by Shannon Popkin | Apr 7, 2012 | Holidays
I’ve expanded on the idea of the Resurrection Eggs, using a longer version of the Easter Story. We plan to use this tomorrow with our extended family, but I thought others might enjoy using it, too.Using the ‘key’ below, fill the eggs accordingly and...
by Shannon Popkin | Apr 3, 2012 | Faith, Fear, Holidays, Media, Teens, Wisdom
Last time, I talked about what I liked–and there’s a lot to like in the Hunger Games. But this time, I’d like to tell you what I found disturbing. I suppose it’s obvious: Rollicking festivities that include the crowd collectively leaning in to...
by Shannon Popkin | Jan 31, 2012 | Holidays
For Room Moms, Party Planners, and Sunday School Teachers, and anyone else planning a Valentine’s Party: Here are a couple of game ideas, using Conversation Hearts.Candy Heart Seven UpThis works for first graders all the way up. It’s just like ‘Seven...
by Shannon Popkin | Dec 23, 2011 | Holidays
Last week, I asked for your best classroom Christmas games, and promised to post my favorite.The one that I loved most was a blog post, entitled “Not So Silent Night”. (And I have to agree– this family party looked anything but quiet!) The author,...
by Shannon Popkin | Dec 19, 2011 | Holidays, Mistakes, Parenting
This morning, I told Cade, “You get to wear your pj’s to school! It’s Polar Express day!”He said, “Oh! But, mom are you sure it’s today? What if it’s another Monday and you have it mixed up?” I assured him that it was...
by Shannon Popkin | Dec 17, 2011 | Holidays
I do have one game. Christmas Bingo is ready to go for Cade’s second grade class. (The link takes you to the printable game, created by yours truly.) But I’ll bet there are some better games out there. And in my opinion, a party hinges on the games.So,...