Today I had another blast from my past as Sweet Pea and Bubs made these Tissue Paper Hearts. I cut two heart and many, many squares of tissue paper. I think they turned out great! Supplies: - Construction Paper Heart - Don't make it too big unless you are going to do this activity over several sittings. These hearts were a ...
Parenting to Impress Blog...
...A sister site to ABCJesusLovesMe
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
How Do I Explain, Part 1
Last fall, I posted the question "How Can I Help?". I wanted to know the questions that you have about Sensory Processing Disorder. A couple of days ago, I received this question: How do I explain what my son needs, like at Sunday school and AWANA, without scaring people to expect the worst, or setting them up to let him get ...
Homeschooling Pal?
A 28yr mother with 3 and 1 year old girls in the Netherlands has contacted me through the ABCJLM curriculum. She would like to have an American email buddy/friend concerning Home Schooling. Is there an experienced HS mom out there who would be willing to take this sweet mom under your wing? Email me so that I can get your address to pass it on to ...
Heart Girl/Boy
I was transported back to my elementary days when I saw a post about Heart People at Preschool Playbook. I suddenly remembered making these in art class. So, Sweet Pea, Bubs and I set out to make my memories a reality - and hopefully a memory for them. You can see Bubs' above. Didn't he do great! This is a fun ...
Letter Changes
After much thinking and your emails, I am changing the letter order on the 4 Year Curriculum. I am also adding the uppercase letters to the 3 Year Curriculum. Let me explain. When I original set up the curriculum, I decided to use a "phonic" order for the 4 Year Curriculum - using letters that are most used in basic ...
Week 25
Week 25 - Only 11 weeks left in the ABCJLM curriculum! This is Valentine's Week so have fun creating Valentine's and spreading God's love. 3 Year Curriculum - Prodigal Son Don't forget to do the Book of the Week - The Little Mouse, the Red Ripe Strawberry and the Big Hungry Bear 4 Year Curriculum - Wise Man and the ...
The Cow Who Clucked
We go to the library about twice a month to pick up our allotted 20 books. I have to admit that about 50% of those books are not very good. 40% of them are okay. 9% are really fun. But then that 1% happens and you find a book that you really like! The Cow Who Clucked by Denise Fleming was that book this time. We had so much fun reading this book. I ...
Valentine Kiss Cookies
These cookies are definitely a favorite at our house. Easy to make. Fun to bake together with an added fine motor practice. Delightful to eat. 48 candy kisses (regular or almond kisses) 1/2 cup shortening 3/4 cup creamy or crunchy peanut butter* 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar 1 egg 2 tablespoons milk 1 teaspoon ...
Valentine Ideas
Valerie at Little Blots never leaves me disappointed with her creative and easy activities. She has done it again with Valentines. Be sure to check out these links: Pencil Flag & Sucker Sleeve Jesus Loves Me Bible Lesson Valentine Printables - craft, sewing, games, lap lesson, etc Also check out ABCJLM Valentine Ideas! ...
Book of the Week Added
While getting ready to make the ABCJLM curriculum into an ebook and hard-copy, I felt like a major hole was in the 3 Year Curriculum. Books! Yes, a book of the week! So, I come to you with suggestions of your favorite preschool books. The tried and true best. Did the titles come in! I enjoyed so much reading the ...