Up until the last few weeks, I have started each week with an overview of the ABCJLM lesson plan. Have you missed this? Or is it something you don't read or need? Please be honest. I appreciate all comments! ...
Using Flannelgraph and Props to Teach the Bible
This is the third post about using flannelgraph to teach the Bible. Read the 1st post here. I have talked before about my unusual childhood. Another element of that was my Pastor and his amazing wife. I will call her “Susan.” To say that Susan was near sainthood would be an understatement. She taught me the Bible in ways that most kids could only ...
Review: How Do You Tuck In a Superhero?
I was really excited to receive this book as we have two little superheros in our home. Always trying to understand a little better the male mind, I couldn't wait to dive in. How Do You Tuck In a Superhero?: And Other Delightful Mysteries of Raising Boys is a collect of stories written by a mom of five boys. Rachel Balducci ...
What Behaviors Are Sensory Based?
I have mentioned before Your Therapy Source - a blog that I follow. I have found bits of pieces of info that has been helpful. You can view a Motivation Assessment Scale to see how much of a behavior is sensory or just behavior. I have not done it myself but find it very interesting and will soon fill it out! After the questions ...
Review: Betty Lukens Flannelgraph
In my first post about flannelgraph, I stated my excitement in receiving the Through the Bible in Felt set by Betty Lukens. I also explained my longtime desire to add flannelgraph to the ABCJLM curriculum. In this post I want to explain the in's and out's of the set. Contents, likes, and dislikes. Contents: There ...
Through the Bible Flannelgraph
In the past two years since ABCJLM was created I have gotten excited about various books, educational tools, toys, and other products that I have blogged about. On a few products, I have even encouraged you to purchase your own because I have felt that it is something that every family needs to have. Today, my excitement has ...
Bible Time
On our first Talk 2 Me Thursday, LaToya left this question: I would love to know what Bible time looks like at your home with the little ones. AND Is that your Bible time as well, or do you have another set time for devotion??Thanks for the question! First of all, our Bible time is about to change. And I am so excited!!! I will ...
Confession Time: Where Have You Been?
Have you wondered where I have been? I understand. My computer time has been cut down drastically. I hope things will be leveling out soon. Confession #1 - We have not done "school" for three weeks. There. I said it. Because of a number of reasons (for another post), we haven't had the time or the energy. ...
Recycling Crayons – In the Oven
Almost a year ago I posted how we recycled crayons using the stove top. This time I wanted to try the oven. Much easier! This activity can be done almost entirely by your preschooler. The adult just helps with the oven part of the process. No matter how you melt the crayons, remove the paper and sort the crayons by colors ...
Website: Songs for Teaching
My aunt introduced me to a new website - Songs for Teaching. A website devoted to "using music to promote learning". If there is a concept to teach, they have a song to sing. There is also a blog where they give suggestions of songs to sing with the upcoming holidays and events. Use a song to teach left and right, colors, ...