When we begin to feel sorry for ourselves, sometimes it helps to look around... Even though I clutch my blanket and growl when the alarm rings, thank you, Lord, that I can hear. There are many who are deaf. Even though I keep my eyes closed against the morning light as long as possible, thank you, Lord, that I can see. Many are blind. Even ...
Guest Post: Letter Formation Chants
A few weeks ago, I asked for those who are interested in writing "guest posts" for Our Out-of-Sync Life. Miss Cheryl is a preschool teacher in Massachusetts. She is going to be blessing us with blogs about using the ABCJLM Preschool Curriculum in her preschool classroom. We are busy with our Letter of the Week progression ...
Gift Idea: What’s in the Bible?
"Best of the Best" gift ideas from Momma C: There is rarely a day gone by that one of my children is not talking about Pastor Paul, Buck Denver, Ian, Clive, or Sunday School Lady. I would be shocked if one of our kids didn't end up dressing like one of the characters from What's in the Bible? for Halloween in the next few years! Read ...
Thanksgiving Activities
Here are a few ideas listed on the ABCJLM Thanksgiving page: • Before the Thanksgiving meal, have everyone tell one thing that they are thankful for. Other similar ideas - Kernels of Thanks, Blessing Turkey • Prepare "Thankful Baskets" of goodies for people who you are thankful for. Include a note of thanks. • Create a collage of items in which ...
Review: Learn to Share
Sharing is a tough concept for all people, not just children. In The Berenstain Bears Learn to Share, Sister Bear learns the importance of sharing. Playing by yourself can be fun but sharing and playing with others is much better. She learns that sharing is showing love the way Jesus wants us to. Momma C's Thoughts: ...
He’s Here!
Just wanted to let you know that Baby #4 is here! We are both doing great and praising God for the amazing answers to prayers. Thanks to each of you who have left encouraging messages and sent prayers our way. (I don't typically post pictures of our family but just wanted everyone to see how beautiful our little one ...
Gift Idea: BOZ the Green Bear
More gift ideas from Momma C: Several of you had the opportunity to receive free Boz books, videos, and CD's when you purchased the ABCJLM preschool curriculum in book form. I am sure that your family feel in love with them just like ours! Others have read my glowing reviews and multiple mentions of the Boz products. Boz ...
Gift Idea: Charlie Church Mouse & Keys of the Kingdom Computer Games
In August and September I introduced you to four computer games by Inspired Media that I think are tops. My kids continue to beg to play them and even Little Man begs to watch his siblings play with them. These are items that I will be giving for Christmas and ones that you should have on your list too! Read my ...
It’s No Secret…
It's no secret that this Momma doesn't enjoy being pregnant. Probably because I have so few days that I feel good. Between kidney stones, ribs out of place, morning sickness...don't forget the fatigue and my mind being gone...what a mess. Now I find myself at the end of this long journey with just a few days to go. I can't sleep. I look in the ...
Review: Adventures in Odyssey Cause and Effect
For over 15 years, I have been a huge fan of Adventures in Odyssey. I refer to it several times on the blog and listen online as I type emails, blogs, and update the ABJCLM website. I was so excited a few days ago when Bubs started listening to some past episodes during his quiet time. He laid quietly and soaked it in. ...