After reading There’s No Such Thing as Bad Weather, I was motivated to raise an outdoor kid! Having friends, dirt, and fun toys and activities make it a whole lot more fun to be outside. When competing with screens, I figure it’s worth it to spend a little bit of money to make going outside as appealing as possible. This outdoor toys gift guide includes items that I have personally purchased and have in my home. I ordered this list starting with stuff for littles at the top and items for older kids towards the bottom. Sand Box Every little …
Author: Lissette
How Jesus Saves
One of the shortest and yet most powerful stories in the Bible is in John Chapter 8. Jesus saves the life of a woman caught in adultery. John 8 “The teachers of the law and the Pharisees brought in a woman caught in adultery. They made her stand before the group and said to Jesus, ‘Teacher, this woman was caught in the act of adultery. In the Law Moses commanded us to stone such women. Now what do you say?’” John 8:3-5. This woman was set up by the religious leaders so they could have an excuse to question and …
Must-Reads for Every Parent and Teacher!
I started this list with what I consider are lesser-known or older books that every parent and teacher must read. Maybe I am showing my age, but I think a lot of these “older” books are sometimes better than some of the “newer” books. This book list is for any parent, any educator, or even just anyone who is into self-help and learning more about the brain. Smart Moves by Carla Hannford, Ph.D In order for kid’s brains to learn, they have to move! Parents and teachers know this, but Hannaford’s book explains the how and the why, and goes …
Amy Orr-Ewing Quotes from “Why Trust the Bible?”
I recently read Amy’s book “Why Trust the Bible?” and was enthralled by it. Amy Orr-Ewing is a Christian apologist who graduated from Oxford and is one of the best apologists I’ve listened to. Her book contains one-of-a-kind insights and there are many parts worth quoting. So here are some of my favorite thought-provoking quotes from her book. “Self-interest dies in the presence of real love.” Amy Orr-Ewing “Is the Bible sexist? Not if you look at Christ. Women were welcomed, taught, spoken of as equally human. Women were witnesses to the primary facts of the Christian story of incarnation, …
Part II: 8 More Amazing Christian Books to Strengthen Your Faith
I created a previous post on Amazing Christian Books to Strengthen Your Faith and this is Part II to that list. I love it when friends give me an excellent book recommendation, so here are some recommendations for you, to strengthen and deepen your Christian faith. 1. The Reason for God by Timothy Keller This book is an apologetic book that anyone can read, Christian or non-Christian. I always appreciate Tim Keller’s authentic and caring tone, he is neither far left nor far right but shares grace and truth in love in his writing. Tim Keller is no longer with …
Top Books and Resources on Mold Illness and Health
Mold exposure can cause an array of different ailments and diseases in different people. Now there is more awareness of mold illness and treatments, but there is a lot of conflicting information out there, not to mention it is a galaxy of new information to take in. Here are some practical reads and resources to help you on your path to healing. Books 1. Break the Mold: 5 Tools to Conquer Mold and Take Back Your Health by Dr. Jill Crista This is a useful and informative read on mold illness, how it can affect your health, and possible treatments. …
History Timeline for Homeschoolers
Keeping a history timeline is a fun, hands-on way to go over what you’ve learned in your homeschool! I created these blank history timeline pages to use in your homeschool or classroom. I hope that this makes learning about history even more fun! Ways to Use the History Timeline There are endless ways to use this blank timeline and make it work for you! Younger students can print pictures out and glue them in the timeline. Older students can type up a small summary of what they remember as a review of what they have read or watched, and cut …
Constitution Day: Color Your Way Through the Constitution
Civics is a mandatory subject for homeschoolers and public school kids alike. Unfortunately, learning about the Constitution can be a bit dry. Why not make it a bit more fun and hands-on? Constitution Day is September 17. As homeschoolers, we take this day to delve into learning about the documents that created the foundation of our government. Learning what is written (and not written) in the Constitution is important for each person to know their rights, to know if the government is doing its job, or if the government is over-reaching. I created these pages in hopes that they would …
How to Make Homeschool History Fun and Hands-On!
When I was younger, I thought seriously of becoming a full-fledged history teacher, while my career ended up taking a different path, now that I homeschool my kiddo, I am now a history teacher! In reality, I am more of a history student because we mostly learn together. Here are some ways to make homeschool history fun, hands-on, and memorable. Lego Battle Scenes: Unfortunately, a lot of history involves wars and fighting, but little boys won’t object to a play battle! Play and learn history at the same time! Bust out Legos, planes, ships, and a map, and reenact a …
10 Things to Look into if Your Child Has Learning Difficulties, ADD, or Behavioral Issues
Does your child have a hard time focusing? Do you think they might have ADD? Or possibly some other learning difficulties? This is not an exhaustive list of things that could help your child, but these are things that I have researched and have found helpful. I hope you find this helpful if your child has ADD or any behavioral or learning challenges that you just can’t quite get to the bottom of. 1) Enough Physical Activity? Is your child outside, doing real gross motor physical activity for 3 hours a day? It is unfair to label a child ADD, …