Jenna asked a great question on the ABCJesusLovesMe Facebook Group... What are the basic skills needed to learn? Are they letter recognition, sounds, etc? Preschool learning apps and TV programs lead us to believe that letters should be the focus of the child's preschool years. But there is so much more to foundational learning than letters! ...
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Fun Play Dough Activities
Two weeks ago I shared the Best Play Dough recipe. Did you whip up a quick batch? I hope so as your children, grandchildren, and students will love to manipulate the dough between their fingers. But how else can you use the play dough? I'm glad you asked! Make Snakes and BallsRoll the play dough into thin snakes and various-sized ...
The Best Play Dough Recipe
There is just something about play dough that begs most children and adults to roll and mush it over and over in their hands. Beyond the educational value and the imaginative play, play dough is excellent for fine motor skills. Plus, it is super easy and inexpensive to make at home! And it is a suggested supply in both ...
Is Fear Driving Your Teaching?
If I polled a group of Christian parents, I believe a large number would admit to struggling with fear. Did I say the right thing, do enough, or handle the situations correctly? I wonder if this fear is what leads so many parents to question the "what" and "when" of teaching their children. After seeing the frequently asked questions in the ...
How to Teach Through Play?
Discover more in this series on Intentional Learning with the ABCJesusLovesMe Curriculum1. Combining the 1 and 3 Year Curricula2. How to Use the 5 Year Curriculum3. How to Use the 3 Year Curriculum in a Preschool4. How to use the 4 Year Curriculum5. Intentional Learning with the 2 Year Curriculum One questions that I am frequently asked: How ...
How to Teach a Child to Use Scissors: Part 2
Last week's blog post laid the foundation for teaching child how to use scissors. Be sure to click back to read Part 1, if you haven't. But what is next? In ABCJesusLovesMe Conferences, I encourage parents and teacher to begin with the end in mind. Teaching a child to use scissors is an example of this. Adult Tips Here are a few ...
How to Teach a Child to Use Scissors: Part 1
It seems so easy for an adult. But if you have ever tried to teach a child how to use scissors, you will realize that there is a lot of development that goes into cutting a piece of paper. With the proper tools, some tips of the trade, and a little prep, teaching a child to use scissors can be a relatively easy task. Why Is Using Scissors So ...
Are You Skipping These Learning Opportunities?
Yesterday Little Man set up Monopoly, begging everyone in the family to join him. It is a game that I loved as a child. As a parent, I tolerate it. Crazy how things change like that. But, I knew it was important to my young son. Even though it wasn't always pretty, I was thankful that I grasped the moment. As we played I recognized the ...
NEW 2 Year Curriculum, 2nd Edition
In 2011 the 2 Year Curriculum was added to the ABCJesusLovesMe website. It has guided 1000's of families and teachers in being intentional with the toddlers in their lives. But, there comes a time when all must be remodeled. Today I am sharing the details with you. And you are going to love the ...
Because They Are Only Little Once
The above image is filled with so much "good." A little girl learning with bubbles. Priceless. She is learning about gravity. She is learning about size. She is learning about breath control. She is learning about cause and effect. She is strengthening her fine motor skills as she holds the bubbles and ...