The 2nd half of January we will be learning about PENGUINS! Fun! I chose to do a unit on penguins not only because I thought it would be fun, but because for the last few years this has been Hannah's favorite animal! She doesn't know yet that we're doing a unit on penguins, but she is going to be SO excited!! :) The "bulk" of our unit will focus on the book Mr. Popper's Penguins! This is the first time that we are going to do a unit based on a chapter book. We will see how it goes! I have ... Read More about A Penguin unit!
The Tiny Snowflake – a book recommendation
I have another book recommendation for your Winter or Snow unit study! I found this book at an after-Christmas sale at the christian book store. It is called The Tiny Snowflake by Art Ginolfi.This book is about a tiny snowflake falling from the sky, who sees lots of beautiful snowflakes around her and wonders what makes her special. She doesn't see anything unique or special about herself and begins wondering how it is that "every snowflake is unique and special." Not only does the tiny ... Read More about The Tiny Snowflake – a book recommendation
The impact of NO compassion…
Today our pastor used the word compassion in his message outline...so of course, when he said "compassion" inside my head I thought "ding! ding! ding!" Compassion is my word of the year for 2009, and anytime I hear that word mentioned or I read it in the Word my heart is extra sensitive towards what is being shared.Our church was sharing the Lord's Supper today and so much of the sermon beforehand was about division in the church. He made some very good (and convicting) points that I thought I ... Read More about The impact of NO compassion…
Scripture Memory Encouragement
I read Beth Moore's blog regularly. I come away from her blog so encouraged! (and oftentime laughing outloud!) I think it is just AWESOME that I can "check in" somewhere online and receive a word from God...I don't have to pay to go to her conference (even though I loved that too!) I can just click away on my computer! I know there is alot of bad stuff out there associated with the internet, but I for one get excited just thinking about all the women around this world being encouraged in the ... Read More about Scripture Memory Encouragement
Charlotte Mason – Winter carnival!
Cindy, over at Our Journey Westward, has put together a fabulous carnival of Charlotte Mason winter ideas for us! This really is a great carnival this time around! I hope you'll check it out! (My Winter Nature/Unit Study and our Nature Scrapbook are featured in the carnival too!) You can find ideas for winter nature study in your own backyard, Charlotte Mason habit training ideas, artist & composer ideas, a fun watercolor technique is shared, lots - no TONS of winter fun ideas, winter nature ... Read More about Charlotte Mason – Winter carnival!
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