Free Rewards for Good Grades

My children have always loved finding good deals, whether it be using a coupon or shopping the clearance racks. Above all, they love when they get something for free! With that little known fact, it is easy to motivate them with free rewards for good grades.

This school year, I found several stores and dinning places that reward children with freebies for their good grades. Let’s see how motivated my children get throughout the year with this list of free offers:  Click here to see my full list of free rewards for good grades.

Be sure to leave me  a comment over at SC Johnson

*Each week Trisha Blogs on SC Johnson Family Economics website as a paid writer be sure to read her weekly articles

Get a Melissa & Doug 25% Off Coupon When You Take the North "Poll"!!

Melissa and Doug want you to tell them which of their educational toys you think is the best! Just click on the image below to place your vote in the North "Poll!" You'll Get a Melissa adn Doug 25% Off Coupon** to use at MelissaAndDoug.com just for voting!

This is perfect for the Holidays!  Don't miss out on saving some money on quality educational product for your children! :)  You can't go wrong with Melissa and Doug!

Five Everyday Math Games

              Create DIY ( do it yourself)  Math games out of your everyday games at home to teach your kids their mat facts.

Go Fish - (addition)
Use flash cards from 0-10 (3 sets of each number) as your deck of cards. Play "Go  Fish" to add numbers up to 10. (Ex: Tim  has the number 8, he asks another player  for the number 2 because 8+ 2+10.)

 Concentration -(addition, subtraction, multiplication,  division)

Using index cards make one set of math facts (addition, subtraction,  multiplication, or division)writing the math problem on one index card and the answer on another index card.

The object of the game is to find pairs of matching cards in all of the face down cards.

Shuffle the cards and place them face down in rows (like the memory game). The first player  turns over two cards. If they match, ( Problem and answer) the player keeps the two cards and takes  another turn. The next player continues by trying to find two matching cards.  When all cards have been collected, the player with the most pairs wins.


 Board Games -  Choose any of your kids favorite board games, such as " Candy Land"  "Chutes and Ladders", "Sorry," "Monopoly,"or other game. Take post-it notes and write math facts (addition, subtraction, multiplication,  division) and place them  onto the game spaces. Play the game as you usually do, but whenever a player lands on a math space, they must answer the problem correctly before moving forward.

The 1 to 10 Game - (addition)

Supplies Needed : 2 dice, 1 deck of cards, and one other player.

Separate the cards and use only the ace, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 cards.

Divide the cards into two piles one red and one black. One player takes the red cards,  and one  takes the black cards.

First player rolls the dice and figures out the sum. Then removes the cards from their hand to add up to that sum. For example, if they roll a 4 and a 2, you can make 6  in several  ways (3+3, 2+4, 1+3+2, 6, etc...). If they can't make up the sum with the  cards in their hand, they roll again. After three rolls they can't make up the sum in their hand , you  lose the game. You win the game if the other  player can't make the sum in three rolls or if  you use up all of your cards.
           Number of the Day - Choose a number for each day and have your child think of a variety of Math problems that the answer is the number of the day..for young children begin with single digit numbers. ( Today is October 31 -  15 + 16 = 31, 50-29 =31 etc.)

Hallwoeen Learning Fun With Free Printables

Ready for some Halloween fun and at the same time teach your kids everything from the alphabet to science and math with this FREE  gigantic 60-page packet of printables from Oopsey Daisy Blog.

In this packet, you will find:

 

* Halloween learning games and activities

* Tons of Halloween art ideas.

* Halloween Science, Math, and literature connections

* Food Ideas

* FOUR flannel board stories with corresponding visual aids

* Book ideas

* Songs and fingerplays

* Halloween party ideas for toddlers

* Ideas for the color, number, and letter of the week.

* TONS of visual aids and learning activities ready to go.

Click here and head over to Oopsey Daisy Blog and download all your free Halloween learning fun printables for Free

Create A Family Journal

By: Kristen Mason

To encourage writing, we've started a Family Journal.  We're all writing a minimum of 1 sentence after dinner.  It's really just the news of our day.  Spelling does not count, but everyone must try their best.

no frills composition book - post-it tracks bonus points

This offers us (the parents) a chance to model appropriate spacing, capital letters, and think out loud about what we are writing (ideas, sounds, etc).

That's it - pretty simple!

 

Kristen Mason lives in Northern Virginia and blogs at Busy Kids = Happy Mom!  She teaches part time in an elementary school, is involved in MOMSnext, and loves all things crafty!  She is married and has 2 sons.

MOM Tip: Free Homework Helper Videos

 Are you feeling lost when it comes to helping your kids wit their homework?  I recently had a mom friend share with me about this FREE website she found that has over 2400 FREE how to educational videos. The Khan Academy.

Their library of videos covers K-12 math, science topics such as biology, chemistry, and physics, and even reaches into the humanities with play lists on finance and history. Each video is a digestible chunk, approximately 10 minutes long, and especially purposed for viewing on the computer.

Students can make use of our extensive video library, practice exercises, and assessments from any computer with access to the web.

Coaches, parents, and teachers have unprecedented visibility into what their students are learning and doing on the Khan Academy.

Every time you work on a problem or watch a video, the Khan Academy remembers what you've learned and where you're spending your time. We keep all of this data private but expose powerful statistics to each user and their coaches. You get at-a-glance information about everything you've been learning and whether or not you've been hitting your goals.

You can drill all the way down from a bird's-eye view of your profile into each and every exercise problem that you've ever worked on. You'll see real, hard data about your increasing mastery of math. 

The Khan Academy is an organization on a mission. They are a  not-for-profit organization with the goal of changing education for the better by providing a free world-class education to anyone anywhere.

Click here to learn more about FREE The Khan Academy.

Prepare Your Teens To Take The SAT and ACT's

As the admissions process at the nation’s best schools grows increasingly competitive, how and when students prepare for college entrance exams could determine where they spend the next four years and beyond.

Recognizing the important role planning and preparation plays during the college decision making process, Revolution Prep, the largest on-campus test prep provider, offers the following tips to students and parents alike.
 
• Prepare for the admissions process early. Every parent and student knows students don’t simply show up on campus the first day of school and gain admittance to college. However, many parents struggle to understand just what needs to be done and when to help their student stand out among the rest. It’s critical to research in advance the requirements of the colleges on your wish list and map out a timeline. Will your student take the PSAT? AP Exams? SAT Subject Tests? When do students have to start taking the SAT or ACT test so they can retake it if they want to? Creating a plan will give you peace of mind and alleviate the stress of not knowing if you’ve missed a crucial deadline.

• Take the SAT or ACT exams as seriously as you take your GPA. While a student’s resume is more than just test scores, even the most impressive application can take a hit without a solid performance on exams like the SAT or ACT test.

For example, at the most competitive colleges, a student’s chance of admission could as much as double with each 200 point score increase on the SAT. In addition, it has been shown that 25% of the college admissions decision is based on a student’s SAT/ACT test score. In spite of that, the average student typically spends just 10 hours preparing for such tests  vs. 1000+ hours on activities such as sports or community service, that have the same weight. This is a good reason to investigate a test prep option for your child.

• Preparing for the tests is not one size fits all. Your student should take a practice test to find out if the SAT or ACT test is best for him or her (and the selected colleges) and then research what type of test prep works for your student’s learning style. Some students are disciplined enough to work on their own and others prefer an on-campus class that they can attend with their friends. Some students may need a more flexible schedule and live online classes with the option to view missed classes work best for them. And higher-scoring students may prefer private tutoring to focus on a few key areas.

Whatever option you choose, make sure it allows personalization for your child and the company has a solid curriculum and teaching philosophy. Revolution Prep uses innovative technology to create an individual plan for every student. Instructors give customized homework assignments to help students use their time effectively and spotlight specific problem areas for the best score improvement. Plus, instructors see the scores of the weekly practice tests so they can gear their weekly session specifically to their students.

• Learn the mental tricks of the trade. Success on the SAT or ACT test is not only about knowing the material. In fact, students who train their minds to handle the stress of the test often score better than those who take a purely academic approach to test preparation.

Some tricks of the trade include:

- Do your homework in a noisy area for long stretches of time and try to simulate the test experience as closely as possible every time you practice.

- Take as many full-length practice tests as possible in a realistic environment. Not only does each practice test traditionally show a score improvement from learning the techniques, but it helps students gain needed confidence and conquer the distractions of test day in advance. Then on test day students can focus on solving the problems instead of the annoying person next to them tapping the pencil.

- Whenever you do anything “ACT or SAT-ish” chew a specific flavor or brand of gum (preferably not the one you usually chew). Then, if it’s allowed, chew this gum during the test to help your brain recall the information because it relates to the sensory experience.

- Make post-test plans after the test and not ahead of time. Students who have a date or other social engagement lined up after the test are more likely to be distracted during the test than those who keep their post-test schedules free.

Prep offers the following timeline for parents and students to easily navigate the process from start to finish.

Sophomore Year
October - November: PSAT
March - June: SAT Subject Tests
April - June: AP Exams

Junior Year
October - November: PSAT
July - December: Ideal time for test prep and to take
SAT/ACT test
January - June: Standard time for test prep and to take
SAT/ACT test
March - June: SAT Subject Tests
April - June: AP Exams

Senior Year
July - December: Last chance for test prep and to take SAT/ACT test and/or SAT Subject Tests
July - December: College applications and essays
April - June: AP Exams

So now that your student has prepared academically, what should they do the day before and day of the test:

The Day Before
Ease up on the studying and take some time to relax.  Sometimes getting your mind off the test is the best preparation.
Get together everything you will need the day of the test.
Know exactly where the test center is, how to get there and how long it will take to get there.
Get a good night’s sleep.
Set two alarms – one in your room and one in another room.  One should be battery powered in case the electricity goes out.

The morning of the test
Eat breakfast – even if you are not hungry.
Bring healthy snacks to eat during the breaks.
Arrive early.
Leave your cell phone at home.

During the test
Use the breaks to relax, eat and drink to refresh yourself for the next testing phase.
Work only on the section you are supposed to be working on -- you cannot go back or ahead.
Do easier questions first.
Fill in the answer circles darkly and completely.
If you erase an answer, make sure it is erased completely.
Use all of your allotted time.  If you skipped a question, go back and try to work it out.
Stay positive and focused.

Now that the advance preparation is completed, the following are some tips for getting the best results on test day:

What you MUST bring
Admission Ticket
Two sharpened No. 2 pencils
An eraser
An approved calculator with batteries

What you SHOULD bring
A silent watch
Extra calculator batteries
Drinks and snacks (for break time)
A bag or backpack

What you SHOULD NOT bring
Cell phone, IPod, Blackberry
Scratch paper
Books, dictionary
Compass, ruler, protractor
Highlighter
Portable listening or recording device
Camera
Watch with an alarm

Computers and Kids

Many parents have questions about their children and computers. What do experts recommend? When should children begin to use computers? What should parents look for when buying computer games and software for young children? How can parents and children grow together with the use of technology? Are there any educational benefits for young children in using computers? It's such an important part of our life now but you want your children to not "play" on the computer either.  You want them to use it as a learning tool.  Here is some important information that I gathered that I thought could be very helpful.


When should children start using computers?

Many researchers do not recommend that children under 3 years of age use computers. During this time, children need strong, positive interactions with other children and adults. They learn through their bodies— their eyes, ears, mouths, hands and legs. Computers are not a good choice for supporting the developmental skills such as crawling, walking and talking that these children are learning to master.



The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) is an organization that sets standards of excellence for programs for children from birth through age eight. Their research shows that computers can have important benefits for even very young children, including language development, literacy development, social development, and the development of important problem-solving skills. However, computers are most beneficial when parents and teachers provide appropriate guidance, when computer use is related to other kinds of learning, when high-quality software is used, and when children work on the computer with peers or adults.


The following specific recommendations from NAEYC about the use of computers with young children are based on both current research in child development and the professional opinions of early childhood educators.

■Computers should supplement--and not replace--activities and materials such as art, sand, water, books, music, outdoor exploration, experimenting with writing materials, dramatic play, and socializing with other children.

■Parents should guide children's use of computers. Be on hand to help your child, answer questions, and interact with your child as she works on the computer.

■Take the time to observe and participate in computer activities to gain an understanding about how your child thinks and learns. Observing children at the computer can reveal much about the way children are thinking and solving problems.

■Work with your child on the computer, and encourage him to work with a sibling or friend whenever possible. Using computers with others encourages important social skills, such as turn-taking and cooperation, and helps build your child's ability to speak and listen.

■Learn more about software for young children, and carefully preview the software your child uses. While there are many high-quality products available, some software is not appropriate for young children because it is difficult to use, highlights violent themes, or does not foster language or learning.



Walking up a store aisle filled with brightly-colored boxes of children's computer software can be overwhelming for parents. With so many options, how can you be sure to select high-quality software that is easy to use and most likely to foster your child's development? Experts agree that ideal software for young children is easy to use and provides opportunities for interaction, repetition, discovery, and making choices.


Consider the following simple guidelines next time you select software for your child. In addition, consult your local librarian or talk with your child's teacher to get some specific software recommendations. Remember to preview software before your child uses it to ensure that it is appropriate.

What to look for when choosing software:
■Start out with simple "point and click" software that just requires your child to move the cursor on an object and click to make something happen. This kind of software will help your child learn how to move the mouse and will provide a successful first experience.

■Once your child is familiar with the computer, choose software that encourages exploration, imagination, and creativity. Even young children can explore the varied features of drawing and writing programs successfully.

■Look for software that involves the senses by incorporating sound, music, and voice.

■Choose software that helps to bridge the home-school gap. Find out what the children are learning at school and select software that reinforces the same themes or concepts.

■Select software that allows children to repeat activities, review, and reflect on what they already know. Ask them to explain what they are doing and encourage them to share what they know.

■Look for software that contains a variety of activities and levels so that your child can move on to another level or activity when he's ready.

What to avoid when choosing software:
■Avoid "drill and practice" software, or software that focuses on a few skills in a repetitive manner. Likewise, avoid programs that emphasize competition. Children are more likely to learn when they work cooperatively. Instead, choose programs that allow two to play together.

■Avoid software programs or games that depict violence as fun or as a way to solve problems. Instead, choose software that promotes cooperation and positive interpersonal relationships.

■Avoid flashing images or software with many moving graphics. These can interfere with a young child's ability to pay attention to tasks that require sustained attention.


Information brought to you by PBSparents and education.com

Tin Can Phone- Summer Bucket List Fun

Here is a simple and fun experiment to add to your Summer Bucket list of fun - Recycle those tin cans and help your kids make a tin can telephone. Click here for how to instructions.

5 Homemade Playdough Recipes - Summer Bucket list

Remember the days of playing with play dough creating shapes, people and various other things?  The next time your kids or you are in the mood to create with play dough get even more creative an make your own play dough. I came across a fun website Playdoughrecipe.org that has lost of fun and even edible recipes to make your very own play dough.

Here are 5 of the ones that sounded like fun to me and could even be added to your Summer Bucket List of fun ideas to do.



Peanut Butter PlayDough

Kool Aid PlayDough

Chocolate PlayDough

Microwave PlayDough

Jell-O PlayDough

Raising Up A Reader

 One of the most fundamental academic competencies children are expected to master in early childhood is reading. In many ways, this is what sets the stage for more the more formal learning process and contributes greatly to one's success in the classroom. However, while many children are able to master basic reading skills, it is not uncommon that this remains a mechanical practice rather than one that is done for pleasure or for the love of it. Many children read very little, in fact. While they may complete their school work (and may even do well many times), reading is all too often limited to technical or school related tasks and not done outside of that context.

To be fair, in the last few years more teenagers and young adolescents, and even tweeners, have been more akin to reading what with the popularity of stories like the Twilight trilogy, The Diary of a Wimpy Kid and of course, the phenomenal Harry Potter series. It does help, too, that these stories have a wide movie franchise behind it that does peak the interest of many readers. For younger readers, characters from popular television shows such as Blues Clues and the like have also become quite abundant.

However, in the absence of such enticements, the question to be asked is how do we get our kids to become interested in reading for fun and not just because it is assigned by a teacher? Further, how can we encourage them to read the types of stories we read as children ourselves? I do laud those teachers who are able to make sure their students not only read but actually like the act of reading in itself, but as parents, we can also take part in fostering a love for reading.

What I have come to recognize on a personal level that to develop a skill or build up on something, there must be constant practice or exposure. This is definitely true for reading. Establishing a supportive reading environment is essential. With consistent and regular reading periods with your child, such as during bedtime, can help them see that reading is a pleasurable act. Over time, you can encourage your child to read along rather than just be read to.

Another way of cultivating a reading this reading environment is by taking trips to the local library. This is a wonderful alternative to visits to the mall. Not only does it cost nothing, your child --- and even you --- have everything to gain!

It is also important to remember that building a love for reading should be a fine balance between challenge and comfort. What I mean with this is that to encourage a child to read more, it should neither be too hard nor too easy. Making sure that the storybooks (or novels for older kids) are not just age-appropriate but also skill-appropriate is essential.

Lastly, tapping into your childs interests can make them want to read further. For example, if your sons interest is on dinosaurs or airplanes, get him books on those topics or with those characters. Whether it is a fictional story or a facts and figures book, this will surely engage him in reading.

As an end note, I am a firm believe that teaching reading should not be limited to the schools and as something to be delegated to the teachers. We, too, must take part in raising a reader. Oh…and let’s not forget: children do imitate what they see, so maybe we too should find more time to read! Happy reading!!!

Marina is SAHM and co-owner of retail special products websites like decorative wall clock, vanity mirrors, Limoges and lot more.

Summer Journaling - Summer Bucket List Fun

With Summer 1/2 over here in our home I'm beginning to look for new ideas on keeping my kids brains active.  One idea is to get them to create a Summer journal of all the things they have done and will be doing before they head back to school this fall.  I came across these fun free Journal prompts over at Simple As That  to help inspire our kids to write and are fun to place in their journals.   Click here to print your FREE Summer Journal prompts.

Add this to your Summer Bucket list of fun ideas t do with your kids this summer.

Teach Your Kids To Coupon - Summer Bucket List Fun

Summer is the perfect time to teach your kids the value of couponing - Begin by creating an organized coupon system that your kids can use to begin learning how to save money with the use of coupons


Click here for one simple idea that I shared over at SC Johnson a few months ago to get you started teaching your kids to coupon and add this to yoru Summer Bucket list of ideas to do with your kids this summer.

Read my full article on Save Money by Organizing Those Coupons over at SC Johnson Family Economics blog. Click here to read now and begin saving money today. Be sure to leave me a comment over there as well

*Each week Trisha Blogs on SC Johnson Family Economics website as a paid blogger be sure to read her weekly organization articles.

File Folder Games

File folder games are the perfect on the go games for traveling, sitting in waiting rooms, camping or any on the go situation.  File Folder Farm has a great selection of FREE file folder games you can create for those on the go times.  Click here to get your FREE file folder games.

Add creating file folder games to your Summer Bucket List of fun and be ready for fun on the go.

GoGo News - Just For Kids

Recently my friend's third grader asked her why Japan got hit by an earthquake and how many people were killed. Like myself and many parents I know, these questions often come as a shock. Instead of a thoughtful answer, our response it often an incredulous, "who told you about the earthquake in Japan?!"

For those hard to explain questions, my friend points her children to GoGo News, a site is designed to make parents' lives simpler by addressing these questions in ways children can understand. It's not only important that children are aware of current events, but they need somewhere to satisfy their curiosity without being exposed to graphic, gory images and information.

The founder, Golnar Khosrowshahi, started GoGo News for her twins in 2006 when she wrote every article daily- on top of her day job as president of a music publishing company. Today GoGo News is contributed to by a team of educators and psychologists and used in classrooms across North America and contains videos, fun news, games and surveys. We suggest using GoGo News as a tool to keep up your child's reading comprehension this summer in a fun, educational way!

Free Reading Printables - Summer Bucket List

Is reading on your Summer bucket list?  Summer is the perfect time to take a trip to your local library to borrow books and sign- up for library cards if your kids don't already have them.

Start a summer reading log with your kids using these fun FREE printables from Creative Mama.

Click here to get your free printables.

9 FREE Summer Reading Programs For Kids in 2011

 

#1 - Half Price Books

 
Half Price Books FREE reading program begins June 1, 2011 and runs until July 31, 2011.

Kids ages 14 and under who read 600 or more minutes during June and July can earn a $5 Half Price books shopping card

Simple Steps to Participate:
1. Get a Feed Your Brain reading log at your local Half Price Books. or
Click here to down load and print your weekly reading logs.

2. Set a goal to read each day for at least 15 minutes or more throughout June and July.

Grown-ups may read aloud for kids who are still learning.

3. Add up your minutes and have your parent or guardian initial at the end of each week.

4. Turn in your completed reading log at Half Price Books

July 25 – August 7 to receive your $5 Back-to-School Bucks summer reading reward!

Click here to find a Half Price Books location near you.

 

#2 Barnes and Noble Books

Imagination’s Destination FREE Summer Reading program

The Barnes & Noble Summer Reading Program is here to help you

on your way, encouraging you to read books of your own choosing

and earn a FREE book, simply by following these three easy steps:

1. Read any eight books this summer and record them in this

Barnes & Noble Summer Reading Imagination’s Destination

Journal. Be sure to let us know to whom you would

recommend each book, and why.

2. Bring your completed journal to a Barnes & Noble store

between May 24th and September 6th, 2011.

3. Choose your FREE reading adventure from the book list

featured on the back of the journal. Click here to get your free journal.

# 3 Chuck E. Cheese 

Kids Reading Reward Calendar

Looking for a fun way to reward your kids for their reading accomplishments? Download and print free reward calendars.

1.Download and print out the  Reading Rewards calendar

2. Mark the days off with a pen or sticker as your child accomplishes their goals

3. Bring it in completed to Chuck E. Cheese's and receive 10 free tokens as a reward

#4  Bookworm Wednesdays

Every Wednesday at 10:00 am beginning July 6th until August 10th. You kids can watch free movies in exchange for a book report during the summer.

A fun and rewarding summer reading program developed to encourage young children to read during the summer months. BOOKWORM WEDNESDAYS entitles kids to free admission to a select children's film when they present a book report at a participating Showcase Cinemas, Multiplex Cinemas or Cinema de Lux box office. Accompanying parents or guardians and children under six receive free admission and do not need to submit a book report. Click here for more information.

 #5  Pottery Barn Kids - Summer reading Challenge

Kids of all ages are invited to join the Pottery Barn Kids story time  or to read at home independently. Be sure to stop in Pottery Barn Kids when your kids complete one of their recommending reading list for a FREE book. Click here for Book list sand completion certificates.
# 6 Sylvan Book Adventure

A FREE reading motivation program for children in grades K-8. Children create their own book lists from over 7,000 recommended titles, take multiple choice quizzes on the books they've read, and earn points and prizes for their literary successes. Click here to read more about  Book Adventure

# 7 Scholastic Summer Challenge - Read

Scholastic has a free online reading club for children Scholastic Summer Challenge  Uses Online Games and Community to Get Kids Excited About Reading. Children can log on, read and WIN prizes.  Click here  for more information and to sign up.

# 8 Old Spaghetti Factory Summer Reading Program


Old Spaghetti Factory Rewards of Reading : Children who read five books are eligible for a free kid's meal. Click here for more details.

# 9 Library Reading Programs: Check with your local Library for their summer reading programs. check out www.summerreading.org for great resources.

7 Things to TEACH your Kids this Summer

1. TEACH Generosity - Watch neighbor’s pet, offer to water lawns, deliver cookies or dinner to someone in need, offer to mow neighbor’s grass…

2. TEACH Independence- Tie shoes, potty training, riding a bike, expand boundaries; take a babysitting course, Drivers Education.

3. TEACH Practical Life Skills- Learn to cook/ clean/ sew (sewing on a button), gardening, open a checking account.


4. TEACH Responsibility- Learn to pick up after themselves, create homes for belongings, give weekly responsibilities to help things run smoothly-laundry, cooking dinner, cleaning up backyard/bedroom.

5. TEACH Family Values- Implement a Family Night, game night or devotional night as a family.

6. TEACH Fun- do the unexpected, ice cream for lunch or dinner or backwards dinner- dessert first then main meal, flashlight tag, play practical trick-rearrange bedrooms, or do something fun together -take a pottery painting class, learn to bowl, take tennis lessons together, go on a girls’ day out or date your sons.

7. TEACH to the Imagination- schedule uninterrupted play….one day without TV, games, electronic devices… bring out the paper, colored pencils, paint. Prepare a dress up box. Read a book together about pirates or Christopher Columbia and sail away on a boat…the sky is the limit, create a high school memory book, or learn a new craft- knitting or beading.

What do you want to TEACH your child this summer?

FREE Alphabet Flash Cards

Get ready for summer learning fun with these adorable free alphabet flash cards from The Hand Made Home.  Click here to get your Free flash cards.

Chalkboard Verses

Each Sunday my children would arrive out of their Children's church service with a slip of paper that had their memory verse on it. Many times these papers would get stuffed into their bibles, left on the car floor or misplaced in some pile in our home, only causing us to go on a hunt to find the memory verse they needed to learn.  Not any longer I came up with a simple way to help my boys keep track of their memory verse and it also is a daily help to memorizing it.

 I purchased an inexpensive framed chalkboard that now sits on our kitchen counter in which we write the verse on that we are working on that week for our children to read, memorize and think about each day.

Another idea would be to use a hanging chalkboard or white board in a place your children can view it easily.

You can purchase a frame and chalkboard at local craft stores or online search for framed chalk boards.