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It is hard to believe that Thanksgiving is almost here. I was in the middle of making my shopping list when I realized that there would be close to 10 kids at my Thanksgiving Day celebration. While I know that I would need something to keep them entertained, I also know I will need to help in the kitchen. So I decided to pause from my list making and put together 5 easy Thanksgiving Activities for Kids. I named the 5 easy Thanksgiving Day activities for kids Rolling Through Thanksgiving with Kids because three of the activities include dice. So what are the 5 easy Thanksgiving Day activities for kids? They include
Well that is all for now supporters, I need to get back to prepping for Thanksgiving, Until next time, please pray for me and know I am praying for you. Corine P.S. If you are a new customer to Educents, you can save $10 off your first order of $25 or more by signing up as an educents customer here: www.educents.com Once you sign up, you will be prompted to verify you account. Once your account is verified, you will receive a unique code right then and there.
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I have partnered with several amazing author friends to bring you a special holiday giveaway. One lucky winner will win:
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I want to tell you about a new book that is geared to offer both inspiration and hope to many people all over the world. It is the third book from award winning author, Pedro Okoro, that stays consistent to the fantastic faith-filled messages he so eloquently shares for the benefit of all mankind. Thoughts of a better future and countless encouragement abound within the pages. Pedro’s book offers just the right amount of actionable suggestions to make you desire to get out there and live “Your Best Life Ever”! Here is a little about the book taken from the book description: YOU haven't yet danced your best dance! #DareToBelieve But first, what happened to your life? Your real life! The one you were created to live. Remember that life? The life you used to dream about. Remember those dreams? You probably still dream about it today! Take a moment to think back and reflect on the things you were going to do. And the person you longed to be. The promise of a healthy, wealthy, joyful life, full to overflowing with wonderful things. What if you could still:
In Your Best Life Ever, Pastor Pedro Okoro challenges you to believe that you can achieve whatever you set your mind to, because impossible is nothing. Through personal experience, compelling stories and authoritative quotes, he provides 7 well-founded, practical, bite-sized nuggets which will inspire you to ENJOY everyday life and LIVE your best life, today...right NOW! Well supporters, what are you waiting for? Get this new book today and start enjoying everyday life. That is all for now, Please pray for me and know I am praying for you, Corine
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What you you add to this list of Thanksgiving books for preschoolers.
Well that is all for now supporters. Please pray for me and know I am praying for you. Corine This post may contain affiliate links. For more information, see my disclosure policy Hello Supporters, The day is finally here. I am so excited to introduce my newest Christian Children’s Picture book and reveal the cover. As you know, my next book is entitled Teaching Christ’s Children about Godly Feelings. About Godly FeelingsTeaching Christ’s Children about Godly Feelings is for parents, teachers, and professionals who often wonder how to react to the variety of emotions expressed by children. Godly Feelings is designed to stimulate discussion and interaction between children and the adults who care for them. Godly Feeling will take you and your child through 11 feelings including: Happy, Sad, Angry, Discouraged, Afraid and others. Like all of my books, Godly Feelings is packed with scripture. Therefore, Godly Feelings will not only help children identify and express their feelings God’s way, but it will also teaches children that all feelings are OK because God gave each feeling to them. So now the moment you have been waiting for… Drum roll please…. To pre-order the physical copy of Godly Feelings for only $10 click please visit my Esty Store here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/BooksByCorine
To pre-order the kindle version of Godly Feelings for only $3.99 visit Amazon. (However, be sure to come back and enter your receipt number to claim your bonuses) Weather you order the physical or kindle version, you will receive a free PDF version of The Godly Feelings Card Game. ![]() The Godly Feelings Card Game – PDF version (4.99 value) This card game helps children talk about 13 different emotions (the 11 feelings presented in the picture book, plus bored and content) and reinforces what the Bible says about each feeling. These cards can be used in a variety of ways including playing classic card games like war or Old Maid. Well that is all for now, please continue to pray for me and know I am praying for you. Corine ![]() Hello Supporters, I have a confession to make, I really dislike the book, Alexander Very Bad Horrible Day by Judith Viorst. I know this book is a classic; has won a bunch of awards, and has a billion positive reviews but I really don’t like the negativity. In fact, when I have used Alexander Very Bad Horrible Day in therapy my patients are usually more negative and unmotivated to change their lives. So imagine my excitement when I found a useful alternative to Alexander Very Bad Horrible Day: It's A Super-Bad Terrible Day! by Virginia Finnie. In It’s A Super Bad Terrible Day!, author Virginia Finnie shows children and adults that even if a day is not going well, there are things you can do in order to cope. For example, in Alexander Very Bad Horrible Day, and in It’s A Super-Bad Terrible Day! the main character wakes up to a problem (tripping on a skateboard, and stepping on Legos). In Alexander’s book, the main character goes on to say “I know it is going to be a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day” and encounters more problems. However, in It’s A Super-Bad Terrible Day!, the main character realizes a bad start to the day doesn’t mean the entire day is terrible. So he picks up his Legos and moves on with his day. The other thing I love about Virginia’s book is that it ends in hope. The closing sentence of her book is “You can do it. You’re pretty tough. So hang in there when the going gets rough.” This is a message that everyone needs to hear. As you probably know, Alexander’s book ends with a statement “It has been a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day. My mom says some days are like that.” So supporters, if you have Alexander Very Bad Horrible Day; I strongly suggest you replace it with It's A Super-Bad Terrible Day! by Virginia Finnie. Well that is all of now supporters. Please continue to pray for me and know I am praying for you. Corine P.S. To learn more about Virgina Finnie please visit her website http://www.heywarriorkids.com/
While I purchased a copy of It’s A Super-Bad Terrible Day! to review, Virginia Finnie is sponsoring this giveaway by providing one reader with a copy of It’s A Super-Bad Terrible Day! This giveaway will end October 3, 2016 at 12:00 AM EST. The winner will have 48 hours to respond to my email. If no response, a new winner will be chosen. Open to residents of the US/CAN.
This post may contain affiliate links. For more information, see my disclosure policy Hey Supporters, Things are moving along with my next book - Godly Feelings. I am finalizing the layout before I start taking preorders. I have a few last minute decisions to make, including which of the below pages to use in the book. This is where I need your help. If you have a moment can you tell me which of the below pages do you like the best. Well that is all for now, please continue to pray for me and know I am praying for you. Corine P.S., Thank you for your help with picking a cover, I am planning on revealing it in my next post.
Which Page Do You Like The BestYou can click each picture to make them bigger.
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Save even more by getting a bundle! Here are my favorites, with each DVD now less than $10.Multiplication & More Math Collection:This DVD bundle includes: Multiplication Rap DVD, Division Rap DVD, and Fractions & Decimals DVD. Kids discover what multiplication math is all about, learn facts through 12, and practice skip counting. Plus, kids learn division math concepts and facts and begin working with fractions and decimals. These fun math songs and zany characters hold attention and get results! Early Math Collection:This DVD bundle includes:Money & Making Change DVD, Telling Time DVD, and Addition & Subtraction Rap DVD. This math DVD set is a fun way to boost math skills for the early grades. Math facts are easy to learn with fun music and exciting animation. Kids learn all about counting coins and bills and practice making change. They'll also learn to tell time to the hour, half hour, and minute using traditional analog clocks. Science Collection:This DVD bundle includes: Physical Science DVD, Earth Science DVD, Life Science DVD, and the Human Body DVD. Award winning actor Vic Mignogna gives a voice to Marko the Pencil, who whisks learners away to his Super Science Station for an unforgettable adventure in learning. Special bonus sections present material as it might be found on a science test. And with Marko's test-taking tips, students are sure to improve on standardized tests. Sight Words Collection:This DVD bundle includes: Sight Words Level 1 DVD, Sight Words Level 2 DVD, and Sight Words Level 3 DVD. Sight words are the most frequently used words in the English language, and these DVDs helps students read them automatically. This set covers all pre-primer Dolch words, all primer Dolch words, all 1st Grade Dolch words, and many words from Fry's list. ![]() I'm so excited about the release of my new book, Teaching Christ's Children About Godly Feelings, and I need your help to spread the word! I'm forming a Teaching Christ's Children About Godly Feelings Launch Team, and I would love for you to join me. Here's how you can participate as a Launch Team member:
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We will only be accepting applications for a short period of time, so Teaching Christ's Children About Godly Feelings Launch Team by completing the from below. The application process will close on 9/27/2016 at midnight CDT. This post may contain affiliate links. For more information, see my disclosure policy Hey Supporters, Things have been extremely busy with me (I recently got married and Vacation Bible School just ended). However, I am ready to refocus on the release of my next book (if you haven’t yet, there is still time to help me name several of the characters in my book. Just visit this post here: (http://www.booksbycorine.com/blog/help-me-name-my-characters). I have been working hard to get this book ready for a November release. Before it is released, I need your help deciding on the cover… Please vote on which cover you like best by using the below form. I am hoping to open the book up for pre-orders on September 12, 2016 so please complete this task before September 10, 2016. As a thank you, one lucky winner will win a copy of one of my books (winner's choice). Well that is all for now supporters; please continue to pray for me and know I am praying for you. Corine P.S. You can also help me name the characters in this book by visiting here: http://www.booksbycorine.com/blog/help-me-name-my-characters
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Today I would like to review another book in my Christian Childrenâs Book Reviews Series. Todayâs Christian Childrenâs book review is the second book in the Bible Bellesâ The Adventures of Rooney Cruz series. The second book in this series highlights the story of Esther, the Belle of Patience. (The first book covered Hannah,the Belle of Prayer).
The thing I like about this series is that it is designed to teach young girls about inner beauty using prominent Bible characters and real life problems. This book is excellent at modeling how the Bible can be applied to our lives today. However, I have a few concerns with this book. I found this book to be a little long and it blurred the lines between fact and fiction. The way the angels were depicted in this book reminds me of fairies. While I realize little girls love fairies, I donât the Bible describes angles as fairy like creatures. The book also described Esther as having a âsuperpower.â The story then goes on to have the angel give the main character of the story a bell to symbolize the main character receiving the âsuperpowerâ of patience.
Given these concerns, I recommend this book being used to help children discern truth from fiction. One game I like to play with the little people in my life is can you spot the almost truth. Basically, as I read story I sometimes add âalmost truthsâ to the story. It is the childâs job to spot the almost truth. This little game keeps children engage when you are reading a story to a group.
Well that is all for now, please continue to pray for me and know I am praying for you.
Corine
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I received so bad news from Amazon this week. They contacted me to let me know that my Christian Adult Coloring Book: Seeking His Peace will no longer be available in their Kindle store. Apparently they have changed their policy since I published the book and no longer allow coloring books. In stead they suggested I publish the book as a physical book. while I was initially disappointed with this news, I decided to offer Seeking His Peace free until I publish it as a physical book. About the book: Everyone goes through some hard times in life. Seeking His Peace Coloring Book was created for those times in life when you need to focus on God’s promise to give you peace. Seeking His Peace Coloring Book contains 40 (20 with Bible verses and 20 with a blank space which allows you to add a Bible verse or your own thoughts) unique picture pattern coloring pages that are designed to help you relax while reflecting on God’s promises to give you peace. Unlike many adult coloring books that encourage you to empty Your mind, Seeking His Peace provides you with scripture after scripture to fill you a peace that comes only from seeking God. Well that is all for now; please continue to pray for me as I pray for you, Corine
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Hey Supporters, Sorry it has been so long since I last posted. However, I have been hard at work finishing up my next picture book. An idea came to me that I am super excited about. One of the things children love about my books is seeing all the different names of the characters. So I decided to allow you and/or your child to take part in naming the characters in my next book. There are 11 characters. I have already picked out 2 character names. That leaves 9 characters that need a name. Entering a name is super easy, just fill out the form below. If you want to name multiple characters, just fill out the form multiple times. Until next time, please continue to pray for me and know I am praying for you, Corine This post may contain affiliate links. For more information, see my disclosure policy. ![]() Hey Supporters, Don’t know how many of you have noticed but I am continuing to explore other ways to “share Jesus one book at a time.” Since starting my publishing journey I have published picture books, coloring books and journals. As we enter Holy Week, I decided to create a unique journal/coloring book that I am praying will draw you closer to the Cross. Each sheet was created using an image of a cross that I transformed into a mandala type coloring sheet. After looking at how I was able to take a simple image of a cross and transfer them into several beautiful mandala designs, I decided to pair each mandala with a Bible verse that reminds me of the transforming power of the cross. So please join me this Easter season (or anytime) in reflecting on the transferring power of the cross. There are a total of seven journal sheets which makes them perfect for Holy Week or any time of year. Truthfully, I am planning on using this journal the week after Easter. Well that is all for now, please continue to pray for me as I pray for you,
Corine P.S. I would love it if you share your journals pages or the impact of this journal with me using hashtag #crosspower Hey Supporters,
As you know, I believe that every parent should homeschool their children. Whether you homeschool exculsively or homeschool as a supliment to public edcuation. One question I often get asked is "how do I homeschool for subject that are difficult for me?" Usually when people ask me this question, they are referring to science, techology, enginnering or math. There answer to this question is to purchase a curriculum. One of the best science curriculum for homeschoolers is the Magic School Bus. Now you can order a Magic School Bus Kit no matter where you live in the world. Read below to find out How You Can Get the Best Science Curriculum for Homeschoolers Are you looking to add fun, scientific projects to your curriculum? Look no further than your favorite crew of curious adventurers - The Magic School Bus. Magic School Bus Science Club is a monthly subscription service that delivers science experiments for your kids to enjoy. Also, I just heard some VERY exciting news. For the first time ever, Educents is offering to ship these science kits to kids WORLDWIDE!! Who's it for?A subscription to the Magic School Bus Science Club is a great way to offer children a hands-on science lesson. The experiments included are perfect for children ages 5 to 10, but really, any science-oriented kids will get a blast out of the kit. What's included?
What are people saying about the Magic School Bus Science Club?Parents and teachers are constantly talking about the Magic School Bus Science Club. Jamerrill from Free Homeschool Deals shared a blog post of her kids have a blast with the science kits. Jamerrill says she could "open up a science kit, turn to a lesson page, and jump right into that hand-ons activity. It helps me feel like a 'fun mom' because we’re doing a science activity, and I didn’t have the stress or mess of pulling it all together." Kids will get so excited when each kit arrives to their door each month. I found this awesome video review by Eric Poor showing off a couple of human body experiments from the Magic School Bus subscription. Look at his face light up with a HUGE smile each time he does an experiment!!
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How to Get the Science KitsThe Magic School Bus Science Science Kits are available on Educents for a great price. For the first time ever, Educents is offering to ship these kits internationally! The kits are finally available to learners around the world - Australia, Asia, Europe - you name the place and Ms. Frizzle will be there with a science adventure for your child. ![]() Greetings Supporters, As you know supporters, my goal is to share Jesus one book at a time. I do this by not only writing books but also helping you find great Christian books. Today I want to share with you just such a book: Jesus Today Devotions for Kids. Jesus Today Devotions for Kids is the new book by Sarah Young and Tama Fortner. This book is about Jesus and His amazing love for you. Jesus Today Devotions for Kids contains 150 devotions that are perfect for children about seven to ten years old. Each devotion is set up in a two page spread. The first page is the actual devotion and the next paged includes several Bible verses for children to think upon. The devotionals are based on the Bible and are written as if Jesus is speaking directly to the reader. Some of the devotions that are covered in this book include trusting God, the power of prayer, God is always with us, peace, second chances, God love never ends, self-control. I like the fact that the devotions are not dated, which means you can start this devotion at any time. (Note, there is an attached ribbon that you can use as a bookmark to keep track of your page). I noticed two other things about this book. 1) There are not pictures. This may be a little hard for younger children (i.e., children under the age of eight). However, since each devotion is only a page long, this book may also be the “perfect” transition to more “adult” devotions and Bibles. 2) There is an index of scripture in the back of the book which means this book can also be used as a references book. Well that is all for now, please continue to pray for me and know I am praying for you. Corine P.S. Be sure to enter to win a copy of this book below.
Disclosure (in accordance with the FTC’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising”): Many thanks to Propeller Consulting, LLC for providing this prize for the giveaway. Choice of winners and opinions are 100% my own and NOT influenced by monetary compensation. I did receive a sample of the product in exchange for this review and post.
Only one entrant per mailing address, per giveaway. If you have won a prize from our sponsor Propeller / FlyBy Promotions in the last 30 days, you are not eligible to win. If you have won the same prize on another blog, you are not eligible to win it again. Winner is subject to eligibility verification.” ![]() Hey Supporters, Do I have a treat for you? As you know, I love find great children books, especially books written from a Christian perspective. Therefore, when I was offered the chance to read Angels in the Bible Storybook I happily said “yes,” even though I already reviewing a book about angels (See my review of God Gave Us Angles). Angels in the Bible Storybook had me hooked from the first story. Angels in the Bible Storybook opens with the story of creation. I was initially surprised to even see the story of creation in a book about angels in the Bible. As a Christian for over a decade or two, I have read and taught others the creation story. Due to my vast experience with the creation story, I was sure the Bible did not include them. To my surprise and delight, the author revealed angels were a part of the creation story and even backed it up with Scripture. Angels in the Bible Storybook is a wonderful book that I highly recommend. In addition, to learning where were the angels when God created the world, readers of Angels in the Bible Storybook will learn: Why did an angel force a donkey off a road? Who did the angels get out of jail twice? And other fascinating information about angels. Be sure to pick up a copy of Angels in the Bible Storybook from Amazon or wherever Christian books are sold. Well until next time, please continue to pray for me and know I am praying for you, Corine ![]() The Plans I Have for You was written by Amy Parker and Illustrated by Vansessa Brantley-Newton. This book was written based on Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “Plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” In her interpretation of this verse, Ms. Parker focuses mainly on different careers that a child/person may have (i.e., a nurse, zoo keeper, entomologist, etc). There are interesting details in this book, such as an assembly line with a sign that reads “Incoming YOUR Orders: Nurse, Zookeeper, Entomologist.” The theme of God giving every child/person a purpose is continued throughout the book. I know Jeremiah 29:11 is a verse that give many adults comfort. . . I often recommend this verse when my clients are doubting their purpose in life. As a result, I would ordinarily recommend that every Christian household run and grab a copy of this book. However, this book does not deliver of the promise of conveying to children that God has a purpose for their life. This book is written in first person, as if God is writing it. However, the word God is never used. (Note; Jeremiah 29:11 is quoted in its entirety, which includes the word Lord in the inside book cover). So the child is never told, who has plans for them. If a parent is reading this book to their child, the way the book is written, the child could assume that their parent has great plans for them. There is even a picture of the Bible in this book; however, the book does not have the word Bible or a cross on it to actually convey it is a Bible. I am still search for a book that conveys to children that God has a purpose for their life. When I find one, I will write a review of it. Until then, I highly recommend Glorious Praise as an alternative to The Plans I Have for You. Glorious Praise also focuses on different careers that a child/person may have. It is based on 1 Corinthians 10:31 and you can read my complete review of Glorious Praise here: http://www.tccpublishing.com/blog/review-of-glorious-praise Well until next time, please continue to pray for me and know I am praying for you, Corine Disclaimer: I received this book from BookLook Bloggers for free in exchange for an honest review; all thoughts and opinions herein are that of my own. ![]() Greeting Supporters, As you know I have been reading and studying what the Bible says about love in order to complete my sixth Bible based story book (What is Love: An Activity, Picture and Coloring Book). Then I met with a client who needed to be reminded of God’s love for her. Late Tuesday night, I decided to make her of personalized Bible verse cards for her. As I was making the personalized Bible verse cards, I kept singing a little song to myself, "Good, better, best. Never let it rest. Until your good is better and your better is best." In order to make the gift the best I could, I decided to incorporate the benefits of coloring into each card by designing a border that can be colored. 6 Personalized Bible Verses to remind you of God's great love for you.
In order to personalize the above verses, simply copy and paste the verses into a document and do a “Find and Replace” for the word “NAME.” Once done, open the blank Love Bible Verse Cards (Card one; Card two) in a photo editing software and add the verses. Print and you are done. If that is too much work, print the generic cards here: Generic Love Card. Each verse uses "me" or "you" instead of a personalized name. Or you can also fill out this form and I will do the find replace for you. Please note, due to my schedule it may take me a few days. Please enjoy and share this printable with your family, friends and associates. If you have a moment, I would love it if you send pictures of how you decided to use this printable. You can just submit them through the contact page or send via any of my social media channels.
Well that is all for now supporters, Please continue to pray for me and know I am praying for you, Corine P.S. The cards can be printed on cardstock and sent through the mails as post cards to reminder others that God love them. P.S.S. The above printables have two blank cards for you to add your other Bible verses. What is your favorite Bible verse that reminds you of God’s great love for you? I would love it if you would share it with me in the comments below. Wow Supporters, Can you believe I am about to publish my fifth Bible based story book? I can honestly say that God has blessed my along my publishing journey. His latest blessing was sending a wonderful cover design artist into my life. Since publishing my first two Bible based story books, I have designed the covers of my books. I had every intention of designing the cover for this book as well. In fact, here is the initial design: While I think this cover is okay (i realize I still needed work on the fonts and parts of it was blurry, I was planning to fix all of that); it was just okay. In the publishing world, a cover is worth more than a $1000 (truthfully, I cannot saw the cover I was designing is worth a $1000). As I was praying and seeking feedback regarding the cover, God blessed me to win book cover designed by a professional: Dominique Wilkins. About Dominique WilkinsDominique Wilkins is an independant author who has published over 25+ titles in the Urban Christian Fiction genre. She enjoys the creative process and enjoys working with others using the information that she has learned through trial and error as well as experience to assist other authors, entrepreneurs and people in general with seeing their visions materialize for less! With her prices starting at $10 and up and a turnaround time within 2 days, she hopes that everyone will take the opportunity to try her out! View her samples and Like her facebook page: www.facebook.com/DWsGraphics today! So now the moment you have been waiting for . . . below is the cover of my next book. A Bible Based Story Book About LoveWhat is Love is a Bible based story book, coloring book and activity book. It is designed to help children understand what the Bible says about love. This book brings to life several well know Bible verses about love and reminds the reader of God’s love, to love each other, and love is an action. It includes a 28-page storybook that you can color. What better Valentine gift for your child that a picture-book that you color? In addition, there are over 25 activity pages/puzzle pages. What is Love is a Bible will release in about two weeks and will sell for only $5 plus shipping initially. To be notified of when the book is release just enter your name and email address below. Well that is all for now, please continue to pray for me and know I am praying for you. ![]() It is January, that means winter break is over and time to refocus, start planning and get back to homeschooling. Only problem is, you many not feel like refocusing and planning. If that is you, I have the perfect solution for you. Educents, my top recommendation for all your educational needs, has put together an awesome bundle of resources perfect for this time of year. This bundle includes 28 different educational resources that includes common January themes (snow, winter, arctic animals, the Arctic, and more) along with January holidays (New Year's, Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Chinese New Year) into all of your main content areas. The resources in this bundle can be used with Language Arts, Math, Science and Social Studies. Best of all, it gets you a little bit more time to refocus and plan. Grab this bundle for only $29.99 by clicking here while you can and get your January off to a great start!!! Overwhelming! That’s the word you will frequently hear when hear when you ask homeschooling parents about the resources available to them today. Each day, more and more homeschool resources are developed and published. While it is nice to have some many choices, it can be impossible to find the time to sort through all the resource s to find the best one for your family. Never fear, members within the Educents community (one of the top rated homeschool communities) put a list together of their favorite homeschool resources. If you'd like to learn more about the resource, just click the link! If you want to get more involved in the Educents community to learn more about homeschooling and the curriculum offered on Educents, join the Educents Facebook group!
Emily of Smith Squad recommends the Life of Fred books.“As a child, I always hated math, even though I was good at it because it was soon boring. When I heard about Fred, I knew he had to be a part of our homeschool. My kids absolutely LOVE when it’s math time, and they are learning a ton about how to apply math to every day practical situations.”
Allison of Just Add Coffee loves the Magic School Bus Science Experiments.“I absolutely love Magic School bus and all it has to offer. Each month you get a different science kit to take a Magic School Bus adventure. If you search really hard, online you can even find curriculum to go with each science kit and the episode from the television series.”
Lisa of Chickens and Bunnies Homeschool loves the Life of Fred Elementary Books.“My favorite resource at Educents at the moment is Life of Fred. There are so many to choose from I picked the Elementary Series. My kids love these books; we have them up to high school now. My most recent order was Life of Fred Chemistry. My kids will do these without arguing and love Fred and Kingie!”
Celena of The Traveling Sisterhood recommends the Times Tales Multiplication videos."I love Times Tales because it's made this year's math lessons so much easier! My kiddos quickly mastered their multiplication tables in one sitting with the movie. It's been such a blessing--instead of drills everyday, we can take more time to learn the actual concepts behind the facts!"
Kelly of Raising Samuels loves the Magic School Bus Science Club.“The Magic School Bus Science Club is something your child gets in the mail each month, for a year! It includes numerous experiments per month, along with most of the materials required. (except household items such as scissors and tape). It is an incredible hands-on learning experience that helps children love science and have fun! My sons who are 4 and 6 absolutely love it!” Amy of Busy Boys Brigade recommends the Life of Fred Beginning Readers.“Life of Fred Early Readers series has been a game changer in our homeschool! Both my 6 & 4-year-old boys beg me to do their reading lessons now that we have added Life of Fred. I have noticed an increase in their fluency and comprehension."
Jenn of Chaotic Bliss Homeschooling also loves Times Tales."All three of my girls, ages 8 down to 4 loved watching this DVD and learning the stories. In 1 hour, both of my older girls had memorized their upper times tables! And the real kicker is I was only trying to teach one!"
Amy of Teaching in Blue Jeans uses Learn to Mod Minecraft with her son."Learn to Mod Minecraft is an amazing program that teaches my son, a Minecraft lover, important computer programming skills through a game he loves to play. The lessons are easy to use, fun and engaging. I love that he is a learning a skill that I am not able to teach him."
Tabitha of Life Learning Homeschool uses the King Tut Mini Unit.“My son loves history (he gets it from me), and I love to throw in “extras” to feed the need for more than what our curriculum calls for. Mini-units are great for that, and this was one of our favorites because we both love Ancient Egypt!”
Amy from Not Your Average Homeschool Mom loves Minecraft Mod Design.“I love that you can be totally creative, and these are all hands-on. Helps to build critical thinking skills.” Kayla of The Arrowood Zoo loves using Magformers for lessons at home."I love that you can be totally creative and these are all hands-on. Helps to build critical thinking skills too." Shelly of Free Homeschooling 101 recommends the Violin Starter Set."The violin starter set includes everything a budding violinist needs to begin their studies. The instrument is well made and economical. The lessons that are included are a huge money saver!" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=miJXCpi20DU Rebecca of Hip Homeschooling likes Magformers.“We LOVE Magformers in our homeschool! They are a high-quality toy that provide hours of creative play. They are a great way to bring the fun back into your homeschool; your kids won’t even realize they are learning all about structures and geometric shapes and architecture (bonus!).” Teri of Mommy Wife Life recommends the Spectacular Space Unit Study.“A great resource for young astronomers is the Spectacular Space Unit Study. From writing, reading, math, and crafts, this complete unit, with its simple terms, will spark the interest of even your preschoolers!” Jamie of Simple Homeschool loves Life of Fred too!“I love the way the math is naturally integrated into Fred’s life, showing the importance of it in day-to-day life. The chapters are laugh-out-loud funny, and I often get asked to read “just one more.” I’ve never been a huge fan of math workbooks and worksheets, so the combination of math and story is a major win in my books!” Gabriella, Homeschooling Consultant, recommends the Number Formation Poems.“We have these cards laminated because we know they’ll be used for years to come. My son, who learns best through rhyme and tactile input, is learning to write digits using these easy-to-remember number formation poems! I have reduced the size of the cards, added a ring binder, and now have a portable number set. We also use the cards for matching games and learning about quantity. Such a great price for all of the value provided by this set.” What is your top homeschool resource? Leave your recommendation in the comments!! ![]()
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Thanks for stopping my blog for the Christian Authors Blog Hop and Giveaway. For those of you who are new here, I just want to tell you a little about myself. I currently live in the great state of Maryland where I work full-time as a clinical psychologist. However, my passion is writing Christian Children Books. My first book: Why We Give Gifts at Christmas Time is perfect for this time of the year. I also have several other titles including Jaden Goes to Foster Care; My Journey with Jesus Christ; Teaching Christ’s Children About Anger; What is Love; and Why I Give. How long have you been writing for the Christian market? I started writing for the Christian market over ten years ago but did not publish my first book until 2012. Over the years I have learned a lot about the book publishing process. In fact, I am thinking about helping others publish in 2016. If you want to know more about publishing children's books or have a specific question for me please email me using the contact tab. Name one challenge facing Christian writers today. I actually think there are two big problems facing Christian writers today. 1) companies that prey on Christian writers by hiding behind the "Christian title." 2) the massive closing of Christian book stores. While I love Amazon, I also recognize that many local/independent books stores cannot compete with Amazon. As a result, in the last few years there has been a massive amount of Christian book stores that closed. With each closing, Christian writers lose another opportunity to network and spread the word about their books. What is one thing you would like readers to know about you or your writing? What a lot of readers do not realize is that there are a lot of FREE lessons extras to go along with each of my books. The lesson extras include coloring and handwriting pages, as well as activity sheets. My extras are currently free (for a limited time) and can be founded in the member section of this website. Before you leave my blog, be sure to enter to win a copy of my first book Why We Give Gifts at Christmas Time.
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