Kari Nelson

Teacher

She currently teaches as an art specialist at Maranatha Christian Academy in the lower school, and is an adjunct faculty member at North Central University. Kari loves to paint and has a gift for teaching others how to create. She has a passion for connecting the visual arts with worship to God. Kari and her husband Carl are blessed to have three children, Franklin 10, Carlson 8, and Emelia 2.

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Create a Prayer Box
03/22/12

As a mom, I want to train my children how to live out their faith while they are still under my care. I’m always on a mission to help them break out of the automatic, “Thank you for this food” prayer. To help focus your children on prayer, create a prayer box

As a mom, I want to train my children how to live out their faith while they are still under my care.   I’m always on a mission to help them break out of the automatic, “Thank you for this food” prayer.  To help focus your children on prayer, create a prayer box. 

Age: 4 and above

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How can I compete with a 50 inch screen?
02/16/12

Do you find it challenging to get your children away from the television?

We recently updated our very small analog TV for a 50 inch LED TV.  My husband will be the first to tell you that I don’t like TV especially a 50 inch screen with options to watch anything you want anytime you want.  It sucks my children in and they become catatonic piles of goo staring at the pretty lights. 

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Valentine Boxes with Duct Tape
02/9/12

Do you need an easy successful way to decorate a Valentine Box for your child's Valentine's Day Party at school? Try Duct tape.

A great way to create a very colorful Valentine Box with your child without paint, paper or glue is to use duct tape to cover the box.  Duct Tape comes in a rainbow of colors and a large pattern assortment which can be found at craft stores, hardware stores and even Target.  Large appendages, like legs, wings or petals, can be easily wrapped with the tape and then secured to the box.&

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