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Meet Alicen Bessire, a Texas A&M graduate and teacher in the Dominican Republic. Read her story of how JMG helped her get started and how she was called to bloom where she was planted. She will be sharing more pieces from her experience in the Dominican Republic as the year continues. Howdy! I’m Alicen Bessire (the daughter…

New Year’s Revolution

February 14, 2015

Well, I recently discovered what life is like without a working computer. It took us six weeks, including three trips, to get it fixed. Other than falling behind with my music and the JMG for Kids blog, I discovered that, all of a sudden, I was getting a lot more done. There’s a lesson in…

A New Leaf, Part 1: Sketching

February 14, 2015

Thought: Here in Texas it won’t be long until new leaves start sprouting from trees and shrubs. There’s always a certain healing magic about the grayish brown structures of trees and shrubs showing those first green leaf buds. It’s all about renewal and another step in the cycle of seasons. Project: I’d like us…

Be My Fruity, Corny, Valentine

February 6, 2015

With Valentine’s Day coming next week, we all know what that means… We like to share our love of healthy eating habits, but we also like to have fun too! We hope these little ‘corny’ valentine’s will be a big hit for your classroom, office, or household. Instructions: 1. Click & Save the Picture to your…

That Love Bug

February 2, 2015

It’s that time of year where people begin to catch the ‘love bug’ and give sweet cards, candy, and all things white, red, or pink. This is an opportunity to facilitate activities with your classroom or project group that does not involve all the sugar, but is just as sweet! For all projects you will…

Thanks, Part 2.

December 15, 2014

Thoughts: It occurred to me, as an afterthought, that designing a thank you card would be a terrific idea, not only for this holiday season, but for the whole year. Maybe some of you could design a card you can take to the printers and have copies made up that would fit into standard-size envelopes.…

Wonderful Smells and Jingle Bells

December 3, 2014

senses, smells

Sugar Scrub This holiday season, implement the senses into your gifts! This smelling sugar scrub activity incorporates smell and touch into a service project. The ingredients are inexpensive and it is easy to make. The one featured smells of peppermint for the season! Ingredients: Sugar, Skin Care Oil (grocery stores), Your Favorite Essential Oil, Food Coloring, Decor…

Thanks.

November 24, 2014

Thoughts: I love this time of year. Everything is changing. There is a certain unpredictability that doesn’t happen much in the summers here in east-central Texas, where you can be reasonably sure you’re getting a long string of days with strong sunshine, temps in the high 90’s or 100’s, along with humidity. Luckily, though, we…

Introducing Taste

November 19, 2014