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10 Ways to Prepare Your Child for Kindergarten

19 Jun

In the weeks and months leading up to Kindergarten, you’ll want to assess how well your child can do each of the following things. This checklist is meant to serve as a guide for what to focus on as your family prepares for the wonderful adventure of kindergarten!

God Gave Us Summer {FREE Activity for Preschoolers}

5 Jun

While school may not be in session during the summer, that doesn’t mean the learning has to stop. I created a fun and easy-to-use booklet to teach my kiddos about the wonderful things God gave us to enjoy during the summertime.

Book Review: Risen Motherhood

31 Mar

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

11 Mar

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

27 Feb

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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