It’s the beginning of the year and many people are resigning themselves to become more healthy. This year, I am putting a twist on it. I not only want to be more healthy, but I want my family to join me. I want my children to understand the value of the healthy bodies God has given them. I want them to learn to take care of their bodies so they … [Read more...]
Everything You Need to Enjoy a Christmas Story Lunch
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...]
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...]
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...]
Car Schooling
Whether you are a homeschooler or not, most of us probably have one thing in common...lots of time spent in the car. We call it “car schooling.” Car time is great for deep discussions, fun travel games, or even a little relaxation from time to time. Car schooling is a great time for music. We love to sing, and even dance, in the car. … [Read more...]
Summer Bible Blast
Summer is officially here! There are a million reading programs that encourage your kids to keep reading over the summer. (In fact, I even thought about creating one.) Then I realized that there really wasn’t any need to reinvent the wheel. What I have not seen this year is program that encourages families to worship together. Isn’t that more … [Read more...]
A Picnic with Frog and Toad
What would a Picnic Parade be without our good friends Frog and Toad? Unless you have been hiding under a rock, you probably know about this amazing classic series. (And if you have been under a rock, perhaps you met a frog and toad there!) This series was perfect for my beginning reader. Hopefully it will be great for your’s too! The Frog … [Read more...]
Picnic Parade: Boxcar Children Adventures
Welcome to Kristi from Creating a Great Day! Kristi is an amazing and creative friend who brings us another great classic to our Picnic Parade--The Boxcar Children. Hop on a train a let's get moving... There’s a wonderful chemistry that happens when we read out loud to our children. Our favorite books become a secret language between us all. … [Read more...]
Picnic Parade: Burgess Bird Book–Welcome Spring!
Welcome back to our Picnic Parade! I am excited to introduce Stacy Slone to you today. She traditionally blogs at Joie de Vivre, talking about the joy of living, but we are blessed to have her guest posting with us here today. She has a fantastic picnic idea for you. Enjoy!... The Burgess Bird Book--Welcome Spring! Here in Texas, spring came … [Read more...]
