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How to Engage Children in Poetry Writing
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How to Engage Children in Poetry Writing

The lost art of poetry writing is making a comeback. Are you and your children reaping the benefits of reading and writing poetry? Poetry Writing Robert Louis Stevenson Some time ago, I taught my students about Robert Louis Stevenson. As I read a fascinating biography about his life, the students wrote and sketched their favorite details about…

Find hope roundup
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Find Hope: Hope-Filled Stories, Quotes and Poetry Roundup

Find hope in this collection of hope-filled inspiration, including true stories, profound quotes and scripture, and beautiful poetry. 12 Ways To Cultivate Hope In Times Of Fear On 22 June 1940 an Armistice was signed by Hitler and Marshal Petain of France. Not everyone agreed with the terms of this Armistice, including Andre’ Trocme’ who,…

New Year's resolutions
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New Year’s Resolutions, Quotes and Poetry

New Year’s resolutions come in all shapes and sizes. Here are eight resolution ideas to inspire change in the New Year: New Year’s Resolutions Community Resolutions Feeding The Homeless: Serving Outside Our Comfort Zone The New Year is the perfect time to make concerted efforts to step outside your comfort zone. Serving within the community…

mother and children eating lunch in the garden
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Family Poetry Teatime: Step-By-Step Instruction Guide

Family Poetry Teatime is a time to slow down and connect with those around you. With minimal preparation, you can create lasting memories. Poetry Teatime Location We love having Poetry Teatime around the kitchen table in the afternoons. When the weather is nice, we take the tea party outdoors to the picnic table, or onto…

Art, Music, Nature & Poetry Booklist (Fiction & Non-Fiction)
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Art, Music, Nature & Poetry Booklist (Fiction & Non-Fiction)

A booklist filled with art, music, nature, and poetry-related books for adults, teens, and children. Browse through the different categories to find the perfect book. It is recommended that you preview the books before giving them to children. Enjoy this art, music, nature & poetry booklist! Art Books, Adult and Teen “A nation becomes what…

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400+ Christ-Centered Easter Ideas for Christian Families

Looking for Christ-centered Easter ideas? Check out this list of 400+ ways to celebrate Jesus Christ this Easter season. N.T. Wright taught that we “should be taking steps to celebrate Easter in creative new ways: in art, literature, children’s games, poetry, music, dance, festivals, bells, special concerts. … This is our greatest festival. Take Christmas away,…

300+ Activity Ideas: Physical, Spiritual, Intellectual and Social
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300+ Activity Ideas: Physical, Spiritual, Intellectual and Social

Finding activity ideas for yourself or your family, church, school, or community can be challenging. Until now. This list of physical, spiritual, intellectual, and social activity ideas can inspire you for years to come. Physical Have fun while caring for your physical health with these ideas that will keep you active: Spiritual Educate Gather Israel…

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Good Better Best: False Traditions and The Law of the Harvest

Good Better Best are three categories under which our daily activities might fall. It’s called the Good Better Best philosophy. Many years ago, I sat in a large congregation where the speaker posed the question, “What comes to mind when you think of false traditions?”  Immediately, my mind went to the people of another country,…