My kids LOVE to eat. Anything we do with food instantly becomes more meaningful for them. That's why we came up with The Christmas Story Lunch! A couple of years ago I stumbled upon this amazing Story of the Passion Lunch. It’s a symbolic and memorable way for kids to learn the Easter story. Everyone receives one food at a time. Then … [Read more...]
Thanksgiving Bible Journaling Pages
Thanksgiving is such a magical time when we pause to embrace it. Imagine a season where people are thankful instead of grumpy and selfish! Though we cannot control the world around us, we can help foster a safe place in our homes. Our children watch what the craziness in the world around us. If they don’t hear about it at school, that catch … [Read more...]
Christmas Nature Studies to Enhance Your Holiday
Holiday nature studies are like a breath of fresh air. There is something about the smell of pine that almost has the power to center your soul. Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice; let the sea roar, and all that fills it; let the field exult, and everything in it! Then shall all the trees of the forest sing for … [Read more...]
Whooo Is God? An Autumn Family Bible Adventure: Lord of the Harvest
I have provided a basic outline, not a word-for-word format, because your children will enjoy hearing things from your perspective. Their answers and understanding will dictate how deep your conversations go and what direction they will take. Have fun! Intro: We can plant seeds, water them, and hope they will grow. The rest is up to … [Read more...]
Praying with Kids: Supplication
We have been talking about teaching kids to pray through the acronym ACTS: adoration, confession, thanksgiving, and supplication. Today we focus on supplication. Most kids have no problem asking for things they want or need. Believe it or not, there is great value in teaching your kids some specifics about supplication... Supplication … [Read more...]
Praying with Kids: Confession
Confession: The act of admitting that you have done something wrong Confession is a hard topic for most of us. We all know that we aren’t perfect. We make mistakes not just every day, but sometimes it seems like every few minutes. When it comes to naming those mistakes, that is a different story. No one wants to make a list of all the … [Read more...]
Teaching Children to Pray: Adoration
Adoration: The simple act of showing you adore someone or something; Giving someone your utmost respect and admiration. Adoration is Essential to Christianity One of the essentials of Christianity is putting others ahead of themselves. First we are to love God. Then we are to love others. We put ourselves third. “Teacher, which is … [Read more...]
Creation Science for Young Scientists
In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.” Genesis 1:1 ESV Isn’t it great when you stumble upon something that is truly amazing? Something that you not only enjoy, but something that enlightens you too? This happened to me not too long ago. Our family started studying creation science with Answers Bible Curriculum by Answers in … [Read more...]
Poetry Tea Time Favorites
Poetry Tea Time is an opportunity to gather your children around the table, enjoy a cup of tea (lemonade, juice, hot chocolate, etc.), read together, and enjoy deep conversation. Poetry is a perfect thing to read during tea time because poems are often relatively short and great for discussion. It is a time for connection and fun. Can Kids … [Read more...]
Edible Lunches that Won’t Kill You…Or Your Picky Eaters
I want my children to be healthy and strong. I want them to be energetic so they can learn and serve others without wearing down. What they fuel their bodies with is an important part of this equation. So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.” 1 Corinthians 10:31 ESV Where Did I Go Wrong? I am … [Read more...]
- « Previous Page
- 1
- …
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- …
- 13
- Next Page »