If you're looking for a memorable, family-friendly, and educational experience in the New Orleans area, the Audubon Aquarium of the Americas is top-notch. And if you're in Louisiana in the summer, you'll know staying inside, out of the heat, is the best place to be. My family was recently given complimentary tickets to enjoy the aquarium, and the whole family enjoyed it—even our two-year-old twins. The Audubon Aquarium, Insectarium, and IMAX Theater are located along the waterfront of the Mississippi River near the French Quarter. It was a quick walk from public parking as we strolled by the Riverwalk to get to ...Read More
5 Great Bible Verses for Kids to Memorize About the Gospel
Often, when parents are selecting Bible passages for kids to memorize, they focus on specific passages that address behavior. While this is important, it can often feed a child's natural inclination to focus entirely on their own good works. This is why it is fundamental for parents to instill in their children an understanding of the gospel which focuses not on our own works but the works and mercy of Christ. Here are 5 passages that give kids a concise summary of the gospel, giving you, the parent, room to explain and fill in the details. 2 Short Passages If you're looking for a one-verse-says-it-all passage, these ...Read More
New “Write Through the Bible” Handwriting Workbooks: Now in KJV
Back in March, we were not prepared for the response we got when we released our original Write Through the Bible handwriting workbooks. Within 48 hours of release, thousands of people downloaded the workbooks. Thousands more have downloaded them since then. We also received great feedback from those who got the original workbooks. Probably the #1 thing we heard was, "Can you make some workbooks using the King James Version?" So we have. You can now purchase our Psalms workbooks in KJV, both manuscript and cursive editions. You can also check out all the available titles of Write Through the Bible in our online ...Read More
5 Great Bible Verses for Kids to Memorize About Anger
Let's talk about great Bible verses for kids to memorize about anger. Parents and kids alike can easily give into ungodly anger. It is important for families to renew their minds with God's truth to combat these impulses and help us get to the heart of anger. Not all anger is wrong—on the contrary, God Himself manifests anger. Godly anger gets mad at the right things, in the right way, for the right duration, with the proper control, with the right motives, and strives for the right impact. Often human anger lacks most of these qualities. This is a list of great Bible verses for kids to memorize about anger, but they ...Read More
Why My Kid Loves Our Latin Curriculum
Bradley, our 8-year-old, loves the Latin curriculum we use, called Visual Latin. We asked him if he wouldn't mind sharing why he likes it so much. This is what he told us... You can learn more about the Visual Latin curriculum in our review or visit the Compass Classroom store to download some free lessons. Why are we teaching our kids Latin? Read about the 7 reasons we are doing this. ...Read More
5 Great Bible Verses for Kids to Memorize About Anxiety
I have gathered 5 Bible verses for kids to memorize about anxiety. In times of anxiety, our children need God's truth to fill their minds. Below are a few ideas. I recommend choosing one of these passages or chapters and make it a point to study it together as a family. Use the cards provided to help your family memorize the text. 3 Short Bible Verses For Kids to Memorize about Anxiety Proverbs 18:10 "The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous man runs into it and is safe." The "name of the Lord" signifies his character, the kind of God He is. The righteous person clings to the God he ...Read More
10 Astronomy Videos My Students Loved
Last year, in our homeschool co-op, I taught a group of high school students about classical astronomy. This year I switched to teaching grammar-level students. It has been so much fun watching little eyes light up as I show off pictures of our solar system. Throughout the year I've shown many different astronomy videos. Here are the students' favorite ones. . 10. Revolving Around Polaris As the earth rotates on its axis, the stars appear to move through the sky throughout the night. Notice, in the center of the screen is the North Star, which doesn't appear to move as the night passes. Quiz for your child: What ...Read More
4 Dynamite Devotional Tools for Parents
If you frequent our blog you've already heard about the ebook bundle sale going on right now: over $700 in ebooks, e-courses, and gift certificates for only $29.97. Ridiculously good deal. I found 4 family devotional resources in this bundle that I would gladly buy at full price. (Together they would normally cost about $34, so buying this bundle I save money already...not to mention hundreds of dollars worth of other products.) ...Read More
