I am a stay at home mother of 4 children, and also the founder of Sonbeams, a Christian based website offering parents and families resources to raise a Godly generation.
<p>Have you ever loved, been loved, been confused about love, or suffered from loss of love? All these feelings have been captured and shared in the words of heartfelt poems, compiled over many years by a former teacher and award-winning author.</p><p>Sherrill S. Cannon now shares her thoughts in this book of feelings. "As a teacher, I used poetry to help counsel many troubled teens and friends, and have continued this pattern throughout the years."</p><p>There are three sections in her book: Heads, Spinning, and Tails ... (Love & Loss: Coin Toss?). The variety of lyrical poetry forms include free verse, blank verse, haiku, and sonnets. Some poems are simply plays on words.</p><p><strong>A Sign</strong></p><p>In the depths of my winter</p><p>I heard a small bird -</p><p>Braving the cold,</p><p>Bringing the word.</p><p>He gave my heart hope</p><p>As I heard him sing -</p><p>Three little notes</p><p>Promising spring.</p><p>Sherrill S. Cannon, a former teacher and grandmother of 10, is the author of nine acclaimed rhymed children's stories that have received 48 national and international book awards between 2011 and 2017. Also a playwright with seven published plays for elementary school children, her works have been performed internationally in over 20 countries. Most of her children's books try to teach something, such as good manners and caring for others. Married for 57 years, she and her spouse are now retired, live in Pennsylvania, and travel in their RV from coast to coast, spending time with their children and grandchildren.</p><p><strong>Publisher's website: </strong> http: //sbprabooks.com/SherrillSCannon</p><p> </p>
The "Let's Learn!" curriculum series actually began when I, a former preschool instructor, was wanting to start "school" with my first child who was approaching 3 years old. I knew that there were many great ideas and lesson plans stored in my mind that I had used as a teacher, but I wanted more for my children, I wanted them to have a foundation built on the Word of God. Thus, "Let's Learn!" was created - though not as something to ever sell - Sonbeams wasn't even a thought at this point. We didn't just learn ABC, but we learned about these letters through the Bible and God's world!
As a homeschool mom since 1986 it isn't often that I look at a curriculum and think, "I wish I had used this," but here is an exception! My education degree along with certifications including "Pre-school" ill prepared me for the nuances of homeschooling multi-aged and multi-level children. I found that my pre-schoolers, other than my first, were playing while I worked on "real" school with their older siblings. While I didn't neglect them, I did spend very little time in formal schooling. For those who are interested in having everything organized, in one place, and integrated for parent and child, you will find Sonbeams curriculum for the little ones an amazing blessings! Here it is, for the parent with clearly specified suggestions, lessons for the little ones and even a certificate of completion at the end. Who doesn't love awards! Another gem is the ABC Bible Memory Verse Songs. What a wonderful collection of music for young children and parents. Congratulations, Candace, your work is beautiful as it is functional. ~ Felice Gerwitz, Media Angels<br /><br />Thank you so much for this wonderful curriculum! God bless you, Lisa G.<br /><br />My daughter and her family are missionaries to Nepal. She recently discovered the Sonbeams program through a friend and shared her desire to begin a homeschool preschool with my almost - three-year-old <div>granddaughter. As a former child care supervisor of a daycare center at our church, I was thrilled when I reviewed your program. My husband and I are purchasing the Sonbeams program for our grand-daughter and</div> <div>are so excited to be a part of teaching her about God. Who knows where this will all lead? God has a wonderful way of surprising us with His plans for our lives. Thanks for all you do to bless our children and grandchildren with your wonderful program. ~ Virginia H<br /><br /> It is so good to have Biblical values brought into all areas of teaching as it should be. Keep up the good work. ~ Roberta<br /><br />I purchased the curriclum set a few days ago and I am so excited to get started! I have been looking over it and will be getting our "classroom" ready this weekend to surprise my littles on Monday morning. I just wanted to thank you so much for your obvious hard work in creating this curriculum. May God bless you as he has used you to bless us! ~ Bobbie<br /></div>