Are you looking for a dynamic way to engage your students from kindergarten to high school, while learning about our beloved canine companions and feline friends? In this blog post, we'll dive into the exciting realm of unit studies centered around dogs and cats covering everything from lesson plans and curriculum materials to fun facts and field trips.

Below is a compilation of subject areas, each accompanied by its own set of ideas with grade specific recommendations.

The first thing we should acknowledge is that table manners take practice to get right. It’s not a one-sitting process. That’s why every meal is a good opportunity to practice. But because that routine practice can start to sound like nagging, kids may resist the ongoing instruction in dining etiquette that you are trying to provide.

That is why I made up table manners games!

This year my friends got a new puppy. I went over and helped their kids learn to do some training with the new puppy, which was so much fun. This got me thinking about how much fun it is for kids to train dogs and how I could incorporate my over twenty years of dog training experience and put my diploma in Canine and Feline Behavioral Sciences into a fun homeschool project/ unit study.

Kids are thrilled when they see that they can train a dog. They get a huge smile on their face. They suddenly have a superpower they had no idea they had. It's not often kids get to be in charge and teach things, so I am not sure if it's the thrill of a new experience or if it's how fun it is to see an animal engaged solely with you, but whatever the reason, it's a great experience for most kids.

As a mother, it's essential to have a readily available collection of Bible verses to help teach your children valuable lessons. Throughout the years, I've tried different methods to achieve this. Here are two of my favorites:

Losing a loved one is never easy, and it can be hard to find the right words to ease the pain. Here are some scriptures that may provide comfort during this difficult time. Feel free to give a copy of this to someone to assist with bereavement of a loved one. You may want to write them on 3x5 cards and keep them with you because grief seems to know no boundaries.

14 Ways To Encourage a Loved One in the Midst of Illness, Treatment or Recovery —Part 1 One of the hardest things in life is seeing someone you love suffering in the midst or aftermath of a serious medical emergency.

There are so many ways to reach out and encourage someone in the midst of a prolonged health crisis—but, of course, the best gifts and gestures are the ones that come from your heart. Here are a few ideas to get you started.

Some are more playful or useful and some may require a little bit of elbow grease. It all depends on what you’re up for, and what your loved one will appreciate the most. May you find just what you need to be a blessing during a difficult time.

14 Ways To Encourage a Loved One in the Midst of Illness, Treatment or Recovery — Part 2 -How to Support A Friend