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Archives for January 2022

My 2021 Annual Project Report

By Jared Dees

Here is a look back at 2021 and the lessons I learned as an author-entrepreneur. This is the fifth year in a row I have published an annual project report (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020) and I always find it to be a useful exercise. I’ll try to keep this year’s report as simple as possible. Here is…

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January 25, 2022 Filed Under: Monthly Reports

December 2021 Project Report

By Jared Dees

Here is my monthly report on projects, goals, and the lessons I learned along the way. My 2021 Goals Professional Goals: 552,507/1,000,000 words for kids (A part of my #1millionwordsforkids goal) (+2,688 words) 748/1,000 Resources (Videos/Worksheets) for Members of The Religion Teacher (+9 resources) Personal Goals: 44/24 Books Read (+3 books including I Am Legend…

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January 10, 2022 Filed Under: Monthly Reports

The Bad Seed Book Summary, Questions, and Worksheet

By Jared Dees

The Bad Seed by Jory John is a great book to teach children how to cultivate a growth mindset. Here are some resources that might help you read this book with your kids. Get your copy of the book here. Or watch this video reading of The Bad Seed: The Bad Seed Book Summary  The Bad Seed is a story about a seed that does bad things. Everyone…

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January 6, 2022 Filed Under: Fiction, Worksheets

Seeds and Trees Worksheet

By Jared Dees

Today I want to share some reflection questions and a worksheet for a popular story among children, classrooms, and families. It is called Seeds and Trees by Brandon Walden. It is a perfect story to help kids handle both positive and negative comments from others. The book is available on Amazon here. You can also…

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January 5, 2022 Filed Under: Fiction, Worksheets

The Giving Tree Worksheet

By Jared Dees

The Giving Tree is one of the most beloved and heart-warming children’s stories of the twentieth century. Shel Silverstein tells the tale of a selfless tree who loves a boy so much it gives up everything to make him happy. Adults and children alike are easily moved by reading the book. The story offers the…

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January 4, 2022 Filed Under: Fiction, Worksheets

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Jared Dees is passionate about sharing practical resources to teach faith. He is best known for his website The Religion Teacher and is the author of many books including 31 Days to Becoming a Better Religious Educator, Christ in the Classroom, and Beatitales: 80 Fables about the Beatitudes for Children. See all of Jared's Books →

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