Every family has a culture… a way of living. And every family is defined by it. Not purposely of course. It just sort of happens, first internally as the culture shapes and molds the people within the family and then externally as those around us begin to notice our habits and behaviors. What words define your family?Who are you when no…
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Bible Study With Kids: 8 Tips to Make it Amazing
Bible study with kids is our top priority as parents. In this post, we will answer all of the questions, plus share 8 tips for making it an amazing experience. We teach our kids how to brush their teeth and tie their shoes. We cheer them on as they take those first steps and coach them as they learn to…
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2nd Grade Homeschool Curriculum
Are you looking for 2nd grade homeschool curriculum? Look no further! After twenty years of homeschool experience, these are the resources I’ve grown to love for every subject. Second graders are amazing! They are beginning to really understand the academic world and it’s like the door is being swung open to a world of incredible opportunities. They are a little…
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Everything You Need to Know About 1st Grade Homeschool Curriculum
Looking for 1st grade homeschool curriculum? You’ve come to the right place. I spent 10 years as a 1st grade teacher and I can confidently tell you that 1st grade is the best grade! I absolutely love how these little people come into the year with raw knowledge and awkwardness that blossoms into such a beautiful love of learning. Many…
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How to Choose the Best Preschool Homeschool Curriculum
As a 17-year veteran homeschool mom and educator with a master’s degree in early childhood, these are my top picks for preschool homeschool curriculum. They might surprise you! Your preschooler is amazing and these years are a treasure! But if we are being honest, figuring out how to educate your preschooler isn’t always easy. With almost 20 years of homeschool…
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Everything You Need to Know About Kindergarten Homeschool Curriculum
Looking for kindergarten homeschool curriculum? Look no further! This comprehensive list compiled by veteran homeschool mom and former classroom teacher will set you up for success! This is an exciting time as your child embarks on their school journey! They are eager to learn and explore. But remember, this is just the beginning! I often see parents of kindergartners overwhelmed…
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55 Fun Summer Activities For Kids (that you can still do in 2020)
Looking for some fun summer activities for kids that you can still do in 2020? Me too! Check out this list! Maybe you’re like me and you keep thinking… “What are my kids going to do all summer?!” Every time another summer camp, activity or event gets canceled, I’m taunted by this question. We had some pretty grand plans for…
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36 Bible Verses About Self Control
These 36 bible verses about self-control will help you and your family refocus on the promises of God regarding self-control in all areas of our lives! I think it was a Tuesday. Maybe it was a Wednesday. That doesn’t really matter except that it was a normal day. The kids were sitting around the table doing their schoolwork. I was…
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14 Must-Read Christian Books for Teens
This list of 14 Christian books for teens contains our favorite must-reads! So many books. So little time. Whether your teen devours books or would rather surf social media, there is no shortage of books out there for teens to read. Which brings us to the important questions: Which ones are the best? Which ones are truly must-reads? Which ones…
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The Ultimate List of High School Electives For Homeschoolers
So you’ve got a high schooler and you find yourself searching the internet for great advice about which high school electives he/she should take. Perfect. There are so many awesome elective courses your student will love! You’re in the right place. But first, I want to ask you a question. Do you remember the elective classes you took in high…
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Fruit of the Spirit Love Notes For Kids
These love notes for kids will guide your kids in speaking kind, life-giving words to their siblings and friends. Sibling relationships naturally come with some friction. Kids are human just like us (but with less experience and fewer relational coping skills). They have their own ideas and agendas, which naturally causes friction. That’s where we as parents come in. We…
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Family Bible Studies that Reach the Hearts of Kids
Looking for family Bible studiesthat will get to thehearts of your kids? Doing a family bible study together will never be time wasted! One day, your kids will thank you for making the investment! Tips for Successful Family Bible Studies Start small andStay simple. Family Bible studies aren’t about trying to create “high” church, but rather cultivate a personal relationship…
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The Ultimate Guide to Memorizing Scripture for Families
You’ll love this ultimate guide to memorizing Scripture covering top tips, how-tos, and our favorites lists of Bible verses to memorize. Two years ago my oldest child came home from youth group and declared that she wanted to stop showing horses so she could join our church’s Bible quiz team. I’ll admit that I thought it was a little drastic….
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14 Easy Memory Verse Games You Can Use At Home
Make scripture memorization fun with these memory verse games you can use at home! Your family will grow in Christ together. One of the tools God gives us to help us walk with Him is Scripture. Memorizing Scripture helps us to KNOW God more and it helps us to follow His commands as we resist temptation. But if we are…
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35 Power-Packed Memory Verses For Kids
Want your children to memorize Scripture? Check out these strategies for memorizing, along with 35 power-packed memory verses for kids! As a mom, I’ve treasured many precious words my little ones have uttered, each having a special place in my heart. But I’ve got to tell you, hearing your child confidently belt out a memory verse tops them all. There’s…
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27 Bible Verses to Memorize as a Family
Have you ever made a list of Bible verses to memorize? I’ve had a list as long as I can remember. When I was in the 4th grade I memorized over 100 verses for a competition. I’ve also memorized verses as a part of VBS, Sunday School, and many other kids’ programs. Although I don’t remember all of those verses,…
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How to Have a Family Prayer Time
Family prayer time is a great way to grow your faith as a family. Check out these prayer acronyms, tips and ideas to make your family prayer time fun and effective! It was a fairly average evening at the dinner table. I mentioned that I couldn’t find a particular family favorite at the grocery store, so we’d have to do…
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Crisis-Schooling: Tips & Tricks To Keep Your Sanity
Whether you homeschooled before COVID-19 or you’ve been thrust into it, we are all facing new challenges. Life as we know it has stopped. School is now in your home, as well as church and pretty much all of life. It’s uncertain exactly how long this will be the new normal, but one thing is sure—-> this is hard… for…
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How to Choose Joy & Help Your Family Grow in the Midst of Crisis
I took my boys (ages 9 and 12) to the grocery store today. We needed eggs. Our family eats about one dozen eggs a day and what we bought two weeks ago was down to a single carton. As we walked through aisle after aisle of bare-white shelving their eyes got bigger and bigger in disbelief. Where is all the…
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How to be #NotConsumed in Times of Crisis & Why Christians Should Care
I was standing in the hallway of GHS children’s hospital Emergency Room scarfing down Chipotle and updating my pastor on Luke’s sudden health crisis when the doctor delivered the news. Your son has a massive tumor in the 3rd ventricle, sitting on top of and intertwined in the hypothalamus. My pastor would later retell the next few moments to look…
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Simple Devotions for Families: FREE printables You’ll Love
These FREE devotions for families will help your family GROW in faith. We’ve made it simple for you to add a Scripture reading to your family time! God’s Word is alive. It has the power to transform hearts from the inside out… even when you think no one is listening! You know this. That’s why you want to have a…
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