Any parent will tell you that peace & rest are precious gifts, essential to keeping a sane house and happy children. Whether that peace & rest comes in the form of a nap, quiet time, or peaceful activities enjoyed with your child, every child should be bestowed with the skills necessary to rest and seek […]
Light and Dark: Exploring Creation with Hands-on Learning
Welcome to Day 1 of Exploring Creation with Hands-on Learning! Today, we are reading Genesis 1:1-1:5 and exploring the interplay of light and dark on a light table. DIY light tables are easy to make, but a window, flashlight, or lamp could be used to the same effect. Genesis 1:1-1:5 In the beginning God created […]
Free Christian Valentines Printables
I am a holiday and themes person. I enjoy any opportunity to decorate, celebrate, or enjoy a little break from the norm. Valentine’s Day is a sweet, low-key holiday that I think is a wonderful reminder to stop and remember to express our love – but it can also be a wonderful reminder to stop and […]
Hakuna Matata & the Bible {plus free printable Scripture cards}
Once a month, my kids and I explore various Montessori themes related to a Disney movie. Last month it was Frozen, and this month we’re learning with The Lion King. I wanted to explore the saying “Hakuna Matata” and its biblical references with my daughter, Miss G, who’s 3.5 years old. “Hakuna Matata” is a […]
Christmas Manners Printables
A couple of weeks ago, I wrote about Giving Our Children Silver Boxes of Encouragement, and I discussed a few games to help instill manners at Christmastime. I wanted to delve in to the topic of Christmas manners a bit more, as teaching children about manners can be a puzzling task, and I thought a […]
Frozen Fractals: Build Emotional Intelligence and Social Responsibility
Sometimes, when we are in the midst of teaching kids practical life skills, pre-writing skills, or just getting food on the table, we can overlook a major component of their development: emotional intelligence and social responsibility. One of the wonderful aspects of the Disney movie Frozen is the many opportunities it gives for emotional intelligence […]