If you count today, there are 25 days until Christmas. December 1 is the first day of the Christmas month, so let the countdown begin! The days between Thanksgiving and Easter seem like a year to a child. So here are … Continue reading →
Halloween and all the masks and darker costumes often scare children. That provides an opportunity to chat about truth, reality, and pretend. 1. Start with doing some optical illusions.Place a pencil in a glass and look at it from the … Continue reading →
We are continuing a series of posts on the topic of great books for Christian kids. The first in the series was here. Last time, we looked at these formats: Books with Drawings Books with Pictures Books with Headings and Subheadings You … Continue reading →
You’ve probably heard about the latest craze for adults. It’s coloring books! Publishers have been thrilled with the overwhelming response to coloring books for adults—and many adults are enjoying them. Some say it helps them calm down and de-stress. One … Continue reading →
Growing up approaching fall meant more than back to school. It meant apple picking with pies, cider, applesauce, and other tasty treats. We simply headed to the backyard and started grabbing the ripe fruit from trees my great-grandfather planted. Fall … Continue reading →
This week I saw a library sign. Summer reading is good, but I might add that fall reading, winter reading, and summer reading are also good. In fact, I think that they are great. I think you agree with me. … Continue reading →