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The Best Play Dough Recipe
There is just something about play dough that begs most children and adults to roll and mush it over and over in their hands. Beyond the educational value and the imaginative play, play dough is excellent for fine motor skills. Plus, it is super easy and inexpensive to make at home! And it is a suggested supply in both ...
Thanksgiving Activities for the Whole Family
Do you know that Thanksgiving is only 45 days away? As you begin to think about celebrating this holiday, enjoy these simple ideas to develop a heart of gratitude in your family - no matter the ages. THANKSGIVING SONG I love this simple idea which requires no prep or supplies. Begin each meal in November with this Thanksgiving song ...
What’s a Christian Family to do with Halloween?
Few topics cause as much division among Christians as the topic of Halloween. For or against, both sides are passionate about their views. Then there are the parents stuck in the middle feeling shame that they don't know what to do with the October 31st holiday. Is it wrong for my children to dress up? Should my children carve pumpkins? Is it ...
Is Selfishness Driving Your Parenting?
Last week's post on owning the spiritual legacy of our children hit home with many of you. I loved reading your emails sharing your thoughts and honest struggles. But you aren't alone. God's getting my attention on this subject too! The Question The question above was a theme of a high school's, Fellowship of Christian Athlete's morning ...
Who is Owning the Spiritual Legacy of Your Child?
Recently I had a conversation with a youth group leader about the parents' role in biblically training their children. He explained that until the COVID crisis parents were able to hide behind church and other "Christian" activities. Social distancing and COVID restrictions removed these resources and thus exposed how little parents in the 21st ...
How to Use the 4 Year Curriculum
Discover more in this series on Intentional Learning with the ABCJesusLovesMe Curriculum1. Combining the 1 and 3 Year Curricula2. How to Use the 5 Year Curriculum3. How to Use the 3 Year Curriculum in a Preschool4. Intentional Learning with the 2 Year Curriculum So far we've looked at ideas to be intentional with the 1, 2, 3, and 5 Year ...
How to Use the ABCJesusLovesMe Curriculum in a Preschool
Discover more in this series on Intentional Learning with the ABCJesusLovesMe Curriculum1. Combining the 1 and 3 Year Curricula2. How to Use the 5 Year Curriculum3. Intentional Learning with the 2 Year Curriculum4. How to Use the 4 Year Curriculum A 3rd popular question that I am asked is “How do you use ABCJesusLovesMe Curriculum in a ...
Intentional Learning: 5 Year Curriculum
Discover more in this series on Intentional Learning with the ABCJesusLovesMe Curriculum1. Combining the 1 and 3 Year Curricula2. How to Use the 5 Year Curriculum3. How to Use the 3 Year Curriculum in a Preschool4. Intentional Learning with the 2 Year Curriculum5. How to Use the 4 Year Curriculum A 2nd popular question that I am asked is "How ...
Intentional Learning: 1 & 3 Year Curricula
Discover more in this series on Intentional Learning with the ABCJesusLovesMe Curriculum1. Combining the 1 and 3 Year Curricula2. How to Use the 5 Year Curriculum3. How to Use the 3 Year Curriculum in a Preschool4. Intentional Learning with the 2 Year Curriculum5. How to Intentionally Use the 4 Year Curriculum I am frequently asked, "How do ...