Let's Celebrate

Published 2 months ago • 1 min read

No matter what your last year held for you, I pray this year you embrace the new year with great anticipation, looking for good, growth, and grace.

I have found that in life when I choose to focus on the good (and trust me that this isn't always my go to), I see it. I learn to be thankful and positive. I hope 2026 brings this to you.

I also mentioned growth. Growth is the acknowledgement that even in our struggles, we learn to rejoice, trusting that these challenges lead to perseverance, character, and hope. I believe the Bible mentions something about that. - Romans 5:3-5

Growth also helps our brains remain pliable. Learn something new. Ask good questions. Start a new hobby. Work to develop your talents. Challenge yourself. Growth is hard, but it also keeps life interesting.

Give yourself and others grace amidst it all - the good and the hard in front of you. I hope you live in the rich fullness of grace.

New Year's Ideas

Without further ado, here is a collection of New Year ideas. I hope these newsletters are a helpful resource for you as you continue to engage children in meaningful ways.

I'd love to invite you into our tradition of turning our Christmas tree into an Easter cross. I hope you will click on the link to see how to make it happen.

  1. ​Resolution Jars for Kids​
  2. ​New Year's Craft for Kids​
  3. ​Easy DIY Paper Plate Noisemaker for Kids​
  4. ​New Year Roll a Story Printable​
  5. ​New Year's Eve Countdown Paper Plate Craft​
  6. ​New Year's Eve Activity Mat​
  7. ​Easy New Year's Eve Straw Noisemaker​
  8. ​New Year's Eve Milkshake Bar Party​

Have yourself a merry little New Year's Eve!

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Blessings,

Jodi

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