Snow Day Reading Fun
I must admit that I LOVE snow. However, a mom confided in me that snow days are not always the best days. Maybe it is too cold to play outside. Maybe there have been lots of snow days, and everyone … Continue reading →
Category Archives: Family Activities
The curse (or is it opportunity?) of ‘I’m bored!’
It’s holiday time, or perhaps just the weekend. The kids are home. Structure is out the window and free time is on the menu is lovely large doses. What a blessing! Or, perhaps not. Perhaps at your place free time brings her … Continue reading →
Brrrr Isn’t it time to make a quilt?
I feel a chill go up my back as I look at the forecast for this week – snow may be coming – even here in eastern South Carolina. That looks like quilt-making weather to me. Let’s look at some … Continue reading →
Using the Senses to Learn God’s Word
I love learning activities that involve the whole child! An experience that involves seeing, hearing, tasting, touching, and even smelling is much more likely to stick with a little one than simply hearing about it. Learning through all the senses is … Continue reading →
The Amazing Magical Musical Plants
In recent months I posted book reviews on Thornton Cline’s picture books The Amazing Incredible Shrinking Violin and The Amazing Incredible Shrinking Piano. He now has a third, and I am honored to have my name on the cover as … Continue reading →
New Year Resolutions – Devotionals for Preteens
People begin making resolutions for the new year at a pretty young age. Sometimes parents can guide the preteen’s resolutions by encouraging them to start a new devotional for the new year. What are the benefits of devotionals for preteens? … Continue reading →