Most kids love the Wild West and stories of Cowboys, Indians, and moving west. What better topic to focus on for summer reading! We’re continuing the 10 Days of Wholesome Books for Summer Reading series today with our Summer Reading Round-Up! There are so many topics that you could delve into, including: Daniel Boone and the Wilderness Road Louisiana Purchase […]
Finding wholesome picture books to read with your children shouldn’t be a chore. Unfortunately, it can be. There are so many children’s books that contain very questionable content these days! I am often shocked at the political agendas that are addressed even at the picture book level. But that’s another post for another day. Today I’m sharing our top 25 […]
Using books about kindness to teach kids doesn’t have to be complicated or time-consuming. Books are wonderful tools to teach children. The stories draw them in, capture their imaginations, and imprint important lessons on their minds. For these reasons, and many more, it’s vital that we as parents choose books wisely so that we’re building up desirable character, habits, and […]
The sibling relationship can sometimes be a little strained, especially in a homeschool setting where they are with each other all day. Here are some ideas to challenge and inspire your kids to be a little more kind to each other every day. Don’t forget to grab the free printable at the bottom of the list so that you […]
While the kids are busy learning all about being kind and putting that into practice, you can be a leading example by showering your family with kindness every day! Here are some ideas for inspiration. Things that don’t cost a cent Make a list of the needs you see in your family and start praying over them daily Give […]
When it comes to finding Random Acts of Kindness that kids can do we have to keep things pretty simple and, of course, safe while also being fun. I’ve put together a list of ideas for kids that will hopefully inspire your family to spread some kindness every day! Don’t forget to grab your free printable list. Check off any […]
I’m kicking off this week with the best free Random Acts of Kindness printables from across the internet! These printables are all designed to make your planning efforts as easy as possible. Use one, or use them all! It’s up to you. You can refer back to this post throughout the week as you plan your Random Acts of Kindness.
The official (or unofficial, depending on who you ask) Random Acts of Kindness Day was this past weekend. It’s a day set aside for people to do something nice for someone else…to get the ball rolling, so to speak, and hope that the recipient(s) of your kind acts will pay it forward. But why stop after the official day? Why […]
My kids really enjoy Valentine’s Day and giving sweet little cards to their friends. True to my wait-til-the-last-minute-to-do-anything tendencies, I never remember to pick up a pack of cards. Thank goodness for creative people who are so generous with their talents! This Fun & Free Valentine’s Day Cards post may contain referral links for your convenience. For more information, please […]
Over the years my kids have expressed an interest in learning several different instruments – guitar, piano, ukelele, recorder, violin…just to name a few! I quickly found that private lessons can get very expensive! It’s frustrating to hand over so much money only to have your kid come to you weeks later and announce they are no longer interested in […]