Wednesday, March 20, 2013

[Reading 4 Beginners] : On reading methods

Alhamdulillah, rase bersyukur sgt akhirnya dah faham sedikit sebanyak pasal method to teach my kids to read. Hasil menuntut ilmu dengan mama ct kat early edu kids seminar hari tu lah. Kalau dulu, seriously tak tahu macamana nak start. Google pun macam2 keluar, alih pening sorang2. Rase rugi sgt sb macam lewat introduce this to Adam. Walaupun minat dekat buku tu  Alhamdulillah dari kecil dah disemai, tapi enjoyment tak sampai tahap dia boleh enjoy baca buku sendiri. Nevermind, better late  than never aight!! 

So one of the important thing yg mama ct share masa seminar aritu, antaranya kenalpasti method yang kita nak pakai. Actually kat sini most difficult part *for me lah kut* Sebab kita pun tak pasti apa method yg ada sebenarnya. Now bila dah faham, dah tahu, even skrang dah boleh plan yg mana sesuai untuk anak-anak saya. Tq so much Ct!!

{slides from earlyedukids seminar,tq ct for  allowing me to share this}


So there are 2 main methods yg commonly used which are phonics and sight reading. So now, I’ve been using both method for my 2 kids, Adam and Ryan. Of course for Ryan I used sight reading, while Adam I started with sight reading as well. But looking at him yg dah besar, and video yg I yg I introduce tu kurang menarik minat dia, so now I more focus on phonics method. Lagipun dekat school, he’s currently learning phonics method too – the Montessori reading method (they are using flash cards and Adam pun balik nyanyi sounds jugak), so I decided to just continue whatever he has started at school. 



So, this basically what I did now..

I have set my own target to help Adam to able to read by end of this year. I made a milestone chart for me to track the milestone while planning the steps by steps in reading. Alhamdulillah, every night after solat Isya’ we will have activity at least 15 min per day (but mostly sb dia excited selalunya sampai 9.30pm – 10pm jugaklah). While Ryan plak, suka hati dia je kadang dia ikut kadang tak. But seriously after 2,3 kali tengok My Baby Can Read video, he started to recognize few words like clap, wave, toes etc..Alhamdulillah. 

Adam currently using Starfall.com to help him to learn phonics.
If u see the picture, there 4 stages kids need to go through before they able to start to read.

This is the first level - Let's get ready to read.
For me this is the most important stage. Adam needs to familiar and memorize all the 26 sounds and the characters inside each alphabet as it will keep on repeating at the other stages.

I try as much not to stress up Adam to finish up each level accordingly. Instead try to make learning more fun. Nanti every night bila nak ajak belajar pun dia happy and volunteer himself. Learning should be fun!
*although mommy pun tired, just spend least at15 min per day!*

Enjoy learning with Starfall.com






Each alphabet, Starfall.com ada provide activity nak recall and memorize the sounds  through coloring and writing activity. So, I normally suruh Adam buat 3 alphabet je and then we do activity.

Alhamdulillah, improve his coloring skill as well..

  So every night before start learning phonics at website, we normally will sing this alphabet sounds together
through this video..

*mommy & papa tompang belajar sama*


And if you're asking for Ryan, we started on this My Baby Can Read Part 1 Video..

*using the sight reading method*

Other than that, I also started to use book (which actually more on sight reading) for Adam. Well, its surprising me on how fast he able to read book now. And most important thing, how proud he was when he able to finish each page until the last page. Actually it's does motivate him to read more!*proud mommy* Thanks a lot ct for all of your precious knowledge. Tak tahu macamane nak explain, terhutang budi sgt =) Now I know what to do and I'm enjoying it so much. InsyaAllah will update more on next entry! See ya. 

ps: mommy pun sekarang dah tahu sket2 pasal phonics. Q sounds 'qua qua'..hhiks!!

Friday, March 15, 2013

Jom join "method to the rescue! contest"..

Have you ever come across this laundry detergent product by method before? The moment I received this product for review, mmmmm well that was my first time looking at this product.*being sincere* My first impression was, how come the laundry detergent designed to be this small? So, my head started to do calculation on monthly usage and how much that I need to spend.*sounds like an accountant isn't it?*


Well, that was on the first few minutes when I opened the box. But now, I've been using this product for almost a week. Pretty sure, I've been using this for laundry specially for my kids clothes. The moment I read through the description behind the bottle, there were few words that caught my attention - biodegradable,    95% plant based formula, 70% less detergent and also hypo-allergenic! Weeee I'm so happy to see word hypo-allergenic, another option for my kids skin sensitive solution. (Note: For kids who has severe eczema, try to ensure the detergent use to wash their clothes is also a hypo-allergenic detergent as it can help to reduce effect of eczema as well) .


Method laundry detergent with smartclean technology™ is the world's smartest laundry detergent as it's a revolutionary product powered by a 95% plant-based formula that seeks out dirt and stains to get clothes cleaner. It is 8x concentrated which means there's no excess water to get in the way of the cleaning power. No excess water means less energy used and resources required to make it, not to mention less of the laundry jug-lug factor. And this is one very tote-able little bottle - it's compact, designed for easy, one-handed use with no mess and precision-dosing pump.

Truly smarter, easier and greener!
                  
            How the smart clean technology works..

                        
           Perfect designed bottle to avoid mess when dosing the detergent...

                        
              Another way to live eco-friendly..


Ok, now I know why the have a compact design with small amounts of detergent! 
As this concentrated only needs 4 pumps for one load!Thumbs up.
Now we no longer need big space at our laundry area for bottles of detergent and softener.Wink!!

As the main ingredients are from plant-based, I wasn't expect to have a good smell from this detergent. But I was wrong. Its actually came with nice and pleasant smell as well. 


With 4 pumps per laundry, I make a big save.
Big clean within a small package and a teeny tiny footprint compared to the jug type of detergent  now I know why method calls it the world's smartest laundry detergent. Great!

Now, u must be asking where can I get this smart technology product, isn't it?
This method laundry detergent is available at all B.I.G supermarket, Village Grocer, Jaya Grocer and Ace Hardware outlets, as well as Carrefour (Mid Valley), Isetan (KLCC) and also selected Tesco outlets. Retail price of this product is RM 28.00 for 300ml (25 loads) and RM41.80 for 600ml (50 loads).

Various options also available to suit your preference and make laundry more fun!
 For more info, please visit their website at www.methodlaundry.com

Hold on readers!!
I have big surprise here...
Wanna get the voucher of the method product for free??
*free??? Weeee*

Jom join method to the rescue contest!!

What you need to do is:

1. Submit comments down here on a short story who do you think deserves a method product sent to them as a surprise gift! Bukan sahaja laundry detergent product, any other method's household and personal care products as well. Go visit their fb to find the product that suit your friends and family members. Click on here!
 2.  You all boleh comment sebanyak yg boleh, with different family members and friends names. Each comment, one name and story what do you want to give her and why? 
3. English and Malays are both acceptable for entry!



What you will get?

1. 5 lucky winners with wonderful story will be chosen as winners and stands to win a selection of method household and personal care items worth over RM50.

2. Belum habis lagik, the star of the short story yg u'oll describe tu pun, will each be sent the full sized method product. Sweet things is, your name *as well as my blog name hiks* will be add to the package, so he/she will know the ones behind this lovely surprise. Nice kan...




Easy right? I would be very much grateful and appreciated if all my loyal readers, be it as follower or my silent reader behind the scene =), do send your lovely story here. The dateline of this contest will be until 29th March 2013 at 11.55pm. Winner will be announce after 31st March 2013.

All the best peeps..

Let's make our laundry more smarter, easier and greener with method laundry detergent with smartclean technology™..


ps: waahh nak tahu tak, co-founder company method ni ialah Eric Ryan and Adam Lowry. The Ryan-Adam!!Wahwah..

pss: in case drop box comment ni tak appear, do trigger me at nadya_1901@hotmail.com k. Appreciate your help!!

Thursday, March 14, 2013

Let's Change for Better Convenience with Huggies Dry Pants..

Diaper changing is no longer a short and easy one for Ryan when he entered toddler-hood. Before he started crawling and walking, woah it just an easy peasy lemon squeezzy job *even mommy can do it alone while watching her fave series hahaha*. Now, its no longer easy and sweet time for us. It always a chasing action after took bath or even during the diaper change when diaper was full. Adryan seems so happy running with free diaper around the house, thinking that mommy is playing kejar-kejar with him. Yes as mother, this situation easily can turned us to green momster specially when it was time when we were late to work, or maybe during the shopping time. This was a common scenario happened at my house. At certain stage, mommy need to get help from Mr Papa to get the active running boy to stay still for changing the diaper *lap peloh* 


Scenario after took bath..

Once after the struggling drama to lie him still ...
The next chasing action begin..



Yup, this cheeky boy was so happy riding his bike with diaper-free instead!!
*sweating*

Ever heard about the new improvement product of Huggies which dedicatedly for active infant and toddlers? Though I'm a loyal die hard fan of Huggies product, never come across to give a try to this type of diaper pant before. *shame of you mommy* Well, it is Huggies Dry Pants!! *pop confetti* An easy-to-use option for active infants and toddlers, within 3 simple steps you’ll see how easy changing can be when all you need to do is just pull them up, tear and go! Sound easy right!

Being a fussy mommy so-called, well I always has doubt to try new product specially when it directly contact to my baby's skin. Specially to change to new diaper brand. Worry about the diaper rashes in case my kids not suitable using the new brand is one of them. What I did, I always check the detail of the product before I decided to give a try. Well, when I went through all the details of this Huggies Dry Pants, this diaper pant passed all my check list. Thumbs up! 
Let's check the important things that a diaper needs to have:
HUGGIES® diaper formulation of dryness and breathability was clinically-proven on babies and met the criteria to significantly help prevent diaper rash or dermatitis. Akin et al, Pediatric Dermatology, 2001
100% breathable outer cover allows air to escape up to 10x faster* through outer cover so baby's skin stays dry. (*vs non-breathable covers)
Quick Lock System to help stop leaks:
1. Quick Dry Layer pulls fluid away from baby's skin
2. Spreads fluid throughout the pad
3. Locks fluid into absorbent core to keep baby's skin dry

Double Leak Barriers provide extra protection against leaks at the legs
Soft-Stretch Sides to provide comfort and help prevent red marks even when baby is on the move.
Wear Any-side Snug Fit allow the pants to be worn any side and still provide baby with
 a comfortable snug fit.

Tear-away Side Seams for easy removal of soiled pants.

Well, if you are type of mommies who love to get sample before purchase *same goes to the writer  too hehehe*, no worry. Huggies is giving out samples for us to try. Just click on this link, you'll find the sample reach your home in few days. Weeeeee!!

Knock knock!!
The parcel already reached my home sweet home..
I'm so excited and was so eager to use to my lil boy...
Let's see how these 3 simple steps "Koyak, Salin dan Lepas" works to my lil boy...
*3 simple steps, that's all you need ...terngiang-ngiang plak lagi Special Agent Oso*
Yeah..I can use this to attract him to diaper wear also weee....

When I started to introduce this diaper pant to my lil boy, Ryan gave me a big smile. "Yeah, this is good, I'm big boy already mommy! Why I still need to lying down like small baby, I want to wear undies like Abang Adam too" hehehe I was thinking that phrase when he gave me a big smile. In fact he volunteered himself to wear his diaper too. Well done son! 

I think maybe because he thought the diaper pant more or 
else similar to the his bro's undies. Wink!!

To be franked, I think I started to fall in love with this good innovation of diaper wearing compared to conventional fastening tape type of diaper. Few of my concerns when wearing my kids the fastening type of diaper, the kids skin are easily to be irritated as what happened to my elder son when he has super sensitive skin. But with soft elastic waistband which is made to give a close, snug fit without the need for tape and provide comfort to help prevent red marks even when they are on the move.  Plus the time take for diaper change which has reduced to almost 60% *roughly around 30 seconds of wearing* I really feel this will be a good choice for my toddler too. No more running around drama and tears scene, kids will have more time to play and explore. Yeay!!! 

                                           3 simple steps during diaper changing at home..
PASS!!
In fact this will be a good idea for kids who stayed at nursery/playschool as well, as we don't expect the running around drama with the caregiver aite?

Furthermore, this diaper pant is so much suitable when we were in emergency, take for example inside the car during long journey or travelling. It's so much convenient when he can stay on his feet while mommy doing the diaper changing. So you no need to have many pit stops while travelling, still the kids always feel clean and comfortable!

Yeah, ensure enough of diaper stock during your travelling too..

     3 simple steps during diaper changing inside the car..
    
PASS!!

How about when we are out and about, doing shopping at shopping mall maybe? I found it more harder to change the diaper specially when the changing room is so fancy with many toys inside. It took me a while to distract him for diaper changing. But yet, to make a toddler stay calmly on the changing table is another thing, tell you it ain't easy! 5 second maybe, then he will started to move. There you go, hubby need to be in the scene as well. With this innovation, all I need to have is a corner to change or even in diaper room, you can change them in few second minus the changing table. Great isn't it! Yeay, many problem solved!!!*I'm a happy mother*

Less than 5 seconds..

     3 simple steps during diaper changing at baby room in shopping mall..

PASS!!

I'm so happy that this diaper pant has make changing time faster and more convenient,  in fact it really makes our life more easier. With the tear-away side seams also has helped me to remove the soiled pants and quickly clean my kid without too much hassle. As most of parents concerns, the innovative product always cost us more, but not with this Huggies Dry Pants, you will shock to see the affordable price of this diaper with premium quality. Thumbs Up!!


"Ok mommy, I choose this one"


"Wee....I love Huggies Dry Pants, I love Huggies!!"

For more information on Huggies Dry Pants, you can log on at their facebook or their website


Let's start to change for better convenience...
=)

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