T is for Trails
Picture books are not just for little kids. T is for Trails is a book for all ages. A hiking alphabet that’s sure to help you get there and back
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Faith and Science for Kids- STEM and Scripture
In addition to writing for children, I’m an elementary school teacher. Many of my students enjoy reading. Others enjoy math. But all of them LOVE science! That’s why Brock Eastman’s book Faith and Science with Dr. Fizzlebop (published by Tyndale … Continue reading →
What do 12 days of Christmas mean? And what’s with all the birds?
What do 12 days of Christmas mean? Would you really want all those gifts of birds? Honestly, after just one partridge and two turtle doves, I’d be wishing for something besides birds! However, the song then indicates you’ll receive three calling birds and four french hens! 🙄 Finally, you get five golden rings and think Thank goodness! No more birds! However, next are six geese and seven swans!
Continue reading →Wonders in the Heavens
The last two weeks have given us amazing night skies. First, the Northern lights were visible as far south as Alabama. The following week a meteor, (Tsuchinshan-ALTA) was visible just after sunset in the western sky near the horizon. Have … Continue reading →
Snail Mail
When we encourage our children to write cards are we encouraging budding authors? Our yards, parks, and trails are filled with flowers and insects. As I went through my emails today, I saw a homeschool site encouraging children to learn … Continue reading →
Beekeeping Matters
My granddaughter was VERY afraid of bees when she was about 3. We took her on her first camping trip and the first thing she saw was a bee fly under the canopy straight at her. Of course, she panicked … Continue reading →