As the Christmas season approaches, many families look for meaningful ways to focus on Jesus' birth. If you’re a parent wanting to keep Christ at the center of Advent, then a Jesse Tree is a beautiful tradition to consider. What is a Jesse Tree? The Jesse Tree is an Advent activity that traces the story of Jesus’ lineage and God’s plan for salvation from the very beginning. Each day of ... Read More about Introducing the Jesse Tree: A Beautiful Advent Tradition
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Studying The Reformation With Kids
This time of year, most people are thinking about and anticipating Halloween. As far as holidays go, it's never been my cup of tea. We'll carve pumpkins, read plenty of fall-themed books, and dress up for our church's Harvest Festival, but you won't spy any skeletons on the lawn. It's simply not my thing. Reformation Day, though, I find fascinating! Call me a nerd, but I'd much rather ... Read More about Studying The Reformation With Kids
Master Roman Numerals with Fun, Hands-On Activities!
I recently shared a sneak peek of my new Roman Numerals Activity Set in my Instagram stories. I had a sweet mom message me saying how timely this set is as her little one had just asked her a question about "Word War 'eye-eye.'" I literally laughed out loud! So incredibly cute, but we'll take this as a sign that a special math lesson is needed soon. This set is designed specifically ... Read More about Master Roman Numerals with Fun, Hands-On Activities!
Curriculum Picks For Second, Third, and Fifth Grade | 2024-25
This may be the first time ever I'm sharing our curriculum picks after we've already started our school year! At least I got this year's morning basket and group subjects shared in fairly good time, but we're already nearly two weeks into the school year and I'm just now sitting down to share our core individual subjects. It's been such a busy season! I started splitting up our curriculum pick ... Read More about Curriculum Picks For Second, Third, and Fifth Grade | 2024-25
Group Subjects + Morning Basket | Curriculum Picks 2024-25
Group subjects are essential at this point. My youngest is starting second grade, so you could say things are getting pretty serious. With all three kids deep in the elementary years, the more subjects I can combine and streamline the better. Plus it's fun! Watching them interact, each learning the same information but in their own unique ways, having conversations together; it's the ... Read More about Group Subjects + Morning Basket | Curriculum Picks 2024-25