History
Little-known stories from history which entertain, educate, and inspire. Sources cited.
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BEND: When Life Dares You to Break {Book Review}
At this very moment, many people feel bent by the pressures of this world. Some hear the cracks and feel the splinters as a breaking point threatens. International journalist, Beth Leuders, has gathered stories from nine people who have weathered overwhelming situations and compiled them in a book, BEND: When Life Dares You to Break. This book isn't exactly what I expected. Read the review to learn more. . .
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WriteBonnieRose Resources for Teaching U.S. Gov. & Election: Review {& Giveaway!}
Recently, I had the pleasure of receiving from WriteBonnieRose resources for teaching about the U.S. government system and the election process. Today, I’ll share a review of the products I received. Plus, WriteBonnieRose has kindly donated a giveaway! The three products I received were . . .
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Go Virtual with Write2Ignite and Joyce M. Hostetter!
Go virtual with Write2Ignite and Joyce Hostetter! If you're unfamiliar with these two fabulous names, then please allow me to share a little about them with you. The first year I attended a Write2Ignite Conference (W2I) was in 2012. It was the first conference I’d attended which specifically catered to Christian writers of children’s and young adult literature. God used that experience to open multiple doors of blessings. One of those was the privilege of taking a writing class taught by the award-winning author, Joyce Moyer Hostetter. Her presentation: “Telling the Truth Through Fiction” and the resources she gave were . . .
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Ben Franklin’s in My Bathroom! Book Review & Giveaway
If you know a third – fifth grader who isn’t crazy about reading or history, then introduce them to Ben Franklin’s in My Bathroom! This is one of those books that even slightly older students will enjoy. My son was in the eighth grade when this book was published. He wasn’t a big fan of reading, and like most kids, he didn’t like history unless it was presented in an interesting manner. A book titled: Ben Franklin’s in My Bathroom! definitely grabbed his attention. Check out the review and see if this book is one you'd like to win in the giveaway.
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Teaching Children About Face Masks Brings Comfort
Teaching children about face masks brings them comfort when they encounter others wearing them and when they must wear one. The first time my two-year-old grandson saw me in a face mask he was unusually quiet. It took him a little while to warm up to me. Whether it’s due to coronavirus or another health issue, as children venture out, they will encounter people wearing masks. It’s one thing to see a physician wear one, but it can be perplexing to a young child who sees the grocery store clerk, the pizza delivery guy, and even Grandma wearing a face mask. Some children don’t like it. Since babyhood, they’ve formed…
