Tomorrow is the official start day for the ABCJLM curriculum but it is never too late to start. Don't want to print off the curriculum yourself? Place a donation and receive the 3 and 4 Year Curriculum in spiral book form. ...
Teaching the Wordless Book with Flannelgraph
The Betty Lukens Through the Bible Flannelgraph set has almost every Bible story that you would want. There are even sets to tell about the 2nd Coming of Jesus and Heaven. And if there is a story you want to tell but it isn't included in the manual, simple tweaking can you usually get you what you need. Even to teach the Wordless Book! Using ...
Creation Bible Story with Flannelgraph – Weeks 1-4
Since I realize that flannelgraph may be new to several of you, I want to share boards for Creation, used in the 2 and 3 Year Curricula. Using the Betty Lukens Bible Felt collection along with the Teacher's Manual, I came up with the following boards: Sweet Pea and Little Man had so much fun playing with the pieces. After ...
The Kissing Hand
In my post "Books to Prepare for Kindergarten", I mentioned the book The Kissing Hand by Audrey Penn. My mom gave this book to Bubs to read before he went to Kindergarten. On the first day of school his teacher read it to him as well. Google "the kissing hand" and you will find a 420,000 results. This book has ...
Updates and Additions to the ABCJLM Curriculum and Website
I am always working to make the ABCJLM curriculum and website better - either through things that I find or emails from you. Whenever you send me suggestions, errors you find, and corrections, you are blessing others! Here are the latest updates and additions: ABCJLM Worksheets - After using the Blank Tracing Line Worksheets with Sweet Pea, ...
Every Girl Should Watch This
If you have not seen this video, you must. I believe every late elementary and teenage girl should watch this video with her mom. It will change your view of reality. ...
I am Overwhelmed!!!
Updated to https://parentingtoimpress.com/2018/09/i-am-overwhelmed-what-do-i-do.html ...
5, 4, 3, 2, 1…It’s Preschool Time!!!
I can't believe it, but it's already time for school again! Here are 9 tips to help you start the year off right. 1) Gather the supplemental supplies (books, craft supplies, games, Bible) suggested for each curriculum. I found it easiest to putting craft supplies in a plastic tote for quick use. Also, place on hold the needed books at the ...
Creation Fingerplay
This popular post has been updated to https://parentingtoimpress.com/2020/08/creation-fingerplay.html ...
Review: Ruby’s School Walk
Ruby's School Walk was published at a perfect time - just in time for school to start. While walking to school, Ruby is faced with various fears. Her mom helps her combat these fears through gentle words, speaking on her level, and encouragement. I just finished reading this book to Bubs and Sweet Pea. Throughout the book ...