Make your own Flower Doll
One of my earliest memories of life on our Indiana farm was of my aunt showing me how to make a doll from the flower of the Althea Rose of Sharon bush growing in the front yard. The petals made … Continue reading →
Category Archives: Just for Kids
What ever happened to family devotions?
Our family always struggled with how to make time for family devotions and how to make the time meaningful and fun. We wondered how to reinforce the lessons and values we were trying to teach. I wish we had had … Continue reading →
Encourage Preteens to Write
We have been looking at steps for planning a Read, Write, and Sew Camp for preteens. Here are some questions that we have explored. How do we choose a book for Christian girls? How can they make a drawstring book … Continue reading →
Write What You Know
Are your children having trouble thinking of something to write? Writing isn’t always words. Who wants to read a book with an unattractive cover? Why not design the cover or make a few illustrations first, then write. This might be … Continue reading →
Easter Ideas for Kids
When I was a child, my siblings and I never had Easter baskets. Our sole focus was on Jesus’ resurrection and church events. We did get new Easter clothes, usually a dress, white sweater, white gloves, and a bonnet. We … Continue reading →
Make a Drawstring Book Bag
Last Saturday we began planning a Read, Write, and Sew Camp for preteen girls. Having a camp is a great way to give girls an opportunity to be creative and to explore a Christian book together. Let’s talk about making a … Continue reading →