Grand Opening Party and Everybody Is a WINNER!!

That's right!! This is our BIG GRAND OPENING PARTY. Everyone who enter will win so hurry on over to http://www.kidswritebooks.com/ or click on the link in the rt. sidebar for all the details. We are so excited about this program for you and your family. Not only can kids publish their own books but everyone in the family can. If you have any questions you can email from here or from the kidswritebooks site. Now,go and claim your prizes!!!

Keep the FAITH,

Great Books For Families

This book comes from The Let's Make A Memory Series. From the description--There’s something tender, sacred and very special about family traditions. Some are inherited from past generations, and some are born within your own family. Either way, traditions create closeness and seal the ties that bind families together.

In Creating Family Traditions, Gloria Gaither and Shirley Dobson share their own ideas that will help make meaningful, long-lasting memories throughout the years to come. It’s packed with easy-to-do, fun-filled activities for holidays and special occasions through all the seasons of the year, and can be enjoyed by all, from toddlers to grandparents. This is the second book in the Let’s Make a Memory series.

This book shows how important and powerful family storytelling can be in a family. How it bonds families together and brings them closer. This tradition is all to lacking from our fast paced lifestyle. This book is a great reminder.

Keep the Faith,

Storytelling....A Gift to Give and Receive

Storytelling is the way we learn naturally. Stories connect generations to one another. Children love their parents or grandparents to tell them stories from when they were kids. For years stories have been told to convey lessons,to teach and to educate. Storytelling can be a incredible teaching tool where information is more easily retained. Telling stories along with reading and writing can all work together to bring a more rounded approach to learning. Historical facts embedded into a good story can result in students retaining more of the information. Storytelling can be powerful. It supports speaking and listening skills,motivates reading and writing and stimulates the imagination. Stories can teach,reinforce and introduce ideas and curriculum's in a more logical and creative way. Stories can teach important life principles and lift our spirits. Stories help us remember our past and allow us to live on for generations. Stories can be used to present and preserve our culture and heritage. In this fast paced world it is so important that we look back at where we came from and share that rich history with our children so that they will share with theirs. At my house I am always repeating stories that my parents told me or about events that happened when I was a child to my son.

A Cheyenne storyteller once said,"Stories are gifts. It is up to us to GIVE and receive them." Share Your Stories,

I'm An Author Writing Workshop Online Version

Great news!! The online version of I'm An Author Writing Workshop will be having it's grand opening soon. Head on over there and check it out at the link in the right sidebar. We will be giving away all sorts of prizes to celebrate,more on that later. You will not want to miss all the give-aways. Someone will win the whole program for FREE,yes that's right FREE so check back often.

The I'm An Author program is a children's writing residency program that culminates in a bound book and has been created for use in the public/private school system, on a large scale. This is a great summertime activity for your kids and if you homeschool this online program would be a great writing program for next year.

We can help you,find,capture and publish your own book on any subject you choose, the sky is the limit. I just finished a family history book and my son is working on a book about his dogs. So anyone can publish their own book. I am so excited about this program for kids. I'm An Author will boost their confidence when they see their own story as a published book.

Keep the Faith,

Online Version of I'm An Author Writing Program Coming Soon

Extra, Extra, I have exciting news. The I'm An Author Writing Program (Online Version) will be up and running soon. If you are not familiar with the program, I'm An Author" is a 3-phase educational program that teaches children how to find, capture and share their stories through the art of oral storytelling, writing, illustrating and publishing their own story. The program will be entirely web based and will include a teachers page,tutorials and all the tools you will need to teach you children the I'm An Author Program which will result in a published book for your children. Your children will learn great skills putting their books together and getting them ready to publish. Working in the publishing center and watching their stories come to life will give them confidence in their writing skills. Adding pictures,artwork will allow them to put their own stamp on their book.Parents you can make their own books as well. The publishing certificate in the program allows you to make as many books as you would like and you will pay as you publish them. Here are a few ideas for books.VacationsFamily HistoriesFamily GatheringsBest FriendsHobbiesCollectionsRecipesTributeBaby Boy or GirlWedding You only limited by your imagination. More information will be coming soon on this exciting program. If you would like to be notified when we are up and running,comment here with your email address and we will keep you updated.
Keep the Faith

The 912 Project--Join The Movement

Do you Cherish the Principles and Values upon which our great nation was founded?

Remember the way we were on September 12th? We weren't Democrats or Republicans, we were just Americans, banded together. Flags were waving and people were coming together in the spirit of all things American. Reclaim that spirit while you chronicle your own personal 9-12 journey. Chronicle your journey through each of the 12 values from the 912 Project. This 28 page journal will feature your own notes, photos and artwork on each page. Each value page features a quote from one of our founding fathers. Go here to join to get started with your journal today.

1.America is Good.
2.I believe in God and He is the center of my life.
3.I must always try to be a more honest person than I was yesterday.
4.The family is sacred. My spouse and I are the ultimate authority, not the government.
5.If you break the law, you pay the penalty. Justice is blind and no one is above it.
6.I have a right to life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness, but there is no guarantee of equal results
7.I work hard for what I have and I will share it with who I want to. Government cannot force me to be charitable.
8.It is not un-American for me to disagree with authority or to share my personal opinion
9.The government works for me. I do not answer to them, they answer to me

12 Values
Honesty
Sincerity
Reverence
Moderation
Hope
Hard Work
Thrift
Courage
Humility
Personal Responsibility
Charity
Gratitude

Do you agree with at least 7 of these 9 Principles?
Then you're a nine-twelver.

















Keep the Faith,

Getting Boys To Read Without Threatening Bodily Harm!!!

If you are looking for Father's Day ideas go here. If you have sons and can't get them to read without threatening bodily harm then you may want to read this article. I thought it was quite interesting. .Mike McQueen from http://www.gettingboystoread.com/ list several easy tips for getting boys to read.


Getting Boys to Read - Quick Tips for Parents, Librarians, and Teachers
Submitted by Mike McQueen from Getting Boys To Read .com
This is a growing list of general quick tips for getting boys to read. Check back frequently as this list will grow. I will post these to my Twitter and Facebook as well.

1.Most boys prefer to read NON-FICTION. Learn more at http://GettingBoysToRead.com
2.It's critical to RESPECT a boy's reading interests, even if we think it stinks. Learn more at http://GettingBoysToRead.com
3.Most boys prefer things that are SHORT, like Tweets :-) Learn more at http://GettingBoysToRead.com
4.Boys love MAGAZINES! They are chunkable and informative. Learn more at http://GettingBoysToRead.com
5.Boys like to DISCUSS things they read, but are often shy. Ask questions, engage them. Learn more @ http://GettingBoysToRead.com
To see the rest of the list,please visit http://getttingboystoread.com


Keep the Faith,