Hi parents, how's your homeschooling journey so far?

Zoe and I have been sickly the past few months. I also got busy as I re-launched my small home-baking business at ZG Bakes. I have so much to share but time is not on my side.

Anyway, yesterday Zoe joined a Spelling Bee contest for the first time. Zoe loves doing spelling since she learned how to write because she loves writing letters. That's why she's too excited and looking forward to the competition. 

Before the competition started, I told her to relax and just have fun. After almost 45 minutes, she spelled all 22 words correctly together with 3 of her batchmates. She's too kilig and happy because she's the only girl among the 3 boys. Honestly, we didn't study any hard words because we didn't see this coming that she'll be able to join the tie-breaker round.

The first word is "feasible". She was too confused but almost got the correct spelling. The second word is "parachute", and the third word is "usher" which she spelled correctly. 

First spelling bee competition and Zoe made it to 2nd place! It was nerve-wracking for me as I watched her compete. But really proud of her. Guess she's really a baby no more! Now it's time for us to catch up on her 2nd monthly exams and 1st quarter exams before we officially close the 1st quarter of SY 2022-2023.

Thankfully, even if we're homeschooling, we still get the chance to join competitions like this.
Thank you, Teachers!

I'll try to share more of our homeschooling journey and new freebies for your homeschoolers in the upcoming weeks.

Here's a new free worksheet.

Place Value Worksheets for Grade 2

Grab more freebies here.

If you find this post helpful, please don't forget to share this with your family and friends. Oh, and if you need help with your homeschooling journey, you may find my other articles helpful or you can send me a message on my social media accounts and, I'd be happy to help!

xx

Mommy Gen

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Hi parents! Welcome to another school year! Have you guys started? It's our 2nd week of homeschooling for School Year 2022-2023. So here's a little homeschool update.

We're still homeschooling for this school year until who knows when. I don't see myself sending Zoe to a normal school for face-to-face classes yet, even if she's fully vaccinated.

I now have a second grader! Wow, that was fast! It's also our 3rd year of homeschooling under our homeschool provider, Casa Del Libro. Our program is still Independent learning, for those who are new here on our blog. 

So what's new?

We're slowly trying to get back to our homeschooling routine and taking things one at a time. We're doing 2 subjects a day, so Zoe won't be overwhelmed. As I am writing this blog, I am also nursing Zoe as she suddenly got a high fever last night. 

For this school year, our primary goal is to master the basic lessons and fundamentals for each subject as the curriculum is just the same but with a different level of difficulty. 

How about you and your learner/s? Did you set up your goals already? If not yet, here's a template that can help you plan your goals for this school year.

4 Survival Tips!

Lately, I've been getting lots of messages from first-time homeschooling moms, so here are 4 tips that I can share if you're new to this journey.

Have a routine.
Make your lessons short.
Run at your own pace.
Time management

You can read this blog for an in depth survival tips on how to survive your first few weeks of homeschooling as a first time homeschooling mom. 

Here's another set of survival tips for first time homeschoolers. 

I have lots of homeschooling blogs as well as free resources here on my website, so feel free to check it out.

I'm rooting for you and your learner/s journey, momma!

If you have questions my inbox is always open and I'd be happy to help you.

If you find this post helpful, please don't forget to share it with your family and friends.

I hope to see you on my next blog!

Love,

Mommy Gen

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An open letter to my daughter on her 7th birthday. You love writing letters but now it's mommy's turn to give a smile on your face as you read this letter. 

To my Zoe,

Seven years ago, you came unexpectedly.

My life changed 360 degrees, but I wouldn't trade it for anything.

Because since the moment I first saw you, I became whole.

Thank you for completing mommy.

Seven beautiful years with you.

Seven years of solo parenthood.

Seven years of exclusively breastfeeding.

Seven years of cosleeping.

Seven years of waking up to your morning snuggles and kisses.

Seven years of having you as my little best friend.

No fancy birthday party for your 7th, unlike your 1st birthday. Instead, we celebrated your birthday by traveling to enjoy the beach and went to an amusement park to celebrate. Building core memories matters, especially now that we're still in a pandemic.

I see a lot of me in you, but you are a lot better.

You are the sweetest, loving, and caring little person I know.

You are so intelligent, talented, gifted, creative, passionate, and patient.

You are a beauty inside and outside.

You can do anything and everything!

Most importantly, know that you are loved by so many!

Mom will always be here to support and cheer for you.

Thank you for being you, I couldn’t ask for more in a daughter.

As much as I hope time could slow down, I'm excited and looking forward to everything that you’ll learn and experience this year. Know that the universe belongs to you, and you shall have it. Continue to shine bright and bloom into the best version of yourself every year. I wish and pray that God will continue to guide us in this journey. May all your wishes and dreams come through. 

Seven years have passed by so quickly, and I am sure it has been the best seven years! I will always be thankful that you came into my life. Thank you for choosing me to be your, mom. And to that someone, thank you for giving me a beautiful daughter to share this journey with. No worries, we're genuinely happy that it's just the two of us since day 0. 

Happiest birthday, my little one!

 You will always be mom's baby no matter how old you are. 

I love you so much, and I hope you know that! 

Let's continue to teach and learn from each other as we navigate this journey.

To more balloons we'll pop, candles to blow. cake to bake, albums and merch to buy, fangirling over BTS and beaches to see and explore! 

Love,

Mom

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