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 ... Read More about meet jessica
Book Review: Risen Motherhood
I recently finished reading Risen Motherhood by Emily Jensen and Laura Wifler. The book was thought-provoking and challenging as it applied the Gospel to everyday moments in motherhood. This blog post shares my three main take-aways from the book.
5 Must-Read Books for Easter
Easter is a special season – the time we celebrate Jesus’s death, burial, and resurrection! As a Christian teacher, it is my desire to see my students grow in their faith and deepen their relationship with God. The following books are great discussion-starters for the true meaning of Easter and why we celebrate more than Easter bunnies and egg hunts. …
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6 Ways to Bring Peace to Your Classroom
Screaming. Whining. Snarky comments. Broken pencils all over the floor. Bickering. Piles of papers cluttering the desk. Dried-out glue sticks with no caps to be found. Students slumping in their seats. Eye rolling. A phone call from the office because you forgot to submit attendance. Again. Does this sound like your classroom? If so, I’m here to offer you hope:…
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Valentine’s Day Activities for Preschoolers
This week we hosted a Preschool Learning Day to celebrate Valentine’s Day! Here is an overview of the fun activities we completed: Valentine-Making I got a bunch of supplies from Oriental Trading and let the kids make valentines for their friends, siblings, parents, and neighbors. It was so sweet to see their creativity expressed as they excitedly made cards for…
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A Call to LOVE Your Students
Welcome to a new week! This week is a gift, a non-renewable resource, days that you will never get to live again. Today’s Prayers for the Teaching Journey prompt is LOVE.As you head into this week pray for a renewed love for teaching. Remember why you wanted to be a teacher. Remember the calling you felt to be a teacher. Love your students well…
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