Gifts for March

Sea Shell, Sea Shell, 

Sing me a song, O please!

A song of ships, and sailormen,

And parrots, and tropical trees, ...

Of fishes and corals under the waves,

And sea horses stabled in great green caves.

Sea Shell, Sea Shell,

Sing of the things you know so well.

~ Taken from Sea Shell by Amy Lowell

Scenes from afternoons at the seaside.

Exploring His Creation in March ~ March 20th marks the first day of spring this year.  Why not plan a spring nature hunt using this list , or find your own spring treasures and record them on this nature journal page.  

While at home, gather the family around to marvel at His creation through these springtime photos. And this artful rendition of This is My Father's World  is sure to add more beauty to your day.

Poetry for March ~ Some poems to savour over snack time or to share while pausing during an afternoon stroll:  Caterpillar, The Little Turtle, Forgiven, or Pippa's Song.  We also enjoy Douglas Florian's seasonal poem books.  His poetry book for spring is called Handsprings.  

Readings for the Book Basket in March ~ A book basket full of Lent and Easter readings has already been prepared for us here.  {Thank you Holly!}  

{One other story that we like to read near Passover is Mrs. Katz and Tush.  If you are interested in having a Passover meal this year, Ann Voskamp guides us gently in one way of doing it well, here.}

Making Memories in March ~ An Easter garden that is this easy?  These delicious yet gospel filled croissants? These plastic eggs for the kids to tell the story of the cross over and over again?  And  something sweet to make the day special like these chocolate nests or homemade Cadbury creme eggs?  For the ambitious, perhaps some egg decorating inspiration from a pysanka making expert?

Something to Hang on the Fridge Door in March ~ Or print these words onto card stock and they would look lovely, in a frame, on a wall, in your home...

Worship during March ~ A couple of Lent/Easter playlist songs that have been being played daily around here: God of Justice and Kindness.  What's on your playlist this month?

May this month be filled with much pondering and grace! ~ Jessica