Still Trying?

Still Trying?

Still trying? Keep on trying! Many of us are in the same boat–trying to manage a household, keeping our children on task with virtual assignments, preparing lunch, and trying to do our jobs the best we can. Give your child a break to listen to a fun audio book. Give yourself a pat on the […]

History in 3 Minutes Podcast

History in 3 Minutes Podcast

  Hello everyone from ChristiansForever. Welcome back. The topic today in U.S. History and Reading is “The Earliest Civilizations”. Today, lets look at some of the earliest people to arrive in America. The people that came here were probably nomads. They basically followed their source of food like the buffalo. The Olmec came here around […]

‘9/11’ Word Search – Score 100%

‘9/11’ Word Search – Score 100%

I found this website called Newsweek which covers the 9/11 attack with a video for children. Here are a few learning activities you can use with it: 1 Journal Entry. Tell your child to write down their knowledge and thoughts about 9/11 in a journal entry format. 2 Discussion. Hold a discussion about September the […]

‘Outdoor Kid Activities’ Word Search – Score 100%

‘Outdoor Kid Activities’ Word Search – Score 100%

  I found this website called Gro More which has 72 free lessons focused on the four seasons of a garden. Each activity is fun, hands-on and great for getting your kids outside, exploring and learning. Listen to how Jack planted his beans in the story, “Jack and the Beanstalk” (Learning to Read: Favorite Fairy […]

Read a Book Day

Read a Book Day

Yay! One of my favorite days is here. September 6th is national “Read a Book Day!” We are calling on all book lovers to grab a book they might enjoy and spend part of the day reading! It’s one of life’s simple pleasures. You can even start or join a book club where you will […]

Homeschooling Resources

Homeschooling Resources

I found some useful information on a homeschooling website called, “Homeschooling Regulations by State.”  It lists each state alphabetically with the following homeschooling guidelines: Notification Parent Education Minimums Criminal Bans State Mandated Subjects Assessment Requirements Vaccination Requirements For example, in the state of Michigan, there are: no notification requirements, no parent education minimums, no criminal […]

Happy Dog Day!

Happy Dog Day!

Bow-Wow! Let’s spoil our four-legged paw friends especially on National Dog Day! Why not: Buy a special toy for your puppy dog Play with your dog Praise your dog Give your dog a special food treat Give your dog a bath or haircut Go for a walk with your dog Pet your dog Look at […]

Virtual Boundaries

Virtual Boundaries

Keep our kids safe! Our lives are made up of relationships with family members, colleagues, acquaintances, friends, and others. Every healthy relationship requires a set of boundaries. These include physical, emotional, behavioral and spiritual boundaries. Imagine an invisible line going from one person to another. There are best practices for online learning. We need to […]

Explore Your Child’s Options

Explore Your Child’s Options

Help your child be prepared for anything coming their way! Findsomethingnew.org is a website that highlights educational pathways, self-assessments, scholarships, and information about rising careers. It also provides a directory of services like childcare and food assistance. The Interest Assessment shows results for six unique career paths: Realistic (hands-on, building) Investigative (intellectual activities, problem solving) […]

‘No Worries’ Word Search – Score 100%

‘No Worries’ Word Search – Score 100%

Let’s do something especially fun before summer is over! Make a list of goofy, lazy fun things to do each day! Can’t think of anything? Read an exciting book, or do something you have always wanted to do. Do something awesome like playing this word search called, “No Worries” and you will feel good! Life […]