Author: Hydie
Raising a Multilingual Child
There are many theories out there about how to raise a multilingual child. Some say one must focus on only one language at a time as not to confuse children and delay their speech development, while others claim that exposing children to multiple languages at the same time is more beneficial as seen in the… Read more
Looking for Meanings: The Learner’s Perspective
It took me months trying to teach a 3-year-old Miss R how to count by ones. “One, two, three, four…” I tried to show her how to count by pointing and touching the tips of her little fingers. She stared at me as if I was an alien. Then she started nature preschool. Within two… Read more
The Power of One: How a 5-year-old Makes a Difference
Are 5-year-olds capable of changing the world? I never given much thoughts on this. After all, Miss R is still young and seems unaware of most of the world’s sufferings–or so I thought. One day in May, we borrowed a graphic novel titled Surviving the Wild: Star the Elephant by Remy Lai from a local… Read more
Unschooling: What It Is and What It Isn’t
What is “unschooling”? You may have heard this term while flipping over homeschooling resources. Maybe you’ve heard whispers about it being some sort of educational rebellion or anti-school movement, or maybe you’ve heard wondrous things about it being a philosophy cultivating natural curiosity and motivation in kids. Whatever it is, it has stirred up confusion… Read more
An Unexpected (Amazing) Unschooling Experience
Disclaimer: The blog post below contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. I have always felt like I was destined to unschool. Back in the good ol’ days when I was baby-free, I was absolutely oblivious of the term. No one in my immediate social circle homeschooled, let alone unschooled.… Read more
What? You Homeschool?!
Whenever I share with someone that we are homeschooling, I get all kinds of responses. I’ve received a wide range of reactions ranging from complete shock (“No way! Is this even legal?”) to thumbs ups and supportive pats on the shoulder. To many, homeschooling is not for the faint of heart. Home educators assume the… Read more
A Midnight Hello & Welcome!
Hey. Hello. Welcome to my blog – Sunny Side Up Learners! My name is Hydie and I am happy to be here, sharing my experiences and thoughts with y’all. I am typing this first post at midnight right now. It’s way past my desired bedtime (which is 10pm), but I am too excited to go… Read more