Oh, the mom guilt. Social media is flooded with posts that invite the enemy to sit beside us, whispering, "You're not enough. You're not doing enough." I witnessed this several years ago when my son's doctor, a mom herself, showed defeat in her eyes when talking to my son. She felt like she was failing her own children. I invite you to read this ...
Learning
How to Teach a Child to Draw
This popular post has been updated from 2010. Bubs didn't seem to enjoy drawing. Whenever he was asked to draw something, his attempts often resulted in scribbles. I knew that at his age, he should be able to draw basic pictures of people, animals, and scenery, but something was holding him back. Bubs faced severe delays in both fine motor ...
Exploring the AI Frontier in a Christian Home {Giveaway}
Did you ever imagine a free online tool that can whip up a haiku on any topic you fancy? Or how about crafting intricate illustrations of a boy riding a bike? Need a five-page paper in a snap? Consider it done. Welcome to the world of AI (Artificial Intelligence), the tech whiz transforming our lives and shaking up how we learn and ...
What are the Basic Skills of Learning?
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! ...
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 ...