source You are going to think that I am crazy. And it is true. Having four children will do this to you! But there are two kitchen utensils that I couldn't do without. If they broke, I would go buy a replacement. These two help cut down on meal prep time and preparing plates of food. Of course the Pizza Wheel is ...
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Preparing to Impress {Daily Lesson Plans}
Pin It Are daily lesson plans available for the ABCJesusLovesMe curriculum? This is a question that I receive through email and on the ABC Jesus Loves Me Facebook Group frequently. And the answer to this question puts many into a panic! So, let's see if I can answer this question for you and help you break the lesson plans down in a ...
Guest Post: What Did You Learn from Week 1?
source A Mommy of 3 (4 and under) offered to write a post about their first week using ABC Jesus Loves Me. Love the wisdom that Lizz has to share! Follow more of Lizz's life as she teaches her children about God's world! Well, our first week of using ABC Jesus Loves Me is officially finished. We didn't accomplish everything on our activity ...
Tips from You: Helping Children Sit During Storytime
source A while back I asked the ABCJLM Family on the ABC Jesus Loves Me Facebook Group to share tips. Michelle shared this with me. As a former daycare and preschool teacher I learned from seasoned teachers to have kids sit in their booster or highchair during storytime. It allows the child to stay focused and calm. We typically do ...
Welcome to the Journey!
Pin It Saturday night I had an interesting conversation with a friend. Her son is close in age to Peanut (2 1/2) and she was sharing how another boy about their age knows all of his letters. She felt like a bad mom because her son only knows his colors and some shapes. But then she said (half serious), "Whether he can count, read, is potty ...
Preparing to Impress {Making Tactile Letters and Numbers}
One of the supplemental materials that I suggest making and using with the 3 and 4 Year Curricula are the Tactile Letters and Numbers. The tactile letters and numbers (also called sandpaper or textured) are key to the 3 Year Curriculum. Because many 3-year-olds do not have the fine motor skills for handwriting activities, I emphasize ...
I am Second!
Pin It I have a t-shirt that reads, "I am Second." Sweet Pea was very confused why it would say that. Why would I want to be second. And probably people who see me walking around advertising this statement would be confused to. I am Second is a movement meant to inspire people of all kinds to live for God and for others. ...
Preparing to Impress {Preparing Meals}
source Meal preparation can be a struggle. Trying to prepare cost effective, healthy meals for a family can take a lot of time. {Read the first post of our "Preparing to Impress" series.} Breakfast and supper are by far the hardest in this household. Leaving the house in time for school makes breakfast a tough time. Add in therapy ...
Free Books and Bibles!
source Pin It Tyndale Publishing has completely revamped their review program. I have enjoyed their program in the past and my family has benefited from the wonderful products that I have reviewed. Read more: The Tyndale Rewards program is designed to provide you with opportunities to get books and Bibles for zero dollars. ...
Got Wisdom?, Day 4
image source Pin It Okay...we have learned these past few days that we need it. We realize that God wants to give it to us. We have even discussed how to find it. But now we need to figure out what wisdom is. Here is the best definition that I have heard. Wisdom - seeing and responding to the issues of life ...