Ogalala Playtime: Baby Einstein's Splash and Giggle Bath Book

Bath time is something Enzo looks forward to everyday. He loves the water that much that everytime we tell him it's "Ligo Time" he'd happily agree and excitedly walks to the bathroom. 

And because he enjoys his bath time, the hubby and I make sure that it also becomes a learning experience for him. Thankfully, after attending Ogalala's Child Development Workshop, we have another lesson to teach little Enzo.

Let me share with you Baby Einstein's Water, Water, Everywhere: A Splash and Giggle Bath Book. 

Information and Ideas for parents:

Turn a rainy day into a day of discovery. Take a walk with your child on a rainy day and find a puddle. Place a stick in the center of the puddle to see how much water it has collected.

Help your child experience the effects of rain through the sense of touch. Durin your rainy-day ealk, look and touch the nearby trees and branches. Shake some branches and show your child what happens to the rain that has collected on the leaves.

Enzo and I have not done the suggested activities yet but I am planning to do it soon or whenever I think he'll be ready to walk in the rain. In the meantime, here's how we used the book.

So what we did was to tell the story after he took a bath and let him stay in the water for a while. While reading the book I asked him about the animals in the photo and what sounds do they make. 

On the first page he knew the words bird, ball, and flower. We are now introducing him to a new animal, Octopus. 

The last page is his favorite as he can relate to the photo of the octopus taking a bath. He already knows how to wash his head and body while using the water. 

Raves about the book:

The material is safe. It does not smell anything like plastic. It is made of Polyutherane foam inside and PVC outside. I think it is the same material used in floaters for kids.

Colorful illustration. Colors used are bright and easy for parents to teach. The colors and drawings add excitement to the book.

The concept about water introduces the concept of nature which can open up a lot of topics for parents to teach their children.

Durable and stain resistant. It easily dries up after bath time and soft to bring even before bedtime.

Introduces rhyme ans rhtyhm at the same time develop hand and eye coordination. It also enhances emerent literacy and love for books.

A book to bring in the bath is such an amazing idea. It was something I haven't encountered before and have never been allowed to do when I was a child. Lucky Enzo!;)

So, we both enjoy the boy in or outside the water but it definitely made bath time wven more exciting for Enzo. Thank you Baby Einstein and Ogalala World!;)

For more Baby Einstein products visit the Ogalala Shop located at L4 East Wing EDSA Shangrila Plaza Mall. You may also shop online at www.oga-lala.com

#ImaCrayolaKid: Online Arts and Crafts Contest

As a kid, I remember the smell of new school supplies every start of the school year. It also gave me so much joy and excitement when I have a new box of Crayola. It thrills me to see and discover new colors and new names of crayons I get in every box of Crayola. Now that I am a mom, I like my little boy to explore the many possibilities of coloring with Crayola. Using colors and doing arts and crafts can boost his imagination and creativity while having fun at the same time. 

I am sure that a lot of kids and even parents like me had a creative moment with Crayola and now here's a chance to show off their creativity and win Ogalala goodies with Crayola items and more. Join the #ImACrayolaKid +ToyKingdomPH Online Arts and Crafts Contest. Details of the promo is stated below. 

Contest Mechanics: 

Step 1: Download and print the Crayola Drawing Sheet from Toy Kingdom's facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ToyKingdomPH or you may get the sheet at any participating Toy Kingdom branch
Download drawing sheet here: http://igm-ph.com/im-a-crayola-kid/

Step 2: Draw, color, decorate, unleash your creativity! Show your unique art and make sure to use one or more Crayola products on the Crayola Drawing Sheet provided.

Step 3: Fill out the details on the sheet, then scan or take a photo of your Crayola Drawing Sheet artwork.

Step 4: Post on the Toy Kingdom Facebook page complete with the information asked for on the sheet with the following on your post: 

#IamaCrayolakid @ToyKingdomPH

Promo is from August 15 to September 30, 2014 and open to all Toy kingdom Customers in the Philippines!

We sure are joining this contest, and hope you do too! Don't forget to share your kid's artworks with me!:)