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Elementary Bible Verse Printables

Sep242012

Our older kids {as well as the younger ones}, still like having printables to help them study their verses. The picture cues and hands-on help with puzzles have really helped them remember Scripture. Each year when our kids participate with a local church program, we’ve used these Bible verse printables to help them in their learning. The printables typically include an 8 1/2” x 11” page, … [Continue reading...]

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Featuring YOU!!

Sep212012

One of the best things about blogging is being able to share the things that we are doing with other families all over the world. Getting encouragement from other moms means the world, and I am SO thankful for those of you who join in with the Preschool & Kindergarten Corner week after week. Once a month I would love to feature one of you all in a Friday post and highlight some of the things … [Continue reading...]

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Chocolate Fix ~ Logic Game for Children

Sep202012

Before you think I have our kids dripping with chocolate or rolling all over the back yard in it, I’m talking about a game by the name of Chocolate Fix by Think Fun. Sadly, just looking at it makes me crave a truffle, but there are no calories {or mess} to be had playing this game. The Game of Chocolate Fix A friend introduced us to this game a few months ago and it has become a favorite … [Continue reading...]

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A Circle of Glory ~ Journeys of Faithfulness Week 2

Sep192012

  Tears. Sorrow. Grief. All turned to laughter and joy with the three words, “Lazarus! Come forth!” Where there had been disbelief and the grief that accompanied not understanding the ‘why’ behind the death of their brother, Jesus replaced it all in a moment’s time. Two sisters watched their brother emerge from his tomb full of life and the glory of God. A Circle of Glory Pain, sorrow, … [Continue reading...]

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Shoeboxes With a Purpose

Sep172012

Starting in August, Christmas decorations started popping up all over the place. Am I the only one who wonders when Christmas decorations will be put out before school supplies?? This year {instead of getting irritated that the push seems to get earlier each year}, I am using it as a reminder to start packing shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child. The last few years our kids have participated … [Continue reading...]

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Shark’s Teeth–Moments to Remember

Sep152012

Moments to Remember was developed as a simple way to look back on our week as homeschoolers and find photos that encompass the memories we want to remember.  The week may have been tough, there may have been more bumps than smiles, but in the end these are the moments that keep us going, the ones we need to remember. We dug and dug and dug. All in all we found over 30 shark’s teeth. … [Continue reading...]

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