My kids have enjoyed going "fishing" in our living room. Catching each fish becomes a educational game. What's great about this activity is that they don't even realize that they are learning!!! This game is easy to make and can be created as simple or as detailed as you want. To Make: Fishing Pole: A dowel rod, string, and ...
Impressing on Children
Making Your Own Play Dough
There is just something about play dough that begs most children and adults to roll it over and over in their hands. Beyond the educational value when making shapes, letters, numbers and the imaginative play, play dough is excellent for fine motor skills. Plus, it is super easy and inexpensive to make at home! We like the texture of homemade ...
How To Read a New Book To Your Child
Because of the importance of reading with your child, I am reposting this information to help guide you through the process. Even before their precious bundle of joy is born, parents are told the importance of reading to their child. Most professionals agree that children should be read to at least 15 minutes a day. But is there a certain way ...
An Example Schedule and So Much Wisdom
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Review: Raising Financially Confident Kids
"In other areas of life, we were diligently teaching our children important values of responsibility, honesty, self-discipline, and faith. But failing so miserably in this matter." Any guessing on what "this" matter may be? After looking at the book image above, you probably guessed it. Financial responsibility. Looking back, Mary ...
What Supplies are Needed and Should I Print or Purchase?
A lot of questions have been asked on the ABCJLM Facebook Group about what is needed to use the ABCJLM Curriculum. I wanted to write a blog post combining the answers. Curriculum - Immediate Family Use Basic Lesson Plans and Worksheets: The basic online Lesson Plans and worksheets are 100% free for immediate family use and are available ...
Bible Workbook Now Available
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How to “Do” School with Your Child
Imagine this with me. A mom and child are neatly dressed sitting at the table looking at school books. The child is happily gleaning from the mom's wisdom and desires to learn. There are no distractions in the background and the kitchen table is obviously neatly wiped down. I would wager that the statement right before we enter this scene was ...
FAQ: Book of the Week
Time for another FAQ: Do I have to use the Books of the Week to use the ABCJLM curriculum? Unlike other preschool curriculum available on the web, the lesson plans do not center around a book. While there is a revolving theme in each week's activities, nothing hinges on one activity or another. Thus, there is absolutely nothing in the ABCJLM ...
Wordless Book Easter Ideas
The Wordless Book can be a wonderful addition to Easter activities. It is simple enough for preschoolers to understand but yet great for an adult audience as well. The 3, 4, and 5 Year Curriculum all cover the Wordless Book on Week 35. I have combined the ideas on one page - Wordless Book Ideas and Story. See craft ideas, recipes, songs, and ...