I have plans to do a few sets of printable packs based on social concepts. I've already done two on feelings and emotions, but I wanted to get into other realms as well. So, to
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Here is where my Cub Scout days pay off. I adapted the "Paper Plate Relay" for a Seminary activity. Yesterday, I had the students name the activities in our lives that help us avoid temptation. They named things like: personal prayer, worthily partaking of the Sacrament, daily scripture study, attending Seminary, dressing modestly, choosing uplifting music, movies, TV, media, etc. I took those items and listed each one on a separate paper plate for today. (I did this for 2 teams-each had the same things written on paper plates) The Cultural Hall was set up for a large event for tonight, so our space was limited for the relay race, but we managed and I hope the students will remember what we learned while we were having fun. Basically, the paper plates are stepping stones. The wood floor is temptation. Staying on the stepping stones helps us avoid temptation and be spiritually strengthened. Players stand in a straight line. Before the game starts, each player is standing on a paper plate. The last player in line is standing on a plate AND holding a plate. At the word GO, each team needs to move forward only stepping on the paper plates (avoiding the floor, aka temptation) The only way they can advance is with the extra plate that is at the end, so the last player in line passes the plate forward. The first player in line places the extra plate on the floor and all players advance one plate forward. Again this is repeated, with the last player sending the extra plate forward, etc. When the last player in line crosses the finish line (safety at the end of the day) that team wins. I likened the path they were walking to a day in their lives. From start to finish, every day we need each step to help us resist temptation. I showed them what would happen if we tried to skip a step (it is harder) or if we eliminate a step (can't get to the end of the day safely, etc) There are so many parallels that can be drawn with this activity such as the need to help each other, team work, communication, etc. I think they had a good time, and, most importantly, I think they will remember the principle I was trying to reinforce and teach. This is an INCREDIBLE group of teenagers. Nothing ordinary about them.
Use this printable passport for kids as you "visit" countries around the world so they can stamp their passport just like a real world traveler.
The loud voices. The constant squirming. The screaming. And the crying. Oh, the crying. Every. Week.
Our kids love to paint! While we love messy painting, there are times, especially when they were toddlers that I needed a safe, mess free painting activity for them. These Halloween Dot Painting worksheets are
Morning Meeting (Matthew 6:9-13 "The Lord's Prayer"). My main focus on today's meeting is reverence in our prayers. W...
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One of my favorite books growing up was When We Were Very Young by A.A.…
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We are heading to the beach later this week, so I thought it would be fun to do some movement activities that involved ocean animals. This was a big hit and I think we'll be
Using Bee Bot in the classroom is an easy way to teach important 21st century coding skills while also working on other key skills.
Koala coloring pages are a delightful way to introduce children to these adorable Australian animals while sparking creativity and developing fine motor
Free Printable Fourth of July Activity Sheets | Fun worksheets for preschool, pre-k, and kindergarten kids to practice graphing practice Matching Objects, Shadow Matching, Maze, Count and Graph activity.
Got blue eyes? Every eye color hides special magic. But, we will all agree that blue eyes are on the top of the “Special Magics” list. I’ve heard many women say that they have trouble applying the proper makeup because they have blue eyes. We are here with these makeup tips to help those who
While we teach our young children about two-dimensional shapes from an early age, in reality, shapes are all around us each and every day. Teach your
If you're holidaying on Italy's iconic Amalfi Coast, Capri is a must-visit. The island in the Tyrrhenian Sea is a staple on the travel calendars of the rich and famous worldwide, but we mere mortals can visit Capri without spending a fortune if we plan accordingly! I spent a day in Capri during my Italian
I spent two days in Nice, France on my recent trip to Europe. We were here Saturday through Monday night of Easter weekend. Two days was plenty, and it could possibly be done in even just one day! These were my favorite things we did while in Nice.
Anger management strategies can be very useful to even young children as they learn to manage their own behaviour. These calming strategy cards can help!
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What should you wear to a conference in 2024? Let's discuss... blazers? dresses? tights?
Toledo is an ancient city sitting on the top of a hill in the middle of Spain. I remember visiting Toledo as a young woman with fellow students from Central St Martins in the 1980's. We went to see the house of El Greco, which is including in this design. I remember wandering around charming little streets that wind up and down the hill with the imposing Alcazar in the distance with my new friend Louise. Whiling away an hour sipping a lemonade or contemplating cafe in the Plaza de Zocodover under a canopy of trees is just the sort of thing I like to do when in Spain! Julia's vision of Toldeo makes a cute and collectable postcard and is also available as a beautiful Art Print for your home. Product Specification Size: 15x10cm /6x4" Composition: 300gsm ultra pearlescent, hi-white paper Print: giclee/archival quality Made in England Delivery Information As Julia's postcards are made to order, we will print, pack and dispatch your products within 4 working days of receiving the order. · Print and delivery to UK address: 5-7 working days · Print & delivery to EU address: 10+ working days · Print & delivery to Rest of the World: 12+ working days · Additional, small shipping charge, shown at checkout