A great way to spend time as a family on a Friday night? (or any night??) Family Game Night! One of our latest faves = Bank It, by Simply Fun Are you new to Simply Fun? They are a great family company who encourages play! According to their mission statement:: Play allows important human connections to take root, to grow, and to flourish. It allows us to share with … [Read more...] about Bank-It! Family Game Night
Giving Thanks with Fitness
Cultivating a grateful heart supports a grace-filled life. We are surrounded by numerous blessings worth praising God for, pilule even when we experience troubles. To encourage thankfulness, fitness activities can center on gratitude. Begin this activity with creating a “Thankful Tree” (see a picture of ours on the right). As a family, state specific health and fitness … [Read more...] about Giving Thanks with Fitness
Make Your Own Flashcards
My four year old son has been doing behavioral therapy for six months now. Each week we add flashcards to his stack of words for him to learn. It's hard to find flashcards with the exact pictures we need. So I've been making my own! This is especially helpful for learning the names of toys around our house and the names of family members. Here are the steps I take to make his … [Read more...] about Make Your Own Flashcards
Attitude of Gratitude for Preschoolers
With Thanksgiving approaching, I have been asking myself some tough questions. Do I thank my children enough? Do I demonstrate a spirit of thanksgiving? Do I have an attitude of gratitude? Am I injecting our day with praise so they will have an example to emulate? Sadly, the answer is no. At my house there’s too many “Why didn't you?’s” and not enough “Thank you!’s”. But … [Read more...] about Attitude of Gratitude for Preschoolers
Give Them Grace Preview Chpt 1 – These Are The Rules
I hope you are joining us and reading Give Them Grace. Each week an HSV writer will share a preview of the chapter we will be starting (rather than the typical wrap up). We all have such busy schedules I hope this preview will give you an interest to be intentional and carve out some time to read with us! This week, Jodi, Granola Mom 4 God shares ... I watched a funny … [Read more...] about Give Them Grace Preview Chpt 1 – These Are The Rules