Quoted from Southeast Christian Church:

Father,

We cry out and cling to you in the brokenness. We lift up our eyes knowing all help comes from you, the Maker of heaven and earth. We pray grace and comfort to those devastated by the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting. Grant us, your children, peace in the midst of this chaos and confusion. Reveal to us how to demonstrate love as we mourn the lives lost in today's tragedy. 

Amen.

Elements for "Merry and Bright"

Here are the first half of the elements for "Merry and Bright."  Click image below to download from Mediafire.  PU/S4H/S4O.

Check back in the next few days for the rest of the elements.

Merry Christmas!

Day 5 of The Schoolhouse Review Crew's 12 Days of Christmas Giveaways!

From The Schoolhouse Review Crew:

On the fifth day of Christmas Giveaways, five winners will receive . . . MapTrek: 2-CD Collection from Knowledge Quest!

To enter, go to http://schoolhousereviewcrew.com/map-trek-giveaway/.

Have you entered the giveaways for Day 1, Day 2, Day 3, and Day 4?

Here is what all 5 winners will receive:

Map Trek:
The Complete Collection CDAtlas and Outline Maps of World History

Have you ever been teaching a history lesson when one of your children pipes up with a question. “Mom, is Carthage a city in Oregon or some other country?” Oh dear, you think to yourself and then calmly explain, “Honey, first of all, Oregon is a state, not a country. And Carthage no longer exists, but I think it was located on the northern tip of Africa across the Mediterranean Sea from Italy.” After receiving two or more questions along this vein, you realize that you need some better resources.

Actually, you only need ONE!

Map Trek is an atlas plus historical outline maps that allow you to teach geography alongside history. This is a resource that any homeschool parent can use with brilliant success, even if you don’t remember a thing from your history or geography classes in public school.

Grab your children by the hand.  It’s time to explore our world throughout history.  Let’s take a map trek!  This NEW, Hot-Off-The-Press CD-ROM contains all four Map Trek map sets – Ancient World, Medieval World, New World and Modern World – plus includes three additional bonuses, including complete world and continent maps, along with drawing grids to help your children really become familiar with the countries of our world. (PC and Mac compatible)

Map Trek:U.S. EditionAtlas and Outline Maps of World History

Have you ever been teaching a history lesson when one of your children pipes up with a question… “Mom, is Texas a state or its own country?” You smile to yourself and are tempted to answer, “Yes, Texas is a state, but they would sure rather be their own country!” But you hold your tongue and decide that it’s time to review U.S. geography. Then you wonder if you can combine this study with your current U.S. history studies…

The answer is, “Yes, you can!”

Map Trek: U.S. Edition is an atlas plus historical outline maps that allow you to teach geography alongside history. This is a resource that any homeschool parent can use with brilliant success, even if you don’t remember a thing from your history or geography classes in public school.

Grab your children by the hand. It’s time to explore our world throughout history. Let’s take a map trek! This NEW, hot-off-the-press CD-ROM contains 53 historical maps, 50 state maps, 3 U. S. maps in different sizez, and 106 student maps. (PC and Mac compatible)

And there’s a free gift for everyone  . . . 

Visit http://schoolhousereviewcrew.com/map-trek-giveaway/ to find out more!

And don't forget, DAY ELEVEN is going to be fantastic!  :-)

12 Days of Giveaways from The Schoolhouse Review Crew

Have you registered yet for the 12 Days of Giveaways from The Schoolhouse Review Crew?  Each day brings a fantastic new prize.

They are currently on Day 4.

On the fourth day of Christmas Giveaways, FOUR winners will receive . . . the Beginner level Birth of Jesus Bible Study from Grapevine Studies!

To enter, go to http://schoolhousereviewcrew.com/grapevine-studies-giveaway/.

Have you entered the giveaways for Day 1, Day 2, and Day 3 yet?

Saddle up your donkey and take your preschool and kindergarten Bible students on an unforgettable journey back in time to discover the amazing events that surrounded the Nativity. Your travels will begin in Nazareth with Gabriel’s announcement to Mary and continue through the return of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph from Bethlehem, to Egypt and ending in Nazareth. This hands-on children’s Bible study uses interactive lessons that young children love. Bible teachers will appreciate this unique way of teaching the birth of Jesus. This familiar nativity story will never be the same for your students after they have stick figured it! 7 Lessons



Enter for a new prize every day.  Oh, and I don't want to give away any surprises, but let's just say you should definitely make sure to register on DAY ELEVEN!!!!

STM Freebies - 3D Trees

I have been enjoying spending some time today checking out all the blogs that are offering "12 Days of" freebies, deals, etc., starting today and ending December 24.  I have several freebies for you today, myself.  This one is a hybrid idea from My Memories.  I hope to do this one with my kids over the next few days, and also to bring you some other ideas of Christmas activities we have been doing this month in our homeschool.

STM Freebies— 3D Trees

Check out these great freebies.  They make great centerpieces or mantel decorations. Fun to mix and match, too. Free online tutorial can be found at http://www.mymemories.com/craftables/tree Available free until December 24th.

	Click Here for Freebie 1

Merry Christmas!

Free Papers for "Merry and Bright"

Here are the rest of the background papers for "Merry and Bright."  Click image to download from Mediafire.  PU/S4H/S4O.

I hope you are having a wonderful Christmas season.  Check back in a few days for the elements!

Merry Christmas!

"Christmas Joy" by Dandelion Dust Designs

In case you haven't noticed on my blog of late, I am so ready for Christmas!!!  I finished my Christmas shopping today.  I'm loving all the Christmas freebies all over the digi-scrapping world, and the fun kits that are out.  Here's "Christmas Joy" by Dandelion Dust Designs.  It's a fun, soft kit with some mauve and pastel, and all your favorite Christmas decorations like trees, presents, and cookies!

You can get the kit exclusively at ScrapTakeout.  Click on the image below.

Click images below to pick up free quickpages from Mediafire.  P/U only.

Merry Christmas!

Disclaimer:  I received a free copy of this kit from Dandelion Dust Designs in exchange for layouts.