Make Cheeseburgers at McDonald's Burger Shop in KidZania Manila

It was a fun family affair for us at KidZania last September 19. The kids were so excited to be invited by McDonald's to be among the first to "work" at the kid-sized kitchen of the newly opened McDonald's Burger Shop. When my boy and I went to KidZania during the pre opening, he peeked through the burger shop which was not open yet. He told me he wants to try it out the next time he visits. Well, he got his wish! Kids can now enjoy and learn how to make their favorite McDonald's cheeseburger at KidZania!

McDonald’s President and CEO Kenneth Yang, Alonzo Muhlach, Play Innovations Industry Partner Director Cecille Mariño, and Play Innovations President and CEO Maricel Pangilinan-Arenas formally open McDonald’s Burger Shop with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

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What to Expect at KIDZANIA Manila

Do you remember a time when you imagine or dream of what you want to be when you grow up and role-play with siblings or friends? Did you dress up the part and take out all the props and toys you can find to pretend with? Well, level-up na ang mga kids ngayon with global edu-tainment brand KidZania opening it's doors to the public tomorrow, August 7, in Bonifacio Global City. 

KidZania Manila Main Square

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Why Kids Need to Play for Real and Importance of Sensory Play

Having digital natives in our home, plus a techie daddy, make it really challenging to reintroduce organic games and active play, just like the games we used to play as kids. Gadgets have become a part of our daily lives so we are not depriving them of that. I can't even stop myself from using my gadgets, that's why I don't think I can tell them to stop either. But there is always a time for everything, and our kids know that. We all recognize the value of playing for real. Active sensorial play enhances a child's holistic development. That's a fact.

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Fun Friday: DreamPlay at City of Dreams Manila

Ahhh...DreamPlay! Three weeks ago, we brought the kids and their cousins to the newest interactive entertainment and play center in town. DreamPlay, located at the Retail Avenue of City of Dreams Manila, allows the kids to play, create, and learn in a fantasy world with the larger-than-life DreamWorks characters like Shrek, Toothless, the Madacascar animals, and Kung Fu Panda.

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From Monggo to Captain America with #SigeSabado Playbox

We're in the middle of summer and I am running out of activities to keep the kids occupied. If we don't do something, I'll lose to the iPad! The boy has drum classes twice weekly but the girl... well, we all decided not to enroll her at any summer program this year. She agreed to guitar lessons when she turns 8, which is next year.  I did prepare a calendar for them this summer, and so far, it's going pretty well.  But there are days when they just don't want to follow what we've planned for the day.  Two weeks ago, this big playbox arrived from Breeze - it was heaven-sent! 

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Fun Friday: Play and Party at Kidzville

Third Friday of the month:  Recreation / Leisure

A kids' paradise, this whimsical play facility will surely keep children entertained for hours! Designed for kids 13 years old and under, Kidzville is a multi-level indoor playground which also features an interconnecting kiddie village meticulously designed to stimulate children's imagination, promote learning and social interaction.

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Private Indoor Beach

"Mommy, time for the beach play...!!!"

A sunny day at the beach....uhm, bedroom beach I mean. =)

For no reason, the girl fancied her colorful umbrellas for this afternoon's play time and asked me to join her for a "swim". Good thing she was game at posing for me, and so here's a peek at our colorful time at the "beach".

She set-up the umbrellas on the sand (our bedroom rug), brought out a pail and shovel, laid down a mat (my scarf), placed a bridge (an ottoman) to "cross over the chair island", and threw in some fishies (seahorse and dolphin plush dolls) to complete the whole production.

With her vivid imagination and a knack at weaving stories, plus a little help from Mr. Sun shining through our window, we have an instant beach to relax on and bask in the mid-afternoon sunshine -- indoors!

Wanna join us on our beach? ;)

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