Hello and welcome to Joy in the Journey! My name is Jessica Lawler and I'm an elementary teacher-turned-stay-at-home/homeschooling mama to my three young kiddos. I am passionate about integrating Bible into all areas of life and helping my children see evidence of God's handiwork everywhere. My goal with this blog is to share helpful tips, resources, and freebies with you so you feel both encouraged and equipped. I'd love to connect with you ... Read More about meet jessica
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
I have fond memories of listening to The Best Christmas Pageant Ever by Barbara Robinson on audiobook with my family on long road trips to visit relatives for Christmas. We did this a few years in a row because it was a book we could all enjoy, adults and children alike. We couldn’t help busting out in laughter several times…
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Veteran’s Day Activities for Preschool & Kindergarten
Last year, around this time, I was discussing the significance of Veterans Day with my preschool students. I was trying to explain it in simple terms so they could understand such an important day with their little minds. I wasn’t sure if I had succeeded or not, but when I finished, one of my students raised his hand. “But what…
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Voting Activities for Big Kids
Yesterday I drove down to a park near my house to participate in early voting. As I waited in line before receiving my ballot, I reflected on how important voting is. Here in America we have the ability to vote for the people in leadership – not just our president! Not all countries have this privilege. People all over the…
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Apple Activities for Preschool and Kindergarten
Happy Fall! I love so many things about fall: the cooler weather, warm drinks, changing leaf colors, campfires, cardigans and boots, the yummy desserts, the sound of leaves crunching beneath my feet, and all things APPLE! As we head into the fall, I want to talk about fun and different ways to incorporate apples into your classrooms. For those of…
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GOD CREATED THE WORLD (Preschool Bible Lesson)
As adults who have been believers maybe for years, or even decades, I think we sometimes become complacent about certain aspects of God’s Word or truth – without even realizing it! We don’t mean to, but after years of attending church and hearing a variety of sermons and Sunday School lessons, we forget the magnitude of some of God’s greatest…
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