Need some encouragement to get through today? “The Lord directs the steps of the godly. He delights in every detail of their lives. Though they may stumble, they will never fall, for the Lord holds them by the hand.” Psalm 37:23-24 As you struggle for energy, ideas, and strength throughout this day, remember that the Lord holds your ...
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Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. Deuteronomy 6:7
Craft: Fluffy Fish
Craft: Make a Fluffy Fish - Print and cut out both fish. Color and decorate (colored sequins are perfect for this craft). Join together and staple ¾ of the way around. Stuff with paper towels. Finish stapling. Staple in a piece of yarn at the mouth. Run holding the fish and make the fish ...
Remember to Laugh
To all of you: Happy 4th of July! For those of you not in the United States, July 4th is our country's Independence Day. For many it is a day off of work and one filled with activities with friends and family. But sometimes those holidays can be the most stressful time for a mom. Schedules go out the window and everyone can suffer ...
5 Year Curriculum Kindle Edition
You have waited so patiently and have been so kind to ask about the process. But the wait is over. The 5 Year Curriculum Kindle edition is now available on Amazon.com. Each of the four curriculum are available in Kindle book form for you to access at any time. No need to connect to the internet and search for ...
God is Wild About Us!
Our kiddos attend a Mother's Day Out program at our church once a week. They enjoy a preschool setting with learning, crafts, and music time mixed into their day. A corporate worship time was added to the program this year. Several of the songs used during this time were taken from the Party Time Sing & ...
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 ...
Unacceptable Yelling from Mommy
I have anger issues. It's true. And almost every time, the anger comes riding in on ugly words while wearing a very yucky tone. It even takes me by surprise because for most of parenting, I am pretty calm and don't let things get to me. But then...over something small or big, I explode. {No mega-phone ...
Is Mommy Work All in Vain?
Do you very feel like your work is in vain? Take housework. I get so frustrated that not 30 seconds after sweeping, crumbs fall to the tile like giant raindrops from the sky. Then not 15 seconds after putting all of the toys away, new toys have come for an extended visit. Or how about those moments when you make the decision to forgo what ...
Review: The Final Baxter Family Book “Coming Home”
If you have followed this blog for any length of time, you have heard me rave about author Karen Kingsbury and her famed Baxter family. A family that I have lived life with through the pages of 22 books. For those not familiar with this fictitious family, it all started with the Redemption Series. It is in this series ...
Craft: Fingerprint Flag
With July 4th just around the corner, children are wearing flags on their clothing as well as seeing displays of flags around. This is a great opportunity to teach them a little about the flag, the United States, and patriotic meanings. The ABCJesusLovesMe.com 5 Year Preschool (Pre-K) Curriculum has a unit on the flag and the Pledge of ...