Today’s adventure…squirrels and acorns! I have provided a basic outline, not a word-for-word format, because your children will enjoy hearing things from your perspective. Thier answers and understanding will dictate how deep your conversations go and what direction they will take. Have fun! Whooo is God? An Autumn Family Bible … [Read more...]
Whooo is God? An Autumn Family Bible Adventure: Owls
Today’s adventure…OWLS! 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 how long you may spend on each activity. Feel free to pick and choose. Have fun! Whooo is God? An Autumn … [Read more...]
Whooo is God? An Autumn Family Bible Adventure: S’mores
Today’s adventure…SMORES! This yummy treat can be eaten any time of year, but our family enjoys this rich, warm goodness most at a fall family campout. I have provided a basic outline, not a word-for-word format, because your children will enjoy hearing things from your perspective. Thier answers and understanding will dictate how deep your … [Read more...]
Whooo is God? An Autumn Family Bible Adventure: Apples
Here is some more iconic fall fun with apples! I have provided a basic outline, not a word-for-word format, because your children will enjoy hearing things from your perspective. Thier answers and understanding will dictate how deep your conversations go and what direction they will take. Have fun! Whooo is God? An Autumn Family Bible … [Read more...]
Whooo is God? An Autumn Family Bible Adventure: Scarecrows
I hope you will be able to enjoy some iconic fall fun this season. If it involves scarecrows, I hope your family will enjoy this devotion! I have provided a basic outline, not a word-for-word format, because your children will enjoy hearing things from your perspective. Thier answers and understanding will dictate how deep your conversations go … [Read more...]
How to Turn Everyday Moments into Opportunities to Share God with Your Children
How many seasons have you passed through and thought, “Oh no! I really wanted to ________ but I never got around to it!” God has placed us in this time with these children, knowing that our lives were going to be busy. God created us, and our children, and put us together to experience this world. “...And who knows whether you have not come … [Read more...]
Don’t Sell Your Toddler Short: The Learning Potential of Young Children Rocks!
Our house has been filled with singing. My 2 year old has discovered her singing voice and it is on full force! One of my favorite things about little ones at this age is that it is all or nothing for them. When they discover they can do something, they throw themselves into it. And boy, are they discovering! Don’t sell your toddler short. … [Read more...]
The Top 5 Things A Good Bible Lesson Should Include
There is a certain comfort (and definitely no shame!) in following a Bible lesson that is pre-made or boxed up and ready to go. If you are like me, however, you may have a hard time finding lessons on the topics you want. At the least, you may want to tweak them a bit. While all of our kids need to be taught similar things such as “Jesus loves … [Read more...]
To Huddle or Not to Huddle?
As Christians and homeschoolers we are often accused of living “in the bubble” or “holy huddle.” For me, this stirs reactions on both sides of the coin. The Positive As homeschoolers, we obviously don’t have the public school community. We do have a homeschool co-op, a Bible study, a community homeschool group, a field trip group, and a … [Read more...]
Oikos–It’s Not Just a Yogurt!
You may have heard the word “oikos” spoken in church lately. (If not, keep reading. This still applies to you!) If you did, more than likely they weren’t talking about yogurt. Technically, “oikos” is the greek word used in the new testament to describe extended family. It typically could have included 15-35 family members--not just those who … [Read more...]
