learning, creating, and celebrating with your family all year
When our children are younger, and we usually accompany them when they go out, having identification is generally not an issue. With a middle school age child though, there are times when my daughter does things on her own with another family or a friend and needs to prove she is the age she says she is. Some business also… Read More
The following is a post from contributing writer Tanya of Finding the Teachable Moments. RightStart Math is about as hands-on as you can get in a math curriculum. That really appealed to me as I searched for a math program for my boys. I loved that it was taught primarily through games and manipulatives, and my-oh-my, are there OODLES of… Read More
The following is a post by contributing writer, Tanya of Finding the Teachable Moments. I have been noticing (and pinning) so many cute Christmas tree themed activities lately. If you are planning a Christmas Tree Unit Study this season, I hope you will find the following links helpful. Books Mr. Willowby’s Christmas Tree A Wish to Be a Christmas Tree… Read More
The following is a post from contributing writer, Tanya, of Finding the Teachable Moments. Thanksgiving holds so many opportunities for fun and learning. Here are some ideas and resources for a variety of Thanksgiving themed topics. The Mayflower Voyage Two Bad Pilgrims We checked this book out from the library last year and my boys absolutely loved it! It’s a… Read More
For some, the whole topic of stewardship might be one they’d prefer to ignore. Sure, you’ve seen mention of it in a bulletin or heard a homily or guest speak where it was the focus. Stewardship is a word that I used to equate with other Christian faiths. But, the reality is that it is very much a part of… Read More
Summer is here! It’s time for lazy days spent at the pool, backyard barbecues, and long drives to Grandma and Grandpa’s house. It’s also time for endless complaints of “I don’t have anything to do” and “Are we there yet?” Fortunately, our family discovered the joy of audiobooks some years ago. Audiobooks are a wonderful way to pass a hot… Read More