Learning through Role Play

We were blessed to experience wonderful activities from Kidzania.

Kidzania is an interactive kids' city combining fun, and learning through role play. It is where kids can have fun exploring the adult world.They had more than 100 role play establishments for children ages 4-I4 years old. It was a blessing that I got the tickets with a 40% discount plus we got lots of free kidzos ( play money being used in kidzania).

The kids were thrilled when they found out that we are going on a weekday. There were fewer guests, plus we get to enjoy the place from 9am to 4pm. We arrived early and were greeted with a dancing crew. A great way to set the mood.

We were all delighted to see the place. It was like a mini city inside BGC. They call the kids as Mister and Miss, it makes them feel like grown ups.Our first stop was to claim our kidzos from BPI bank. Then off we go to our first stop - The fire station.

The kids learned about fire safety and were trained to put out fires in the city (inside Kidzania). Then they went into the fire truck and acted like real fire men. They loved the activity. They also enjoyed they role play at the baby center where they were taught how to take care of babies.

My kids love cooking too. We went through all the establishments that involves cooking. The good part with these role plays is you get to take the food you made. They were so bloated with all the pizza, burger, sandwiches, cookies and mini cake that they had.

They also get to experience some life skills, Sean and Simone painted the walls while Kyle tried to learn how to change tires. They also experienced to put a cable wire, take care of pets, set a table, clean a room and do some groceries. There were some tasks that they get to earn some kidzos too.

While doing all these activities, their Dad and Kuya were our photographers and cheerers.

My favorite part was when Kyle acted as a host in a mini TV Patrol show. He was able to deliver the story well in Filipino and he enjoyed the activity.

Before we went home, the kids joined the parade with costumes. Simone was not in the mood to dance but he still walked with us.

As homeschoolers, it is a privilege to teach our children and be with them every step of the way. We get to enjoy doing things together and experience wonderful activities.

Role Play is a good way to allow our children experience learning. I have been focusing on teaching them about life skills and seeing them being trained and doing the actual role play was a big help.

" We learn to do something by doing it" - John Holt

They also get to learn about valuing money and being good stewards about what God has given us. They earned and paid using their kidzos and was able to use their remaining earnings to buy school stuff from the Kidzania store.

I praise God that He gave me the desire to homeschool my children. Though it can be messy and crazy some times, the rewards are priceless.

I am very grateful for each time that I watched my children progress. As I was watching them do their activities, God reminded me that the best memory that I have were the times spent with my family.

It hit me that the heart of our children are very fragile.

Raising four boys to be godly men is challenging and it can only be possible by God's grace alone. I commit mistakes at times and still struggle, but I keep on asking the Lord to give me the grace of becoming a Mother after His Own heart. I am also taking advantage of all available parenting books and resources that I can read and apply what I have learned.

Their lives is in our hands.

No one knows what great potential lies within a child but helping them to unleash their potential through customized learning and supporting their interests is a big help.

And we rely to our one true source - God's grace and His enabling in our home are more than sufficient to meet our needs day by day.

While I was doing our curriculum mapping God reminded me that my main goal are the hearts of my children. I started having our Morning Character Basket which focuses on their spiritual need, values and character. It is my goal that each day they would be nourished by their daily bread...God's Word.

" You as a parent will always be the most powerful factor in determining the destiny of your child" - Harold Sala, The Parent Map

As parents, it is our tasks on how we will be leading them to be children after God'w own heart.

" Keep your heart with all diligence, for out if it spring the issues of life" - Proverbs 4:23

All Praise and Glory to God!