Teaching Kids

“I couldn’t come to class because my car was possessed.” Gone are the days of telling the teacher, “My dog ate my homework.” Students are creating increasingly creative excuses—many of which boggle the mind of any sane, logical person. Conversation with a Student chronicles such interactions between today’s students and a college professor. Some of the conversations are humorous, some are outrageous, and some border on the frightening side of life.

The Fabulous Reinvention of Sunday School is an indispensable guidebook to transformational teaching in children’s ministries of every size and setting. Create excellence for kids through four ministry-rocking values. Unleash fabulous and powerful techniques that lead to unforgettable teaching moments. Consult a veritable handbook of twenty creative methods that bring any Bible story to life.

In a world dominated by screens, devices, and digital conveniences, essential life skills are quietly fading away. The Lost Skills: What Children Aren’t Learning in the Digital Age by Robert Varton delves into the alarming gap between the digital proficiency that today’s children possess and the crucial life skills that are slowly being forgotten. From handwriting and face-to-face social interaction to problem-solving without Google and navigating without GPS, this book explores the everyday competencies that are slipping through the cracks in the era of technology. Varton sheds light ...

"What Shall We Do Today? The Amazing Connected Adventure" Discover the magic of connections in this delightful children's story! Perfect for ages 6-9: A charming educational adventure that combines science, teamwork, and fun! Join curious seven-year-old Imani, enthusiastic eight-year-old Tommy, and knowledgeable eight-year-old Maya on their most exciting adventure yet! When the friends discover that the science museum is celebrating four special days at once—National DNA Day, World Penguin Day, National Hug a Plumber Day, and National Zucchini Bread Day—they embark on a scavenger hunt ...

In 7 Vital Parenting Skills for Teaching Kids with ADHD, best-selling parenting advice author Frank Dixon offers loving parents of kids with ADHD and hyperactivity proven parenting skills guaranteed to help relieve the stress and frustration that parents naturally experience when dealing with hyperactive kids. Parenting a child with attention deficit disorder requires extra love, patience, and perhaps most importantly, positive parenting skills specific to girls and boys with ADHD, which will be learned in this audiobook.

Our children are precious gifts given to us by God. He entrusts us with their care and upbringing. An essential part of our responsibility as parents is to teach our children good manners and character. God strongly emphasizes them as integral to faith. Just as children should be taught ritual acts of worship to God, they should also be taught good manners and etiquette at an early age until it becomes second nature. Learning manners should be taught even before learning other forms of knowledge. Every household should set aside time to build and grow their children's manners and etiquette.

Andy the Adventurous Ant: A Charming Tale of Independence, Courage, and Coming Home. Tired of marching in line and following orders, young Andy the Ant dreams of freedom and adventure beyond his busy colony. One brave morning, he decides to explore the vast jungle all by himself! But the world outside is bigger—and more dangerous—than Andy ever imagined. From narrowly escaping a spider's sticky trap to nearly drowning in a mighty river, from hiding from a hungry lizard to an unexpected ride on an elephant's muddy foot, Andy's exciting journey quickly becomes a series of heart-pounding ...

A Groundbreaking and Creative Journey into Language Learning! Discover an innovative and engaging approach to teaching English to Japanese children. This series, crafted by Sigal Magen, blends imaginative storytelling, playful characters, and bilingual learning to inspire curiosity and foster cultural connections. Join this exciting adventure and ignite a lifelong love for language!

Vicky is left-handed and teased for being clumsy, but when her gran comes to stay Vicky learns that being left-handed has its own advantages – and in a quite spectacular way. Vicky’s Granddad has died and her Gran is coming for a visit. Vicky wants to cheer her up by embroidering a cushion as a gift, but Vicky is left-handed and she struggles to learn how to sew. She decides that winning a race in the school sports might be a better idea – but can she do it, especially when Graham threatens to spoil all her plans? The story highlights some of the challenges faced by left-handers. At ...

Don’t want your kid to be your future roommate in retirement? Start their financial education NOW! You'll be surprised to learn that it’s simpler than you’d think, and with a few powerful guidelines to follow and apply, you can drastically change the direction of your kids’ financial futures. Kids just need a little help from their parents while they are still growing up to establish lifelong, financially-healthy habits. The critical step in creating this foundation is starting young and nurturing their financial mindset as they are still living at home.

Jason McClure is a parent, business owner, and author of five successful books and multiple online courses. He grew up in a household where resources, love, and acceptance were limited. When he first asked about his family’s financial situation, he was told, “That's none of your business!" When he first asked about career options, family and school said he was destined to stay on the farm while the bright kids went to college. He knew two things. First ignoring a question, situation, or problem wouldn't improve it. Second, he believed he could do all the things that the intelligent city...

The Big Neighborhood Clean-Up A Heartwarming Story About Environmental Responsibility, Community Action, and Teamwork for Children Ages 4-8 The second adventure in the beloved "What Shall We Do Today?" series that parents trust and teachers recommend When seven-year-old Imani and eight-year-old Tommy notice their neighborhood is scattered with litter, they don't just complain—they take action! With colorful posters and boundless enthusiasm, these resourceful children organize their entire community for a neighborhood clean-up day that transforms not just their physical environment, but ...

The Frizzletwirping Festival Fiasco A Benny's Brave Adventure Series Now includes a Bonus Vocabulary Builder for curious young readers! 🎪 A pie-throwing, trampoline-bouncing, word-whizzing woodland adventure! Whispering Woods is hosting its wildest event of the year—The Frizzletwirping Festival! With buzzing bees in synchronized flight, contests gone comically wrong, and critters causing chaos at every turn, it’s a celebration like no other. Benny the Bunny dreams of winning big, but when prankster Rocky Raccoon plays dirty, Benny must choose: compete at any cost—or stand up for ...

What Shall We Do Today?: 16th May: The Purple Bandana Adventure Join Imani, Tommy, and Maya on an extraordinary day of discovery, kindness, and friendship! In this heartwarming addition to the beloved "What Shall We Do Today?" series, three curious children embark on a special adventure celebrating five important themes: community service, environmental awareness, peace, safety, and togetherness. When knowledge-loving Maya arrives with purple bandanas and news of several special celebrations happening on the same day, the friends transform an ordinary day into an extraordinary journey of ...

Zoo Day Surprises: Learning New Words and Making New Friends A heartwarming children's story that teaches cultural awareness, language diversity, and wildlife conservation through an exciting adventure! Join curious seven-year-old Imani, enthusiastic eight-year-old Tommy, and knowledgeable Maya as they embark on a magical zoo trip celebrating three special occasions all on May 3rd: World Portuguese Language Day: Children will learn basic Portuguese words and discover the importance of language diversity as they meet Maya's cousin Lucia, who recently moved from Portugal. International Wild ...

"What Shall We Do Today? - The Shelter Adventure" Children's Educational Story for Ages 6-9 Perfect for Classroom Reading & Family Discussions About Pet Adoption Join Imani, Tommy, and Maya in their heartwarming new adventure as they discover the importance of animal shelters on National Pet Day! Following their farm visit, our curious trio becomes junior volunteers at Happy Tails Animal Shelter, learning valuable lessons about compassion, responsibility, and the joy of helping animals in need. In this engaging children's story, young readers will: Experience a day as animal shelter ...

Everywhere he goes around the globe, Pig the Pug offends the locals and causes destruction and devastation. However, in the end, Pig's rudeness comes back to bite him....

Help Your Preschooler Get a Head Start on Understanding Money As a parent you want your child to have all the tools necessary to be successful in life. This includes helping them understand how to earn and manage their money. This book helps you lay the foundation on personal finance for your preschool children. This book focuses on what you can teach your 3 - 6-year-olds to get them started on the right financial path. Topics include: * Learning to count * Earning money * Spending money * Goal setting * How to start working on big concepts such as debt An easy read that will allow you to ...

"What Shall We Do Today? The Colorful Celebration" Celebrate diversity with this heartwarming children's story about International Romani Day - perfect for ages 6-9! Join curious Imani, enthusiastic Tommy, and knowledgeable Maya as they discover the beauty of Romani culture! When Maya brings news about their school's International Romani Day celebration, the three friends embark on an educational journey to learn about this important cultural heritage. This engaging children's story: Introduces young readers to Romani culture, traditions, and history in age-appropriate language Features ...

Brashness, tantrums and short attention spans are every parent’s nightmare. In my practice, I get a lot of parents who can’t even remember the last time they had some peace around the house, uninterrupted conversations with guests, or even a seamless family night out together, without the fits of rage coming from their otherwise little angels. Because of this, many are tempted to go to the doctor to find some kind of medication or pill that could make their troubles go away.