My last end-of-year curriculum review ended up being more helpful than I had imagined. Many of you appreciated it (I'm so glad!), but it was quite helpful to me in moving forward with this year's plans. That's not to say that this year didn't have its flops, but as a whole, we enjoyed and stuck with most of the curriculum we started out with. There were a few exceptions though. You can read about ... Read More about Year End Curriculum Review | Kindergarten, First, and Third Grade
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Teaching Jesus’ Seven “I Am” Statements To Kids
A few weeks ago, Squeaks memorized the seven "I Am" statements made by Jesus in the book of John for her Awana class. She was so proud of the work she put into it, and it was really great to see how these verses encouraged her. The Bible tells us to be imitators of Christ, but we can't imitate someone we don't know very well. I love that Jesus clearly tells us who he is and how he is so uniquely ... Read More about Teaching Jesus’ Seven “I Am” Statements To Kids
A Christ Centered Easter With Kids
As we leave the baby stage of parenting with our youngest child turning six in just a few short months, I'm more and more motivated to celebrate and create traditions as a family. My kids will actually remember them now!😂 Not that traditions created in the baby years aren't valid, they're just a little more chaotic and blurry-eyed in the haze of early parenthood. But Easter is one of my favorite ... Read More about A Christ Centered Easter With Kids
Five Benefits To Teaching Cursive
While teaching cursive is no longer a priority in most schools, it's alive and well in our homeschool! At the beginning of last year, Squeaks requested to learn "pretty writing" so I happily obliged. I'm not gonna lie, knowing that this beautiful skill has all but disappeared from the mainstream educational system makes me want to keep it alive even more. Call me a rebel, but something about going ... Read More about Five Benefits To Teaching Cursive
The Apostles’ Creed for Kids
It's no secret we love morning basket time in our homeschool. The New City Catechism has been a part of this habit for years now. As we've slowly worked our way through the questions, we have finally come to the section where we will be memorizing the Apostle's Creed. The Apostles' Creed is a powerful statement of faith that has been passed down through the generations. It's a great tool for ... Read More about The Apostles’ Creed for Kids