Galileo makes learning fun

Author: Rose Flores-Martinez, Contributor
Column: Life

Many scientists, masters and professionals have declared that one concrete answer to todays global problem is education. Truly, the child has to be supported by the people around him to find his space in this world. A strict collaboration of parents and teachers is sought in the formative years of a childs life. In line with this cause, Galileo Enrichment Learning Program has found an expressive way for children that makes learning fun, exciting and meaningful through Math and English Enrichment course studies.

Making math fun

Galileos first activity book, FUNtastic Mathematics, was recently launched at the SM Megamall. The book was created by a topnotch team of educators. It introduces the concepts of numerals, analytical thinking, patterns and shapes. School staff, teachers, Galileo kids and some parents including news anchor TinTin Bersola-Babao and actress Dimples Romana, among others, were present. Each shared stories on how they work together with kids.

I really spend time with my daughter Antonia answering some Math exercises, Bersola-Babao revealed.

For many, math is a scary subject, but with the books All-Star Team Professor Galileo, Phil the Robot, Wiz the Owl, Wick and Whirl, and Bling the Idea Hamster the child travels in an exciting journey entering the portals of mathematics.

The book captures the spirit of the Galileo program, explained Rowena Matti, chief executive officer of Galileo Learning Center. It goes in line and one with the advocacy of uplifting the educational system in the Philippines.

In this book, fiction and arts go with math. Plus, it is designed with an application and supplement worksheets head-on for children that could tickle the imagination. The idea is to let the children have fun in learning, said Ann Pato, president and COO of Galileo.

Elias Juan, a Galileo kid, exclaimed, Its really fun learning!

FUNtastic Mathematics is for kids aged three to six. Aside from its interactive contents, the book pages are smooth for childrens hands and cannot be easily torn. Pictures are big and interesting, one would never get bored studying.

Galileos FUNtastic Mathematics comes in partnership with Nutruplex. It is available in all Powerbooks and other bookstores metrowide, priced at P350.

Tapping the inner star

Galileo employs three major steps in the learning process: Assessment, adaptation and advancement. These steps enable the student to progress at his/her own current school grade, while reinforcing the areas for improvement through a tailor-fit program. The program is based on international curricula from the pre-school to grade 6 levels in math and English.

Assistant director of the Department of Education, Dr. Flordeliza Magda, highlighted that teaching and educating children require the cooperation of family members and teachers. Now we also have the school-in-a-box program to bring education closer to the children. Together with this, public and private schools become partners building up this flexible learning interventions, she said.

At the top of the list, starting young can be a good thing especially when it comes to learning basic knowledge. As Galileo Galilei quotes, You cannot teach a man anything; you can only help him discover it in himself.

Let the budding child find his star, and a star to light the world.

Dr. Maricar Ocampo, a pre-school expert, is Galileos program consultant.

For inquiries, enrolment and summer fun for your kids, contact the Galileo Enrichment Learning Program Inc. at Penthouse, Goodwill Corporate Center Bldg., 393 Sen. Gil Puyat Ave., Makati City. Call (632) 890-2509 or 895-8095 or visit www.galileoenrichment center.com.

Source: The Daily Tribune