July 2011 ~ Vol. 13 Issue 7

*History of Independence Day ~ America is celebrating it's 230th birthday.

*The history behind the 4th of July 1776 signing of the Declaration of Independence

* Carman's song "America Again".

*Virtual Fireworks

* Family Lesson

"The Fruits of The Spirit"
You will find fruity pages about each fruit, scriptures and a story about each of my children showing one of the fruits. There are also crafts at the Craft Corner, a bulletin board idea Bulletine Boards, and a Fruit Salad Recipe for kids to make along with the Lesson. Plus Our new section The Christian Teachers Lounge has more ideas for teaching on the Fruits of The Spirit

COOKING

*Mom's Apple Pie Plus more recipes for a Great 4th of July Picnic

NO KIDDING!!!

Fireworks Safety Tips for Kids

Craft Corner:

Make this Starry Night Mobile 4 July

July Bulletin Board Ideas

Two Favorite Inspirational Stories 4 July

Fireman Billy's Last Wish
and "Shay's Homerun"

JUST 4 FUN

*Fireworks Matching Game

*The Presidents of the United States of America Matching Game
*A listing of the all Presidents of the United States in order of their terms in office

*A Tribute to America ~ 9-11-2001.
America the Good Neighbor.

*Jonathan's Favorite Frog Story
Here is a great animated story about encouraging others, or Not.