Resource materials free for you use
ESL Materials
These materials were developed to be shared freely with anyone needing additional materials for teaching English. To see all the lessons, click ESL Materials
Larry Ferlazzo has a huge treasure chest of linkis to free, excellent teaching and learning materials for ESL, EFL and ELL. Please check out his web site: Larryferlazzo.edublogs.org
Knowing Jesus
Knowing Jesus is a chronological study of the life of Jesus. Thirteen weeks of lessons include five lessons each week. Each lesson includes Bible reading, about 10 questions, an application, answer sheet, topics for additional study, and group discussion questions. To download the lessons, click Knowing Jesus
DISC Personality Profile
In building a team, understanding personality can help. This DISC Personality Profile is a simple tool that is free for your use. Click to download DISC
Math Alive
Are you trying to spark enthusiasm in your child to learn basic math facts? Math Alive was an after-school program to help children learn math in a fun environment. These same games and techniques may be used in a home school too. Why not take a look at Math Alive?
Special Needs Kids
Downloadable resources for parents and teachers of special needs kids. To see what is available click: Special Needs Kids
Favorite PW Recipes
See some of the recipes others working cross culturally really like to make. Recipes
Youth Group Lessons and Games
Ministry to Youth has prepared and gives these 80 lessons and 12 games free of charge. The lessons require very little cost to use. On a wide variety of topics, these Christ centered teachings have no denominational differences taught. MinistryToYouth
Downloadable Articles on a Variety of Topics
Adult ADHD- Time Management -a helpful article on time-management
Pastor’s Wife Killers– an article about 5 things that hurt the pastor’s wife. Some of them are also common with PWs.
Articles from Focus on the Family for Cross Cultural Marriages: Cross Cultural Marriage, External Stressors, and In-Law Relations.
Spiritual Intimacy– a good article from Kyria on developing spiritual intimacy in marriage.
An honest look at a marriage that survived a season of struggle: A True Anniversary Celebration
Internet and Computer Issues and Information
With children and teens having more and more screen time, we need to be aware of the dangers and know how to help our family remain safe. Here are three articles worth your time reading if your children spend any time on the internet:
House Rules for Computers – a sample set of rules and why each is important
Cyber-Bullying Guide for Parents
Eating Disorders: signs and symptoms and what to do or not to do about it
Sex Education Resources- Focus on the Family
Videos to watch or download on topics of interest to cross-cultural workers:
3 Videos on Safety by JoJo Copenhaver from Angel Alert Network. Choose the video to watch at: Vimeo