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5 Ways to Use WonderMaps During Morning Time
Today, I’m guest posting for Bright Ideas Press, and sharing how we incorporate WonderMaps in our morning time. I love the flexibility of the software to create maps custom to whatever you are studying. Morning time is a great time to integrate geography if it’s not already a part of your studies. Morning time is…
Read MoreStars of Wonder – Looking to the Night Sky for Inspiration
Living in the Dallas/Ft. Worth metroplex does not offer too many opportunities for star gazing. I often wonder what it was like for those wise men of the Bible that studied the stars and found such a great wealth of knowledge written among them. Cultivating wonder is like allowing your kids to chase the rabbit…
Read MoreHow to Perfect the Art of Book Giving
This post was sponsored by author T. A. Barron, inspired by his many magical books for readers of all ages. T.A. Barron’s works, including his latest book, Atlantis Lost — the third book in his Atlantis Saga — are available now wherever books are sold. When I was a teenager, my favorite thing to do…
Read MoreUnlocking the Mystery and Magic of Science
Science is a mystery. Often, we find ourselves intimidated by certain fields of study because they are mysterious. It’s almost as if the subject is beyond understanding because it is so mysterious. Playing with science is a great way to help your students unlock the mysteries. When they do, they’ll feel like they’ve discovered a…
Read MoreHow to Keep Your Teens Engaged in Morning Time
Our family has enjoyed morning time as a way to connect over the last couple of years. When I first thought of morning time, I saw it as a way to get my little kids engaged in learning. As our kids have grown older, our time hasn’t diminished, it’s just gotten better. It can be…
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