Twelve four-year-olds, two-thirds of which are speakers of other languages gathered in the toys and games center to learn a new game. I had a small mat, a large foam die, and colored craft buttons. I chose a child at … Continue reading →
I had the opportunity to attend a district professional development workshop. The keynote was about brain development. It seems studies by Harvard and MIT researchers have shown gaps in children’s learning is not based on poverty but rather on conversational … Continue reading →
Yesterday while exploring a local craft fair I came upon a lady selling T-shirts she creates. The words, “Take the Road less Traveled” were printed above a little vintage truck. But underneath the truck was the reference, Matthew 7:13. I knew … Continue reading →
When is a child old enough to understand biblical concepts? Can you teach a two-year-old about Jesus? Here is a small excerpt from a parents’ guide I am writing for those who are raising the next generation: What does God … Continue reading →
In the book Pumpkin Pumpkin by Jeanne Titherington, Jamie plants a pumpkin seed and watches it grow all summer. His plan is to carve it for a Jack-o-lantern. Then he saves some seeds to plant again next spring. I’m not into Halloween … 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 →