I am eagerly seeking a few more students for my Creative Writing class this year. This English elective class is for 8th-12 graders and will be offered in two different sections on Wednesdays at Shanan Tutorials, which meets at Spirit of Joy Lutheran Church in the Matthews/Wesley Chapel area. There is a morning section from…Continue reading Creative Writing 2020-2021 at Shanan Tutorials
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Inside Out Study–All 8 Weeks FREE with Vlogs and Handouts
The eight week Inside Out Study talking about our emotions has just wrapped up, so I thought I would write a post with links to ALL the materials and videos in one place. It’s all FREE! If you are getting this post via email, please click over to the site to be able to…Continue reading Inside Out Study–All 8 Weeks FREE with Vlogs and Handouts
Inside Out Session 2: Highs and Lows Vlog and Homework
Hi Ladies! We had a great meeting on Thursday though we missed the 4 ladies who couldn’t make it. 🙂 Hopefully this post and vlog will help everyone, including our online friends, get up to speed. But first, the inner teacher in me requires that I “pass out papers” now, so here are all the links…Continue reading Inside Out Session 2: Highs and Lows Vlog and Homework
Tone Up Week 7: Praise Him
During Week 6 of Tone Up, we focused on the tone we use with our kids, and more specifically, some strategies for using Scripture in our homes. Here’s the video. Click over to the website if you’re in email. SO, just as a reminder, be sure to find Scriptures for each of your kids to…Continue reading Tone Up Week 7: Praise Him
Tone Up Week 6: Teacher Voice
Last week during Week 5 we all enjoyed hearing the wisdom of my friend Kerri who shared about using a positive tone in our marriages. Here’s my brief synopsis of what we learned from her. I’m also adding a handout on encouragement that Kerri shared with us, which includes a lot of great Scripture. Encouragement Handout…Continue reading Tone Up Week 6: Teacher Voice
Tone Up Week 5: Build Up
This week has been a doozy with snow and ice and strep, so I am just going to cut to the chase since this post is already late. I’m not doing so great keeping a positive tone. ;( I am ready for them to all be healthy and back in school. We talked about our…Continue reading Tone Up Week 5: Build Up
Tone Up Week 4: The Difference Between Words and Tone
Welcome to Tone Up Week 4! As we reach almost the halfway point of our study, I’m finding that I am DEFINITELY paying a lot more attention to tone. How about you? The other day my youngest daughter Anika was explaining our bean jar to her cousin who was visiting. It was nice to know…Continue reading Tone Up Week 4: The Difference Between Words and Tone
A Friend Who Loves Fondant
One of my friends has a birthday today (29 again I’m pretty sure.) She is currently living far away from me, which makes it very difficult for me to fulfill her one birthday wish, for fondant, something that it is difficult to obtain where she is currently living. SO, seeing as how she has taught…Continue reading A Friend Who Loves Fondant
Tone Up Week 3: Dog Vomit
Welcome to Week 3 of Tone Up. I’ve got lots of a great vlogs and links and verses and fun stuff to share today, so don’t get overwhelmed! (Mom, I’m talking to you. :)) Firstly, here’s the link to the closed FB group if anyone still wants to join. Quite a few are joining in…Continue reading Tone Up Week 3: Dog Vomit
Tone Up Week 2: Dissonance in Me
Welcome to Week 2 of Tone Up: Taming the Tone in Our Homes. Last week in our live group, we got the ball rolling with examining our own homes and adopting some small strategies to change the tone. Here’s the vlog summary for those of you following along online. (Click over to the website if…Continue reading Tone Up Week 2: Dissonance in Me