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Using Literature to Teach American History in Elementary School

Tuesday, 24 November 2020 by TOSBlog

Many of us use a curriculum to teach history, but using literature to teach history can be a great teaching tool. I am continuing this history literature series with some of the best books to teach American history. Using literature to teach history illuminates the time period, helps integrate the history curriculum, and enriches

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Hey Mama Monday: Take the Stress Out of Christmas, Mama

Monday, 23 November 2020 by TOSBlog

Hey Mama, Are you trying to take the stress out of Christmas? What do you think of this idea? Ditch the school plans you made and be SPONTANEOUS. Take the kids and go do something or stick around the house and talk all day. Cook a meal with them (assign each child a task) to

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A Brief History of Awesome Aviation Adventures

Thursday, 19 November 2020 by TOSBlog

I’m heading up to Atlanta next week. I’ll hop on a plane with my husband, and an hour later, we’ll be at our destination. Each time I fly, I’m overwhelmed by the miracle of flight—that we can soar through the air on a huge heavy plane! Aviation history is thrilling. I want to dive

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Dear Momma, Letter of Reality

Wednesday, 18 November 2020 by TOSBlog

Dear Momma, I’ve known a few parents whose precious kids have succumbed to mental or physical illness. Prayers, hopes, dreams, faith poured out – and yet the end result was death. The parents wonder and blame – Did I work too many hours during pregnancy? Did I serve too much Jell-O with Red Dye