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The Giving Tree | A Wolfe Stew Review

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   A classic tale,  The Giving Tree  will endear itself to you with its simple, heartfelt message.  This Wolfe Stew Review includes: Target Audience including Wolfe Stew ,  AR, Lexile, and Amazon recommendations. Leader/Learner Descriptions - Notecard sized descriptions to display for learners or file for leaders. A Look at the Art - A brief peek into the type of art you'll encounter. Setting - Tells you where the story takes place. Main Characters  - Name and introduction to the book's featured characters. Point of View - Identifies the point of view the author uses and how it affects the story. Conflicts - Relates the main conflicts encountered in the book. Themes - List of themes this book explores. Our Favorites - Character, quote, and scene. About the Author - Five fast facts. Academic Tie-Ins - Cross-curricular activities for classroom use. Websites to Explore - A list of websites related to the book or author.   Target Audience If you have a heartbeat, this b

Proverbs 31: Week Forty-Seven | The Wolfe Notes

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Welcome to week  forty-seven  of our Proverbs 31 journey. This week, topics include raising children, being called blessed, and receiving praise. If you'd like to return to one of our previous stops, let our " Wolfe Notes " guide you.  In January  we examined our  value  with the help of Proverbs 31 verses 10 and 29. In February  we learned what  uplifting  means by looking at Proverbs 31:11 and 23. In March , we considered the virtue of  respect  by studying Proverbs 31:12 and 28. In April , we trained to be  hardworking  with Proverbs 31:13 and 19 as our instructors. In May , we saw what it takes to be  resourceful  by examining Proverbs 31:14 and 21.  In June , we developed our  caring  muscle by exercising Proverbs 31:15 and 22. In July , we practiced being  savvy  with help from Proverbs 31:16 and 27. In August , we witnessed  exemplary  behavior outlined in Proverbs 31:18 and 31. In September , we found what being  necessary  looks like from Proverbs 31:20 and 24. I

P is for Prairie Dog | ABC Nature Walk

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P is for Prairie Dog was filmed at Badlands National Park . You could hear these little guys better than you could see them. So, listen close and look hard, kids! This is intended for Preschool and Kindergarten to help in learning. Sample these related posts: For more "P" videos, watch " P is for Pika "... ... and "P is for Piranha" . To continue the Badland Adventure, watch " R is for Rams "... ..." E is for Erosion "... and " J is for Juniper Tree ". Discover more ABC Nature Walk videos at Mr. Wolfe's Kinder Garden .

Stay at Home Because You're Well Day | JOY for Today

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Home is a place we long for, a place that welcomes rest, offers encouragement, and strengthens us to face our tomorrows. This type of home is the source of unending JOY, the kind of joy that you carry with you wherever you go. Stay at Home Because You're Well Day | November 30th Annually JOY for Today Offerings: Did You Know...  Facts about home. Wolfe Stew Connects  To feeling at home. Bible Verses and Quotes  About home. Activity Suggestions  Read books, listen to music, improve your home, discuss questions, and challenge your family. UPCOMING HOLIDAYS:   The First Day of Advent  (The Sunday Nearest November 30th) St. Nicholas Day (December 6th Annually) Worldwide Candle Lighting Day  (December's Second Sunday) Did You Know: Housewarming was originally about warming a house? Before electricity, neighbors would bring firewood to new homeowners and light a fire in the fireplace. The practice was not only to warm the house but also to ward off evil. ( PJ Fitzpatrick ) Americans

Proverbs 31: Week Forty-Six | The Wolfe Notes

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Welcome to week  forty-six  of our Proverbs 31 journey. In these notes, we think about how to speak with wisdom and truth and consider that we rise to glorify God. If you'd like to return to one of our previous stops, let our " Wolfe Notes " guide you.  In January  we examined our  value  with the help of Proverbs 31 verses 10 and 29. In February  we learned what  uplifting  means by looking at Proverbs 31:11 and 23. In March , we considered the virtue of  respect  by studying Proverbs 31:12 and 28. In April , we trained to be  hardworking  with Proverbs 31:13 and 19 as our instructors. In May , we saw what it takes to be  resourceful  by examining Proverbs 31:14 and 21.  In June , we developed our  caring  muscle by exercising Proverbs 31:15 and 22. In July , we practiced being  savvy  with help from Proverbs 31:16 and 27. In August , we witnessed  exemplary  behavior outlined in Proverbs 31:18 and 31. In September , we found what being  necessary  looks like from Prover

December 2023 | Calendars

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I am ready for the rush of this year to slow down. How is it that I am sending out December calendars already? Didn't school just start yesterday?  If your year feels like it is speeding by too, perhaps we can slow it down by committing to experiencing the fulness of each moment. We are praying that you find God in each one and rest there. To aid you in finding JOY in your home and classroom, our December 2023 offerings include: December  2023 Ideas for  Every  Day Calendar  (family friendly, educational)  December 2023 Growth for Today Calendar  (personal growth, Bible-based) Blank 2023 Calendars   Bible verses  Inspirational Quotes December 2023 Ideas for EVERY Day View the  current month's calendar   at the Learning Lab Tab. Or download your  December 2023  through  OneDrive . View  archived calendars  on our JOY for Today page. Add " Would you rather... " questions into your daily holiday festivities this December to welcome even more JOY.  Also, consider samp

The Divorced Son: Part Nine | Reflections

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  I wanted to write these statements to help you understand me.  We all have a ‘Divorced Son’ in us.  We are all hurting.  I found God when I was young, then I turned away from him for actually answering my prayers.  I asked for God to save my grandfather, from my father’s side.  God claimed him that night.   He allowed my grandfather a peaceful entrance into His arms.  I didn’t see it, because what I wanted was my grandfather to stay.  It was selfish.  It took me a long time to recognize that God had done what I asked, but in His way.  I had no right to be angry.  None of us do.  God will answer you in His manner. I am not ever trying to preach to you.  I would never think I was able.  I just want to share what God has done in my life.  There are so many times He has saved me from myself.  He has used people that were absolute scum in my life, and He made them keep the sin away.  It is miraculous.  I don’t know why it took me so long to get to this point.  The point of hearing the