HOMESCHOOL OF ASIA PACIFIC PHILIPPINES

Archive for the ‘Quick Tips’ Category

Character formation cannot be taught. It comes from experience and not from explanation.” – Dr. Maria Montessori

What’s important in life is in discovering your “special” gifts and using them to help the world become a better place. It is not so much the honors, awards and the grades.

Kids who are overpraised as smart may be afraid from challenges because they feel they might make mistakes and not to be told smart. However, children must be praised for their efforts. “Doing your best” promotes autonomy and ability.

To correct your child from their mistakes, do it kindly. Smile and hug him while saying your correction.

Loss of sleep is a cause of obesity. If they don’t have enough sleep they will feel lazy to move and act during daytime.

Praise your child specifically. Tell him where he is good at. But do not tell him where he is bad at. Encourage him by saying “I know if we do this thing (a task that will improve his performance), it will be easier for you.” Never say , “You are not good at this.”

The brain is like a muscle. You need to exercise it so it will get stronger. You exercise your brain by thinking. Doing one’s homework would make his brain grow strong so he will be able to think great thoughts.

In the Philippine Constitution, Article XIV, Section 1(2) says that the Philippines will “Establish and maintain a system of free public education in the elementary and high school levels. Without limiting the natural right of parents to rear their children…” Emphasizing the last phrase, “Without limiting the natural right of parents to rear their children,” religious groups, mission boards and families can separate from public education to make their own private education. Thus, homeschooling is legal in the Philippines.

Children will reflect the adults around them. So if you want to teach being respectful be respectful yourself. If you want to teach neatness, be neat yourself. Whatever they learn from you they will do to others as well.

Children above 7 years old know if your praise is sincere or not. When you encourage your child mean it from your heart. Make your praise specific too. When you praise him, praise the details of his works. He will remember them forever!