PRESS RELEASE: Presenting the 2018 Grand Winners of the SM Kids Casting Call

Three Cheers for the Grand Winners of SM Kid's Casting Call 2018

SM Kids Casting Call 2018 Grand Winners Raven Vaughn Nielson from SM City Cagayan de Oro and Dara Havilah Rubin from SM Megamall. They are shown with contest judges Mr. Rhoand Glorioso – SAVP - SM Kids, Ms. Sony T.  Adeva – Vice President - SM Kids and Ms. Kilet Cheng – SAVP -The SM Store - Business Development.

Dara Havilah Rubin from SM Megamall  and  Raven Vaughn Nielson from SM City Cagayan de Oro 

Both kids displayed confidence in every step they took on the runway wearing the latest trends from SM Kids, and stood out in the fashion photo shoot. As winners, they will each take home P25,000.00 plus clothing sponsorship and a modelling contract with SM Kids.  

This year’s Casting Call Search began in April at SM stores and malls throughout the country. Twelve kids were chosen as finalists and they had a glimpse of life on the runway and photo shoots

Other winners included 1^st runner-ups Aikaa Karmela Ong from SM City Puerto Princesa and Ethan Chandler Suyo from SM Makati who happily took home P15,000.00 cash + clothes sponsorship.

Margie Jasmine Carpenter from SM City Davao and Rami Abou Kaff from SM City San Pablo were named Second Runners up and received P10,000.00 cash + clothes sponsorship respectively.

Clothing from the SM Kids Casting Call 2018 final runway are available at SM Kids department of The SM Store.

Are you Ready for Christmas? Check out these Top Toys from Toy Kingdom.

Toy Kingdom is a toy superstore.

It is the place were Toys and Kids meet ~  there are so many toys to choose from. There is definitely a toy for each and every child to enjoy. 

Little princesses will definitely fall in love with Barbie, My Little Pony, Powerpuff Girls, and Shopkins – that will bring a big smile to little girls.

Barbie Starlight Lead Doll features Barbie in a space outfit alongside pet Pupcorn.

Shopkins Tall Mall. The coolest shopkins treat that conveniently folds down for easy storage. Features an adorable home and garden store, food court and Petkins Parlor. Includes four exclusive shopkins.

My Little Pony Basic Pony. This well-loved pony figure has fancy marks and a whimsical mane. Includes brush and barrettes.

Huggable Powerpuff girls “6 Deluxe doll

DC Superhero Girls Power Action Wonder Woman Doll comes with her Super Hero accessories such as the iconic Lasso of Truth and the Golden Shield.

Artistic kids, meanwhile will have plenty of fun, with these activity toys from Orbeez and Crayola.

Orbeez Crush and Draw. Squishy balls to Grow, Crush and Create. Simply Crush your Orbeez color of choice and then use the automatic crush pen and follow the included stencils to create beautiful pieces of Orbeez art! Add water and watch them grow to more than 100 times their volume.

Color Alive Easy Animation Studio. Kids can color their own scenery and stories and bring them to life with the free Easy Animator app. The app works with iOS and Android devices; make it move using a poseable mannequin, capturing the movements with the app and turning them into fluid animations.

If your techie children, like I do. these virtual reality glasses will be definite hits.

PS4 VR with Camera. This virtual reality head-mounted display is fully functional with the PlayStation 4 home video game console.

Xbox One. Newly updated Xbox One with all in entertainment system made not just to play games but also connect other apps such as Skype.

For adventurous kiddos, check out these toys inspired by blockbuster movies – Star Wars Rogue One, Transformers, Power Rangers, and Cars, as well as remote control cars and helicopters.

Star Wars Bladebuilders Lightsaber. Highly customizable set with accessories made just like in the movies with classic lights and sounds.

Star Wars Lead Villain Electrical Mask Includes a voice changer feature to transform into the Lead Villain from the new Star Wars movie.

Power Rangers Ptera Charge Megazord. Morph into Megazord Mode and Pterodactyl Mode with 3 ways to play. Can be combined with Zord Builder items.

Paw Patrol Air Patroller. The 2-in-1 Air Patroller that transforms from helicopter to plane mode with real lights and sounds. Comes with a Robopup figure.

 McQueen Sports Car. The coolest ride that comes with three sound modes that let you choose English or Spanish phrases from the Cars 2 movie. Comes with single push-button operation for easy stop and wide door openings.

Hotwheels Bulldoze track set. With stunt action and player-powered launchers. Includes a Hotwheel car.

 Motorized Nerf N-Strike Mega Mastodon Blaster includes 24-dart revolving drum. Fires darts up to 100 feet (30 meters) and comes with 24 MEGA Whistler Darts.

Have fun playing Santa and check out these Top Toys available at all Toy Kingdom Express outlets in SM Stores and Toy Kingdom Stores in most SM Supermalls.

Visit www.toykingdom.ph;

And ToyKingdomPH in Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

PRESS RELEASE: Back to School at SM Accessories

Going back to school has gone a long way since the tech takeover.  With phones, tablets, and computers as part of their school stuff, kids now need a balance of gadgets and traditional classroom must-haves in their back- to- school list.

And the good news is that going back to school is cool with SM Accessories, where one can find both techie and traditional items inspired by well-loved characters.

There are Flash Drives that take off from Disney’s iconic Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse, the galactic characters of Star Wars, or Marvel’s all time super heroes. This makes sharing class notes and other files with classmates fun and easy. Hip Power Banks, on the other hand, will save kids from running out of batteries. Match this with your smartphone to make it an extension of your personal style.

Cute Mickey and Minnie Flash Drives

Marvel Credit Card Type Flash Drive

#TeamCap and #TeamIronMan

Pink Owl Power Bank

Mealtime is also a fun time with lunch boxes designed with kiddie favorites - Peppa Pig, the adventurous Pororo, and the forgetful and charming Dory.

Peppa Pig Lunch Sets

Dory Lunch Sets

 Paw Patrol Trolley

Pororo School Backpack

Go to school in style with bags from SM Accessories - backpacks, messenger bags or trolleys.


Be school ready with SM Accessories available at all The SM Stores nationwide.

Bringing Out the Best in our Children

The Real Measure of Intelligence and Success
Success isn’t solely based on how good a child is in math or science, but through giving our children the chance to recognize their ability to be good at other things as well.
 
“We continue to seek ways for parents and educators to recognize that developing multiple intelligence is just as relevant as academic performance, giving kids today the chance to develop their inherent skills in a motivated and well-rounded environment,” says Rhea Villareal, Senior Product Manager, Progress Pre-School GOLD.
 
“Multiple intelligence can spark multiple achievements – it is the edge that this new generation will have."
 
 

Leading with multiple intelligence
This edge is perhaps best exemplified by some of this country’s young multi-achievers who were recently recognized at Progress Pre-School GOLD’s Multiple Intelligence Recognition Day.

Among them are: Sofia Pablo, whose excellence in academics is complemented only by equally impressive achievements in dance and sports; Cedric Rafael Uson, whose potential for leadership and the arts are notable; Sean Clarence Cai, who consistently impresses others with his propensity for numbers and excellent interpersonal skills at such a young age; Luis Raphael Danao, whose academic achievements are rivaled only by his passion and excellence in sports; and Ciara Russegger, whose athleticism and academic inclinations prove that a seamless integration of brain, body and people smart is possible with the right support.

 

Kim Atienza, multi-achiever and Commencement speaker in the Multiple Intelligence Recognition Day, also expressed that his well-rounded character has been key in achieving success in life. “Multiple Intelligence has equipped me to confidently engage with the world and readily accept challenges with family, passions, and career,” says Atienza.


Improving access to multiple intelligence
Progress Pre-school GOLD’s multiple intelligence advocacy has the opportunity to transform development approaches simply by highlighting the fact that various facets of intelligence combine to create a balanced and successful child that can potentially change the world. 

As a means to further promote multiple intelligence, Wyeth is partnering with the Reading Association of the Philippines (RAP), a non-government organization committed to improve all aspects of the national reading programs and teaching procedures through teacher-training and research.


RAP calls educators to embrace a comprehensive curriculum to promote students'
maximum participation for overall development. It educates school teachers using proven progressive methods to teach kids to learn to read and enhance comprehension — thus, facilitate a better learning environment to help students to progress into multi-achievers.



Moving up and choosing multiple intelligence
Progress Pre-school GOLD encourages Filipino moms to move up to a more progressive approach to parenting as experts prove that young minds gain knowledge through play, direct experience and social interaction.


"As a parent, my challenge is to help my kids apply their knowledge to everyday life, not just by getting good grades but by being well-rounded individuals that are smart, creative and helpful," says Jenni Epperson, Multiple Intelligence advocate."


"With multiple intelligence, you don't just go one step ahead, you go twice as far," says Mikaela Lagdameo-Martinez, Multiple Intelligence advocate."


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Progressive moms have a partner in Progress Pre-School GOLD as they further support the development of their child’s multiple intelligence.

Progress Pre-School GOLD is now with its best-ever GOLD Biofactors System with higher levels of DHA, Choline and Lutein to support a child's multiple intelligence.