Easter is a special season – the time we celebrate Jesus’s death, burial, and resurrection! As a Christian teacher and mom, it is my desire to see my students grow in their faith and deepen their relationship with God. The following books are great discussion-starters for the true meaning of Easter and why we celebrate ... Read More about 5 Must-Read Kids Books for Easter| Joy in the Journey
Each year the week leading up to Easter is always such a special time. I love sharing the Bible with children and want to invite you along as I prepare and teach kids about Palm| Joy in the Journey
I have fond memories of listening to The Best Christmas Pageant Ever by Barbara Robinson on audiobook with my family on long road trips to visit relatives for Christmas. We did this a few years| Joy in the Journey
Last year, around this time, I was discussing the significance of Veterans Day with my preschool students. I was trying to explain it in simple terms so they could understand such an important day with| Joy in the Journey
Yesterday I drove down to a park near my house to participate in early voting. As I waited in line before receiving my ballot, I reflected on how important voting is. Here in America we| Joy in the Journey
Happy Fall! I love so many things about fall: the cooler weather, warm drinks, changing leaf colors, campfires, cardigans and boots, the yummy desserts, the sound of leaves crunching beneath my feet, and all things| Joy in the Journey
As adults who have been believers maybe for years, or even decades, I think we sometimes become complacent about certain aspects of God’s Word or truth – without even realizing it! We don’t mean to,| Joy in the Journey
"Mama, I just wish I was more like Samantha" my daughter sighed as she mentally calculated all the ways she didn't measure up to her new friend. I pulled the covers tight up to her| Joy in the Journey
When I was in the fourth grade I learned the Books of the Bible song - and I can still sing it today! I also started doing Bible Drill, an activity at my church that| Joy in the Journey
Have you ever wondered how to incorporate more Christian principles into your preschool curriculum? Or maybe you’ve wondered how to add Bible vocabulary into your lessons? That's where I was - wanting to integrate more| Joy in the Journey