Two weeks ago on this blog we focused on the what, when, where, why, and how of Teachable Moments. Those God-given moments that provide the perfect training opportunity for our children. Many times the words "patience, love, and self-control" are part of the teachable moments in our home. These words are three of the nine Fruit of ...
Books
Quality Magazines for Children
credit A question was asked on our ABC Jesus Loves Me Facebook Group concerning magazines for children. Great question. Here are our favorites. My Aunt and Uncle give our kiddos Ranger Rick Jr. for Christmas each year. We love this gift. The kids like it because they learn cool facts and see up-close and personal ...
Three Books That Promote Activity, Laughter, and Fun
Taking a break from our "Impressing Jesus on Them" series to share three books that you need to have in your home library. They are so much fun that you will read them over and over and over. While reading you will be laughing with your child as he or she tries to follow the directions of these three books. (These books make for great home ...
Fun Winter and Alphabet Book: S is for Snowman
All in all, I dislike alphabet books. Loath them, actually. I cringe when my kids pick them off the library shelves. My first instinct is one of I-really-don't-want-to-read-this-book-grrrrr! Sometimes, I suggest a different book in exchange. Other times I give a flat out - No! When the God's Alphabet books were suggested ...
Fun Books: Library Mouse
Over Christmas break, the three littles and I went to the library while Bubs was at therapy. Sweet Pea (1st Grade) had several books she wanted to find for us to read as they were favorites of her's from school. She specifically wanted to find a book about a mouse who lives in a library. It didn't take much ...
Creation Children’s Book
Let There Be Light is the newest book written by the 1984 Nobel Peace Prize winner, Archbishop Desmond Tutu. Reintroducing children to Creation, this book tells the Bible story in a new and personal way "In the beginning, God's love bubbling over when there was nothing else - no tress, no birds, no animals, no sky, no sea ...
A Countdown to Christmas Book List
On the ABCJesusLovesMe Facebook Group, Helen shared an idea that she found on Pinterest to wrap and read one book per day as a countdown to Christmas or for Advent. I love the idea! There is a plethora of wonderful children's books focusing on Christmas so I assumed that finding 25 quality books would be a cinch. But in my ...
A Book with Character Education…and a Circus…and a Giveaway
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 ...
Review: Everyday Zoo
Pin It Wonderfully Made - With the announcement of a community talent show, Hayley wonders if God has forgotten to give her a talent. In her search, Hayley tried other people’s talents which ends in disastrous results. In the end, Pouch the pelican tells her, “God didn’t make you to be like everyone else. He made you to be ...
Review: Always Daddy’s Princess
Pin It If you know anything about author Karen Kingsbury, she and her husband adore their children. Her newest book, Always Daddy's Princess, is another glimpse into this personal love. Through a daddy’s eyes, this book shows the adoration that a dad has for his daughter and how that transfers to his granddaughter. Always ...