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(Updated 4/18/2024) From an early age our nephew found dinosaurs fascinating. I bet one or two people in your life do too! The intrigue of dinosaurs provides opportunities for imagination, curiosity, and discovery. And, as we explore the secrets God stows in creation, it serves to help us know Him more. What an incredible opportunity for JOY! Dinosaur Day:  May's Third Tuesday AND June 1st Annually JOY for Today Offerings: Did You Know...  Four we didn't. Wolfe Stew Connects  To dinosaurs. Bible Verses and Quotes  Related to dinosaurs or creation. Activity Suggestions  Dress-up ideas, book list, hands-on paleontology, "Would you rather...", and family challenge.  UPCOMING HOLIDAYS: World Turtle Day (May 23rd Annually) Memorial Day (May's Last Monday)  Love Conquers All Day (June 3rd Annually) Did You Know: The longest dinosaur name is micropachycephalosaurus?  This dinosaur name features 23 characters and nine syllables. The name means tiny, thick-headed lizard

E is for Erosion was filmed in The Badlands National Park. Finding the Badlands after it has snowed is amazing. Just look at how much erosion happens in the park after snow has poured into it. This is intended for Preschool and Kindergarten to help in learning. Sample these related posts: To see another "E" video, watch " E is for Elk ". To keep talking about earth science, watch " T is for Thunderstorm ". To watch water more, check out " W is for Waterfall "... ..." S is for Stream "... or " H is for Hot Springs ".

(Updated March 14, 2024.) Earth Day provides us with a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with our maker, simplify our life, and remind us of true beauty as we surround ourselves in the work of His hands. Earth Day is April 22nd Annually JOY for Today Offerings: Did You Know...  Five Earth Day facts we didn't know. Wolfe Stew Connects  To God's work and your part in it. Bible Verses and Quotes  About the Earth. Activity Suggestions  Books, crafts, discussion questions, and family challenge. UPCOMING HOLIDAYS: Honesty Day  (April 30th Annually) National Day of Prayer (May's First Thursday) Star Wars Day (May 4th Annually) Did You Know: Anti-Vietnam protests  inspired Earth Day ?  Wisconsin Senator Nelson, after watching the success of student-led anti-Vietnam protests, organized environmental awareness teach-ins that eventually became the now globally recognized Earth Day. ( Earth.org ) It falls on April 22nd to maximize student participation? Wisconsin Senator Nelson chose

Winter often denotes a season of waiting - waiting for the thaw so life can begin again. It's what we do in the waiting that's challenging. Whether you approach this winter with wonder or discontent, we're praying JOY finds you in it. December 21, 2022 JOY for Today Offerings: Did You Know...  Five we didn't. Wolfe Stew Connects  To winter outlooks. Bible Verses and Quotes  About winter. Activity Suggestions : Science Activities with Book Pairings, Would You Rather, and Family Challenge Did You Know: Japan gets more snow than most countries? Of the top ten snowiest destinations  HGTV  lists, five are in Japan. Niseko, Japan tops the list with an average annual snowfall of 50 feet. ( Fact City , and  HGTV ) Russia experiences the coldest winters? Canada comes in second and Mongolia third. ( Fact City ) Humans undergo a type of hibernation?  While we do not sleep through the winter, we do eat and sleep more because of the decreased daylight hours which increases our fat s

Reptiles fascinate. With such a wide variety of them in existence, it is difficult to imagine you cannot find one (or two) that bring JOY to you. Yet another way to welcome JOY is to know with confidence that you are aware of how to identify, guard against, and treat attacks of potentially dangerous reptiles. JOY for Today Offerings: Did You Know...  Four we didn't. Wolfe Stew Connects  Musings from the Mrs. Bible Verses and Quotes  About reptiles. Activity Suggestions  Language center, research resources, questions, and family challenge Did You Know: There are over 10,000 reptile species? While reptiles live on every continent except Antarctica, their favored habitats are deserts, oceans, and cities. ( Everything Reptiles ) They come in all shapes and sizes? From just over one-half inch long ( Brookesia nana  at National Geographic ) to weighing in at over a ton ( saltwater crocodile  at National Geographic ) to measuring over 32 feet in length ( reticulated python at Reptiles Co

L is for Leafbug was filmed on our front porch in Loveland, Colorado. We have seen 2 leafbugs since we have lived here. People say they are rare, so being visited twice is pretty cool! We hope to see them even more! This is intended for Preschool and Kindergarten to enhance their learning of the alphabet.

B is for Bee was filmed near our neighborhood in Loveland, Colorado. He was very busy pollinating this flower! They are amazing creatures that make our lives better. This is intended for Preschool and Kindergarten to enhance their learning of the alphabet.

B is for Butterfly was filmed at a waterfall in Pagosa Springs, Colorado. This butterfly is truly beautiful. I love watching butterflies fluttering all over nature! This is intended for Preschool and Kindergarten to enhance their learning of the alphabet.

S is for Snake was filmed near our neighborhood in Loveland, Colorado. This little guy was just found on the sidewalk. We are not sure what type of snake he is, but before we started filming he looked like he was striking like a rattlesnake. This is intended for Preschool and Kindergarten to enhance their learning of the alphabet.

M is for Mist was filmed at a waterfall in Pagosa Springs, Colorado. I enjoyed the feeling of the mist, it was very cool and refreshing. We are hoping to find more of these amazing places that you can actually stand near. This is intended for Preschool and Kindergarten to enhance their learning of the alphabet.

D is for Deer was filmed in Pagosa Springs, Colorado . These deer were right near the place we stayed in Pagosa Springs. It was fun seeing them every night at dusk. This is intended for Preschool and Kindergarten to enhance their learning of the alphabet. Sample these related posts: To see more deer. For another "D" walk watch " D is for Ducks ". To compare deer with elk ... rams ... and zebras . Discover more ABC Nature Walk videos at  Mr. Wolfe's Kinder Garden .

B is for Bird was filmed in Pagosa Springs, Colorado. We were at Silver Falls, and this guy loved the water! I think he was dancing during part of the video. This is intended for Preschool and Kindergarten to enhance their learning of the alphabet.

(Updated 5.17.2023) Hot air balloons against blue skies uplift spirits everywhere they fly. This whimsical contraption forces us to simultaneously celebrate our freedom and accept surrender. There is joy in both, Friends, when you choose wisely. Artwork by our niece, age 8. | June 5th Annually Hot Air Balloon Day Sightings: Did You Know...   One we knew; four we didn't. Wolfe Stew Connects  To surrender. Bible Verses and Quotes  Inspired by Hot Air Balloons.  Activity Suggestions   Art, science, ticket-buying, movies, and history. Upcoming Holidays : Flag Day (June 14th Annually) and Father's Day (June's Third Sunday) Did You Know: A person was not the first hot air balloon passenger? Three animals were uniquely chosen for the first hot air balloon ride over the French court in Versailles: a rooster, a duck, and a sheep. The sheep tested the effects of flight on land dwellers and the fowl of birds that fly at varying altitudes. All animals returned safely. ( Mental Floss

After watching my turtle recover from his tumble down the stairs yesterday (he's alright), I realized this is what turtles do: they take risks. They don't know what's at the bottom of that fall, but they trust their shell to protect them. I wonder, what shell protects you? Does your shell of protection provide joy and confidence or fear and isolation?  Meet Our Turtle: Waldo World Turtle Day Stops: Did You Know...   Two we knew; three we didn't. Wolfe Stew Connects  Musings by the Mrs. Bible Verses and Quotes  Inspired by turtles. Activity Suggestions   Care, costumes, reading, crafting, games, habitats, and maps. Did You Know: Turtles existed alongside dinosaurs?  Turtles lived more than 220 million years ago, before snakes, crocodiles, and alligators. ( World Atlas ) The oldest turtle on record lived to 188?  Named, Tu'i Malila, this female radiated tortoise lived on Tonga Island but was originally from Madagascar. ( Tongan Tribes ) More than 356 species exist?  T