“Mrs. Anderson, may I go see the nurse?” Funny how the same kids ask to see the nurse all the time. Tummy ache, head ache, a tiny scab that needs attention. Me—and everyone else on the school staff—soon learn which … Continue reading →
Reading aloud can bring joy and laughter to everyone. Think about stories you have shared with family, friends or strangers. Maybe you have read to children at the library or at a school. Maybe you have shared a story at home with … Continue reading →
By Jean Matthew Hall at www.jeanmatthewhall.com I am called to write books for children: board books, poems and articles for children’s magazines. I’m learning to write chapter books and I’m enjoying each new step of my writing journey. I especially … Continue reading →
How do you find new books to help shape and grow faith in your children or grandchildren? With more and more Christian bookstore closings, it’s a challenge! But don’t give up. Here are 5 tips that can help discover what’s new … Continue reading →
Brightly colored blocks, cuddly stuffed animals to snuggle, toy trains with red cabooses, race cars and construction vehicles can all be found throughout our home. Children of different ages come to visit and we want to make sure there is … Continue reading →
Ahh, summer! Those days and weeks when we break out of our routines that structure (dominate?) our lives for the rest of the year. For families, summer is often the time when we explore new places, revisit old places, learn … Continue reading →