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July is for barbecues, camping, and mosquitos - not that I want to dedicate a month to mosquitos, but they are persistent in reminding us they exist. The secret is to not allow their momentary annoyance to ruin my entire experience ( 2 Corinthians 4:17 ).  This July, let's use this secret in all areas of our life. Let's focus on the splendor of the firework instead of the smoke that distorts the experience. This is how we claim our freedom: we focus on true and lovely things ( Philippians 4:8-9 ) instead of being held captive by smoke and mirrors ( Colossians 2:8 ). Resources to Support You in Your July Journey: July 2026 Ideas for Every Day Calendar (family friendly, educational)  July 2026 Growth for Today Calendar (personal growth, Bible study) July 2026 Ideas for EVERY Day View the current month's calendar at the Learning Lab Tab. Or download your July 2026 calendar through OneDrive . View archived calendars on our JOY for Today page. Add "Would ...

Ahhh! June. A month to put your feet up and rest.  We made it! Summer break is here, and before we know it we'll be heading back to chaos. So take a deep breath and enjoy the moment. Know we're resting right along with you.  Here's to you and your success on another year of leading those littles! Resources to Support You in Your June Journey: June 2026 Ideas for Every Day Calendar (family friendly, educational)  June 2026 Growth for Today Calendar (personal growth, Bible study) June 2026 Ideas for EVERY Day View the current month's calendar at the Learning Lab Tab. Or download your June 2026 calendar through OneDrive . View archived calendars on our JOY for Today page. Add "Would you rather..." questions into your daily holiday festivities this June to welcome even more JOY. Or get it (for free!) at our TPT store . Also, consider sampling our JOY for Today posts, where we celebrate selected days throughout the year by offering facts, connections, scr...

May. The word that begins blessings. The month that celebrates mothers and graduates. As your school year winds down, we're here to encourage you to bless each moment. Your learners will be moving on, and you don't want to miss the JOY that today offers.  Try it out. Speak a blessing over your life right now and prepare one for the next person you encounter. Our words do matter, they hold power, and I cannot think of better words to say than ones that seek to bless you. Here's one from me to you: May your May be filled with laughter, beauty, and promise. Resources to Support You in Your May Journey: May 2026 Ideas for  Every  Day Calendar  (family friendly, educational)  May 2026 Growth for Today Calendar  (personal growth, Bible study) May 2026 Ideas for EVERY Day View the  current month's calendar   at the Learning Lab Tab. Or download your  May 2026 calendar  through  OneDrive . View  archived calendars  on ...

It is hot and dry. I am so ready for rain! April promises showers, and this year, I certainly am praying that it delivers them. How are things going for you? Are you hot, dry, and ready for rain too?  We're heading into testing season. Which means our schedules look different, and we're in encouragement mode. I bet you're in the same boat. Whatever your outlook on testing is, we hope you are looking to the rainbow at the end: after it's over, you get one more month to enjoy your learners this year. We hope you make the most of every moment. Know we're looking for the rainbow too! Resources to Support You in Your April Journey: April 2026 Ideas for  Every  Day Calendar  (family friendly, educational)  April 2026 Growth for Today Calendar  (personal growth, Bible study) April 2026 Ideas for EVERY Day View the  current month's calendar   at the Learning Lab Tab. Or download your  April 2026 calendar  through  OneDrive . View...

Wow! How March is hitting me like a wrecking ball. I'm running and feel like I can't catch up. Is this you, too? Let's take a breath and together remember that we can press on. We have a race to run and a Savior who holds our hand through it. Let's let Him be our strength; the race can only end in victory when we do. Keep Marching. Resources to Support You in Your March Journey: March 2026 Ideas for  Every  Day Calendar  (family friendly, educational)  March 2026 Growth for Today Calendar  (personal growth, Bible study) March 2026 Ideas for EVERY Day View the  current month's calendar   at the Learning Lab Tab. Or download your  March 2026 calendar  through  OneDrive . View  archived calendars  on our JOY for Today page. Add " Would you rather... " questions into your daily holiday festivities this February to welcome even more JOY. Or get it (for free!) at  our  TPT  store . Also, consider sampling o...

It's nearing February and for the first time this winter, I'm feeling chilly. The heater has been running almost nonstop. Today, I'm looking forward to spring. What about you? This month we're thinking about our thoughts. What we allow ourselves to think about matters. Holding thoughts captive and testing them to see if they are good, lovely, and true is a skill all of us can grow in - leaders and learners alike. Because what we think about affects how we treat ourselves, others, and ultimately who we are becoming.  We invite you to take this step with us! Let's spend February speaking love and truth to ourselves and see how that love spreads to others. Resources to Support You in Your February Journey: February 2026 Ideas for  Every  Day Calendar  (family friendly, educational)  February 2026 Growth for Today Calendar  (personal growth, Bible study) February 2026 Ideas for EVERY Day View the  current month's calendar   at the Learning Lab Ta...

Happy (almost) New Year! We made it to 2026! I hope your holidays were merry, and you feel refreshed to welcome January.  We're excited to return with our Ideas for EVERY Day calendars for 2026, along with a new approach to our GROWTH for today calendars. We pray they add JOY to your daily routines. As we welcome January with hopeful anticipation, we hope you are trying new routines too. It's always a good idea to reflect and embrace positive restarts. We are praying for diligence in pursuit of your goals, that your efforts are rewarded, and that you remain hopeful when your plans don't go as intended. Resources to Support You in Your January Journey: January 2026 Ideas for  Every  Day Calendar  (family friendly, educational)  January 2026 Growth for Today Calendar  (personal growth, Bible study) January 2026 Ideas for EVERY Day View the  current month's calendar   at the Learning Lab Tab. Or download your  January 2026 calenda...

At a time when we are to be thankful, I'm finding myself feeling like the work I do is thankless. And I wonder if you feel the same. I imagine you do. It is rare to have the littles you lead and love thank you for the tireless work you do, especially this time of year. Maybe in Christmas wishes, Valentine cards, and end-of-year appreciation gifts, but at Thanksgiving? Nah, they are frustrated, just like you. They need a break, just like you. They find it hard to feel motivated, just like you. So take a deep breath with me, Leaders. Let's press on together. When it is time to rest, make sure you rest. That way when your energy is needed, you have it. May we never tire of doing what is good and right before our Lord because in His season we shall bring in a great harvest if we can just persist.  Galatians 6:9 (VOICE) Resources to Support You in Your December Journey: December 2025 Ideas for  Every  Day Calendar  (family friendly, educational)  December 2025 Grow...

Every November we're challenged to focus living with an attitude of gratitude. Science supports it, and Jesus preached it. Gratitude transforms our thinking.  I wonder if we might employ this in the classroom, and perhaps you already do. When the mood gets dreary, work together to make a quick gratitude list. Or have a gratitude jar. Here, classmates deposit thankful statements. Pull one to read whenever your room needs a gratitude lift. How do you practice gratitude in your classroom? Resources to Support You in Your November Journey: November 2025 Ideas for  Every  Day Calendar  (family friendly, educational)  November 2025 Growth for Today Calendar  (personal growth, Gospel study) November 2025 Ideas for EVERY Day View the  current month's calendar   at the Learning Lab Tab. Or download your  November 2025 calendar  through  OneDrive . View  archived calendars  on our JOY for Today page. Add " Would you ra...

If you've been around Wolfe Stew for long, you know that I have a love/hate relationship with October. I love the season, that our nephew's birthday is this month, and that I get to start making stews and baking with pumpkin! But Halloween has lost its appeal for me. Yet, as is true for all of us, I have the power to choose what I focus on. So, I'll focus on the things that bring me JOY. I hope you're doing the same in your classroom. As the October to December season creeps in and students start thinking more and more about holidays and less and less about academics, remember you too have the power to focus on the victories instead of the disappointments. And that is my October challenge for you: before you head home each night, choose one victory from the day to carry with you. And my prayer is that remembering the one victory creates a chain of more and more victories for you.  Let's, together, greet each October day with confidence! Resources to Support You in Y...