1st day of school!

It's here!! Summer is over and Kaitlyn's first
day of Kindergarten is HERE!!!!

The night before Little Miss went through all of her supplies marking them off the list.

Kaitlyn's teacher gave us a few "wish" items at Meet the Teacher, so we made sure to package them in a cute way!

That morning she was sooo excited to go!

 Melt my heart....

Little Man is not going to know what to do on school days when his partner in crime is not around.  

I prayed Isaiah 40:11 over my little lamb "He will tend his flock like a shepherd; he will gather the lambs in his arms; he will carry them in his bosom, and gently lead those that are with young." 

  

 I loved the encouragement a friend posted about this verse... "Peace washes over me with this verse, knowing that He will be carrying my lamb as I let go and watch him walk into that classroom on Monday. And knowing that He won't leave me standing there either but will gently lead me. Oh our God is so so GOOD!! "

Oh happy day, my Kinder Kaitlyn!

Meet the Teacher!

This mama was counting down the days to Kaitlyn's "Kindergarten Meet the Teacher" night. 

 After a brief talk in the cafeteria, we headed to Mrs. Dehlinger's class.

Her teacher had a welcome gift and lots of instructions for us.

We took Mrs. Dehlinger a little gift of our own too!

 Kaitlyn found her spot, and she was ready to start learning..

It's here! My heart leaves for Kindergarten on Monday.

Hiding His Word Tips

Wowza!! Loving all of the comments and questions that have come in this week about how I taught Kaitlyn a scripture for every letter of the alphabet. My inspiration came from these sources.

I can teach my child

Impress your kids

We also searched youtube or godtube for any of these scriptures to song. Putting a scripture to song or making up motions to go with the words were the easiest scriptures for Kailtyn to memorize. Here are  a few sources.

The Rizers 

 

Songs for Saplings 

Seeds family worship

I have also listed out all of the scriptures Kailtyn and I learned together in one spot...use these as inspiration and find scriptures that will really speak life into the little heart or hearts in your care. Can't wait to hear how God blesses your family through the mediation of His word!

Here is a link to all my posts related to ABC Scriptures : 

http://sommer-mypreciousfamily.blogspot.com/search/label/Learning%20Letters

A-Ask and it will be given to you (Matthew 7:7)

B-Be thankful in all things (1 Thessalonians 5:18) 

C-A cheerful heart is good medicine (Proverbs 17:22) 

D-Do not be afraid (Isaiah 43:5) 

E-Everything that has breath praise the Lord (Psalm 150:6) 

F-For God so loved the world, He gave Jesus (John 3:16)

G-Give Freely (Deuteronomy 15:10) 

H-Honor your mom and dad (Exodus 20:12) 

I- I can do all thing through Jesus (Philippians 4:13)

J- The joy of the Lord is my strength (Nehemiah 8:10)

K-A kind word cheers up (Proverbs 12:25)

L-Let my light shine for all men (Matthew 5:16)

M-My God is mighty to save (Zephaniah 3:17)

N-Nothing is impossible with God (Luke 1:37)

O-Obey your parents in all things for this pleases the Lord (Colossians 3:20)

P-Put on the full armor of God so you can stand against the devil (Ephesians 6:11)

Q-Quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to anger (James 1:19)

R-Refresh others and be refreshed (Prov 11:25)

S-Serve one another in love (Galatians 5:13)

T-Trust in the Lord with all your heart (Prov 3:5-6)

U-Under the shadow of your wings I will hide (Psalm 17:8)

V-I am the vine you are the branches (John 15:5) 

W-Wait on the Lord, be strong-let your heart take courage (Psalm 27:14) 

X-Xamine me Oh Lord, test my mind and my heart (Ps 26:2)

Y-You are the light of the world (Matthew 5:14)

Z-Zephaniah 3:17 You will take delight in me, calm my fears, and rejoice over me with singing!

And if your little one is too young to memorize, check out the God Made Me! days I started doing with Kaitlyn when she was 2.

GOD MADE ME!

August is Here!!!

August was jammed packed full of fun!!
Our sweet family headed to Canyon lake for 5 days of camping, smores, fishing, and fun!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The kids and I spent lots of afternoons planning Hedbandz.

Do you have this game? Such a fun family game!

Mommy also got to go on a Girls Get-a-way to Santa Fe

We spent a couple days at the Library

 And hanging out with sweet friends

Sweet August you have us ending with Kindergarten...more to come on this subject!

Learning the Letter X and Y and Z!!!!!

We are on the countdown to Kinder and down to 3 more letters!!

Letter X had taught us to Xamine.
(I know..I know..if you are a teacher I am in trouble!) 

We learned what the scripture means to ask God to search our hearts and get rid of things that are not pleasing to him. 

We also did a fun Xylophone craft

Letter Y was so so special for me to teach Kaitlyn. 

 

We gear up for Kindergarten in public school in 4 days. I really feel God's tug to be "Lights" for Him in our school.
This video just melts...my...heart


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RLEyWeemoFY&sns=em


I know you have heard me mention the book Going Public and how 3 years before school was even apart of my vocabulary, God began to press in..and speak to my heart about what His plans were for our little family. 

 

There is no doubt my Little Miss and our presence in our neighborhood school will be for His Glory. 

We gear up to start Kinder tomorrow as we wrap up our last scripture. 

Letter Z has us in Zephaniah. We learned the first part of this scripture with Letter M and now learn the rest of Zephaniah 3:17....

"He will take delight in me, calm my fears, and rejoice over me with singing"

 

You are ready Little Miss.... mommy has tried to imprint these truths upon your heart...to talk about them in the everyday rhythms of life..to live out out Deuteronomy 6:7. 

I can't wait to see what God has in store for you Kinder Kaitlyn