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We are LOVING this book! It’s super easy step-by

We are LOVING this book! It’s super easy step-by-step drawings for 101 animals. I got it for less than $5 on Amazon and my kids and I have been doing a few every morning. Swipe ➡️ to see samples of the inside and some of my 4-year-old’s drawings 🤣😍. Visit the link in my bio to check out the book or search “How to Draw 101 Animals” on Amazon. ❓What have YOU and your kiddos been up to? Any new favorite activities?

Not being able to leave the house doesn’t have t

Not being able to leave the house doesn’t have to mean you can’t set up an epic Easter egg hunt for your kids! 🐰😍. I’m so excited to use the pre-filled eggs from @orientaltrading for our family hunt. I love that they have SO many options (tons of Disney/characters) and they have eggs filled with candy and toys for you to choose from (or do a combination of both like I did). And the best part? They deliver right to your door! Use code HipHop20 for FREE shipping on any size order this week only, Monday-Thursday! Go to www.orientaltrading.com to order everything you need for a FANTASTIC stay-at-home Easter celebration! #otchiphopsquad #otceaster #orientaltrading #easterbasket #eastercraft #ad

Welcome to another week of Prayers for the Teachin

Welcome to another week of Prayers for the Teaching Journey! Today let's pray for PERSEVERANCE.

With everything going on in the world it's completely understandable for teachers to be feeling burdened, maxed out, or overwhelmed. But I want to remind you of an encouraging truth: We have an Advocate who knows the daily ups and downs we're facing - and He gives us strength!

The dictionary defines perseverance as " to keep at something in spite of difficulties, opposition, or discouragement." I know this current schooling situation is difficult, but teachers, you need to persevere! You can choose to keep going in spite of the unusual circumstances.

Pray for perseverance as you continue to invest in your students, day after day. Pray for fresh eyes to see each boy and girl in your class as a beloved child of God. They were each created in God's image. Pray for His love.

Pray for perseverance as you continue to plan engaging lessons to meet the various needs of your students. Pray for perseverance as you seek out fresh ideas and adapt to this new temporary way of teaching.

Pray for your students as they develop the character trait of perseverance. Encourage them to keep on keepin' on. Challenge them to work hard, take risks, and fight against the voice telling them to give up or give in. Praise their perseverance when you see it.

The verse I have chosen for today is Galatians 6:9 "Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up." Do not give up, dear teachers. The Lord has PROMISED a harvest IF we do not give up. Let's lean on Him today and model perseverance for our students.

Tag a teacher friend who needs to hear this today. <3

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FRIDAY FREEBIE! ❤️ Are your children feeling s

FRIDAY FREEBIE! ❤️ Are your children feeling scared with everything that is going on in the world? Tell them that they are like the disciples in Mark 4, afraid of the crashing waves. But Jesus showed His power and calmed the sea. You can tell the kids that they can experience peace by trusting in God, praying, and reading His Word. 😍🙏📖
You can download this coloring/tracing page for FREE - send me a DM if you’d like the link :)

Are you at home with little ones, trying to keep t

Are you at home with little ones, trying to keep them busy, engaged, and having fun? These printable Bible-themed Preschool Skill Sheets will engage your kids' minds and hearts as they develop and practice important skills, all while being exposed to themes, images, and verses from the Bible! 📖❤️
My two preschoolers have been doing a page each morning - and they’re loving them! My favorite part is the discussions we’re having about the Bible stories and themes on each page. 😍👌

This morning’s fun was brought by water beads! T

This morning’s fun was brought by water beads! These squishy, bouncy, slimy beads that expand in water provide hours of entertainment at our house! You pour a couple scoops of the tiny beads in a container, add water, and let them expand over night. They are a great sensory bin activity and is easy differentiated for different ages of kiddos. My four-year-old use the kid scoopers (that came with the water beads), my three-year-old used measuring spoons and cups, and my 20-month-old used her hands. We use the same beads for 3 weeks (sealed in the container when not in use so they don’t dry out). I bought this bag on amazon in February 2019 and we’re only about halfway through the bag! Definitely worth the purchase. Grab a bag on Amazon. Send me a DM if you want the direct link to the set we purchased 😀

We’ve added a daily craft time into our new stay

We’ve added a daily craft time into our new stay-at-home-all-day routine - and the kids have been loving it! We got a bunch of Easter crafts from @orientaltrading and the discussions we’ve been having as we complete the crafts have been fantastic! I love that I can share again and again the Gospel (has the true reason we celebrate Easter) with my kiddos at the kitchen table. These are such sweet days, and we’re soaking them up! My favorite thing about the crafts from Oriental Trading is that each one comes with all the supplies you need pre-counted and prepped in a bag with instructions. Easy-least! 😍 Check out all of the Easter crafts that Oriental Trading has to offer - you won’t be disappointed!
#OTCHipHopSquad #OTCEaster #orientaltrading #ad

Taking advantage of this downtime to sort through

Taking advantage of this downtime to sort through and organize my picture books. I’m going to bring a stack downstairs and let my kids pick through them - it’ll be like going to the library 🤣
📚😍➡️ What book have you been reading and loving lately?

Are you a journaler? I haven’t been one to consi

Are you a journaler? I haven’t been one to consistently journal in the past, but I’m giving it a go! With a quieter schedule these days, I’ve been prioritizing longer quiet times and dedicated time to journal my thoughts and prayers.
I want to share a quote from an entry this week:
“If we can trust Jesus with the eternity of our souls, then we can choose to trust Him with the small details of our lives.”
Sometimes it’s easy for me to trust and seek God in the huge life-changing decisions, but in the small, day-to-day details, I like to take control and do things in my own power. What small thing do you need to trust God for today?

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