Whenever I feel anxious about recent events, uncertainties, or life in general, I retreat into my creative zone. Crafting with my hands has always been my sanctuary, my way to de-stress, and what I often call my personal zen mode. For my anxiety I have had a few triggers. The typhoons that devastated my country particularly Kristine and Pepito that hit my parents’ hometown was the major one. Some of my relatives were affected that their houses were ruined. A lot of the farmers also lost their crops, with some about to be harvested. While my family was not directly hit, I really felt bad for my parents’ hometown and our relatives. My parents’ school where they attended elementary to secondary high school was also devastated, most classrooms need major repair now, based on the posts from my cousins.
Recently, my son’s science lessons have focused on cause-and-effect relationships and Philippine ecosystems. Since I enjoy teaching him though he is no longer homeschooling like before, we decided to create dioramas showcasing some of the country’s well-known ecosystems. The empty boxes from our deliveries seemed perfect as a base for these projects. Armed with materials from his toy collection, along with pencils, scissors, and coloring tools, we eagerly began crafting our miniature ecosystems. The projects we did became a welcome distraction from the things that caused me some anxiety.
We used @johannabasford ‘s How To Draw Inky Wonderland book to trace the fish and reef. 
#homeschoolingproject #homeschooling #scienceandart #diorama
So there you have it my dear readerships. If you don’t find me geologyin’, then you’d probably find me in my creative corner with my kids. Have a great week ahead!
xoxo,
Grass
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