Don't you love when other adults, movies, and books come along side you as a parent and reinforce what you are impressing upon your children? Even though parents are responsible for laying a foundation, when something or someone else says the same truths, leverage is brought to what you are teaching. The brand new ...
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Teaching a Child Emotions Through Story Characters
source Didn't you love Alicia's analogy of the onion yesterday? It restated the importance of going deeper into the classic and Bible stories we read to our children. As stated on Tuesday, stories are an excellent way to teach children about emotions and pragmatics. Homeschool On a Dime suggested using the ...
How Deep Are You Taking a Book?
source This week we have been discussing the importance of helping the child dig deeper into a story. I think we all realize the importance of reading. And, most realize that while reading the same book over and over again may be daunting for the adult, it is excellent for a young mind. But, I will have to admit that up until ...
How to Go Beyond the Story When Reading a Book
source A few days ago, I was reading the story Green Eggs and Ham to Little Man. It is a childhood book that is referenced in movies, sitcoms, jokes, and general conversation because of its classic story line. Many can quote pieces from this book. Do you like green eggs and ham? I do not like them, Sam-I-am. And because of the popularity ...
4 Books, 40 Dollars – 1 Time Offer
Pin It I am sorry but this deal is no longer available. I have a set of four ABCJLM Curriculum and Workbooks for sale for $40 (plus shipping). The set consists of the 4 Year Curriculum, 4 Year Workbook, Bible Coloring Sheets, and Visual Perception Workbooks. This is a one time, first-come-first-serve ...
Can All Arguments End in 100% Enthusiastic Agreement?
Pin It Typical marriage books are filled with the same info. Communication, compromise. Love and respect. The importance of date nights. Typical marriage books contain info that is a good reminder but isn't really something new to my marriage file-folder. He Wins, She Wins: Learning the Art of Marital Negotiation ...
And the Winner is…
And the winner of the newest Rufus and Ryan book giveaway: Rufus and Ryan Go to Church! is: Rudolph Family Please email me (webmaster (at) abcjesuslovesme (dot) com) your address before Sunday night (October 13th) at midnight so that I can get the book mailed to you! Congrats! Thank you to all who entered to win. Be sure to ...
What Are You Craving?
What do you crave? Kind of an interesting question, I must admit. TheFreeDictionary.com defines the word "crave" as 1. To have an intense desire for. 2. To need urgently; require. 3. To beg earnestly for; implore. So, what do you have an intense desire for, need urgently, and beg earnestly for? The "Sunday School" ...
How to Create Learning Stations at Home
source Preschool, churches, and schools are now using stations to help children with independent and persistent play as well as interactive learning. But stations are now being used in homes. (If you have missed our series on teaching your child independent play, please click to read the beginning post.) Here is a description of ...
Introducing Lines to Toddlers
In Week 2 of the 2 Year Curriculum, the child is introduced to lines. Georgia shared a wonderful idea on the ABC Jesus Loves Me Facebook Group to teach this objective. After doing the activity with my son, I saw how great it was on so many levels! Begin by gluing spaghetti on a piece of paper. Once dry, I tacked the paper do ...