Dear Mom, You are doing a good job. I want you to know that in your heart. I believe in you. Remember I chose you to be mom to those precious children. These little people are my gift to you (Ps. 127:3). I know your patience is tested … and broken. Before you came to […]
God’s Curriculum for Preschoolers
Can you imagine having three short years with your child to teach the most important life lessons? I’m talking about from birth to our child’s fourth birthday. We can’t imagine how we can get everything stuffed in that little mind and heart. I know can’t. Furthermore, what do we teach? Reading? Counting? Manners? How to […]
Mistakes – A Lesson Plan
When I teach a workshop I leave time for questions. It’s often silent for a several seconds before someone is brave enough to speak up. There have been times when no question has been asked. But after the session, several people come to me with very good questions. Sometimes I want to say, “You should […]
Finding Joy in Field Trips
Ah! Field trips! Last year I saw the founding documents of our country. Like most Americans, I read about them, learned who wrote them and why, and have understood their importance. Actually looking at them, even through glass in room with low-lighting, gave me an appreciation for the work behind these documents. When I looked […]