Archive | April 30, 2010

Kaleidoscope by Patsy Clairmont

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Kaleidoscope is a devotional book about Proverbs, written by Patsy Clairmont. Each chapter focuses on a different aspect of Proverbs. The book is funny, interesting, and creatively written. At the end of each chapter (except the first and the last) is a series of questions to answer and some relevant verses to meditate on. These are perfect for personal use or in a small group.

I was so excited to have the opportunity to review a Patsy Clairmont book. I have always loved her sense of humor and was so looking forward to receiving this book in the mail. Let me tell you… I loved this book. I loved it from beginning to end. I read it cover to cover and enjoyed the first chapter as much as the last. This book held my attention from the very first page. I do intend to read it again at a slower pace and spend more time pondering the questions and scriptures at the back of each chapter. Patsy was honest, inspiring, and tied together all her thoughts. I discovered little gold nuggets of Biblical truth in every chapter. I highly recommend this book.

I received this book free from Thomas Nelson Publishers as part of their BookSneeze.com book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.

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Special Needs – Take A Sensory Break!

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If you are dealing with a child with sensory issues, then this post is for you.

Take a Sensory Break!

We were discussing our son’s sensory issues with our OT recently and she mentioned that another one of her homeschool families takes a sensory break every day. I thought this was a great idea. Purposely plan sensory activities into our day! It sounds like such a simple idea, but really, I had not thought of incorporating the whole family and taking a sensory break.

Sensory breaks could include a variety of different things, calming or stimulating, depending on the needs in your family. Here are some simple ideas for planning your own sensory breaks:

  1. sip thick liquid through a straw
  2. blow bubbles
  3. finger paint
  4. play with different types of fidgets
  5. blow bubbles in water through a long tube
  6. do some heavy work
  7. play with play dough
  8. blow whistles, party noise makers, or horns
  9. play a scent smelling game
  10. go to the park and play on the swings
  11. chew gum
  12. suck a hard candy

I am sure you have more ideas that you can add to the list. Please leave me your thoughts in the comments.

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