Pin It Aren't these turkeys cute? I found a picture for Toilet Paper Roll Turkeys on Pinterest from AllKidsNetwork.com. While using the basic design, the kids and I made them our own using paint and a brad. Academically we focused on mixing colors and Biblically we discussed being thankful. ...
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Thanksgiving Traditions: Psalm 100 with Actions
According to Wikipedia, the Pilgrims sighted land on November 9,1620. "The passengers who had endured miserable conditions for about sixty-five days were led by William Brewster in Psalm 100 as a prayer of thanksgiving." What better way to begin your Thanksgiving celebration than reciting this Psalms together as a family! Make a family goal ...
Thanksgiving Traditions: A Piligrims and Indian Play
Pin It While the holidays are filled with anticipation and fun, there is so much more than food, football, and parades to each of them. In our blog series, Thanksgiving Traditions, I am sharing ideas of my own and from the ABCJLM family that will help you leave a legacy while keeping Jesus the focus of the holiday season. While many fun and ...
Another Diagnosis Added to Our Plate: The Latest
Pin It Earlier this week, I began a blog series called "Another Diagnosis Added to Our Plate" which shares the story of our eight-year-old son, Bubs. I encourage you to begin with Tuesday's post. The combination of Bubs, Little Man, and life began to eat away at my energy, emotions, and spiritual state. I was beyond ...
Another Diagnosis Added to Our Plate: How Many More?
Pin It Yesterday, I began sharing Our Story of diagnoses and therapy. If you missed yesterday's post, I encourage you to read it first to understand the full story. Kindergarten was a big change. First, I drove into town at least once a day and Bubs was not at home seven hours out of the day. I was amazed at how the breaks each day allowed me ...
Another Diagnosis Added to Our Plate: The Beginning
Pin It I woke up this morning with so much on my mind. Once again, I was mentally writing blog posts. I have found that blogging helps me process through my thoughts and I can only pray that God will use our story and my processing time to bless you. If you are in your own circle of disorders, I pray that you will find encouragement. And if ...
Thanksgiving Traditions: “I am Thankful For You” Cards
While the holidays are filled with anticipation and fun, there is so much more than food, football, and parades to each of them. In our blog series, Thanksgiving Traditions, I am sharing ideas of my own and from the ABCJLM family that will help you leave a legacy while keeping Jesus the focus of the holiday season. ...
Thanksgiving Traditions: Chain of Praise
In Wednesday's blog post, I introduced you to the book Let's Be Thankful. I explained how we used this precious book to begin our Thanksgiving holiday season. To begin, I asked our kiddos to recall examples of thanks that the author shared in his book. The kids pulled out classic and some of the unique answers. ...
What To Do with All the Candy?
After Halloween, there is a big question floating in the air. "What are we going to do with all of this candy?" Other than rotting teeth and giving all children a sugar high, nothing good could can come from all this sugar. Or can it? Here are a few character education ideas: Tithe it. Create a Kindness Jar. Send it to ...
Thanksgiving Traditions: Let’s Be Thankful
Thanksgiving is just around the corner so on Monday we began our "Thanksgiving Traditions" blog series. In this group of posts, I am sharing Thanksgiving family activities that we do in our family or ones that you have shared with me. These ideas help keep God and a thankful heart at the core our holidays. To begin the Thanksgiving ...