Working your Christian children’s ministry on a dime is not uncommon. Even if your ministry is funded by your church or non profit group, in today’s economy every penny counts. What if you had some great resources that didn’t cost you a thing? That’s right! There are some free resources for your children’s ministry. And ...
Have you been searching around for a great book to read to your preschoolers for President’s Day? If so, I know of a handful of books that you may want to take a look at. They are some of my favorites. Here’s a cursory glance at each one: “George Washington’s Teeth” If your preschoolers enjoy ...
It’s happened again. Just when you thought you knew the roster of classes you would be teaching this year, they thrown a new one at you. What do you do for lesson plans at the eleventh hour? Or maybe you are a new teacher in need of lesson plans to get your classroom of to ...
US History is a core subject in junior high and high school. If you love history like I do, you’ll love these websites loaded with information, lesson plans, games, maps, activities, worksheets, resources, digital lessons and powerpoint presentations, virtual museums, primary sources and documents, and much more. If you don’t enjoy history, you’ve come to ...
April 22 is Earth Day, a day designed to remind us all of the importance of recycling and reusing. Conservation is another big emphasis of earth day. Earth Day offers an opportunity for teachers to emphasize the environment, importance of recycling, and the students’ role in maintaining the earth. The following free resources and lesson ...
Are the children in your life fascinated with the circus? Do you want to add a few books on the subject to your story time routine? Well then, perhaps you may want to check out a handful of my favorites. Each one addresses the topic in an entertaining way. Here they are: “If I Ran ...
April is National Poetry Month. Poetry is the perfect venue to express the joy of spring. And spring it the ideal subject for poems! In my years as a Montessori teacher, we explored all forms of poetry with all ages of children. No child is too young to write poetry. Little ones can dictate their ...