Sister Approved: Why Do We Call It Christmas?

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Good day!  My kids and I had the pleasure of watching “Why Do We Call It Christmas?’  It is a part of the series, “What’s in the Bible”, developed by VeggieTales® creator, Phil Vischer.  It is the perfect gift for those of us who want a fun way to explain Christmas.  It definitely addresses the [...]

Educational Freebie: Funnix Beginning Math Program

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  Through June 24, 2011, you can download a free 100-lesson beginning math computer program from Funnix. This program usually costs $25. Included with the download is 100 animated computer-based lessons, workbook material, a teaching guide, and a placement test for assessing the child.”      

Review: A Kid’s Guide to Drawing the Presidents of the U.S.A

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Our homeschool adventure has already seen its share of lackluster curriculum and things that were simply just not a good fit.  History was one of those areas that challenged us.  We became a little frustrated with finding things that kept the people, places, and things from running together.  How would I keep it exciting, new, [...]

Zonderkidz Launches Bible Memorization App

Zonderkidz Launches Innovative Bible Memorization App and Website Based on Updated NIV Adventure Bible “I know of no other single practice in the Christian life more rewarding, practically speaking, than memorizing Scripture…” — Chuck Swindoll, Growing Strong in the Seasons of Life, Zondervan, 1994 GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., April 27, 2011 /Christian Newswire/ — Zonderkidz(tm), the children’s [...]

Free Curriculum for Every Church

Free Curriculum for Every Church Learn to Partner with Parents and Influence the Next Generation ATLANTA, Nov. 4 /Christian Newswire/ — Thousands of churches around the world have discovered the benefits of using Orange curriculum in their weekly services. Based on a comprehensive plan with the same end goal, Orange resources effectively partner the local [...]

Teaching Abstinence Works!

I know many of you heard the results of  the study of pre-teens who delayed the initiation of sex after an abstinence-only based program.  Hopefully, more studies like this will take place and continue to cause Washington to take notice. Let’s actively persuade our politicians that this type of education is needed and that it works. [...]

The Pros and Cons of Black History Month

Originally posted on The Grio.com Black History Month is a refreshingly festive time of the year for most of us. Our national choice to give reverence to the contributions of African-Americans is worthy of celebration. If grades were given for effort, we would earn at least a B+ for our joint commitment to allocating a [...]

Teaching Tools: Black History Month

It is great to know where you are going but it is more than beneficial to know from whence you came.  We can not depend on our over extended school systems to teach our children about black history. Below you will find some great resources that can be used to teach kids more about Black [...]

First Grade Teacher Cuts off Student’s Braid

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When I initially saw the following story I was sure it had to be hoax.  After I did a little research I was able to view the original report from Milwaukee ABC affiliate WISN.  Needless to say I was appalled.  I have a seven year old daughter and I am sure that she would have [...]

Eight Year Old Expelled for Drawing a Picture of Jesus Christ!

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