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Wait a minute, Henty died in 1903. The Second World War began in 1939. A number of years ago I attended the North American meeting of the G. A. Henty Society, a Henty gathering in South Carolina where we met a number of people from across the US, Canada, and the UK. The two-day event provided a number of diverse ...

In our soon-to-be released Audio Adventure, The Cat of Bubastes, we are traveling to Egypt! A wonderful extension activity to help bring this period in history alive is to make a sugar cube pyramid. They are fun and easy to build with kids of all ages and abilities. Our simple pyramid only requires a few household supplies to make. Materials ...

History is a great window into the past. It allows us to peek into an era or time, often long ago, where our forefathers walked. Adding a deeper study of history to your child’s education will allow them to better relate to the people and cultures around them. It may even help them change the world! There are many other ...

Need a place to organize all your pencils, markers, crayons and more? Create your very own personalized no-sew pencil pouch using items you probably already have around the house. It’s a fun back-to-school craft for kids of all ages. Materials Needed: Gallon sized zip top bags Duct tape – in fun colors and patterns Scissors Ruler Instructions: Lay your gallon ...

Ready or not, here it comes …It’s just about time to head back to school! Whatever school might look like in your family – public school, private school, homeschool, or even college – we’ve got some tips and tricks to help your family get back into the school year swing with ease. Color Coordinate Multiple children in different grade levels ...

The new school year is just around the corner! That means moms are making plans for a great year of learning. But even with the optimism and energy that comes with a new year, it’s easy to become overwhelmed when planning. What to include? What to leave out? The most important question to ask yourself is… What do you absolutely ...

“Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” ~Romans 15:13 Late summer is the time that families begin to turn their attention away from summer and vacations to consider the beginning of another new school year. There is excitement and ...

When it comes to teaching love and kindness, you are your child’s primary teacher. Children learn compassion over time and through much practice and opportunity. With so much turmoil and hatred in the world today, it seems more important than ever to teach our children to be kind, loving, and compassionate people. Thankfully, these lessons can be taught each day ...

Teaching your kids to be compassionate individuals is an important task. Thankfully, it can also be a lot of fun! Here are 70 random acts of kindness that your family can perform for others. Simply print this list out and put it in a prominent place and encourage everyone in your house to get on board! Consider offering a prize or ...

By the time summer vacation rolls around, everyone is ready for a break – including mom! But after several weeks of unstructured fun, most people start to turn their thoughts toward the upcoming school year. While you have all the freedom of the summer, consider doing a few things now that can make for a much smoother school year. Take ...