Spark Imagination & Conversation

Books spark the imagination of a child and can also ignite conversations dealing with issues of morals, values, and faith. Snuggle up with your children and a few good books. Becky’s Family Favorites for Fall   Pumpkin Pumpkin by Jeanne Titherington, Tractor Mac at Harvest Time by Billy Steersh, Harvest Time by Mercer Mayer, Apple Picking Time by Michele B.…

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Acorn Shortbread Cookies

My dear friend Denise offered me a cookie at church last week. Not only was it delicious but cute as can be for this time of year. Acorn Shortbread Cookies, sweet shortbread dipped in chocolate and nuts or festive sprinkles. The cookies look like acorns with the caps still attached! This is a great recipe…

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Mini Pizzas

Pizza! Really, who doesn’t like pizza? Deep dish, thin crust, hand tossed. And all the choices for toppings! According to “Your Guide to Pizza” most kids list pizza as their favorite food when asked. Here are a few more bits of pizza trivia. PIZZAS • Pepperoni is American’s favorite topping, with over 36% of all…

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Harvest Time Fun for Families

Pumpkins, apples, football, leaves…all signs of AUTUMN. Plan a few adventures for your family this fall. Need a quick recipe for Apple Crisp? This is a favorite at my house. I hope your family enjoys it too! This and other vlogs may be found at http://www.youtube.com/BeckyDanielson.

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The Best of Autumn

The air is crisp, downright chilly in the morning and evening. The moon is full and orange as it rises over the horizon. The days are gradually growing shorter and shorter. Autumn. There’s just something about this time of year, pulling out the crock pot, putting heavier blankets on the beds, and filling the wood…

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The Parent Teacher Team

Build a good relationship with your child’s teacher by getting acquainted, volunteering, and keeping the lines of communication open. You and the teacher are a team, working together to help your child succeed. View Lori’s blog post, Steps to Resolving Parent-Teacher Conflicts. This and other YouTube vlogs may be found at http://www.youtube.com/BeckyDanielson

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The Farmers Market

  A fun-filled, family field trip for this time of year is the farmers market. A bountiful harvest of tomatoes, zucchini, and green beans, among other homegrown delicacies, is a delight for the senses. Roaming the stalls in the warm autumn sunshine, filling a basket with jars of honey, and munching on just picked apples…

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After School Snacks

Are your kids really hungry after school? Mine are! “What’s for dinner?” is generally the first question posed as they come in the door and descend on the kitchen for a snack. Cheese and crackers, sliced fruit, and veggies with dip are at the top of the snack list. But the all time favorite is…

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Learning Habits for Little Students

Good learning habits start early. If you have a preschooler or kindergartener, you might have noticed a HUGE desire to be like the big kids and “do” homework. If so, use it to your child’s advantage. Young students can benefit greatly by identifying letters and numbers, sorting objects, and counting. Have “Homework Time” by reinforcing…

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Effective Studying with Megan Stone

Time and practice is necessary to become a proficient student. My guest, Megan Stone of Stone Foundations of Learning, shares ideas for students to study more effectively. Thank you Megan for your time and insight! Build confidence and a desire to be a knowledge seeker in your child. More about Megan Stone and Stone Foundations…

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