Have you seen all of the fun Thanksgiving treats on Pinterest? Super cute and several are easy to make. I wanted to combine these ideas and provide you with links to the directions. Thanksgiving Teepee Cupcakes Using a cake mix, sugar cones, pretzels, melted chocolate, and sprinkles, you too can create these adorable teepees. This idea ...
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Thanksgiving Traditions: Turkey of Thanks
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. ...
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 rational. Looking back, I ...
Another Diagnosis Added to Our Plate: How Many More?
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 to have ...
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 ...
Helping Children Understand Big Numbers
Abraham was 100 years old when Issac was born. And, when an adult thinks about this, eyebrows go up and pity starts to flow. But for a child, 100 years may as well be 1000 because time is abstract. The 4 Year Curriculum uses the story of Abraham and Sarah to teach patience. To help the child understand how old 100 years is a ...
Toddler Time: How to Introduce and Include Repetition
While the majority of my posts focus on the preschool years, I want to begin including more Toddler and Elementary Age posts as well. Here is a toddler activity that can be used separate or with the ABCJesusLovesMe 2 Year Preschool Curriculum. We were given some Crayola Model Magic for a birthday present. I love the stuff! It ...
I Was Mad!
This is a repost from earlier this year but I needed the reminder so I wanted to share this again. I was mad. The fact that I was mad and not calm, made me even more mad. If I explained to you what Little Man has done over the past few days you wouldn't believe me. Then once you realized I was serious, you would probably sit down ...
Are You Being Intentional?
After weeks of anticipation, many families across the world began a new or another year using the ABCJesusLovesMe Preschool Curriculum the end of August. So after using the program for a few weeks, I wanted to see what moms and teachers had learned about their experience. Bonnie shared this wisdom on the ABC Jesus Loves Me Facebook Group ...
Guest Post: Creating Routines? Follow Your Husband’s Lead
Pin It Guest post from Tauna: We've been talking a lot about creating routines and schedules in our home. When done well and catered to our family's needs, priorities, and style, they are invaluable tools. One thing I've learned through all the iterations of schedules we've worked in our family is that I must follow my husband's lead. For ...