The girls and I just finished watching this great documentary called “A Class Divided.” It’s about a lesson on discrimination that Jane Elliot, a third grade teacher from Riceville, Iowa, taught her students and the impact it had on their lives. It is fascinating to watch and was a great impromptu lesson today with my […]
Guelita in Photos
I totally stole these from my cousin Allison’s blog. I am so glad she is scanning all these old photos and posting them so the whole family has access to them. They are such a treasure! These are all the Mexican side of my family. I just have to show off my beautiful grandmother. The […]
American History Reads
I have a problem. I love history, particularly American history. I can’t ever seem to get enough when reading books. I read non-fiction, biographies, historical fiction, old political documents and writings, you name it. Here’s just a sampling of some recommended books that are a permanent part of my home library. Miracle at Philadelphia – […]
Patriotism FHE
Read about the prophecies Nephi made in the Book of Mormon concerning the choice land of America. Ideas on teaching patriotism to your children are also included in this family home evening lesson. For those who don’t have a Scribd account click here to download for free from 4shared. For some reason the lessons are […]
Preamble to the US Constitution FHE
Learn about the Preamble to the US Constitution in this family home evening lesson. Based on a family home evening supplement printed by the LDS Church to celebrate the Bicentennial of the Constitution in 1987. For some reason the lessons are printing really big, cutting some of the images off. The best way to avoid […]
Pledge of Allegiance FHE
This family home evening lesson teaches the history of the Pledge of Allegiance and what it means. Also includes a chart to learn the pledge in sign language. If you don’t have a scribd account click here to download from 4share. For some reason the lessons are printing really big, cutting some of the images […]
Star-Spangled Banner FHE
The next four weeks I will be posting family home evening lessons that teach about the US Flag, Pledge of Allegiance, Patriotism, and the Preamble to the US Constitution. It is a nice way to lead up to the Independence Day celebrations you will have will your family while at the same time teaching them […]