It can be a hard job in our society today to effectively teach our children to be kind. There's so much ugly out there and while we can try to shield them from it all, we can't protect them from it completely. To combat the unpleasantness, I feel like it is incredibly important … [Read more...]
Paper Bag Nature Journals with Beaded Handles
I love to get my kids out in nature. It's just good for the body and soul to be outside enjoying God's creation. After reading the adorable book, Maple by Lori Nichols, I had the perfect idea for an activity for my children to do to accompany it--beaded handle paper bag nature … [Read more...]
Reading Bingo and Color Your Own Bookmarks
Reading is a staple in our home. We have so many books that our shelves are overflowing and you’ll always find several volumes stacked in random places or open books laying about on tables and chairs. It’s just a deeply interwoven part of our family fabric. However, that doesn't … [Read more...]
20 Apple Themed Books and Printable Exploration Workbook
Fall is nigh! One of the sure signs that the season is upon us is that the world is filled with all things apples! I love crispy, crunchy apples, but I do not like apples that have been cooked. My husband and my children think that I am very strange for that, but I just associate … [Read more...]
Buzzing Mosquito Craft for Children
When I thought about all the creative things that I could do with my children when my oldest became old enough to really enjoy them, I never would have dreamed that I would come up with a buzzing mosquito craft for them. Mosquitoes are such a nuisance and most people prefer to … [Read more...]