Galileo E-Bulletin October - December 2015

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E-BULLETINOctober-December 2015

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ChristmasNew Year!

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Wiz’s Wisdom CornerFor parents and studentsBe up-to-date with classroom management tips and learning tricks and utilize them in order to make the center a fun and exciting place for the students

Phil’s WorkshopFor parents and studentsTake home interactive activities and enjoy them with the whole family while applying knowledge in Math and English

Travel with GalileoFor teachers and parentsCelebrate learning with the different Galileo centers and partner companies around the country

WHAT’sINSIDE?

Helping OthersWhile Learning

· Spreading the Christmas Cheer through Service Learning

· Brain Buzzers: Mad Gabs

Galileo Fun LearningFestival

· Events

· Franchise Offering

· Galileo Co-Advocates

Featured Books and apps

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Bling’s DiscoveriesFor parents and studentsDiscover books, learning apps, and Galileo promos

Follow Wick and WhirlFor teachers, parents, and studentsMark calendars for upcoming events, trainings, workshops, and other activities

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As it is commonly known, Christmas is more than just a festive holiday. More than the lights, Christmas decorations, and gift shopping, it is also a considered a Season of Giving. It is that one holiday where people put aside their wants in order to serve others and share their blessings with others. It is a reminder of a Little Child given to mankind who would grow up and remind us the real mean of service and selfless giving.

However, we need to rethink the Season of Giving and celebrate Christmas everyday. Even if it is not Christmas, teachers should still be able to incorporate the spirit of Christmas in their classroom or center activities. This teaching strategy is called Service Learning, which “occurs in classrooms as students connect academics—skills and content—with authenticated community needs” (Kaye, 2012). This not only develops a sense of community and social responsibility, but also allows the students to see how academic concepts are applied to help the people around them and improve the world that they live in.

Helping OthersWhile Learning

Wiz’s Wisdom Corner

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Teachers may incorporate Service Learning by setting objectives where the lessons are contextualized in real life situations and results in action where the students directly interact with their environment and develop it even in their little way. This teaching strategy benefits students (Bandy, 2015) in the following ways:

• Positive impact in students’ academic learning

• Improves students’ ability to apply what they have learned in “the real world”

• Positive impact on academic outcomes such as demonstrated complexity of understanding, problem analysis, problem-solving, critical thinking, and cognitive development

• Greater sense of personal efficacy, personal identity, spiritual growth, and moral development

• Greater interpersonal development, particularly the ability to work well with others, and build leadership and communication skills

• Improved social responsibility and citizenship skills

Creating a season of giving to society through Service Learning can be summed up in five steps.

1. Investigation. The teacher needs to determine the needs of the community and the interests, skills, and talents of his or her students. For example, the community has an environmental problem with flooding and there is a need to clear the street of trash. The teacher also notes that his or her students enjoy art-related and hands-on activities. He or she pinpoints the individual skills which will be helpful in delegating tasks and creating a group project in relation to the lesson.

2. Preparation and Planning. The teacher must then create a bridge and a connect the community need and the students’ skills when planning for her service learning lesson. The lesson plan must “set the stage for social action” by establishing a specific set of objectives related to addressing the need of the community. Setting a purpose is a way for the students to be motivated and engaged in the lesson topic, because they may realize the relevance of the lesson in world issues.

“Giving back to society and

helping the community should be

an everyday thing”

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A Math lesson on multiplication can calculate the number of candy wrappers thrown on the street every hour and how many it would take to clog the drainage. A lesson in the kinds of sentences can result in creating posters to inform people about flooding, to tell them what to do and what not to do to prevent floods, to ask people on what measure they are taking in preventing floods, etc.

3. Action. With the knowledge that they gained in the lessons, the students will now put their concepts into action. They may clean their surroundings (and test their hypothesis on the number of candy wrappers cleared from the streets), put up informative posters about flooding, create an artwork using the trash that they picked up, or join a cleanup drive and be part of environmental organizations. These activities allow the students to become active members of the community and feel that they can be a part of solution.

4. Reflection. The teacher processes the activity in class and allows his or her students to reflect on it. Through this activity, the teacher may assess if the students have met the objectives set in relation to service learning, and if they have realized their role as a member of society. “This helps them assess their skills, develop empathy for others, and understand the impact of their actions on others and on themselves.”

5. Demonstration. As an ender to a lesson, the students should be able to collate their plans and output and present it to the class. It may be in the form of a portfolio, a report, or any other creative way. This allows the other groups or other classes in understanding the different approaches that the groups have made in achieving a common goal. They may see that even if they all have different talents, skills, interests, and ways to carry out a plan, they were still able to accomplish it and provide service to their community.

The Spirit of Christmas should not end after Christmas. Giving back to society and helping the community should be an everyday thing and should be an attitude that students must have. After all, you have to take care of the only planet that we call home.

Sources:http://info.character.org/blog/bid/160236/Words-into-Action-Service-Learning-as-a-Teaching-Strategyhttps://cft.vanderbilt.edu/guides-sub-pages/teaching-through-community-engagement/

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Phil’s Workshop

Spread the Christmas Cheer through Service Learning

Celebrate the Spirit of Christmas the whole year round! Here are some activities that you may do with the family or the school to give back to the commu-nity.

1. Spend time at an animal shelter. Animals are also part of the community. Let them feel loved by visiting a nearby animal shelter to feed them and play with them. Be prepared to be rewarded with lots of happy tail wags, kitty and doggie kisses, and comforting purrs.

2. Create a garden!Help save the environment, one plant at a time. Climate change is a huge thing in environmental issues today and by planting trees or just having a mini vertical garden in your house may help re-duce the effects of climate change. Planting flowers will also keep the pollination cycle and the bees alive.

3. Volunteer.Use your skills to benefit the society. If you have the gift of teaching, volunteer for outreach activi-ties to teach students in far flung areas. If you have the gift of invention, discover cheap alternatives to everyday needs such as a solar-powered lamp or a water filter system using only 3 materials. If you have the gift of cooking, have a bake off and donate the food to an orphanage or elderly home.

4. Donate.Donate your monetary resources to charities and organizations such as UNICEF. Your donation will help causes and benefit people in need.

Sources:http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/09/30/hgtv-giv-ing-back-to-community_n_3856387.htmlhttp://www.scholastic.com/parents/resources/article/par-ent-child/10-fun-community-giving-ideas

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Phil’s Workshop

A Mad Gab are a group of words that seemingly do not make sense. Say them out loud and slowly and figure out what they mean!

Play this with a friend and guess as many Mad Gab phrases as you can.

Example:Abe An An Appeal = A banana peel

1. Abe Autumn Lisp Hit 2. Abe Hair Heat Rash You’re3. Abe Rye Tidy Yeah4. Check Cove Fault Raids5. Dad as Adorn Ale6. Ask Rude Arrive Her7. Egg Hull Art Eve He8. Disguise They’ll Him Hit9. Docked Hearse Whose

10. Dawn Bees Hose Hilly

Source:

http://www.thinkablepuzzles.com/madgabs/

MAD GABMAD GAB

Answers: 1) A bottomless pit 2) A buried treasure 3) A bright idea 4) Jack of All Trades 5) Dead as a doornail 6) A screwdriver 7) A colored TV 8) The sky’s the limit 9) Dr. Seuss 10) Don’t be so silly

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Book Title: Mr. Beetle’s Special GuitarAuthor: Robert MagnusonIllustrator: Robert MagnusonPublisher: Adarna House, Inc., 2015Recommended age: 9 and up Summary:Mr. Beetle takes on an interest in playing the guitar. However, he did not want to let others know that he was trying on a new hobby in fear of being criticized. This is a story of perseverance and pursuing a passion.

Book Title: Home Alone, The Classic Illustrated StorybookAuthor: John HughesIllustrator: Kim SmithPublisher: Quirk Books, 2015Recommended age: 3 to 6 Summary:Based on the movie Home Alone, this illustrated book captures the essence of responsibility and family, while Kevin protects his house from burglars.

Name: Intro to Montessori by MontessoriumAmount: $18.99 (Individual modules cost $4.99)Recommended age: 3-6 Description:This app bundle was developed by Montessori experts and gives an introductory module of the Montessori way of teaching in the form of digital learning. Through the use of the Montessori method of visualizing, students will learn the basics of geography, vocabulary, writing, reading, and arithmetic with the use of digitized Montessori materials such as the sandpaper letters, color sheets, letter blend blocks, letter blocks, and geographical puzzle shapes.

Intro to Montessoriby Montessorium

FEATUREDBOOKS AND APP

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FUN + LEARNING = A GALILEO FESTIVALThe Galileo Fun Learning Festival brought the celebratory vibes last October 27 and 28, 2015 at the Glorietta Activity Center, Makati City. The event was part of the 10th anniversary celebration of Galileo Enrichment Learning Program, which aimed to share Galileo’s success and to invite the participants to be part of the Galileo community. The event featured activities, booths, and games that celebrate a child’s learning potential of being leaders of the future. This is in relation to Galileo’s mission of providing awesome programs in enhancing a child’s learning experience and improving his academic aptitude by cultivating mastery of Math and English concepts while developing a genuine love for learning.

A Glimpse Into Galileo The event was like a glimpse into a Galileo center which highlighted the main features of the program. The Five Ways of Learning were five stations of activities, each targeting a unique learning skill. These are anchored on Galileo’s teaching framework that uses various styles of teaching because they believe that every child learns differently depending on their strengths and abilities. Once the gates were open to the public, participants flocked the five stations during the stations as they tried out the fun activities in store for them. Some activities allowed teamwork and friendly competition, which drew cheers and laughter from all the participants. Bling’s Directional Boosters focused on a child’s ability to learn while moving. Taking inspiration from the famous game Snakes and Ladders, Galileo

had their own mat where the children hopped from one box to another after throwing a customized dice. Some of the children even exercised their brain by using addition in advancing and moving towards the finish line. Wick and Whirl’s Mind Puzzles allowed the children to exercise their brain by decoding picture puzzles and writing them down. Wiz’s Whizzing Quiz tested the children’s speaking and conversational skills as

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they described a word for their partner to guess.Galileo’s Book Buffet aimed to promote love for reading where children were given the freedom to read through a selection of books and choose which ones caught their attention. Phil’s Tinker Toolkit valued a child’s innate ability to discover the uses of technology, where they were given the opportunity to tinker with gadgets to make a robot move or add color to a picture. On Site Assessment and Orientation The main feature of the Galileo Fun Learning Festival was the free onsite Math Assessment and Free Galileo Orientation. All children aged 6 to 12 tested their math skills through an interactive app exclusively made for the Fun Learning Festival. The center directors of the Galileo centers n a t i o n w i d e gave their full support to the event by offering free Galileo O r i e nt at i on s to the parents of the children who took the Free Math A s s e s s m e n t . They were given an overview of Galileo, its programs, and how their children can excel in school by being a Galileo learner. Currently, Galileo has 36 centers in key areas nationwide, which makes it accessible to all students. Educational Talks for Teachers and Parents Even the parents and teachers took home learning experiences from the event. The Galileo Fun Learning Festival hosted a series of talks catering to parents and teachers on the topics of parenting, technology, and classroom management. Maricar de Ocampo, an educator and child expert, discussed Whole Brain Learning during the first

day of the event. She tackled the different theories of psychologists in child development and the need to tap into all the different abilities of the child. She said that in order to engage a child in learning, teachers and parents must be able to find out what the child is interested in then use that interest as a teaching jump off point. “Children learn in different ways. So you must teach in different ways too.” She emphasized on active learning, rather than passive, where students discover things by themselves with a teacher facilitating, rather than letting the teacher give all the information.

She mentioned that Whole Brain Learning is not limited to children only. Even adults use Whole Brain Learning in their daily lives – and most of the time unknowingly. Through simple activities such as conversing with another adult or learning how

to adjust in relationships, these are c o n s i d e r e d Whole Brain Learning. Maricar also touched on a few parenting tips in relation to Whole Brain Learning. She told the parents and teachers to allow the students to be inquisitive and encourage them to

experiment. Making mistakes and transforming them into something positive makes a better learning experience, than telling the child what to and what not to do. On the second day, Michele Alignay, a guidance counselor and author, gave another educational talk on the second day, this time tackling the use of technology in the home and in the school. Michele acknowledged the advantages of technology in helping children with their schoolwork and learning development, but also reminded the parents and teachers of its negative effects. Michele’s talk focused on having a routine or

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schedule in internet time. “There should be a time where the whole household disconnects and unplugs gadgets.” Parents should be firm and consistent with the schedule, and should not be swayed when the children get mad when internet time is over. Instead,

divert the attention to family time and family and classroom activities that would promote learning and enjoyment. She said that unplugging will create a stronger bond with the family and will make the members closer as ever. Also on the second day were talks from Google Communities. Gary Garcia from Google Educator Groups talked about how Google apps can help teachers manage their classroom and lessen the paperwork. He showed the advantages of using Google Drive, especially during the rainy season where schools face countless school cancellations and missed classes. Through Google Drive, students can collaborate and carry on discussion just by going online. As a teacher himself, Gary showed how he manages projects with his high school students and how Google Drive allows him to easily compute for their grades. Josan Dometita from the Google Developer Groups discussed ‘Wearables,’ a type of technology that brings virtual reality to the classrooms. She mentioned that technology is not only for entertainment purposes, but also an innovative teaching technique. Children were able to try out a Wearable gadget made out of cardboard, which by wearing it, were transported to different parts of the universe. One child explored the depths of the sea, one went to space, and the other traveled from one city to another. She said that through this gadget, teachers will be able to make geography and science more interesting for children, than just by looking at pictures on the textbook or on a presentation.

She also showed a presentation bracelet that allows the teacher to manipulate presentation slides just by tapping fingers together or a swish of the wrist. Teachers may use this as a replacement to the clicker, which everyone is familiar with. Special Presentations

Children were treated to special interactive presentations by Trumpets and Urban Ashram Manila.

Trumpets, a local theater company, delighted the students in a lively story telling during the two-day event. The children huddled around Micky Deles, a representative from Trumpets, as she read the story of the Knufflebunny. Afterwards, she played a game of Bring Me and gave out tickets to Trumpets’ upcoming show, The Horse and His Boy.

Nica Hechanova of Urban Ashram Manila led the kids to a session of Kids Yoga. She told a story about animals and asked the children to copy her actions and be like the animals in the story. Little did they know, they were going through a yoga class, complete with warm-up and actual yoga poses.

Celebration of Success Besides a celebration of reaching 10 years in the education industry, the Galileo Fun Learning Festival was also a venue to thank all those who have supported the program, from the teachers, center directors, office staff, and co-advocates. The CEO of Galileo, Ma. Rowena J. Matti, led the celebrations during the two-day event in honoring those have been behind Galileo’s success. She thanked the co-advocate companies who collaborated with some of the special Galileo activities for the children. She also honored the center directors who have been with Galileo for more than five years and have led their center in providing fun learning enrichment to the students in their cities. Rowie also recognized the office staff members from the Head Office who have been with the company since its birth in 2005. The event was capped off with a toast and a confetti blast, which also welcomed the next ten years of success, fun, learning, and enrichment for the Galileo Enrichment Learning Program.

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NEW CENTER

2015 EVENTS

Galileo welcomes the new centersinto the Galileo family.

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Galileo In Partnership with KidzoonaSM LucenaDate: Fridays and Saturdays of September

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15 Goodwill Book-A FairGreenhills San JuanDate: September 15

Gabay Guro Teachers’ FestSM MOA ArenaDate: September 27, 2015Description: An annual event for educa-tors especially for teachers hosted by Gabay Guro, a foundation of PLDT-SMART

Galileo Fun Learning FestivalGlorietta Activity CenterDates: October 27 and 28, 2015Description: A 10th anniversary celebration of Galileo, with two days of different fun-learning activities for the whole family

Don Bosco: Career FairDon Bosco, Makati CityDate: October 10, 2015Description: A Career Fair exclusive for Elementary Students of Don Bosco, Makati

AFFI: Shell Retirees ForumShell Pandacan Depot ClubhouseDate: October 22, 2015Description: An AFFI forum exclusively for Shell Retirees

Halloween Event: Wizards and FairiesBest Western Antel Hotel, Makati CityDate: October 31, 2015Description: Galileo joined a Halloween Costume Party for kids

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2015 EVENTS

CENTEROPENING

Trumpets: The Horse and His BoyMeralco Theater

Dates: November 6, 7, 8, 14, 15Description: Galileo partners with Trumpets, Inc. for its theater

production of The Horse and His Boy

Free Singapore Math SeminarNational Bookstore Training Room Superbranch Cubao City

Date: November 28, 2015Description: National Bookstore Training Room

Superbranch Cubao City

Watch out for the upcoming events for the rest of December and January!

Galileo BacolodNo. 8, 10th Street, Bacolod City

Grand Opening Day: January 9, 2016

Galileo KauswaganKauswagan Highway , Cagayan de Oro City

Grand Opening Day: January 26, 2016

AFFI: Coca-cola Financial FairNet Lima Bldg,. Bonifacio Global City

Date: November 12, 2015

2nd Cha-ching Educators’ ConferenceCrowne Plaza Hotel, Ortigas City

Date: November 19, 2015Description: One-day event seminar on Financial Literacy

AFFI: Smart Communications Employee to EntrepreneurshipDiamond Hotel, Ermita Manila

Date: November 27, 2015Description: AFFI Event on entrepreneurship in partnership

with SMART Communications

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AFFI: Sky Cable2nd Floor Cinderella Building, Quezon CityDate: December 5, 2015

MCP Recognition DayDate: December 5, 2015

Galileo Malabon, Galileo Valenzuela, and Galileo Caloocan Recognition DayDate: December 5, 2015

Manila Children’s FestivalSM MegamallDates: December 11, 12, 13

MCH Recognition DayDate: December 12, 2015

Galileo Pasong Tamo Recognition DayDate: December 12, 2015

STZ Recognition DayDate: December 19, 2015

SFP Recognition DayDate: December 19, 2015

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FRANCHISE OPPORTUNITIES

Types of Galileo Centers

Be part of the Galileo family and share the advocacy of helping uplift the educational system by opening a Galileo franchise in your area.

For franchise inquiries and franchise orientation schedules, call the Galileo Head Office at 845.1234 or send an email at [email protected].

Franchise Qualifications:• Educators, parents or educators-at-heart• Graduate of a four-year course in any college or university• Has love and a strong passion for children’s education• Has excellent Math and English skills• Has excellent interpersonal and communication skills• Willing to commit full-time as a center director

Employ the program as part of your school’s curriculum to further enrich the system

Share the learning opportunity to all students in your chosen area.

Partner with Galileo as a Corporate Social Responsibility to provide learning opportunities to the children of your employees.

School Based Stand Alone Corporate Based

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CO - ADVOCATES:

MEDIA PARTNERS:

GOOGLE COMMUNITIES:

Galileo extends its gratitude to the supportof the following partner companies:

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