Philippine Literacy Festival 47 Events for Free - Workshops, Talks, Lectures, Panel Discusssions and more.

As a homeschooling mom I always try to scout for Free Events and Educational Workshops where we can join. And we are so excited about the upcoming Philippine Literacy Festival.

Raffles Hotel Makati and National Book Store are bringing the second Philippine Literary Festival on Aug 28-30 here in Manila.

Forty-seven events that include book signings, panel discussions, storytelling, comic book exhibitions and signing, lectures and workshops and a couple of film screenings will be Open for the Public. To check all the events please check Events of the Philippine Literacy Festival.

The best part about all of these ? They’re all for free. It's like a Dream Come True for those who love Books. It's a very Educational Event and the Homeshchooling Community can come as a group on this day for a Field Trip.

 You just have to register at 9am, every day.

Abbey Sy who wrote ABC's of Handwriting will be holding a Workshop and Book Signing on Aug 29.

The author of The Silver Linings Playbook, Matthew Quick is headlining the event together with Meg Wolitzer, who penned The Interestings, among other things.

Quick will have a talk and book signing on Aug 30 at 2pm, while Wolitzer will have her talk and book signing session a day earlier on Aug 29 at 2pm.

These are some of the events on August 28, 2015 from the Philippine Literacy Festival Website.

August 30. 2015Ballroom 2

• 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM 
The Art of Sino Po Sila: Art Workshop for Kids
| Jomike Tejido |
Anvil Publishing

On August 28, 2015 Ambeth R. Ocampo will be having a talk and book signing and again this is Free. 

We are excited to join the Philippine Literacy Festival. We are expecting it will be an event that will cultivate the Arts, Culture, and Language.

Oxford Owl Free Ebooks and Audio Books

Oxford Owl is a great resource for Free Audio Books and Ebooks.

I would to share this site to other Mommies in our Homeschooling Community. This was also shared before in one of the facebook homeschooling groups and i'm very thankful we were able to use this great Free Source for Reading Activities.




These are a Sample of some of the Free Ebooks on the site. These are categorized per age group, per interest as well as book type.





Some of the Ebooks below are for the 9-11 year old category.

These are Books under the AUDIO BOOK Category which is great for Auditory Learners.

I hope you find Oxford Owl as a useful for your homeschooling journey too :) Happy Reading.
http://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/

Mind Museum Annual Membership Highly Recommended for Homeschoolers

     We decided to buy our 1 year Annual Membership at The Mind Museum to supplement our Homeschooling classes.

    We will get access to different Science Lectures, Activities, Group Science, Live Chat with International Science Specialists in Mind Museums Cafe Scientifique, Access to Arts Science Arts Activities in their Makers Space, Experiments, 3D Mutimedia Shows, Science Group Games, and a Planetarium, Space Camps and Educational Sleepovers.

 I'm thinking if we homeschool and we dont have a regular access to a Science Lab then this is the answer and it's even better.

So far as of today it's been around 2 months only since we've availed our annual membership and it has been very worthwhile. I would really recommend The Mind Museum to other homeschoolers.

I've included some details from the Mind Museum website incase you decide to be a member as well. If you join as a group with other homeschoolers at least a group of four you will get an additional discount.



This place is also a great place to go on Homeschool field trips if you will come with your co-op group members or other homeschooled kids. I'll be adding more details on a a new post to what special activities we have joined in each of our visits.

Our first year of Homeschooling.

It's our first year homeschooling. My daughter came from a traditional school for 8 years so this something new for her. I'm hoping it should be more fun because there will be more field trips, workshops and out of town trips. 

We decided to homeschool so she could focus more on what she likes which is Ballet.  Join us in our journey on the road less travelled...which is Homeschooling. She will be training hard to become a professional ballet dancer one day.

Mary Grace Fairview Ayala Terraces

It's so warm and cozy here at Mary Grace Fairview Ayala Terraces.  I'm drinking my favorite Apple and Cinnamon freshly brewed Iced Tea while reading 10 Simple Things to Remember. An Inspiring Guide to Understanding Life by Marci.

An Inspiring Quote from the book 😊

I keep on going back here because of their Crispy Cassava Chips with Garlic Onion Dip its so addicting and delicious. The Cassava Chips is yummy the consistency is like eating thin kropek and the taste blends well with the dip, not too over powering. 

You should also try their Mary Grace Signature Hot Chocolate and Grilled Cheese Roll, Salmon and Cream Pasta, as  well as their Vigan Longganisa Sandwich which tastes unique and good :)

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Day Make Up by Cherrie :)

My make up for the Day. Used my skinfood grape cell bb cream as my foundation and concealer and Benetint by Benefit Cosmetics for my blush and lips.