Summer is moving right along – it never lasts long enough! I know that some of you are starting to think through how you want to cover all the curriculum next school year. I wanted to share…

Dating Rules for our son and daughters. Dating Rules that really everyone should live by if we want a better world for our kids.

One of the greatest resources I've ever used in the classroom is the Processing Assignment (or PA). Created by the Teachers' Curriculum Institute (TCI), the PA is really whatever you or the students want it to be. Let's examine more on the incredible teaching tool.

I don't really know if handwriting is a topic to be talked about on Management Monday, but I can make it a stretch, right? At the beginning of the year, I like to practice handwriting lots and lots {and all year long!}. They have to know my expectations. I make sure that they know how to properly form each and every letter. After they've got that down, I give them some independent practice as fast finishers. This is how I teach letter formation using handwriting lines {click here to download}: I laminate this one and have them practice letters while using dry erase markers: {Click the picture to download} I copy this one and have it on hand as a fast finisher. They can practice memorizing their color words and handwriting {I have them color the pictures too}. {Click the picture to download} I teach them this "b and d song" from Mrs. Stamp for FREE on TpT. :) {click the picture to go to Mrs. Stamp's TpT} You might have seen this from a post wayyy back: I have a little sneaky motivator in my classroom that I use to help the students with their handwriting. If I notice that they do a great job and they are really working on forming the letters correctly and taking their time, I will give one student a "Neat Treat"--Well, I actually don't give it to them, I leave it on their desk and the note says that it is from the Handwriting Fairy. The Handwriting Fairy leaves the neat treat on their desk and the student finds it when they come to school the next day. And the crazy thing is...Mrs. Smith didn't even see a thing! They love getting a treat, especially when it's from a fairy! It's an automatic motivator! I put the treat on their desk along with some "fairy dust". You can get the handwriting fairy tags and MORE in this packet....

We did a rust oxidation experiment this week that was really fun to watch. We wanted to know what things will rust and why. Plus we measured which ones rusted the quickest! How to Do

Working on 2D shapes? Last quarter I really focused with my kinders on identifying 2D shapes. In addition to really working on the teen numbers and composing/decomposing 11-19, this quarter we are really hitting the idea of describing shapes.

This is an honest Math U See Alpha review. I read many curriculum reviews, so I wrote this to hopefully help another family make an informed decision.

Teaching students to work in cooperative groups is vital to any classroom. BUT, they can go terribly wrong! Find out how to keep them cooperative!

The best way to keep track and stay organized with all that student data? A student data binder! Use this student data binder to keep yourself organized this school year. A one-stop place for all the data!

Want to teach writing without a curriculum? You're in luck - it totally can be done. Build critical thinking skills and raise thoughtful, engaged writers when you let go of your writing curriculum.

Inside: How to teach Spanish without a textbook– finding strategies that really work. When I got rid of my Spanish textbook, I wanted to jump right into planning. Just tell me what to do, on a day-to-day basis, please! The WHY has to come first, though. Even really good materials can go wrong if the teacher doesn’t know

When I think about all the things I really want to include in our homeschool days, but don't ever really seem to find time, vocabulary words always fits that bill. I find this to be a common

There are so many Circle Time resources listed on the Resources page , and some of you have asked, "But which ones are your favorites ?" Here you are, with plenty of affiliate links (and thanks if you order through the links!):

When we say we want to live out diligent and rigorous homeschooling, what do we really mean? What are we really setting out to do? When I set out to plan a restful year of homeschooling, it's important to remember that rest is not ease. I am not planning for an easy year. Rest is trusting that

If anyone is interested... here is the Lesson Plan Template I created at the beginning of this year. I teach only 2 days a week from 9-2:30...

This is a little construction truck memory/matching game that I made for my son. I never really got around to making a TPT store but I will leave this here in case anyone wants it! Just print, cut, and play! Thank you, happy learning!

We Fish You a Merry Christmas!    The sea is filled will awesome creatures great and small. These creatures remind us of the Christmas story and the greatest gift of all, Jesus.  Kids will learn that to find what Christmas is really about you can’t just look at the mall or inside the presents under the tree, but instead, you have to look for Jesus.  _______ Finding Christmas Lessons Overview: Memory Verse: “She is going to have a son. You must give him the name Jesus. That's because he will save his people from their sins.” Matthew 1:21 NIRV Lessons: Angelfish – These beautiful fish remind us of the angel who told Mary that her son Jesus would be the Savior of the world. Kids will learn the good news that Jesus came to be our Savior. Luke 1:26-38 Starfish – These five-pointed sea creatures remind us of the star that led the Wise Men to Jesus. Kids will learn that God wants to lead us to Jesus too. Matthew 2:1-12 Sharks – Sharks remind us of King Herod who completely missed what Christmas was about. He could have gone to worship Jesus too, but instead he tried to kill Jesus to keep him from becoming king. Kids will learn that Jesus is our one and only true King and nothing and no one is greater than Jesus. Matthew 2:13-16 We Fish You a Merry Christmas – The sea is filled with all kinds of creatures great and small. Kids will learn that people are all different, but Jesus came for all of us and loves everyone the same. Luke 2:1-20 Sea Shells – If you put an empty shell up to your ear you can hear the sounds of the ocean. Let's start the New Year right, by filling the ears of our friends and families with the good news about Jesus. Matthew 28:18-20 The Great Commission _______ Each Lesson Includes: Make It Stick! Parent Sheet - so you can let mom and dad know what kids are learning each week and look like a rockstar teacher who's thought of everything. Memory Verse - so that you can make sure kids are getting Scripture in their minds and hearts every single week and you can feel like each lesson was a success even when it seems like 90% of your lesson time is spent saying things like "calm down", "let's be quiet", "hands to yourself!"  Skit or Puppet Show - so you have a way to easily connect the lesson with your hands-on and visual learners. No drama team? No problem! Just hand the script to the kids. They'll have a blast and think you're the coolest. Craft Activity - so you can give kids a physical reminder of the Bible lesson (and give yourself an activity to keep them busy until mom and dad come back!) Game - so kids don't leave and say church was BORING! Games are so important to help keep kids engaged. Our large group games always include a "What's The Point" section to help you connect the game to the lesson. Large Group Lesson - so you can present the Bible story in a clear and fun way, which means now you can enjoy Saturday nights instead of stressing over putting a lesson together! Small-Group Discussion - so you can find out who was paying attention and who was talking to their neighbor.  Just kidding, this is a great way for you to build deeper relationships with your kiddos after each lesson, which means you're going to care about them so much you'll cry like a baby when they graduate and go to middle school :( About This Curriculum: Perfect for kids ages 6-12 5-weeks Includes large group and small group resources This curriculum is an instant download Download a free sample here Download the FREE Christmas Program here _______   Guaranteed to Be Awesome! 30-Day Money Back Guarantee. If you aren't doing cartwheels of joy because you love this Children's Ministry curriculum, we will give you a big hug and give you a 100% refund, no matter the reason. If you're not happy, we're not happy. Check out our collection of Children's Church Lessons for more great curriculum series for your Kids Church or Sunday School. Be sure to check out our Christmas Worship Songs for Kids Playlist on Spotify!    Finding Christmas 5-Week Children's Ministry Curriculum and Children's Ministry Deals is in no way affiliated with Finding Nemo, Finding Dory, Disney Enterprises Inc. or Pixar Animation Studios.  Finding Nemo and Finding Dory are trademarks of Disney Enterprises Inc., which does not sponsor, authorize or endorse this web site.

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Planning units can be less than exciting when all you have to deal with is words. A vision board can generate fresh enthusiasm and help you focus on what really matters.

So this happened... I was walking through Walmart, minding my own business, and these emoji beanbags threw themselves into my cart. Sort of. First, I saw that they were on clearance for $7 each. How could I resist? This picture shows them sitting in the back of my trusty minivan, waiting for the custodians to finish cleaning my classroom and let me in. (My need to begin setting up my classroom begins about mid-July every summer, because I report back the first week of August.) At first I thought they might be used by my students as actual bean bag chairs. Um, no. The fabric is thin, and the insides are pretty uncomfortable. So the flexible seating idea was out (more on that idea later). These babies are just for show. When I walked into my room, I saw that my old TV had been removed, leaving a very high corner shelf in the front of the room. Perfect. My walls were completely bare this summer, awaiting the installation of a new 70 inch smart TV that will take the place of my projector. So I got to thinking about the really important stuff that would be front and center in my room, our self-assessment rubric, class motto, and rules... and I decided to change them all. Here's the first emoji update: our growth mindset/metacognition posters. This is how I get my kiddos to start thinking about their thinking (for the original post on this subject, click HERE). These posters are free at my Teachers Pay Teacher's store, just click on them to download! The next part of my emoji update is the complete set of self-assessment tools, which you can also find for sale in my TpT store by clicking on the following picture. My new class motto is: GROW your brain (Growth mindset!) SHOW your stamina (Whole Brain Teaching - stamina is being able to do something for a long time, without getting tired or giving up.) KNOW how you're learning (Self-Assessment!) If you want to join me in my new emoji style, I'm working on editable class rules next! Happy teaching,

If you want your students to remember something you'll have better luck if you keep it simple, relate it to something memorable, and/or go over it multiple times (repetition). We love the idea of using acrostics to sum up 'the important stuff' - i.e. expectations, rules, procedures, etc! We think it's something students really respond to and it also provides a great way to implement the above suggestions - everything is simplified, fits together to create a memorable word, and can be easily viewed/gone over together in a short amount of time should your kiddos need a brush up! We can't take credit for coming up with these, but we think they make excellent classroom management tools! For morning routines... For use when leaving the classroom... For activities that require working in pairs/with partners... For activities that require working in groups... And, while these aren't acrostics, we figured we'd throw them in because they are similar (and effective!) tools for managing instruction time/transitions and forming lines... Give Me 5 1. Eyes looking 2. Mouth closed 3. Ears listening 4. Hands on my desk 5. Feet on the floor Are You In A 4S Line? Straight Silent Still Smiling If you haven't already, we suggest incorporating some of these fun acrostics into your management strategy!

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"What curriculum do you use?" asks the newbie homeschool mom overwhelmed by all the CHOICES. Before summer's end, I will invariably hear this question about a dozen times. Moms who only recently made the rather difficult decision to homeschool are now faced with the equally difficult task of finding the "perfect" curriculum. And so with admirable resolve, they ask any and all homeschool moms, "What curriculum do you use?" (This post contains affiliate links. Please see my disclosure policy for full details.) In-and-of-itself, it's not a bad question. It's certainly coming from a place of sincerity and hope. But, unfortunately, it's the wrong question. New homeschool mom, in trying to replicate someone else's homeschool curriculum, you are setting yourself up for homeschool failure. Why? Because your homeschool will be as unique as your home. You are a unique mother with unique children. You have a unique schedule and a unique budget. You've been blessed with unique struggles and unique success. All of which need to be taken into consideration when choosing a unique curriculum for you and your household. So, if you can't create a carbon copy curriculum of your well-meaning homeschooling friend, how do you go about choosing the "perfect" curriculum? Here's how.......(insert the sound of chirping crickets) Sorry to be so facetious, but the truth is, there is no black-and-white, tried-and-true curriculum choice formula that works for every mom. It's kind of like the spotted unicorn, it just doesn't exist. But, before you slump over in complete defeat, there are a few very important tips to consider when choosing that elusive "perfect" curriculum choice for you and your kids. Ask yourself a few simple questions. Why do I want to homeschool? What is my child's learning style? (The three major styles: Auditory, Visual, Kinesthetic) What is my teaching style? What is my curriculum budget? How much time do I have each day for lesson planning? How many hours do I have each day to devote to homeschooling? How many children will I be teaching? Do I have little ones that will demand an equal share of my time during the school day? How involved will my spouse (if applicable) be in day-to-day teaching? What are my teaching strengths? weaknesses? What subjects do I wish to cover? Do my children have any particular gifts or passions? While it is a noble goal to want to tailor your entire homeschool to your child's learning style, the fact of the matter is, there are many other factors to consider that just might have to trump that. (Up until this year, all my children have been using a math curriculum that I really love, but the time investment will not be possible in the upcoming school year when I will have four full-time learners to teach. I have resigned to buy my "second choice" for my daughter because it is more independently structured and would require less from me.) Determine what kind of teaching methods you prefer. After asking yourself the previous key questions, determine which teaching methodology most lines up with your answers. There are many different methods of education. I'll just touch on a few of the most popular. Traditional Textbook Approach This instructor-driven approach is similar to that used in a traditional classroom. Textbooks, tests, quizzes, and well-ordered lesson plans often come in a "boxed set". Examples include: A Beka Book Bob Jones University Press ACE Alpha Omega Rod & Staff Unit Study Approach Most, if not all subjects, are unified by studying one particular topic at a time. Books, videos, field trips, and hands-on activities combine to make a well-rounded look at the chosen topic of interest. While this approach is helpful when teaching multiple ages, it often requires intentional planning. Examples include: Geo Matters KONOS Unit Studies by Amanda Bennett Five in a Row Classical Approach Designed to develop independent learners with critical thinking skills, the classical approach focuses on the trivium stages of learning (grammar stage, dialectic stage, rhetoric stage). Ancient disciplines and literary classics are emphasized. Examples include: Writing Tales Tapestry of Grace Classical Conversations Living Literature Approach As this approach to learning utilizes "real" books rather than textbooks, a library card is a must. Learning comes from the natural exploration of books written by experts in a subject. In its simplicity, the living literature approach CAN be combined with other methods to produce a well-rounded study. Examples include: Sonlight Veritas Press Heart of Dakota Beautiful Feet Charlotte Mason Approach Named for its founder, turn-of-the-century educator Charlotte Mason, this particular approach is very similar to the Living Literature style, but also incorporates a thorough study of nature, art, and writing with the help of copywork and notebook keeping in order to educate the "whole child." Examples include: Ambleside On-line Simply Charlotte Mason Eclectic Approach This particular approach is a combination of all the others. Value is found in certain aspects of each method and combined to create an "a la carte" curriculum. Science might be taught using unit studies, while history might be enjoyed with living literature books. Mathematics could be incorporated with textbooks while language may be taught with classical resources. Other Methods Include Waldorf Education Thomas Jefferson Education Montessori Approach Un-schooling For more information on each method of education, be sure to check out a great Homeschool Methods and Approaches series written by moms who have embraced one particular choice or another. List your subjects in order of importance. While all subjects have merit, not all subjects deserve equal attention. Make a list of the subjects you wish to cover in the order of importance to you. If you determine that Language/Grammar is the subject that you find the most important to a well-rounded education, begin your decision making there. Devote your time to investigating and purchasing Language curriculum. Then, move on to the next most important subject on your list. Otherwise, you might end up squandering your entire spring and summer deciding upon incidental subjects and have no core subjects with which to begin your school year the following fall. Seek opinions for particular curriculum choices. Unlike asking the open-ended "What curriculum do you use?" that does not account for your particular variables, asking "Have you ever used ______? What did you like/dislike about it?" limits the conversation to only curriculums that could possibly work for your unique circumstances. Once you have done some initial investigation to narrow your choices down to some specific companies/curriculum, you can now ask around for some pros and cons to help solidify your decision. In addition to the thoughts of veteran homeschoolers in your own personal homeschool circles, here are a few other trusted sources to help. Please keep in mind that curriculum reviews are always mixed. Every curriculum will have an equal number of people who love it and hate it. Just remember that the very quality that makes a curriculum not work for one family, might be the exact quality that would make it perfect for you and yours. Have an open mind and consider your unique homeschool before making your decision. Curriculum review resources 101 Top Picks for Homeschool Curriculum: Choosing the Right Curriculum and Approach for Your Child's Learning Style by Cathy Duffy. In addition to 100 reviews of some of the top homeschool curriculums on the market, this wonderful book also includes many helpful checklists, surveys, and lists designed to help you determine your child's learning style. Homeschool Reviews- an online forum of curriculum reviews by real moms for real moms. Curriculum Choice- a group blog completely devoted to reviewing both the big name curriculums and the smaller, lesser-known companies and books Give yourself grace. In your first year of homeschool, you have to allow yourself imperfection. Remember that you can not expect to create the same "picture perfect" homeschool as the veterans that surround you. They have been "perfecting" their school day/curriculum for years. Much of their "perfection" has come from trial and error...from successes and failures. When you are just starting out, remember my recent advice to Newbie Homeschoolers and show yourself grace. Plan to make a few mistakes along the way. If need be, budget for it. Understand that you will probably order something that you will not like, that you will not use, that you will have to chalk up as a loss. THAT'S OK! Box it up and pass it on...grace! Once you've got your choices in place, it's time to make your shopping list! Be sure to grab my FREE printable. Good luck! You can do it!

I've never done a linky party of any kind, but I've wanted to. (If you don't know what that is, I am not really sure I'm qualified to describe it for you as I'm just trying this myself for the first time - ha!) I saw Jen's August "Currently" and decided I just needed to figure it out. I went over to Farley's blog, Oh Boy, Fourth Grade, to get the template for it and - voila! My first Currently! Yay me! Head on over to Farley's blog to check out others who linked up for the August Currently! I also made another little goodie I found from Pinterest. I've seen a lot of these floating around, and I'm not sure whose idea this was originally. This is what I pinned. Basically, we will have 8 whole class journals for the students to write in. I will select 8 students each week to write in one of the journals. The next week, 8 different children will be selected to write, and so on. By the time we're finished, each journal should have about 25 different entries written in them. Students will be able to read what their classmates have written as well. I think it'll be great fun and a great experience for everyone! I didn't type up all the instructions like Emily did, mainly because I have a ton of these 2"x4" labels and it wouldn't fit. Here are the 8 topics I chose for the kids to write about: Your Weekend Your Favorite Hobby Your Favorite Sport A Family Vacation A Strange Dream Your Greatest Wish Your Pet(s) Your Family I know that some students might not have pets, may never have been on a vacation, may not remember their dreams, may not have a favorite sport, etc. Students will definitely be allowed to use these for creative writing if they cannot write a personal narrative for that topic. For example, if a student is writing in the Favorite Sport journal but doesn't like sports, I would encourage him or her to create their own sport or game and write about what it would be like. For pets, what would their dream pet be? For vacations, what would their dream vacations be? These will not be graded. I will go over them and look for glaring errors. I want this to be more of a shared writing experience between the students. I can't wait to use these in my classroom! So that's it for now! I'm preparing a classroom tour post for you soon! School is about to start. Are you ready?

A wonderful small world idea for exploring the frog life cycle.

Every day we coax, cajole, and con our kids into learning. After homeschooling for a few more years, we next try to switch out curriculum. What is next?

With all of the wildfires going on in California right now, Fire Prevention week and Fire Safety have really been on my mind a lot. This week in addition to all of our preschool activities, we talked a lot about how to stay safe if there were ever a fire in our house. Here were […]

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This particular kid (and many others) liked to be in control of EVERYTHING! And he did it by refusing the teacher’s directions. Find out how choices can help and what the research says.

Our kids don't watch much TV but we do use YouTube as a teaching tool with predetermined playlists based on the curriculum that week.

Want to know the secret to how to motivate your students to write? You may not like what I am going to say but it really works.

Are you looking for resources for the NEW Grade 5 Ontario Math Curriculum? This fully editable, NO PREP Google Slide/Google Form resource is what you need!   This bundle includes all my Grade 5 units: 1. Number Sense 2. Patterns and Equations 3. Data Literacy 4. Operations (Whole Numbers, Decimals) 5. Measurement 6. Fractions, Ratios, Percent 7. Geometry 8. Probability 9. Financial Literacy 10. Coding   What’s Included: 52 Google Slide presentations Over 1,000 UNIQUE and EDITABLE Google Slides in total Slides are editable for you to increase student engagement (e.g. you can add your Bitmoji, change the name in the word problem example, add pictures, etc.) Interactive student slides – value-added questions to assess student understanding. Students can hand in Google Classroom when completed. Each file starts off with an Opening Engagement Question touching on real-life, practical situations told in a storytelling format. Specific expectations that are covered 10 Google Form Assessments   *This bundle covers ALL the Ontario Math Curriculum specific expectations (Number, Algebra, Data, Spatial Sense, Financial Literacy).   Are you looking for a COMPLETE SOLUTION to implement the entire curriculum? This includes Digital Slides, Worksheets, and Assessments that covers all curriculum expectations. Check out this COMPLETE SOLUTION BUNDLE!   Do you want to see how I use all these resources in my own class? Click HERE.   What others are saying about my Grade 5 Math resources: "This resource is well put together, easy to use and really helped me teach this unit. The slides are fabulous and informative."   "Great resource! I was very unsure of what to teach for this unit, and this gave me and my students a base point. I've bought other units with this seller and they are great. I also love that I can edit it however I need to, to meet the needs of my learners.""   "Great real life examples. Love the lay out. Highly recommend all of your units. I have all the 6 and what you have for the 5s and find them a life saver. Thank you!"   "So thankful for this resource. Aligns perfectly with the new curriculum." Do you want to see how I use all these resources in my own class? Click HERE.  Please note that I take great time in creating these resources. If you have any concerns I would greatly appreciate if you reach out to me through email as I strive to provide value-added resources for all my customers. You can email me at: [email protected]   Finally, follow me on Instagram, as this is where I post what I'm working on and what I launch - and I always launch with a flash sale or freebie! _________________________________________________________________   Remember to leave a review! I truly value your feedback! _________________________________________________________________   Instagram * Facebook * My TPT Store * Tik Tok * YouTube * My website Total Pages +1,000 Google Slides, 10 Google Forms Answer Key Included

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Clothespin Menorah I think clothespins are one of the best "tools" for craft and learning activities. With Hanukkah nearing, I thought a menorah made from clothespins would be a really neat idea. So, I grabbed a handful of clothespins I had left from CraftProjectIdeas.com and set out to make one. Here is what I did. Materials: paints paintbrushes 9

Uncovering the Tools to Study God's Word The Bible should be more than stories that kids hear about once a week. We want kids to fall in love with the Bible, study it, and allow it to impact their lives. This series will give your kids an understanding of WHY they should study the Bible along with the HOW of putting it into practice. In Bible Detective 8-Week Children’s Ministry Curriculum, kids will understand why studying the Bible is important, and be given the tools to do it. _______ Bible Detective Lessons Overview: Memory Verse: “I spend time thinking about your rules. I consider how you want me to live. I take delight in your orders. I won’t fail to obey your word.” Psalm 119:15-16 (NIrV) Lessons: Always On The Case Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-9, Love the Lord God's word is not supposed to be something we just learn about at church once a week. It is meant to be a part of our everyday lives: something we study, something we talk about with others, something that we think about and try to live out every day. Objective: Kids will learn that God's word should be a part of everyday life. Looking for Clues Scripture: Proverbs 4:1-7, Get Wisdom & Matthew 7:7-12, Ask, Seek, Knock Sometimes when we read the Bible, we have questions. Did that really happen? Why did that person do that? What does that verse mean? We should not be afraid of questions. Asking questions – to God, to teachers, to parents, and to ourselves – will help us grow in our knowledge of the Bible.  Objective: Kids will learn that studying the Bible is about asking questions and seeking answers. Follow My Lead Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10, The Lord Speaks to Samuel Samuel was one of the great prophets of God, sharing the words of God with others. But when he was young, he relied on the priest Eli to teach him and help him learn to understand God's word and his voice. We can reach out to wise men and women and ask for their help in understanding the Bible.  Objective: Kids will learn that others can help us understand God's word better. On Your Own Scripture: Luke 5:12-16, Jesus Heals & Luke 6:12-16, Jesus Chooses the Twelve Even with all of the preaching that Jesus did and the miracles that he performed, Jesus always made time to get away from the crowds and spend time with God. In studying the Bible, it is important that we carve out quiet time to be with God and let him speak to us.     Objective: Kids will learn that it's important to make time to be alone with God. Eyewitness Story Scripture: Psalm 119:9-16, Loving God's Word & John 14:26, The Holy Spirit The Bible says that the Holy Spirit will remind us of everything that Jesus said. But how can the Holy Spirit remind us of what we don't know? We memorize God's word – hiding it in our hearts – to help us understand the Bible. The Holy Spirit can then bring these verses to our minds in times of trouble.    Objective: Kids will learn that memorizing God's word is one part of studying the Bible. Observe and Report Scripture: Psalm 19:7:14, The Law of the Lord For those who are able to write, one solid method for studying the Bible is to “Observe, Interpret, Apply.” When you read a passage of the Bible, write down what you observe. Now, write down what you think it means, what God is trying to say. Finally, write down how you can apply it to your life.  Objective: Kids will learn that we should try to apply God's word to our lives. A Fine Mess You've Gotten Into Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-17, Using Scripture The Bible is special. It is God's word. But that doesn't mean we should keep it on the shelf, looking new. The Bible is meant to be opened and studied. We can use a highlighter to mark up passages that mean something special to us. We can write in the margins things that God is saying to us. When it comes to using your Bible, it's okay to make a mess. Objective: Kids will learn that the Bible is to be read, and studied and used.  Undercover Scripture: John 1:1-18, The Word The more we learn God's word, the more we see that there is so much to learn. As we study, we find that there are always new things to see and deeper places that we can go. We are detectives, working to uncover the deeper meanings. As we study God's word, we learn that it all leads us to Jesus, the Living Word of God.    Objective: Kids will learn that Jesus is the living Word of God.   _______ Each Lesson Includes: Make It Stick! Parent Sheet - so you can let mom and dad know what kids are learning each week and look like a rockstar teacher who's thought of everything. Memory Verse - so that you can make sure kids are getting Scripture in their minds and hearts every single week and you can feel like each lesson was a success even when it seems like 90% of your lesson time is spent saying things like "calm down", "let's be quiet", "hands to yourself!" Skit or Puppet Show - so you have a way to easily connect the lesson with your hands-on and visual learners. No drama team? No problem! Just hand the script to the kids. They'll have a blast and think you're the coolest. Craft Activity - so you can give kids a physical reminder of the Bible lesson (and give yourself an activity to keep them busy until mom and dad come back!) Game - so kids don't leave and say church was BORING! Games are so important to help keep kids engaged. Our large group games always include a "What's The Point" section to help you connect the game to the lesson. Large Group Lesson - so you can present the Bible story in a clear and fun way, which means now you can enjoy Saturday nights instead of stressing over putting a lesson together! Small-Group Discussion - so you can find out who was paying attention and who was talking to their neighbor.  Just kidding, this is a great way for you to build deeper relationships with your kiddos after each lesson, which means you're going to care about them so much you'll cry like a baby when they graduate and go to middle school :( More! - Yes, there is even more than all of that so that you can easily put together the perfect lesson for your ministry each weekend, which means no more agonizing over how to adjust complicated lesson plans.  About This Curriculum: Perfect for kids ages 6-12 8-weeks Includes large group and small group resources This curriculum is an instant download Download a free sample here   _______   Guaranteed to Be Awesome! 100% Money Back Guarantee. Our Children's Ministry curriculum is guaranteed to be awesome. If you don't absolutely love this curriculum, just let us know within 30 days and we'll give you a full refund, and a big hug. No questions asked. Check out our collection of Children's Church Lessons for more great curriculum series for your Kids Church or Sunday School.

Classroom management chatty class materials to help get a talkative class quiet and under control in fun, positive ways! Blurt beans, voice level chart and posters, blurt alerts, quiet turtles, and more! Have a chatty class? Do your talkative students get louder and louder during small groups until it feels like chaos? Do they talk when you're talking then ask you what the directions were as soon as you finish? Don't worry. This is totally normal. And completely fixable. Really! These are the materials I show in my: 25 Chatty Class Classroom Management Strategies for Overly Talkative Students blog post! Please READ THE BLOG POST BEFORE BUYING this to make sure you want the materials! :) There are no student worksheets or activities in this pack - it is JUST the labels, forms, etc. that I show in that blog post (that are listed below). This pack includes: - Blurt Alert forms - Blurt Dessert cards - Blurt Beans Jar Label - Animal Voice Level Chart (perfect to use with Quiet Turtles strategy!) - Animal Voice Level Posters (Full page) that match the chart - Students vs. Teacher display materials - Blurts Hurt Poster (Helps kids understand why blurting out isn't allowed) - How to Whisper Poster (Helps teach kids to be whispering whales & understand what it means to whisper) Again, please READ THE BLOG POST BEFORE BUYING this to make sure you want the materials! There are no student worksheets or centers in this pack - it is JUST the labels, wall decor, forms, etc. mentioned above that I show in that blog post. They're awesome materials to manage behavior but I don't want anyone to get this thinking there are worksheets or centers included and be disappointed. My goal always is to make you happy & save you time... happy teacher and happy kids! These materials are great for getting a chatty class under control! I wrote a ton of tips on that blog post (25 tricks to be exact!) including how to use blurt cubes and the above mentioned materials to get a quiet class under control - I hope they can help if you're struggling with getting a talkative class to quiet down. :) You may also like: Tattling vs. Reporting Pack - Miss Giraffe