When the Elephant Walks is the Book of the Week on the 2 Year Curriculum Week 2. It is an adorable book that I was introduced to by our library. Pictured above is a cute, easy craft that can go along with this book or would be fun for Noah's Ark. Since most of the pieces to make the elephant are circles, it would be ...
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Turning Impossible Into Possible, Part 5
Have you written down your goals? If you are unsure of where to start, be sure and go back to Part 1 of this blog series. To end this week, I am going to explain each of my personal goals and let you know how I plan to incorporate accountability into each for max success. 1. God - Spend personal time in the Word every ...
Forgiveness
I love the simplicity of this activity that I came up with to discuss forgiveness. Gather black pompoms and print off the Heart Template. Discuss that sin is the bad choices we make. Sin is like black spots on our heart. Take turns naming a sin that we struggle with (lying, stealing, having a bad attitude, etc.) and place a ...
Turning Impossible Into Possible, Part 4
We've looked at what doesn't work. We've looked at what is supposed to work. (Read Day 1) Now it is time for me to put what I have learned into action. You will see my four goals. each centered around specific relationships. God - Spend personal time in the Word every day Husband - Kiss and hug every ...
Turning Impossible Into Possible, Part 3
This week (read Day 1) we have been focusing on personal goals. Using the article by Joan Esherick entitled "Resolution Solutions: 6 Great Ways to Make Your Goals Stick" as our guide, today we will be digging into the last three suggestions to turn impossible into possible. Be specific Be realistic Include a way ...
Kids Understanding of God
I had a person tell me that kids don't really understand anything about God or the Bible. So sad...because this person was sadly mistaken. It says in Mark 10:14-15 - "Let the children come to me. Don’t stop them! For the Kingdom of God belongs to those who are like these children. I tell you the truth, anyone who doesn’t receive the Kingdom of God ...
Making Memories
Several months ago I mentioned that my mom gave me a 1993 issue of Shining Star magazine. Included in this issue is an excerpt from Jody Capehart's book - Cherishing and Challenging Your Children. The article called "Making Meaningful Memories", contains practical tips to create family traditions and memories throughout the year. ...
A Parenting Problem or a Child Problem
During one of my last sleepless, prego nights, an aha moment came to me. Is this current problem a parenting problem or a child problem? My question stemmed from a couple of issues that we are facing at our home. Some of them deal with all of our children while others are child specific. During my time of ...
Sin is Not Cute
I looked out my kitchen window the other day to see Little Man doing something that he isn't supposed to do. I stepped outside and told him to come here, which he disobeyed. Daddy took over for me at that point. From the kitchen window again, I saw a crying little 2-year-old trying to reason with his Daddy about why he shouldn't be in trouble. ...
5, 4, 3, 2, 1…It’s Preschool Time!!!
I can't believe it, but it's already time for school again! Here are 9 tips to help you start the year off right. 1) Gather the supplemental supplies (books, craft supplies, games, Bible) suggested for each curriculum. I found it easiest to putting craft supplies in a plastic tote for quick use. Also, place on hold the needed books at the ...