Imagine you were standing at the foot of the cross, watching Jesus breathe his last. What would you feel? What would you believe? When we look at what the Bible tells us about the crucifixion, each of the participants had a different reaction to the death of Jesus. Their reactions…
Getting to Know You Through Writing
Three poetry frames help students write biographical or autobiographical poems.
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Five Quick Tips for Educating at Home
The world is in an uproar over Covid-19. Many schools are closed and children are suddenly being educated by parents at home. As both an independent study teacher of 20 years and a homeschool mom of 15 years, I’d like to come alongside and help equip you for successful teaching…
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The Awe Effect
What is the “Awe Effect”? I recently listened to an audible publication titled, “The Three-Day Effect”. In this podcast, author Florence Williams reveals some scientific correlations between time spent outside and improved health and creativity. Toward the end of the podcast, she had a chapter on awe. What is awe?…
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Don’t Be Mistaken About Math Manipulatives
This post contains affiliate links. The other day I heard about a sad math situation. A group of children had graduated from kindergarten and had begun first grade. When it came to math time, the teacher told the students that they could no longer use math manipulatives. “Math manipulatives are…
Continue ReadingHazards of Hosting
Hosting is not for the faint of heart. Sometimes, no matter how well you plan, the unexpected happens. I have been hosting parties for friends, children, youth events, and church functions for over 20 years. Sometimes the unforeseeable events are not only surprising, but downright hilarious. So as you plan…
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