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Preschooler

September 24

Guide to Kindergarten Curriculum in the Philippines

From K-12 Basic Education Curriculum, Kindergarten will switch to K-10 under the MATATAG Curriculum expected to pilot next school year.

Robert Fulghum, author of All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten, says, “All I really need to know about how to live and what to do and how to be I learned in kindergarten. Wisdom was not at the
Preschooler

September 24

Is Kindergarten Mandatory in the Philippines?

Let’s take a closer look at the law that made Kindergarten mandatory (and some history, too!)

“Kindergartens are places where children develop their abilities, talents and skills from their earliest age. Every child has the right to realise their full potential, regardless of where they grow up,” says UNICEF. But the opportunity and access to our children’s right to
Food

July 12

Baon Ideas For Kindergarten | Smart Parenting

Tandaan ang mga tips na ito at i-lista ang mga baon suggestions dito.

“Mommy, ano pong baon ko bukas?” Siguro hindi iisang beses lang na naitanong ng anak mo kung anong baon niya sa school. Posible ring ikaw na mismo ang nauubusan ng baon ideas. Bilang magulang, gugustuhin mong magana siyang kumain kahit nasa eskuwelahan. Dahil
Big Kids

June 29

Easy Filipino Baon Recipe: Baon Para Sa Mga Elementary Students

Plus: 5 easy recipes para sa baon ng iyong anak.

Isa pa sa pinaghahandaan nating mga mommy ang baon ng ating mga anak sa paaralan. Gusto natin na healthy ang kanilang kinakain para mayroon din silang sapat na lakas na magagamit sa mga school activities nila. Isa sa hinahanap din natin ay
Preschooler

June 23

Smart Parenting Village Asks: Public School Or Private School?

Smart Parenting Village members share from experience and their children's experience in private and public schools. But the secret, they say, isn't in the institution.

Once your child is school-aged, the ultimate question is: public or private school?An anonymous parent brought to Smart Parenting Village and its community of over 95,000 parents this predicament. And as it turns out, Smart Parenting Villagers had this question in mind
Preschooler

September 16

Here's What You Can Do When Your Child Comes Home Tired From School

Is your child coming home from school moody or irate? His emotional cup might be close to empty. Here’s how to refill it

Today’s parents know the popular phrase “you can’t fill from an empty cup”, which is why mothers (and fathers!) are often reminded that a happy mom makes a happy baby. But the emotional cup theory is also applicable to children, not just
Preschooler

August 14

How to Prepare Young Kids for Onsite Classes

Kids can feel a range of emotions now that school is back face to face. Don't make these four mistakes–do these five best practices instead.

We’ve heard this in the news: The Department of Education (DepEd) is proposing to open classes on August 22, using blended learning with more face-to-face or onsite classes. By November 2, 2022, all schools are required to return to face-to-face (F2F) classes.
Preschooler

August 3

Here's What Your Kindergartner Really Needs To Prepare For School

A new study shows that more sleep is what your child needs to transition better

Preparing a child to go to school means the usual start of the school year shopping fun–notebooks, pencils, new shoes, new bag. But it turns out none of these items are a kindergartener’s top essentials, especially for face-to-face (F2F) classes. A recent study
Toddler

November 15

Play-Based Learning Muna Bago Formal Schooling

Hindi dapat nawawala ang paglalaro pagdating sa pag-aaral ng bata.

Sa kagustuhan ng mga magulang na maagang mapaghandaan ang kinabukasan ng kanilang mga anak, marami ang nag-iisip na ipasok ang mga bata ng maaga sa school. Wala naman problema dito pero madalas nakakalimutan na sa mga toddlers and preschoolers play-based learning muna.Inaasahan
Preschooler

September 9

Truck sa Classroom Sagot ng Teacher sa Social Distancing

Mukhang galing sa sariling bulsa ni teacher ang ginastos sa mga palamuti sa classroom.

Looking for learn-at-home options and wondering about tuition fee? Head to Smart Parenting Classroom now!May nakakatuwang ideya ang isang kindergarten teacher sa U.S. state na Texas upang masunod ng kanyang mga estudyante ang social distancing sa loob ng classroom. Ang ginawa ni Jennifer
News

January 17

DepEd Early Registration For Kinder And Grade 1, 7, and 11

Apply to schools early and make sure that your little ones get their education.

If you have school-age kids, you might want to take advantage of the Department of Education’s (DepEd) early registration program for incoming Kindergarten and Grades 1, 7, and 11 learners in public elementary and secondary schools. It will be a month-long initiative
Preschooler

August 20

Social Skills Children Need to Learn Before Entering Kindergarten

Studies have shown that social competence as a child is linked to well-being as an adult.

SmartParenting.com.ph had previously written that a school-ready child recognizes letters, number, and colors. He can also eat, get dressed, and go to the bathroom on his own with a little supervision from mom and dad. But parents need to know social skills in a child are crucial
Preschooler

August 13

Kindergarten Teacher's Viral Post on Why She Quit Teaching

A kindergarten teacher says the parenting style of today has become very different.

With easy access to technology and social media, we can all probably agree that the childhood of this generation is different from their parents. “The kids have changed” is often used by adults as they shake their heads in disbelief over the
Preschooler

February 22

ADHD Misdiagnosis Birthday

The study involved 407,000 elementary school children born between 2007 and 2009.

Are kids in the United States being misdiagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) because of their age? That seems to be the strong suggestion of a study led by Harvard Medical School researchers. The study involved 407,000 elementary school children born between 2007 and 2009. According
Toddler

August 4

6 Skills Every Kid Should Know Before Kindergarten

The truth iskindergarten readiness is less about the ABCs and 123s than you might think.

Stressed out about your kid's entry into kindergarten? Scouring the app store for resources to help your little one learn letters, numbers, shapes, and colors before school even starts?That's normal. But it's not really necessary. We all want our kids to be
Toddler

July 24

How to Tell if a Play School Will Benefit Your Toddler's Development

Here are two questions you need to ponder on when deciding when to enroll your child in school.

Many moms raised their concerns when the Department of Education (DepEd) released its revised policy on age guidelines. Its policy dictated that kindergarten enrollees must be 5 years old and grade one students must be 6 years old by June or by
Preschooler

May 21

6 Things to Do Right Now to Prepare Your Child for Kindergarten

Here are the everyday things you can do to get your little learner ready for school!

Dr. Joselyn Eusebio, a developmental pediatrician at St. Luke’s Medical Center in Quezon City, describes a school ready child with the following characteristics or skills: he is able to recognize letters, number, and colors, and knowing self-help skills such as eating, dressing up, or
Preschooler

February 27

Moms Weigh In on the Pros and Cons of DepEd's Grade 1 Age Mandate

Kids have to be 6 years old and above by August 31st of the school year to enter Grade 1.

In 2016, the Department of Education (DepEd) announced the implementation of the Basic Education Enrollment policy that aims to "to institutionalize an efficient enrollment process in public and private schools." The policy stated the age requirement — 6 years old and above by August 31st of the school year
Preschooler

April 12

Why Toy-Free Time May Be Your Greatest Gift to Your Child Yet

A toy-less experience may reap the ultimate reward: a child who grows up to be kind, resilient and a problem solver.

For three months, all the toys in a kindergarten classroom are stored or taken away. Children ages 3 to 6 will be left only with furniture -- including pillows and blankets -- and their imagination to make up games and play on
News

May 31

Top of the Morning: Does Toni Gonzaga Want a Baby Boy or a Girl?

Plus, Senate approves nationwide vision screening test for kindergartners, Shanghai Disney Resort set to open, and more!

1. Toni Gonzaga opens up about pregnancyThe actress and TV host is already on her second trimester and is close to finding out the sex of their baby. “Well, noong bata ako, pangarap ko noon na magkaroon ng kapatid na lalaki, kasi

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