This post is very unlike me. I rarely ever suggest a place to visit; especially a place that cost a very large chunk of change. But, if you live in the central part of the US and there is a little wiggle room in your budget, Silver Dollar City is a wonderful Christmas Tradition to start. We were able to acquire some free tickets so we took the ...
Impressing on Children
Christmas Traditions: A Birthday Cake For Jesus, Part 2
Happy Birthday, Jesus Party ...
Christmas Traditions: A Birthday Cake For Jesus
Happy Birthday Jesus Cake ...
Bible Scrolls Crafts with Kids
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Bible Craft: Crown
Our kiddos made this adorable crown out of a paper plate at church. I especially like this craft because it actually stays on the kids' heads as they wear them. Directions: From the center of the paper plate, cut into eight equal triangles to the ribbed part of the plate. (May need to cut less or more depending on the diameter of the child's ...
Adam and Eve Disobey Craft
I was trying to come up with a craft that would remind my kiddos the God knows best. Somehow this little craft worked! I showed them the apple. They thought it looked pretty but were surprised to see that it actually had a snake in it. The kids immediately said that it reminded them of the Adam and Eve story! Apple Snake Craft - Wad up a ...
Teaching Spatial Concepts
After doing our Five Speckled Frogs song and activity, I left the frogs and log on the easel. One morning, I watched Sweet Pea play with the frogs as I was getting ready to start school. Watching her gave me the idea to use the frogs and log to work on spatial concepts. (Spatial concepts are taught in the 3-5 Year Curricula.) Upon calling out a ...
FAQ: My Library Doesn’t Have the Suggested Books
image shared by Jen Here is a frequently asked question: My library doesn't have many of the books suggested in the ABCJLM Curriculum. I can't afford to purchase all of them. What do I do? Following our weekly trips to the library, I would sit down with my kiddos to read from the collection of books we brought home. I would get so frustrated ...
Review: The Big Picture Story Bible
This post contains affiliate links. I wanted to see for myself what all the talk was about. In many Amazon reviews I read, people referred to the The Big Picture Story Bible as being the best. Is it worth all the hype? What makes it so great?I was super excited to take a look at this Bible. Upon receiving it, the kids and ...
Recycled Styrofoam Cup People
When it came county fair time for Bubs, we had to decide what he would enter for a 4-H project. For some reason, I kept reminiscing about melted Styrofoam cups. I have this memory of my Great-Grandma placing styrofoam cups in the oven to create snowmen. After doing the project, I realize my memory has failed me. Now, I am wondering if she made ...