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Did you know Hans Egede, a Christian missionary to Greenland, wrote about a sea monster with its head raised to the level of his ship, a long and sharp snout, and large broad paws in 1734? In 1810, a brother and a sister from England discovered fossils of a creature resembling the “sea monster” that…
With avid and unenthusiastic readers at home, Mom is always looking for wholesome and engaging books. I’ve selected ten favorite Christian fantasy books for tweens (mostly book series) that our kids savored. The Rise and Fall of Mount Majestic by Jennifer Trafton From an island life of ordinary, weaving baskets and sweeping floors, ten-year-old Persimmony…
Are you planning a long road trip? I’ve selected the 10 best Christian audio dramas for the long road trip that you won’t want to miss.
December comes with an eager expectation of Christmas celebrations of the birth of Christ. Jesus came to save ones like us, showing true servant leadership. For homeschooling parents, December can be rough. December and January are definitely the most difficult months for many homeschooling parents and teachers, other than the ends of the school year. …
Did you know baby sea turtles wait until the sand is cool at night to make it to the ocean to avoid being seen by predators? Another fun fact is that baby sea turtles born in warmer temperatures become female sea turtles and turtles born in cooler temperatures become male sea turtles. It is so…
Thanksgiving is a wonderful time to gather and appreciate all that God has done in our lives. It is also a special time to remember the gratitude the Pilgrims had for bountiful harvest after going through religious persecutions, moving across Atlantic, facing deaths and harsh winter. I’ve selected best read aloud books for thanksgiving to remember…
Bible is a deep well of many wisdom. But depending on how deep you draw from it, you will get different results. Have you heard people around you saying, “Bible passages jumping out of the pages and speaking to them directly”? I believe that there is something about it that we can experience through the…
Did you know seals’ babies are called pups? They look like pups with cute whiskers on their faces. Let’s study seals, sea lions, walruses, manatees & dugongs together with fun Seals Worksheets for Kids! Apologia Science Review The Seals Worksheets are made to accompany Apologia’s Exploring Creation with Zoology 2: Swimming Creatures of the Fifth Day. What…
How to homeschool kindergarten can be overwhelming, but with a few tips, I hope it can bring ease and confidence in your child’s learning. Do Not Compare and Despair What do you want to accomplish and see your child thriving? Kindergarten is the most opportune time to foster joy in learning and to gain confidence. …
Did you know the biggest animal on earth alive is a male blue whale? And the orca is the biggest dolphin in the world? See below for additional resources, Whales Worksheets, and Whales Notebooking Pages that can help retain what kids have learned. Apologia Science Review The Seals Worksheets are made to accompany Apologia’s Exploring Creation with Zoology…