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50+ Ideas for Taking Care of Mom!

Tired? Weary? Need some fresh ideas for taking care of mom? Feeling that push and pull on you as you balance all of the many demands in your life? Are you great about taking care of others, yet not quite so good about taking care of YOU? Has it been a long, long time since…

Count Your Blessings Craft and Activity

Making a blessing tree gives you the opportunity to share blessings. Make an impression on children and influence them to be a blessing to others. Count Your Blessings Craft and Activity Supplies: Construction paper, a marker, and finger paints. Directions: Draw a simple tree outline on construction paper. Let children paint leaves on the tree…

Fall Boredom Busters

Have you heard “I’m bored” or want something fun for your children to do? Fall can be a time of learning while you “bust the boredoms”. Start by sending your children outside or go to a park and gather leaves. Look for leaves of all shapes, colors, and sizes. See who can find the biggest,…

Painting With Nature Objects Is Easy

Use fall nature objects to paint a masterpiece. This multi- sensory activity helps people of all ages to use their imagination and creativity. Younger children have fun and learn through the painting experience. Older children and adults can put thoughtfulness and detail into their designs. Fall nature items can include: Gourds, Potatoes, leaves, pine cones,…

Teach “God Made Me” to Preschoolers

God Made Me Preschoolers love to play and learn about themselves. Let them use their wiggles to learn that God made them special. There are many activities you can use to engage children in learning. Incorporate all of the senses into play to keep the child’s interest and help them to learn. Confucius said “I…

Fun Monkey Activities for a Rainy Day

Does a rainy day make your kids feel like they are caged up? Do you feel like you are living at the zoo? Give them something fun to do. Encourage your children to act like monkeys and learn at the same time. Here are some ideas to have a fun day and pretend to be…

Quick Ideas for Making History Fun

by Cindy Rushton Ultimate Homeschool Expo Want to make the new school year better than ever? Want studies that are interesting for the whole family? I think I can help you! How about some quick tips for making your history studies fun? I think you will find these to make lessons fun and easy. Let’s…