Cool Sites – November 28, 2012
Posted on Nov 24 2012 in Cool Sites by admin
3.1 Christian Resources: Free Jesse Tree Advent Family Devotional
3.2 Thrifty Ideas: Jan Brett Freebies
3.3 Preschool and Kindergarten: How to Play Marbles
3.4 Science: Space Station Spotter
3.1 Christian Resources: Free Jesse Tree Advent Family Devotional
Ann Voskamp of the Holy Experience blog has shared her Jesse Tree devotional with 25 days of short, family friendly devotions to her e-mail subscribers (sign up free of charge). Each day, find Bible verses with reflections on them, a full-color ornament to cut out for your Jesse Tree, and an “action point” to put more of Christ’s love into practice.
www.aholyexperience.com/2011/11/free-jesse-tree-advent-family-devotional
3.2 Thrifty Ideas: Jan Brett Freebies
Subscribe to Jan Brett’s newsletter (or just visit her site) for fabulous, printable material from seasonal coloring pages and full-color bookmarks fancy enough to give as greeting-card gifts (print on cardstock), to teaching material for younger kids and drawing lessons sophisticated enough for adults! A famous children’s author/illustrator, Jan keeps sharing new resources year after year and offers access to older, archived items.
3.3 Preschool and Kindergarten: How to Play Marbles
Marbles is a great, old-fashioned game that does not require batteries or electricity, and also has many variations. Games such as this teach fine-motor skills, and the importance of taking turns, following rules, and picking up (prevents falls, loss, and younger siblings getting them into their mouths!).
http://kidsactivitiesblog.com/play-marbles
3.4 Science: Space Station Spotter
NASA has just initiated a new, free service that notifies you when the International Space Station (ISS) passes overhead in the mornings and evenings. Choose to receive either an e-mail or text message when a good opportunity to see the ISS occurs (not the hard-to-spot passes)–it’s great for kids.
