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I’m so excited that there is another great movie coming soon from the Kendrick Brothers! Show Me The Father is set to be in theaters starting September 10th. This is the same great group that has done the movies Courageous, War Room, Fireproof, Overcomer, and more. We LOVE their movies and cannot wait to see this one!
You can watch the trailer below and start making plans with your friends to see their latest movie.
“When the clock finally struck 7:00 p.m., the orphans diligently put away their tools and cleaned up their workstations. They filed out of the Factory two-by-two and down a long dark corridor. This was one of the brief moments they weren’t monitored or supervised by any Deviants, a codeword the orphans used when describing authority figures. Sarah ran up behind Tom and gave his shirt a swift tug. “So are you going tonight?” she whispered enthusiastically.“I’ll head out in a few hours,” he replied nonchalantly, trying to mask his anxiety.“You scared?” she inquired. “I’d be scared…especially of Wind.”“A little bit…but it’s got to be done, right?”“Right,” she acknowledged, then hesitated for a second. “I wish I was coming with you.”“It’s always been a one-person mission – too risky for more.””
“As they turned to leave, Sarah noticed the two plainly dressed men staring at her.“Tom, isn’t that strange?” she indicated.“What?”“Those guys over there. They keep glancing at me.”Tom looked. One of the men slowly lifted his hand and spoke into a small radio receiver.“Run, Sarah!” Tom shouted. “Run!””
“Tom peered over the basket and saw a vacant meadow with a gigantic structure sitting in the middle.“We should aim for that clearing over there,” he suggested.“What is it?” asked Sarah, squinting her eyes.Hainsworth looked out. “That, my dear, is Windsor Castle.”“M-maybe that isn’t such a good place to land,” Sarah cautioned.“We don’t have a choice,” Tom said impatiently. “It’s there or nowhere.”“But we’ll be arrested.”“Don’t worry. It’ll be fine,” Hainsworth said evenly. “It’s time I pay a visit to an old friend.”
The Jump In, 2nd Edition Student Book retails for $40 and the Teacher’s Guide is $10. I definitely recommend getting both to get a good grasp on this program.
On one of the first pages inside the Teacher’s Guide, there are schedules for the Jump In, 2nd Edition program that can be tailored to your student and your time frame. There are schedules for one year, two year, and three year plans. Each daily lesson will take anywhere from five to twenty minutes to complete. Students will learn how to write different types of paragraphs, topic sentences, and main ideas. They will also be guided in writing nine types of essays and a research project. This program is not designed as a stand alone program and you will need a separate grammar course to round out your English lessons.
Inside the Teacher’s Guide, there is “The Teacher’s Backpack” section that includes reproducible pages for constructing paragraphs. There are also sample essays and examples on how to give grades. I really appreciated this part since it helped show which sample essay paper would have received an A and compare it to an essay that would have received a C.
The 10-Minute Writing Plunges were my favorite part of the Teacher’s Guide. There are enough Writing Plunges to last all year. The guide recommends giving new prompts to students every day Monday-Thursday and then Friday choosing a paper out of those to proofread and turn in for a grade.
An answer key to the Daily Lessons and Assignments is also included. In the very back, there are Grading Grids for each type of essay and writing format.
The Jump In, 2nd Edition is filled with 286 pages of writing lessons, assignments, and lots of opportunities to improve writing. Some assignments may be a persuasive essay, a book response, a haiku poem, a how-to paper, and even a newspaper article. The student workbook is designed to be used by one student and consumed. In the past few weeks, my son has learned about an opinion essay and has started learning about persuasive essays.
My son decided to write his opinion declaring that “Poppyseed Chicken is a Great Meal”. I thought his topic was very creative and I loved reading his supporting sentences. Later in the program, he wrote his essay that was almost all put together from the prompts in the book.
I like that it gives sample essays and has the students pull out supporting statements and topic sentences so that they can see first hand the different parts of the paragraphs or essays. After they pull apart essays, they are guided through creating their own essays.
I really enjoyed this review and look forward to continuing the Jump In, 2nd Edition this fall with my son. He liked it as well since the work is broken down into bite size chunks to work on throughout the weeks. This one will definitely be going on our homeschool plans list for fall!
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I’m always hesitant to buy something like a planner online because I prefer to thumb through it first and make sure it’s a fit for me. I’m glad I had a chance to review this planner because it’s now my favorite! Within it’s 189 pages, you’ll find everything you need to keep your homeschool organized including calendars, forms, record-keeping, devotions, and more! The planner consists of full size sheets of paper but with the binding, it’s easy to use on a desk.
Check out all that is included by looking at the Table of Contents:
When the planner first arrived, I was very pleased! I love that it is spiral bound so I can easily flip through it. I also like that it has room for plans for 5 different children!
One improvement that I’d like to see in next year’s version is some sort of tabs so I can flip to the page I need with ease. It can be a pain to find the spot I’m wanting to work on with all those pages. I am probably going to buy some sticker tabs to use in this planner. I also noticed that on one month, the numbers were off on the calendar, but with some white out, it was an easy fix.
I haven’t done a lot with the planner yet since we are still finishing up the current year of school, but I plan to soon! (Maybe I should write that in the planner! Ha!) I have started making lists of curriculum I plan to use with the kids next year.
I also like that there is an area to record books that my children have read, their yearly goals, and plenty of areas to make notes on each of the children. The kids are already planning how we will fill up these sections once we work more on planning for the school year.
The Devotional section is nice. After each devotion, there is a fully lined piece of paper so I can jot down any notes or reflect back on what I’ve read. This is a lovely feature that I know I will use.
The weekly planner has plenty of room for seven subjects or categories for each of the five children spaces. The blocks are a nice size and allow for writing down numerous assignments in each box.
This planner was a win for me! I will most likely use this again the following school year!
For more information, you can visit the Hey, Mama! Homeschool Planner for 2019/20 Year website. I heard that they are almost 98 percent sold out, so you’ll want to grab one soon if you are interested. They are currently on sale for $22.
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My husband was recently on medical leave due to receiving radiation for cancer. During this time, he has enjoyed reading books. One that has stood out to him among his favorites is The Logic of God by Ravi Zacharias.
In his first ever devotional, The Logic of God, apologist Ravi Zacharias offers 52 readings that explain how and why Christianity, the Bible, and God are still relevant, vital, and life-changing for us today. Each entry includes a Scripture, questions for reflection, and some practical application steps.
Jesus Christ alone answers our deepest questions. We all have doubts that challenge our faith. We wonder whether the Bible still matters, or whether God is truly as loving and personal as we hope. In his first ever devotional, The Logic of God, apologist Ravi Zacharias offers 52 readings that explain how and why Christianity, the Bible, and God are still relevant, vital, and life-changing for us today. To all our dilemmas Ravi says, “I am convinced that Jesus Christ alone uniquely answers the deepest questions of our hearts and minds.”
With a remarkable grasp of biblical facts and a deep understanding of the questions that trouble our hearts, Ravi tackles the most difficult topics with ease and understanding. But The Logic of God is more than intellectual; it is also personal, offering thoughtful wisdom on:
We like the setup of the 52 week study and reading through a section weekly. The questions make us think. There are application questions that help us further think and apply the lessons. The sections are nice and short, so it doesn’t take a large amount of time to read through. The lessons are very well done, God-focused, and point us back to Christ. This is going to be a staple around our house!
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My 2 older kids are avid readers. They devour books as quickly as possible. After reading the first 2 books in the series, my kids were super excited for more of The Secret of the Hidden Scrolls from WorthyKids, an imprint of Hachette Book Group to read. My kids are wanting to be more involved with our reviews lately, so I’m turning this post over to my 15 year old so she can give you her thoughts:
I know these books were made for tweens and younger, but I enjoy reading them as well. They put a good spin on Bible stories that are great to think and talk about. The books follow the adventures of 2 kids, Peter and Mary.
My favorite book is The Great Escape (Book #3). It tells the story of Moses, the Israelites, Pharaoh, and the ten plagues. Peter and Mary are in Egypt during the Exodus and Pharoah’s daughter finds them. This story is seen mostly from the Egyptians’ view, which we don’t usually think about. On top of staying alive and battling the Great Magician, the kids have to solve the scroll’s secret in time.
In Journey to Jericho (Book #4), Peter and Mary end up in the desert to solve the secret of the scroll. This story is about the Israelites entering The Promised Land and defeating Jericho. The kids help spy for the Israelites. They also help Rahab and her family escape the crumbling walls.
These stories are short, sweet, and straight to the point in a fun way. The Secret of the Hidden Scrolls books help children want to learn more about Christ. The books take the Bible, which is sometimes hard for younger children to understand, and changed it to a story that seems too good to be true. The amazing thing is that though Peter and Mary are fictional, the rest is Biblically accurate. Kids might have a lot of fun acting out these stories while learning.
There really isn’t anything I don’t like about The Secret of the Hidden Scrolls series. This would be a good book series for children just beginning to read chapter books. I do like the characters, the stories, how everything is portrayed, and the books in general. I can’t wait to read more!
I’m always excited when my kids are eager to read wholesome books. I have been very pleased with what I’ve seen produced by WorthyKids and we look forward to reading more from them in the future. I hope they continue this series for many years.
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Just a quick reminder that Marvel Universe LIVE! is near Atlanta, on the north side, in Duluth! We received tickets to see the show last night and it was jaw-dropping amazing! The boys we took described it as “great”, “awesome”, and “incredible”. It’s like nothing we had seen before!
Watching the motorcycles on stage was astonishing and was a favorite among all. We were in awe that they could do so many tricks in a small stage area. The kids loved seeing their favorite characters on stage, including Spiderman, The Hulk, Captain America, Black Panther, and more. The Hulk was HUGE! The acrobatics were neat to watch, too.
We loved the show and think it is definitely worth taking your family to see. Thumbs up all around!
Star-Lord, Gamora, Rocket, Groot and Drax make their live production debut bringing their courage and misfit wit to Marvel Universe LIVE! Alongside Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, Black Panther, Hulk, Black Widow, Wasp and Iron Fist, the Guardians of the Galaxy help fight the scheming, menacing and loathsome villains Loki, Yondu and Green Goblin. Audiences will join in the quest that sparks new feuds with old foes, pitting student against mentor, sister against sister and brother against brother.
Witness cutting-edge special effects, aerial maneuvers, pyrotechnics, martial arts, motorcycle stunts and vast 3D video projection mapping in this completely new thrilling adventure. Fans of all ages will be immersed in the Marvel Universe and experience it all with their family…LIVE!
Tickets for Marvel Universe LIVE! start at $25. For shows at Infinite Energy Center, all seats are reserved, and tickets are available by calling 770.626.2464 or visiting www.InfiniteEnergyCenter.com.
To discover more about Marvel Universe LIVE!, go to www.marveluniverselive.com
Christmas is such a fun time to dress up, be goofy, and have a little fun. UglyChristmasSweater.com reached out to us recently to check out their products and I’m so glad we did! Not only do they offer ugly Christmas sweaters, but they also have fun leggings, jumpsuits, and jackets. At UglyChristmasSweater.com, you’ll find lots of fun sweaters and accessories from your favorite movies. As a word of caution, some of them may not be appropriate for little eyes to view on the website.
UglyChristmasSweater.com has had their ugly sweaters featured on The Today Show, Live with Kellyand Ryan, Good Morning America, and the Ellen Show. They are also a national partner of charity organizations such as Toys for Tots, Arthritis.org, and the
Smithsonian Zoo.
The older 2 kids and I picked out an “Ugly Christmas Sweater” and we are thrilled with the results. I went with the Grinch sweater, my daughter picked the Santa! I Know Him! sweater, and my son picked an awesome Star Wars sweater.
The sweaters we received are pretty comfortable, and not scratchy and itchy. Truly, they are a lot of fun and we had a blast taking pictures in them! We’ve received so many compliments already on wearing the sweaters out and about. I know we are going to get a lot of wear out of our “Ugly Christmas Sweaters” this year.
We recently had the opportunity to review the new Hillsong Kids “Can You Believe It!?” Songs of Truth DVD.
My younger girls and 3 year old watched it downstairs and before long, they were singing and dancing along with the video. They’ve watched it a couple times and really enjoy it. I like knowing that they are wholesome songs and that I don’t have to worry about them hearing inappropriate lyrics. Their favorite song on the DVD was “Heaven is Our Home”. What a beautiful song with wonderful words.
Hillsong believes that teaching children to love God and others takes place in both the home and in the church. For this reason they seek to partner with parents (the greatest teachers of all!) and with church pastors and leaders, equipping them with great resources. Through fun experiences, meaningful music and ministry that encourages kids to participate, Hillsong Kids presents Jesus Christ and His Church in a relevant way, creating moments which children will never forget.
For more information or to check out the DVD, visit the Hillsong Kids website.
My children love listening to radio dramas. We have thoroughly enjoyed our newest from Heirloom Audio, called St. Bartholomew’s Eve. Typically our family would start playing the CD during our after lunch quiet time while working on puzzles or quietly playing while the toddler napped. My oldest son also liked to take the CDs into his room to listen to as he falls asleep at night. I love that The Extraordinary Adventures of G.A. Henty stories always leave my children begging for more.
St. Bartholomew’s Eve is about the Huguenots in France. It tells of how the Huguenots were being killed for just believing Christ. Ned and his cousin, Sebastian sneak out of church and run into George Henty. George tells them the story of an English Huguenot boy who goes to France to fight in the war along side his cousin Francois and his new friends. Soon the people are wondering who they should obey, the king of France or the King of Kings. At the of George’s story, Ned and Sebastian realize that they should take time to worship God, since people fought and died to give us the freedom to worship God without having to fear. What an amazing story and much can be learned from this audio drama.
St. Bartholomew’s Eve is a wonderful choice for evening together time as a family or quiet time during the day. Heirloom Audio uses “active listening” in their dramas so that the listener can experience the full effect of the story through sounds. The sound effects throughout the CD are extremely well done. So well, in fact, that it makes you feel like you’re in the midst of the story. With over 2 full hours of story-telling, Heirloom Audio truly brings Christian history to life!
While listening, you might hear some familiar voices! Some of the voices include:
We’ve reviewed for Heirloom Audio before and like the others before, St. Bartholomew’s Eve did not disappoint. The audio dramas by Heirloom Audio are quickly becoming our family’s favorites for passing the time on long car rides, enjoying quiet time, or just sitting together as a family. Although it’s geared for children ages 6-16, I found this particular one might be better suited for older children. All of the kids enjoyed listening, however there were a few intense parts that caused my 7 year old to be a little fearful, especially given the sound effects. The older kids were fine, though.
As a family, we are a huge fan of Heirloom Audio and are looking forward to their next release!
For more information, please visit the Heirloom Audio website or check out St. Bartholomew’s Eve.The 2-CD set can be purchased for $29.97 plus shipping and handling. MP3 download is also available for $19.97.
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