Believe it or not, there are books about creativity for kindergarteners through second-graders. Here are readings by different You-Tubers on the following books. Note: I’m not sponsored by any of the You-Tubers I share on my blog. Regina’s Big Mistake by Marissa Moss This one is especially good for aspiring artists, and it demonstrates workingContinue reading “Picture Books About Creativity”
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Resurrection Day Is Coming!
April 20 is Resurrection Day, also known as Easter. While bunnies, eggs, and candy are fun, may we never forget Jesus’ death and resurrection. He did it for us so that we can experience freedom from sin and friendship with Him. Do you have gift bags sitting around? Here’s a neat craft that makes dioramasContinue reading “Resurrection Day Is Coming!”
Dystopia? From a Christian Perspective?
What is the point of having dystopian novels? Can you even find a story like that with a Christian point-of-view? Author Jeremiah Friedli thinks so, and he even has one for teens called CORE Deception, Book One of the CORE Series. Read M Liz Boyle’s interview and find out how Friedli’s spiritual journey through fear—evenContinue reading “Dystopia? From a Christian Perspective?”
Book Review — I Wonder Who Lives In That Tree
I Wonder Who Lives In That Tree, written by Scott Bryan and illustrated by Emma Bryan, has a beautiful flowing rhyme, and the watercolor illustrations capture the freshness of nature. The opening illustration shows a tree trunk with a gaping hole, and rustic leaves litter the hole, probably as bedding for a creature. This pictureContinue reading “Book Review — I Wonder Who Lives In That Tree”
Fantasy Books for Homeschooling
Does your child love fantasy, and you want to incorporate more kid-friendly fantasy books to your homeschooling curriculum? More importantly, do you want more books that strengthen your child’s faith? Middle Grade author Allen Brokken offers literacy materials based on his Towers of Light series, which whisks kids from frontier, prairie life to a fantasticalContinue reading “Fantasy Books for Homeschooling”
Just Graduated from High School? -The Author Conservatory
Hi, all. Did your teen just graduate from high school, or will in 2025? Do they want to pursue the field of writing but don’t want to be a starving artist? Check out the writing program The Author Conservatory, where students will learn from writers like Brett Harris (coauthor of Do Hard Things), Tricia GoyerContinue reading “Just Graduated from High School? -The Author Conservatory”
A Unique Prayer Activity
Here’s a prayer activity that’s great for any Christian, young and old. You write prayer requests on cards, complete with photos of people and things you’re praying for. Keep them in a box, then pull the cards out as reminders on who or what needs prayer. Focus on the Family’s Clubhouse Magazine has the directionsContinue reading “A Unique Prayer Activity”
Creative Writing for Kids
Still trying to find ways to have fun during the summer? How about activities that expand the imagination, like creating make-believe worlds worthy to be found in stories? Author Carmen White has ideas that would spark your child’s cleverness. You can find them on her website. One fun activity she lists is designing a houseContinue reading “Creative Writing for Kids”
Coloring Pages and Science Experiments!
Are you on summer vacation yet? If you don’t want your kids spending hours in front of the screen during the summer, there are many things you can do as a family. For starters, you can do science experiments at home! K.A. Cummins has compiled a package of science experiments based on her children’s bookContinue reading “Coloring Pages and Science Experiments!”
A Fox-filled Book Review
Want your kids—or students if you’re a teacher—to be inspired to explore nature? There may still be snow where you’re at, but there may be animals mingling about. The picture book, “Saving Samantha,” is a true story about a fox living with the people who saved her. The author shares her journal entries of howContinue reading “A Fox-filled Book Review”
K.A. Ramstad 