difficult to separate.

Overall, I’m happy with the set, the only problem is it’s hard to find this product outside South Korea. Price is cheaper than Lego but quality is almost the same.

Now, the behind the scenes…

Now… A preview of our next Oxford set…

CKSC Preschool Enrollment – Montessori

Hi Folks! It’s enrollment season and for Chiang Kai Shek College, it’s from May 11-14. It starts at 8 AM with breaktime 12-1 PM, so plan your enrollment properly.

The process is fairly easy, in less than an hour, I was able to complete the process. The only remaining is the fitting of the school uniform.

Step 1 – Get assessment form. There are different tables available for new and old student. It was pre-prepared, they would check if you have missing requirements, if not proceed to step 3.

Step 2 – Is for students with financial assistance.

Step 3 – Payment! There are 2 queues for full payment and partial payment. Surprisingly, the line for full payment is longer. 3 working counters for full payment. 2 working counters for partial payment. You get a number and wait for your turn, if you’re unsure, there are  ushers and guards to ask.

Next, payment for the miscellaneous. It’s in a different room, for pre-school… It’s just outside the auditorium. You look for the class and proceed with the payment. You’ll be given instructions for the actual school day.

Next is the fitting of the uniform, you can bring sample clothes in lieu of the kid. And that’s the end, you’ll be back on June 5 for the orientation.

Good Luck!

Perks of a SAHM

I’ve always wanted to enrich Edward’s learning. Not only via school but in my own style too.

These are the times I’m thankful I’m at home. It suddenly rained and the next thing we’re doing? Learning about the Water Cycle. Initially, looking at youtube videos, next thing you know… He’s asleep! Hahaha.

While he was sleeping, I got my laptop to do my research and whola… Thanks to the printables… Credits: Rachel Nicole Saffold, Page 2

I also browsed through reference books to provide added info.

Call me geek, but these are the activities I enjoy doing.

Now, while Edward is in school, I’ll have to look for Brass Fasteners for my Water Cycle Wheel.

PS. I got another printable about the phases of the moon. One night, we were looking outside the window and he saw quarter moon. Again… Look for materials! Yay! Credits: Gift of Curiosity

Lego Junior 10666

It’s Edward’s first junior set and honestly, I can’t differentiate the parts with Lego City pieces.

I like the set as it looks cool, but it’s very playable. Edward liked the set too.

Not much extra pieces in this set but you get bricks! Supposed to be for loading and dumping. But creating other parts is also cool. *The policeman is not part of the set.

I like this part a lot, the water is actually similar to the fire in the other set. Even Edward remembered it, upon seeing the water he started looking for the fire.

Now, the behind the scenes…

2nd Day of SAHM

Okay! Today is the life I somehow envisioned. I sent my son to school, alone! Of course I was scared. There are lots of uncertainties, not sure if I’m upto it yet. Not to mention, yesterday, I saw a kid wearing the same outfit as Edward, I immediately panicked thinking it was him with another adult. Haha, see how unprepared I am. So I was happy that we were able to survive.

Honestly, I get bored waiting in school, I tried bringing a magazine. And no! It’s not Seventeen as husband suggested. It was a business magazine, I browsed until I got bored. That’s probably in 10 mins.

So I’ve decided to explore the area. Went to Merriam Bookstore and got 2 cool books at a cheap price.

I did a few price research while browsing. I’m into DIY flashcards now. I saw blank flashcards probably 3×5 size selling for 29.50 Php for 50 Pcs. It looks like a blank Corona 3×5 Index Card selling at 34 Php for 100 pcs. Then I realize that the one I’m using is cheaper as it’s 33 Php for 100 Pcs. Of course, the Corona has better quality as both sides are smooth. If I exhaust this, I’ll think if I want to switch.

Next, I did some grocery and bought Kalvin a pasalubong. Then I was back in school, trying to see what’s happening inside. And mainly getting scoops about the lives of other kids. Hmmm, so I guess that’s a normal boring morning.

Right after school, while having lunch, Edward started playing with his first activity. He loves stickers, that’s why finding an affordable store is a must. The set he played with today costs 7 Php wholesale price for a minimum of 12 pcs. Since we can’t find a decent sticker album we used drawing book instead. This cost 15 Php.

While Edward was sleeping, I started working on his worksheets. This one failed, he didn’t want to do it.

Remember in my previous posts, I mentioned looking for an alternative to save my printables? I found my solution!!! Acetates, we are putting acetate over our worksheets. And with washable markers, we can reuse it over and over again. Merriam is selling it on a retail quantity. 21 Php for 5 Pcs. Super proud of this workaround.

Next, I’ve introduced him to marbles. I promised him before that I would buy him marbles, since it’s one of the childhood games I know. Merriam is selling a pack for 15 Php. I absolutely don’t know how to play it so I taught him what I learned in the Nanny Patrol. I made him practice scooping with a spoon. Hopefully, this would improve his skills.

But Edward has other ways to play… Yup! With his trucks.

Here are the rest of his activities…

Overall, I am happy with today as I was able to spend time with my parents and sisters as well. I even got a souvenir, a scratch! For chasing the marbles… And after 2 days of walking in the sun… I am taned!