Having sensory sensitive, ADHD children has taught me to prepare for every scenario; at least every scenario that I can possibly conceive. Though Bubs is doing so much better about handling the environment around him, there is still need for us to prepare him for new and different situations. And Little Man continues to struggle staying ...
Holidays
Thanksgiving Traditions: Turkey of Thanks
Pin It Aren't these turkeys cute? I found a picture for Toilet Paper Roll Turkeys on Pinterest from AllKidsNetwork.com. While using the basic design, the kids and I made them our own using paint and a brad. Academically we focused on mixing colors and Biblically we discussed being thankful. ...
What To Do with All the Candy?
After Halloween, there is a big question floating in the air. "What are we going to do with all of this candy?" Other than rotting teeth and giving all children a sugar high, nothing good could can come from all this sugar. Or can it? Here are a few character education ideas: Tithe it. Create a Kindness Jar. Send it to ...
Ideas to Fill “Halloween” with Light
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Christmas Traditions: Happy Birthday Jesus Party
Happy Birthday Jesus Party ...
Christmas Traditions: A Birthday Cake For Jesus
Happy Birthday Jesus Cake ...
Recipe: Hot Cross Buns
Today Sweet Pea and Little Man helped me make Hot Cross Buns. As we made these, we talked about the significance of today - Good Friday. What a sweet time of remembering how Jesus died on the cross for us. There are several recipes available to make these buns but this one is our favorite. Ingredients: 4 t. yeast1 cup warm milk2 T ...
Valentines Mailbox
This was supposed to post before Valentine's Day but accidentally didn't get published. Sorry! For next year! Bubs wanted to make a Valentine's Mailbox for his school party. I went online and found the directions for one. Unfortunately, I only used one piece of their instructions. More disappointing, I didn't take ...
Valentine’s Day Card
While looking for a valentine, I found this idea at Enchanted Learning. It was pretty simple to do. Use this idea for birthday, Get Well, or Thank You cards as well. Start with the template. Cut it out on construction paper. Write whatever you want on the inside. Sweet Pea signed her name at the ...
Pencil Critter
Your Therapy Source just did a blog on Pencil Critters for Valentine's Day. What a fun idea to do with your child and incorporate great fine motor skills. Click here to download the printable. ABCJLM has several other Valentine's Day activities, recipes, and crafts. Be sure to stop by! ...