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    Create A Character Scrapbook

    September 18, 2016 /

    For your next book-sharing project, capitalize on the popularity of scrapbooking! Have each child or small group of students design a scrapbook about a book’s main character. Explain that the first Read more [...]

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    Do You Know Amelia Bedelia?

    September 17, 2016 /

      Unless you have school age children, you probably don't know her? But if you need a laugh then these are the books for you. I was first introduced to her by my oldest daughter who by the way Read more [...]

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    September 16, 2016 /

    She breathed a huge sigh. “We won’t be struggling like we are now. And maybe that’s why Emma is doing this. Maybe she sees it for what it is. I can appreciate that.” She blinked back more tears Read more [...]

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    Excerpt from The Crimson Tree

    September 15, 2016 /

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    Free Journal from In Touch

    September 14, 2016 /

    This 90-day guided journal will help you cultivate a lifestyle of thankfulness. Walking with the Lord, you’ll learn how to be grateful in any circumstance. “You don’t give thanks when you feel like Read more [...]

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