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November 2008 - Posts

A FUN THANKSGIVING TRADITION

posted Tuesday, November 25, 2008 3:58 PM by apparentlyblogging
On the way to work this morning I was listening to a talkshow host inviting listeners to phone in with their thanksgiving traditions. One listener shared a great idea. As your guests arrive at the house for Thanksgiving Dinner, give them a piece of paper Read More
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THE MASTERPIECE

posted Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:37 PM by apparentlyblogging
  I enlisted the help of my local four-year-old for a demonstration. 1. Take one boy with an empty sheet of paper. What to do that's new and creative? 2. Well, you put down some newspaper and get some paint, but alas, no paintbrush. So still Read More
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MIX THE MAGNETS

posted Wednesday, November 19, 2008 8:25 PM by apparentlyblogging
The kids in my family enjoy playing with the word magnets on the refrigerator. They often come up with sentences that say things such as "My brother eats hot dogs on the floor" or "Once upon a time the princess runs in the cornfield." Though there are Read More
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SOUS CHEF COMMUNICATION

posted Monday, November 17, 2008 4:44 PM by apparentlyblogging
One mom takes turns appointing a kid sous chef to help with supper. The child has the opportunity to help choose and make the meal - and to have a good time of one-on-one conversation with Mom. (Though Dad could do this, too!) Other children are Read More
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SOMETHING FOR EVERY DAY

posted Thursday, November 13, 2008 7:03 PM by apparentlyblogging
Are you looking for an activity to do with your child EVERYDAY of the week? Check out the new Day Light Calendar. This is a new feature on the HomeBase portion of our Website, providing fun ways to learn about God's Word and enjoy life together Read More
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EZRA, ESTHER, EPHESIANS

posted Monday, November 10, 2008 5:20 PM by apparentlyblogging
Is your child having difficulty learning the books of the Bible? Do you have a lot of unused books at your house - perhaps an old set of encyclopedias that aren't used anymore? Put your child to work, labeling (on the spine) each encyclopedia Read More
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REPEAT ... REPEAT ... REPEAT ...

posted Wednesday, November 05, 2008 5:18 PM by apparentlyblogging
We know that repetition is the best way to teach a child (or an adult)  - but sometimes we forget and don't take advantage of what we can do through repetition. If you're teaching your child a verse, look for ways to apply the concept during the Read More
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