Time for another FAQ: Do I have to use the Books of the Week to use the ABCJLM curriculum? Unlike other preschool curriculum available on the web, the lesson plans do not center around a book. While there is a revolving theme in each week's activities, nothing hinges on one activity or another. Thus, there is absolutely nothing in the ABCJLM ...
Books
Review: The Princess Twins
When the UPS truck drives down our lane, it is like Christmas around here. These two little books were one of the latest deliveries. You may recognize the Princess Twins title from a review I did a few days ago. Part of the "I Can Read" set, the reader is swept away to the castle of Princesses ...
Review: The Princess Twins
Princesses, books, and simple words. This is a win-win for my five-year-old Sweet Pea. The Princess Twins is a new set of books in "I Can Read" by Zonderkidz. In The Princess Twins Play in the Garden and The Princess Twins and the Puppy the reader joins Princess Emma and Abby on daily adventures ...
Review: Berenstain Bear Books
Two new Berenstain Bear books have graced the market. All Things Bright and Beautiful and The Berenstain Bears and the Easter Story are the latest by the mom and son duo - Jan and Mike Berenstain. All Things Bright and Beautiful focuses on the song by the same name. Sunday School teacher Missus Ursula takes ...
Review: Every Which Way to Pray
We have had so much fun reading this book! Every Which Way to Pray (Everyday Zoo) by Joyce Meyer is precious. Love the plot, illustrations, and humor. Hayley and Harley Hippo believe that they know everything there is to know about prayer. Harley has the book The Rules of Prayer. Through the help of several Everyday ...
FAQ: My Library Doesn’t Have the Suggested Books
image shared by Jen Here is a frequently asked question: My library doesn't have many of the books suggested in the ABCJLM Curriculum. I can't afford to purchase all of them. What do I do? Following our weekly trips to the library, I would sit down with my kiddos to read from the collection of books we brought home. I would get so frustrated ...
Giveaway: Project Dad
Father's Day is just around the corner. Since I don't live near my parents, I typically don't get to spend Father's Day with my Dad. Despite the miles, I have an extremely close relationship with my Dad. We talk on the phone 4-5 times a week, Skype 2-3 times a week, and get to be together every 6-8 weeks. I know...I have it ...
Review: Brave Young Knight
As soon as a Karen Kingsbury book comes out, I try to get my hands on it. Her newest novel, Leaving (Bailey Flanigan Series), is in the mail as I type this review! Stay tuned for a review of this book soon - though I promise not to be a spoiler. I knew that Karen Kingsbury has written some children's books but I hadn't read ...
Review: Departures – Two Rediscovered Stories of Christy Miller and Sierra Jensen
As a teenager, I devoured the Christy Miller series. I ordered each book as soon as I learned through my Focus on the Family magazine that they were available. I stayed up deep into the night reading about Christy and Todd. When I saw that a rediscovered book was available, the part of my brain that holds all of my ...
Review: Who is God?
Who is God? Quite a question. But as our children get older, I find the questions are getting tougher. Who Is God?: A Story of Wonder and Love for Kids puts these questions into story form about two children who visit their grandpa at the farm. Situations arise the cause Adam and Annie to ask some big ...