There’s something so quietly magical about watching a butterfly take flight for the very first time. If you’ve ever had the joy of raising caterpillars with your kids, you know what I mean. The anticipation, the stillness of the chrysalis stage, and finally—the moment of transformation. That moment is exactly what inspired Manny’s New Life, a printable children’s Easter story I created to gently teach the gospel through the beauty …
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Healthy Body Homeschool Unit Study: Helping My Strong-Willed 4-Year-Old Build Healthy Habits
Healthy Habits, Healthy Body If you’ve ever tried to convince a very opinionated 4-year-old to brush their teeth, wash their hands, or eat a vegetable — you already know the struggle. I know it well, too. (And this is why we now have the Healthy Body Homeschool Unit Study.) Lil Miss Mouse (our sweet and spunky 4-year-old) is full of life, imagination, and a strong will. And while I absolutely …
A free word kit for the most frequently used letters.
In my last post about teaching phonics to preschoolers, I mentioned that one approach is starting with most commonly used letters in the alphabet. Which letters are the most frequently used you might ask? I came up with the mnemonic MEATPINS to help you remember. The most frequent letters are a, e, i, m, n, p, s, and t — and the only word I could come up with is …