If you've been following my Instagram lately you know that Flash had a short stay in the hospital recently. Somehow (a cause was never determined) he had developed a blood infection. A few days in the hospital and some antibiotics cleared everything up pretty quickly though and all is right with our littlest man again. Mama's back is still recovering from sleeping in a chair for four nights, but ... Read More about Anatomy For Preschoolers | PRINTABLE Matching Game
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Encouraging Independence | PRINTABLE Kid’s Daily Responsibilities Chart
One of the main phrases I say on a daily basis (along with "stop bugging your sister" and "you just had a snack") is "Try on your own first". Every kid goes through a do-it-myself phase, testing their own limits and abilities. I totally encourage it! Obviously, I'm close by to help if needed, but if they show interest in trying a new skill on their own I'm happy to allow it. I greatly support ... Read More about Encouraging Independence | PRINTABLE Kid’s Daily Responsibilities Chart
Using A Prayer Jar To Teach Kids How To Pray
Prayer is a vital part of our faith. Our communication with God is not only necessary to our relationship with Him, but He craves it! Isn't that a beautiful thing; that the creator of the universe craves our prayers?! I want my children to know just how important and satisfying a healthy prayer life can be. Introducing a prayer jar is our first step toward learning to talk to God. Christ tells ... Read More about Using A Prayer Jar To Teach Kids How To Pray
Learning About Weather | Printable & Freebie
Living in Southern California does not lend itself easily to learning about the weather through a variety of hands-on experiences. Over the past few weeks though my little ones and I have had the unusual pleasure of enjoying a few rainy days and a little day trip up to the snow in our local mountains. This sparked a new interest in the topic of weather and we've been having fun working it into our ... Read More about Learning About Weather | Printable & Freebie
Solar System PRINTABLE Memory Game
How cool was that lunar eclipse a few nights ago!? I stood there watching the moon slowly turn red, just totally amazed at how "the heavens declare the glory of God". It was incredible to be this tiny little dot of a human able to physically witness the movement of our planet. The thought that this huge event is still just a blip in our solar system is mind boggling. There are so many ways ... Read More about Solar System PRINTABLE Memory Game