For the last few weeks on this blog, we have been focused on preparing for the preschool school year. I pray that it has been extremely helpful in guiding your steps. We have also discussed the importance of independent play among other tidbits. And while the blog posts go on, so does our life. So much has happened in the last three months. ...
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How to Teach Your Child to Play Independently #2
This post got a makeover! Dive in and discover all the helpful tips about independent play! Yesterday I shared how my children asked me not to play with them. After letting go of my pride, I realized that they had given me a huge complement. But in hearing from you in emails and on our ABC Jesus Loves Me Facebook Group, children ...
Preparing to Impress {Using More Than One Curriculum at a Time}
source One thing that really stresses out mommas is the thought of doing more than one of the ABCJLM Curriculum at once. And this has happened several times in our home. On Monday, I will begin using the 2 Year Curriculum with Peanut (2 1/2) and the 5 Year Curriculum with Little Man (5). While the curricula are completely ...
Preparing to Impress {Weekly Lesson Plans into Daily Activities}
source During this time of year the anxiety kicks up several levels. The pressure and expectations that we all feel cause panic to run in. And almost every time, a slew of questions pertaining to one particular subject hit the ABCJesusLovesMe Facebook Group. How Do I Break the Weekly Lesson Plans into Daily Activities? If you have ...
Preparing to Impress {How to Use the Objective Checklist}
If you have visited the ABCJesusLovesMe.com website or the Week 1 Lesson Plan of the 3, 4, or 5 Year Curricula, you may have noticed that I suggest using the Objective Checklist to begin the curriculum. This may lead to wondering, "How do I use the Objective Checklist?” A few things to remember: First, this checklist ...
Preparing to Impress {Checklist}
source If you are following the ABCJLM Curriculum to a tee you know that the official start date is next week. Of course you know that you can begin the curriculum at any time but if you desire for the holidays to match with the learning and the review weeks, August 26th is your start day. And this is the date that I will begin ...
Preparing to Impress {Creating a Child’s Schedule}
source Yesterday I shared how we use a "Family Command Center" or Visual Schedule to help our children finish the tasks that they need to do. A Visual Schedule helps the child know what is excepted and what activity is coming next. Today I want to help you set up your own schedules and command center. The examples below are our ...
Preparing to Impress {26 Home Hints}
source We have covered Preparing Mommy, Preparing Your Home, Preparing Meals, and Preparing Supplies all in order to impress upon our children the commandments of God. Today, I am going to share Home Hints. Those little things that we do that save us time and energy and keep our home peaceful. And in my case - save my sanity! ...
Preparing to Impress {Organizing Supplies}
source If you aren't careful, toys and craft supplies can take over your home. And as we talked on Monday, it is important for the success of everyone in our family to keep our homes organized. Today, I want to focus on craft supplies as they are using with the ABCJLM curriculum as fine motor skill activities, creativity, and to ...
Preparing to Impress…
source If you have a child between preschool and college age and live in the US, you are well aware that school is just around the corner. Soon we will say goodbye to the swimming pool, later bedtimes, and lax schedules. While I am sad to put summer behind us, I am excited for what this school year holds! This week will begin a ...