Click to see an updated post on this topic... When I started looking into using flannelgraph, I emailed my aunts and Mom for suggestions as they have used this form of Bible teaching for years. Thank you, Aunt Karla, for these suggestions! Purchasing flannelgraph sets can be very expensive. But there are ways to create your own! - Backgrounds ...
New Look!
I have had to sit at the computer for several hours - long story - so I thought I would work on the layout of the Out-of-Sync blog. I have to admit - decorating and colors are not my forte. Although I wish they were. It's true - Momma C does not equal Martha Stewart! So, let me know your thoughts. Decor Queen? - Tell ...
Talk-2-Me Thursday
Today is "Talk-2-Me Thursday". A time for you to ask me and other ABCJLM parents your questions. Any subject. Any question... Discipline ...
Personal Bible Time
On our last "Talk to Me Thursday", the question was asked: 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?? I totally misread the question when I answered it here. Thankfully "Our Family ...
Review: Wonder Hanger
I know that the Wonder Hanger is a little extreme for me to be reviewing but hear me out - the opportunity presented itself and I thought "if this thing can make my life easier - why not?" So, for the past week, I have found myself using the Wonder Hanger. I think everyone has seen the commercial: The Wonder Hanger® is an ...
Telling a Bible Story Using Flannelgraph
Here are some specific suggestions to help you tell a Bible story using flannelgraph. 1. Be prepared. If you are not prepared, this will not be successful. You may need to practice a couple times before tellling the story to children. 2. Before Bible time, collect the flannel board, scenes, characters, ...
Overview Blog Posts Needed?
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 ...