I was asked to help find some sites that have gifts kids can make on them. In my opinion Christmas presents made by kids should have simple instructions, about the items to make and the end result is cute.
AmazingMoms.com I liked the ideas of the snowman pin, the personalized clock and the Chocolate spoons.
Christmas crafts
Some fun ones are the scented pine cones, sugar cone Christmas tree and magic reindeer food.
This site really grabbed my attention, BuyNothingChristmas. It has 59 ideas you can use to give a thoughtful gift.
Here’s a printable coupons site for youngsters willing to give through their actions @ Purple Printable Coupons. Some of the cutest one’s are dusting coupon, hour of silence coupon, undisturbed nap coupon.
Got some time to spare? Check out this site at 101 Great Gifts to Make.
This site gives eight neat gifts kids can use to make an impression @ FrugalFamily.

. . . Love this story. God can use anyone who has a determination and passion to tell others about him. You gotta read this story I found on Our Daily Bread website. (:
God has limitless ways of reaching people. So if you feel that you don’t have the ability to reach others for Christ, think about 76-year-old Ethel Hatfield.

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These virtual math manipulatives can be found @ National Library of Virtual Manipulatives.
Writing Out #s Crossword @ HaelMedia.com

An exerpt from the book, Thanksgiving A Time to Remember by Barbara Rainey (page 26).
“After sixty-five days at sea from Plymouth (a total of ninety-seven days from the first launch at Southhampton), the Pilgrims caught a glimpse of their destination, the new land where God would be worshiped freely and — in time– where freedom would flourish. Shouting for joy and falling to their knees to pray, they celebrated by reading Psalm 100:
Shout joyfully to the Lord, all the earth.
Serve the Lord wtih gladness;
Come before Him with joyful singing.
Know that the Lord Himself is God;
It is He who has made us,
and not we ourselves;
We are His people and the sheep of His pasture.
Enter His gates with thanksgiving,
And His courts with praise.
Give thanks to Him; bless His name.
For the Lord is good;
His lovingkindness is everlasting,
And His faithfulness to all generations.”
You can purchase Barbara Rainey’s book @ FamilyLife.com

Currently, I am reading the book, Thanksgiving A Time To Remember by Barbara Rainey to my family. It gives some good details of the pilgrims life that I have never read anywhere else. Here are some websites that also help you learn more too:
The passenger list of the Mayflower @ MayflowerHistory.com
Squanto @ JoyfulHeart.com
Squanto: The Thanksgiving Story @ Waltm.net (This one plays music as you read.)
Squanto @ WorkersForJesus.com

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List the verb phrases in the following sentences.
1. My wife is reading in the hammock under the tree.
2. The message can’t be altered.
3. Somewhere a party is being planned.
4. Shouldn’t I be a clown for Halloween?
5. I’ve run out of time.
Now write down as many of the twenty-three helping verbs as you can.

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What is the difference between homonyms and homophones. I found a website that gives direct answers @ icteachers.Co.UK.
Homonyms Vs. Homophones
They are often confused. However, once you get to play around with them they are quite easy. Here are their definitions:

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I found this virtual orchestra @ Primary Stuff.Co.UK. It’s a fun site. You gotta visit and make sure you know all your orchestral instruments.

This webpage is called The Tongue Untied and is linked to the University of Oregon. It gives a good description of what adverbs do.

This site is called is called The Lesson Planet. It provides teachers with creative lesson plans submitted by other teachers.