I have to prepare four presentations for a workshop and I
have class tomorrow. Instead, I find myself sewing a chart bag for my kid. I am a nanay first, after all.
The road to literacy is a print-rich environment. So we have posters and books galore. We also
have flashcards and puzzles tucked away in recycled containers. I’ve been
meaning to get those charts for the flashcards and in the last MIBF, I told
myself we are definitely buying one or two. But nanay got distracted and bought only books, books, books!
We do need the charts. I thought I can make our own
using a reusable shopping bag and plastic cover. I took out my sewing kit and started working.
It’s pretty easy. Except for threading the needle and
keeping my little girl from being pricked.
It’s not pretty though. Try sewing with a toddler jumping
around.
It’s usable. Yay! The rest of the flashcards can be
stored in the bag.
The chart can easily hang on doorknobs.
I figured other moms and early grade teachers would also
like to make their own.
