Before They Were Authors
“It’s good to remember — all famous authors were once ordinary kids who felt that the writing of tales was something they couldn’t live without.” – Elizabeth Haidle
Continue reading →Gail Cartee
Gail is a pre-K teacher in the Upstate of South Carolina. She holds a degree in Early Childhood from USC-Upstate and a MEd from SWU. She enjoys teaching a teen Sunday School class and writing. Her passions—creation, family, and teaching—often appear in her writing. Gail comes from a family of storytellers—a background which sparked her interest in writing. She has contributed to Guardian Angel Kids and Country Magazine. In 2016, she self-published Tsali: Legendary Hero of the Eastern Band Cherokee, a historical-fiction picture book for ages 8 and up. Gail is currently working on picture books about her beloved Appalachia. And she writes a weekly blog of family devotions at GailCartee.BlogSpot.com."
Home Missions and American History
We often hear of the works of foreign missions both now and in earlier times, their bravery and hardships but what about home missions?
Continue reading →The Rhyme Bible
This fall I have the privilege to teach an elective Bible class in our local public high school. The students will meet every day and at the end of the semester be given a high school elective credit. I have … Continue reading →
A Prayer for Our Country
I’ve often wondered how to pray for our country. I’ve also wondered how to help our children pray for America.
Continue reading →Integrating Learning with Art
I have always loved art. I remember asking for art supplies as one of my earliest presents. My parents not only got supplies but purchased a child’s easel which I use even today.
Continue reading →Devotions for Little Scientists
“Perhaps you’ve asked what it’s called when a big tornado mixes with a blazing wildfire (spoiler alert: it’s called a firenado!)” Now that should get any child’s attention.
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