Happy dancing with the plants today! Done with a major project and super grateful for awesome people who continue to #supportdreams in these trying times.❤️ Also grateful for all the #plantparents in my feed. You inspire me in so many ways. 🌈🌱❤️ #thankyou Stay safe and #SparkHope !💗 #illustration #procreate #art #artistsoninstagram #plants #plantitas #plantsmakepeoplehappy #grateful #animation #dream #makeithappen #jungalowstyle #jungle #illustrationoftheday #DearDreamerPh #DearDarie https://www.instagram.com/p/CFOI37HHEto/?igshid=11ox8126lkxx4

For everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven. 🌈 #tiwalalang Leaving this here in case you need #pinkskies tonight. Stay safe and keep the faith!❤️ #illustration #bibleverse #ecclesiastes #biblejournaling #bible #faith #art #SparkHope #DearDreamerPh #DearDarie https://www.instagram.com/p/CE885zpHQvU/?igshid=1bmgntx73jpzy

Hello dreamers! As promised, sharing with you some tips on how to raise a reader.💖 But first, a story. 😁 I wasn't fond of reading when I was young. I was scared to move up to 1st grade because I wasn't sure if I can really read.(Oh hello, self-doubt.) Lied to my mother when she told me to go to the library and borrow The Little Prince (sorry nay!😅) I was already in college when i discovered i can finish a YA novel and that the library is my sanctuary. Books changed my life. Felt like i opened a magical door to different worlds. Promised myself na 'pag nagkaanak ako, i'll give him a book and hope he opens that door too. Fast forward to when we were expecting our little dreamer, I was looking forward to bedtime stories, see him read on his own and be fascinated with written words. But the question is, how do you teach a child how to read? So i googled and armed myself with info but life happened and i had to choose between cooking brunch or teaching a baby phonics. Decided to just do what feels right : ( eat haha!😆) let go of phonetics, build a reading habit and hope for the best ! 🌈 So we read together, same book or not. We read everyday, 15 mins, okay na. Read anything; books, brochures, back of the cereal box. We let our son choose what to read. Jacob was 6 when he asked if he can read Twilight. Told him he can read anything. After 2 chapters, he realized he's not ready for vampires and went back to Capt. Underpants. 😅 We read aloud with feelings and sound effects.😁 The key is to wow them and boost engagement. My hubby is the best on this one. He can be a monster and a prince in one breath, wow.😆 Read for survival: sometimes we pretend we can't see road signs and the lo needs to read for us or else we'll get lost. We really got lost a few times but we had fun.😉 And of course, read for fun. Not a believer of book reports but when Jacob was 5, he read a lot so he can make "book reviews" 😅➡. That's his joy kaya go lang. Make fun reading memories. 💖 There you go friends.Hope this helps your fam foster a love for reading and open magical doors. 🌈 Happy reading and stay safe everyone!💖 #raisingareader #sharingiscaring #unschooling #DearDarie https://www.instagram.com/p/CEvZH5Jn0Pq/?igshid=3ja80fzofyx0

Hello dreamers! As promised, sharing with you some tips on how to raise a reader.💖 But first, a story. 😁 I wasn't fond of reading when I was young. I was scared to move up to 1st grade because I wasn't sure if I can really read.(Oh hello, self-doubt.) Lied to my mother when she told me to go to the library and borrow The Little Prince (sorry nay!😅) I was already in college when i discovered i can finish a YA novel and that the library is my sanctuary. Books changed my life. Felt like i opened a magical door to different worlds. Promised myself na 'pag nagkaanak ako, i'll give him a book and hope he opens that door too. Fast forward to when we were expecting our little dreamer, I was looking forward to bedtime stories, see him read on his own and be fascinated with written words. But the question is, how do you teach a child how to read? So i googled and armed myself with info but life happened and i had to choose between cooking brunch or teaching a baby phonics. Decided to just do what feels right : ( eat haha!😆) let go of phonetics, build a reading habit and hope for the best ! 🌈 So we read together, same book or not. We read everyday, 15 mins, okay na. Read anything; books, brochures, back of the cereal box. We let our son choose what to read. Jacob was 6 when he asked if he can read Twilight. Told him he can read anything. After 2 chapters, he realized he's not ready for vampires and went back to Capt. Underpants. 😅 We read aloud with feelings and sound effects.😁 The key is to wow them and boost engagement. My hubby is the best on this one. He can be a monster and a prince in one breath, wow.😆 Read for survival: sometimes we pretend we can't see road signs and the lo needs to read for us or else we'll get lost. We really got lost a few times but we had fun.😉 And of course, read for fun. Not a believer of book reports but when Jacob was 5, he read a lot so he can make "book reviews" 😅➡. That's his joy kaya go lang. Make fun reading memories. 💖 There you go friends.Hope this helps your fam foster a love for reading and open magical doors. 🌈 Happy reading and stay safe everyone!💖 #raisingareader #sharingiscaring #unschooling #DearDarie https://www.instagram.com/p/CEvZH5Jn0Pq/?igshid=6v328k2t9b3

My little dreamer has been asking a lot of when and how questions. One time, he asked "When did I learn how to read?" Told him he was 2 when we noticed he can read short words, 3 when we noticed he can read on his own. Asked him if he can remember when, he said "I think a loooong time ago back in heaven, maybe in 1982." Asked him who taught him how to read, he said " Jesus and my spirit animal, Lucy. " 💗 He also asked how he learned how to read (on earth hehe!😅) . Will share that on my next post so stay tuned! 😁 Or in the words of my 7yr old "and that's the cliffhanger dundunduuuun!" 😆 #jcobthedreamer #saturdaysharing #raisingareader #illustration #art #procreate #kidlit #kidlitart #drseuss #reading #kids #faith #spiritanimal #imagination #homeschooling #unschooling #SparkImagination #DearDreamerPH #DearDarie https://www.instagram.com/p/CEc6gorHgAz/?igshid=1gynkhg63oi81

Redrew my #multitasqueen mom for #breastfeedingmonth .❤️ Painted her 4yrs ago (swipe to last pic) when i thought I can't draw hoomans.😅 I was inspired by a #supermom walking in the mall, sipping from a cup while #breastfeeding. Napa-imaginary slow clap ako sa amazement.👏 #respect 👏 I tried multitasking too in my 4 years of breastfeeding. Felt like a super mom but #thestressisreal mumshies! After some thought and a bad case of mastitis, decided to slow down a bit. Spent most of my nursing time sleeping or eating. Used to feel bad for not doing enough, you know, #momguilt. But now that sleep and quiet times are rare in our household, I'm glad I hibernated.😁 #tulogislife I guess the moral of the story is 😅 don't be too hard on yourself moms. Especially in these trying times, we're raising the toughest generation of kids so it's important to show toughness through kindness. 💪 Be kind to yourself. Rest , breathe, know when to press pause. You are enough. You are super in all your forms. ❤️ Stay safe supers!❤️ #notetoself #loveyourself #selfcare #bekindtoyourself #illustration #procreate #art #mom #motherhood #SparkKindness #SparkHope #DearDarie https://www.instagram.com/p/CELey5RnXfv/?igshid=ywsm6wu51mf1

While brainstorming for #HirayaGames : Me: Anong tagalog ng gem? J: Hmm...(long pause)...loading loading...🤔 Heto na friends, loaded na sa cyberworld! Our very first digital product : #Hiraya , printable card and board games, is now available at @commonroomph 's webshop!💗 At dahil isa sa mga layunin namin ay ang mas mapalalim ang pagmamahal ng bata sa ating sariling wika, ang larong ito ay nasa wikang Filipino. 🇵🇭 (Don't worry international friends, some instructions are in english.😊 ) Happy to report that after a month of brainstorming and reading the story of Hiraya, lumevel up na ang pagtatagalog ng anak ko. Sample: Me: Bigyan mo nga ako ng isang sentence o pangungusap na tagalog. J: 🤔 "Bakit?" 😉 Progress not perfection, right?😘 Visit www.commonroomph.com for more local finds. Thank you for supporting dreams! Stay safe! ❤️ #BuwanNgWika #embracingtaglish #raisingapilosopo 😅 #illustration #procreate #kidlitart #children #children_illustration #kidlit #art #artph #supportlocalph #supportsmallbusiness #supportdreams #FilipinoMythology #boardgames #cardgames #homeschool #gameschooling #unschooling #kidsofinstagram #learning #proudpinoy #SparkHope #DearDreamerPh #DearDarie https://www.instagram.com/p/CD7biSxn2qP/?igshid=1ol39c19qnplu

I accidentally used the ink bleed brush in #procreate and i'm lovin it!💖 at ang dami pa palang ibang brush, oh boy.🤓 Still finding my art style and i have a good feeling about this hihi! To more explorations and happy accidents!💖 #stillanoob #darietheexplorer #findingdarie #illustration #queen #art #artph #kidlit #kidlitart #childrenillustration #neverstoplearning #itsnevertoolate #learningisfun #explore #SparkImagination #SparkHope #DearDarie https://www.instagram.com/p/CDpYlpsn-xG/?igshid=1b9f8nt7tjgpr

so MECQ bukas. Here's a reminder from the #StresedButChill ladies na medyo hindi na chill sa mga nangyayari.😭 Let's heal as one!Stay home, wash your hands, and if you need to go out, wear your mask properly friends. 🙏🏽 #MaskIsAMust #SaveLives #BeAHomeliner #wehealasone #women #illustration #animation #procreate #Quarantine #kwentongquarantine #newnormal #art #artph #Spreadawareness #SparkHope #DearDarie https://www.instagram.com/p/CDbH9UPnJke/?igshid=a77xts40skcq

Told my little dreamer that we're saying goodbye to our first retail home, @commonroomph Katipunan. Took him there just once so I thought he can handle it. Gulat ako when he fell to his knees, teary eyed, and asked "Pa'no na yung plushies?"😭 Told him they're okay. We'll be ok. Maraming salamat Katipunan for the safe space , for inspiring us and for giving us the opportunity to dream, grow and hope for a brighter future. yakap!❤️ #CommonRoomPHKatipunan https://www.instagram.com/p/CDTmB_nHi-g/?igshid=1ftwhc9imb5ci

One habit I acquired during quarantine is reading a bible verse while waiting for sunrise. It's an extra special day whenever I come across a verse that is close to my heart. This is one of those days. ❤️ #tiwalalang #havefaith #illustration #procreate #digitalart #bibleverse #biblejournaling #notetoself #sunrise #art #faith #SparkHope #DearDreamerPh #DearDarie https://www.instagram.com/p/CDQx-SqHKsR/?igshid=1d8ibyh7bqt5o

Hello friends! Sharing snippets of our #gameschooling board game project. ❤️ Almost done with #Hiraya but i'm having a hard time writing the instructions so we jumped to the next game na lang muna. My accountability partner approved the move and suggested that we use a time machine so we can go the future and see what the game looks like. 🧐 Oo nga naman.😅 #howtobuildatimemachine #raisingagamer #imaginationmoanglimit Do you also like board games? What 's your favorite?😊 . . . #illustration #procreate #boardgame #unschooling #homeschooling #gapyear #learningisfun #childledlearning #FilipinoMythology #TimeMachine #family #games #art #artph #SparkHope #DearDreamerPH #DearDarie https://www.instagram.com/p/CDCtS5oHMwA/?igshid=inhwdzsls378

Hello friends! Sharing snippets of our #gameschooling board game project. ❤️ Almost done with #Hiraya but i'm having a hard time writing the instructions so we jumped to the next game na lang muna. My accountability partner approved the move and suggested that we use a time machine so we can go the future and see what the game looks like. 🧐 Oo nga naman.😅 #howtobuildatimemachine #raisingagamer #imaginationmoanglimit Do you also like board games? What 's your favorite?😊 . . . #illustration #procreate #boardgame #unschooling #homeschooling #gapyear #learningisfun #childledlearning #FilipinoMythology #TimeMachine #family #games #art #artph #SparkHope #DearDreamerPH #DearDarie https://www.instagram.com/p/CDCtS5oHMwA/?igshid=2b8uruwj8jnb

Dear multitasking hoomans, You got this! When you feel like giving up, pause and remember your why. Laban lang! May you always find your strength in love. ❤ Love, your friend who has three hearts and nine brains. Maliit na bagay.🐙 . . . . #illustration #procreate #octopus #animalillustration #love #selflove #familyislove #loveislove #art #artph #multitasking #goodvibes #labanlang #SparkHope #DearDreamerPh #DearDarie https://www.instagram.com/p/CC-spz2n0ux/?igshid=1j0hu4fb8wn2m

Bahala na daw tayo guys. Busy pa sila sa priorities nila like you know, mañanitas, supporting incompetence, killing jobs. 🙄 Pero kaya natin 'to, di ba?Magpalakas ng katawan, stay vigilant , tumulong sa kapwa kahit sa maliit na paraan, magdasal and please wear your mask properly!🙏🏽 #WeHealAsOne #maniningilangkasaysayan https://www.instagram.com/p/CChSBBGnS7X/?igshid=1nwonv49lv1kc

Story time with my little dreamer nung solar eclipse and a short lesson on perspective 😅 Me: Noong unang panahon, may pitong buwan ang mundo. Masyadong nagandahan si Bakunawa sa mga buwan kaya kinain niya ang anim sa mga ito.Hala! Humingi ng tulong ang mga tao kay Bathala kasi isa na lang yung buwan at baka pati yung araw kainin ni Bakunawa. Sabi ni Bathala kailangan mag-ingay ng mga tao para matalo nila si Bakunawa. At yun nga, nung kakainin na ni Bakunawa ang buwan, sumigaw ang mga tao at kinalampag lahat ng pwedeng kalampagin. Natakot si Bakunawa at niluwa niya yung buwan. Simula noon tuwing may eclipse, nag-iingay ang mga tao para iluwa ni Bakunawa ang buwan o ang araw. Jacob: So this is Bakunawa? It can fly? Like a bird?🤔 Me: Yup. Jacob: Then why did you draw it upside down?🤔 Me: *flips* Bakunawa: 🐓 #lookfromadifferentangle #FindingHiraya #illustration #procreate #dragon #Bakunawa #PhilippineMythology #art #artph #boardgame #gameschooling #unschooling #childledlearning #learningisfun #SparkHope #SparkImagination #DearDreamerPH #DearDarie https://www.instagram.com/p/CB2LpMRnRMv/?igshid=1h5jp5103omvy

Ito si Bathalang Maykapal, o mas kilala bilang Bathala. Siya ang tagapaglikha at ang supreme being sa Tagalog pantheon. Short bts: I asked my little dreamer kung ano sa tingin niya ang powers ni Bathala. Sabi niya "he can lift and throw a thing over 100 ft!" . So we googled and found out na may creation story kung saan nag-away si Bathala at si Aman Sinaya (goddess of the sea). Sa sobrang galit hinagisan ni Bathala ng libu-libong bato ang dagat at yun ang naging mga isla ng Pilipinas. #mindblown . #illustration #art #artph #procreate #FindingHiraya #PhilippineMythology #Bathala #boardgame #gameschooling #unschooling #learningisfun #childledlearning #SparkHope #DearDreamerPh #DearDarie https://www.instagram.com/p/CBxhNppn8hf/?igshid=8uduffh7vq1q