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7th-century theorist Thomas Hobbes argued that members of any distinct society must subject themselves to an absolute sovereign as the only way to preserve their own lives and security. His book, “Leviathan,” reflected the political world view of the age. Proving him wrong was a small group of Puritans who established a tiny colony near what is now Plymouth, Massachusetts. The term Leviathan as used today in political discourse simply means a large, oppressive government or force, much like the Old Testament monster from which it derives its name. And even though the United States is based on the anti-Hobbesian...

Get Ready for Kindergarten All Around Town is learning disguised as play! Kindergarten is when our children are beginning to foster a love for foundational learning concepts. MindWare’s Peaceable Kingdom delivers over 60 activities all in one box of fun. With four different stops in town: The Donut Shop, The Post Office, The Vet and The School, children complete 15 different play-based activities at each spot that foster: Phonological awareness Letter recognition Listening comprehension and following directions Storytelling Sorting and counting Adding and subtracting Life science basics Each spot in town features a trifold scene that stands alone. There are...

Download and print these free gingerbread man templates and coloring pages to make amazing holiday-themed crafts with your kids. Christmas is a great time for creating and crafting, especially when it comes to all things gingerbread! Today we have some fun ideas for how to make creative crafts and activities that your kids will love with these free gingerbread man templates. Included in the PDF download are also gingerbread man coloring pages that your kids will enjoy coloring and decorating. There are so many ways to explore with these gingerbread men and women templates, so let’s get started! How to...

Whether you call them cardboard tubes, toilet paper rolls, poster rolls, gift wrap tubes or paper towel rolls – they are hands down one of the best ways to entertain your toddler on the cheap! YES!! Here is a growing collection of Easy and FUN for your kids. Materials Empty paper tubes Templates & Designs Glue Scissors (supervised) Adorable kids This stunning watercolor Santa and Friends set will delight your child and grow their imagination. The kids will love creating this Toilet Paper Roll Santa craft! You can also find this in my: Etsy shop TpT Shop This stunning watercolor...

Please Note~ This post may contain affiliate links. If you choose to click on a link, add it to your cart, and complete your purchase, I will receive a small percentage. We are very grateful for this additional source of income. Thank you. Good Morning, dear friends! I hope you are enjoying this beautiful week! This week we learned about Adam and Eve, the fall from grace, and original sin. It was a busy week!Our Saints~ Saint Jacinta and Saint Francisco This set of saints is always a hit with the children. First, they are kids. Second, the picture is a real picture,...