Busy Box: The Lifesaver
- MOMspired Tribe
- Oct 9, 2020
- 3 min read
First Time Moms figuring out Homeschooling during a Pandemic
The New Normal brought about by the COVID pandemic has drastically shifted the learning dynamics of children. Schools have been coming up with different ways to teach their students without face-to-face contact: e-learning, weekly or monthly activity packs, online meets, etc.
Young toddlers who would have otherwise been enrolled in play schools or pre-schools are now limited to the four walls of their homes. As moms, we need to know all our options in order to maximize our child’s learning and development despite many limitations.
Some mommies of the MOMspired Tribe enrolled our kids to different schools and programs, and decided to share some of our activity boxes so that other moms would have an idea of what to expect! Check out this unboxing video!
Click here to view full spreadsheet comparing the four different activity kits.
Whatever you decide to do for your toddler during these trying times -- DIY activities, School or Program-led modules, free play, even outdoor games and screen time, always remember YOU know what’s best for YOUR child and his or her development. Also, don’t put too much pressure on yourself, mama! We’re all just doing the best we can, okay?
Have fun with your kids!
MAYA FOREST PRESCHOOL
IG: @mayaforestpreschool
📍 Sampaloc, Manila
Philosophy
Maya Forest Preschool is an Outdoor Play Based learning school. The first forest preschool for children in the Philippines. They highly encourage the learners to engage all the senses and promote curiosity while they are outdoors which helps the childs physical, emotional, mental, and psychological development.
Inclusions
Each box contains a guidebook for parents
A life skill checklist ( a basic life skill checklist that encourages the child to repeat occupational skills as they grow)
Art and craft materials that are age/phase level appropriate
Themed manipulatives (if the theme is about Farms - materials such as small farm animals, plastic fruits and vegetables that simulates farming activities), nature related materials (like soil, rocks, seeds, twigs)
A Books before Bedtime Reading Logbook (an encouraged family activity where the child chooses the book or one recommended by the box theme that can be read with the parents before bedtime)
Frequency of Kits
2 boxes per month, released every 2 weeks
Price
Annual (if enrolled for the whole school year -10 months): Php 25,000
Monthly: Php 2,800, and the student is considered to be enrolled in their class
Delivery fee depends on your location via Lalamove or Grab or Courier of choice (because they ship Nationwide too)
BUSY HAPPY HANDS
IG: busyhappyhandsph
📍 Marikina
Philosophy
Busy Happy Hands is focused on Providing a fun, student- centered, developmentally appropriate and holistic learning experience for children. They put great value in partnering and participating with the families to create specific and personalized lesson plans for the students. By customizing activities based on partner- family feedback, they are able to maximize the learning opportunities of the students. The teachers have made a commitment to help Mother Earth by providing recycled and upcycled materials that can be used in more than one activity.
Inclusions
The activity box includes set of at least 5 activities (inclusive of materials)
Activity cards explaining each activity
Instructional videos
Checklist of goals/targeted skills for the week
Frequency of Kits
Depends on subscription plan
Weekly: 1 busy box (5 activities)
Monthly: 1 busy box delivered every week
Price
Weekly: Php 1, 500
Monthly: Php 5, 500
Delivery fee depends on your location
PARKWOOD PLAYSCHOOL
IG: @parkwoodplayschool
📍 Pasig
Philosophy
While traditional schools may tend to force the child to grasp academic concepts with textbooks and exams, Parkwood Playschool Progressive Method uses your child's everyday experiences to facilitate better learning. They guide your child as he freely explores and interacts with his surroundings to make sure they developed the necessary skills to learn the basics more easily and at their own pace. So, not only will your child enjoy the learning experience, they also learn to better cope with a whole new environment beyond home and there's no better way to prepare your child for the years that lie ahead.
Inclusions
The specially curated box includes:
educational activities
arts & crafts
daily worksheets good for 1 month.
Frequency of Kits
1 busy box per month
Price
Monthly: Php 1,800
Delivery fee depends on your location
GLEBE HOUSE MANILA
IG: @glebehousemla
📍 Makati
Philosophy
Following the Reggio Emilia Curriculum and progressive philosophy on learning which aims to enchance the children's curiosity through an investigative and exploratory approach to play and learning. The learning experiences are process- based and invite parents and children to focus on exploring, creating, asking questions and testing ideas through fully tactile, sensory rich and open ended experiences.
Inclusions
Learning guide for parents
Complete set of 10 learning experiences or projects per box (with learning extensions)
Additional art or craft materials as needed
Additional printed sheets, journals or paperwork as necessary
Frequency of Kits
2 boxes for one month
Price
PHP 14,000 / 2 month subscription
Note: This is NOT a sponsored post. The MOMspired Mommies did their own research and availed of the activity boxes willingly. We do NOT receive any commission for referrals to the schools or programs mentioned in this post.
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