Big topics, like death and grief, can be intimidating but are a real part of life, even for children. My Old Pal, Oscar by Amy Hest and illustrated by Amy Bates, is a book I would recommend to gently give space if your child is mourning. In this text, A little boy and a stray dog meet on the beach. At first the boy is not interested, since his old dog, Oscar, died. Reading this book with you can be a safe space for your child to see their own loss and, when ready, open up abo

Gwen Frostic was a nature loving, resident of Michigan. She became a world-famous artist despite disability. Lindsey McDivitt's book Nature's Friend: The Gwen Frostic Story is a non-fiction book which offers encouragement and hope to the reader. As a child, Gwen Frostic was not expected to be able to do things like learn to write because of a disability. In spite of that, Frostic (1906 - 2001) became a world famous printmaker of nature. McDivitt's book is peppered with quotes

Kids On A Mission is a new to LifeAndLearning365. My intention is to share a child-friendly version of the devotionals that are already on our website. This devo is to help children share the Gospel. You are your child's first and most important teacher. If you'd like a printable version of this devotional, which includes a pumpkin coloring sheet, please download the free file. Kids on a Mission: Love God and Love People Devotional 3: Pumpkins and News worth Sharing By Becky

What kind of cars do you like? Why? What sounds do cars make? Some cars are very fast! A car has many parts. What are some parts of a car?

Without Christ's death there is no life. Without His life, there is no hope. Gardens are good reminders. Death to life. "When anyone lives in Christ, the new creation has come. The old is gone! The new is here!" II Corinthians 5:17 (NIV) This craft includes both the cross and the empty tomb. It can be a good conversation starter for the family. This craft is one I made as a child and wanted to share with your family now. You will need: · A plastic egg · Cardbo

This month let's encourage 31 different people with notes to cheer them on. January can be difficult with the holidays behind us and grey days surrounding us. That is why I'm calling this the January Card Challenge! If you and your family are participating in the January Card challenge, you might want some ideas on what to write. Here are some suggestions as you write notes of encouragement. How to Write Notes of Encouragement Be specific! Be honest. Be kind. As a teacher we

A common thing we hear as teachers is, “My child struggles with spelling.” In the classroom, we often hear groans when it comes to spelling. I planned to write this for months, perhaps a year. Elementary spelling tests, and then those in junior high, were extremely difficult for me. Why would I want to write about spelling? Though I studied, the letter order didn’t stick well and I failed many spelling tests. The real test of spelling is writing. We write for many purposes. T

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On a walk this summer, you and your family may come across many flowers. If your children are curious, you’ll need to know some flower...

One night I noticed a gap in the solar lights lining the driveway. This object lesson comes from my observations. Perhaps you’ve noticed...

Understanding fractions can be a challenge. Here are a few ideas that should help your child understand these key concepts. Fraction...

What book should my child read? My kid hates reading, what should I do? Finding the right book can be a difficult task. This is especially-

Looking for some inspiration for your family? It can be difficult to navigate through all of the options available at this time. Here are...

A magnetic board is a fun tool to have at home or at school. In this post, I’ll share how to make a magnetic board by recycling. Since I...

Retelling a story is an important skill. A child’s ability to retell a story demonstrates they comprehended the story.

Here are two fun and simple art projects that use plants: a fireworks scene and a flying character!

"I have learned that success is to be measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life as by the obstacles which he has...

Seeds are powerful. When they are planted they can grow. We know that they take nutrients, water, and light to live and grow. They also...

In the classroom Camping Day was a big event to look forward to. We assembled a tent for the day, wore hats all day, made s’mores, and...