In the Advent season of 2015, Jennifer Rothschild graciously wrote a heartwarming guest post for my blog that was nearing the completion of its first year. Six years have passed since this post appeared on my blog and many readers were not yet here in those early days. I’ve decided to share Jennifer’s beautiful words […]
Tech Trends in Education: Are They Really Reading? 10 Benefits of Playaway and Audio Books for Children
Hello readers! Today, I’m beginning a series on Technology Trends in Education. If this series of four posts does not apply to you, please stick with me and feel free to delete those four posts as they arrive in your inbox. Educators and parents may find this series especially valuable. As audiobooks and “playaways” have […]
Cultivating A Joyful Thanksgiving
My mom is the epitome of joy. She taught us to live joyfully. It was all we knew of childhood. A relationship with Jesus, a heart full of gratitude, a spirit of contentment, and happiness in the little things–it was the way of life. I never knew my mom was fascilitaing anything other than the ordinary. […]
In Every Season of Raising Littles
**With St. Patrick’s Day upon us, this is fun glimpse back at my heart as a mommy just two years ago. I’m still learning and growing. Praise God for His work in our hearts. God is sanctifying us all, reshaping us, and teaching us every day to be more like Him. This is the good […]
30 Chapter Books for 2nd-4th Grade Boys
During my time as an elementary school teacher, I taught both 2nd and 4th Grade. I absolutely love children’s books at any age, but this age is a rare window when children fall in love with independently reading longer books. It thrills my soul, I tell you! One of my own children is currently in […]