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Why is the sky blue? How do planes fly? Where did God come from?
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 →
Summer Reading Programs
Summer reading programs have been a part of my life since I was able to sign up for my first library card at the age of six. Setting goals on how much to read, picking out books, reading every day, … Continue reading →
The Value of Wondering…an Alternative Approach to Exploring Bible Stories with Children
As a Primary school teacher in England, my lessons were target driven and goal oriented. I had specific objectives that were measurable: Did the child know the letter A and the sound it made? If they did, we moved on … 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 →
Memorial Day
I grew up taking part in a special service followed by a parade and a picnic on Memorial Day. We always listened to the words of the Gettysburg address and other words about freedom. It’s also called Decoration Day because people … Continue reading →