We started our first day of homeschooling here this week, which has led to a few VERY busy days, but also very blessed days.
Our first day was pretty rough, but yesterday was really a great day, and I’m looking forward to this adventure God has in store for us.
A friend’s mom, and awesome woman of God, reminded me this week that “God doesn’t call the prepared, He prepares the called.” It brings tears to my eyes to just type it, because I can’t think of a better way to describe this journey we’re on. I felt anything but prepared Monday morning, but had no doubt that this was where He was calling me to be. I know it won’t be easy, but He promises we can do all things through Him. Praise God.
My little one (who is still doing a few mornings of preschool this year) summed up my emotions pretty well on Monday morning…
A little of “I’m really freakin’ excited”
A little of “What the heck am I doing?!”
And, thankfully, a little “Phew, we made it through the first day.”
And here’s a sweet picture of my big girl on her “first day of school”
And by the way, I should mention that she’s loving school. At one point I asked her if she was bored and she answered “No mama, I LOVE this!” That certainly makes it all worth while.
Now for the free printable! I know it’s nothing pretty, but I wanted to keep it simple so my girls could color it in themselves. This is an “All About Me” book that I hope to have the girls fill out at the start of every year. Whether you homeschool or not, you can use this as a fun keepsake for your kiddos as well (and it makes a great first day of school activity)!
Print each page, cut along the dotted lines, and use a tape runner or double-sided tape to secure the pages together, back-to-back. We then punched 3 holes on the left edge of each page and used book rings to put it all together!
Our book in process:
Lastly, if you’re looking for a gift idea for any teachers this year, I just put these fun lotion and nail polish tags up in my shop:
And don’t forget the clipboard idea…there are instructions in my May Inspiration post. Here are the ones we made for our preschool teachers this year:
UPDATE 5/27/15 – I have these fun new candle tags up in my shop now too!!
Hope you enjoy!
Hugs to you this week ~ Sara
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Do you have the printable for the nail polish…painting bright futures?
Yes, there are up in my Etsy shop! It should link right to them if you click on the picture. Thanks!! 🙂
I was able to print all of the pages except the cover page. 😦 It says that it is not found. Can you help? I love these! My girls just got penpals this year and they are going to make this to send to them. 🙂
Hi Michelle, I’m sorry it wouldn’t open. I’m not sure what was wrong, but it should be fixed now! Thank you, and I’m glad you like the book! 🙂
I’m totally doing the printable for Jess…..