DaySpring Back to School With Purpose Prize Pack Giveaway (Now Closed)

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Go “Back to School with Purpose” with our next Back-to-School Bonanza Sponsor:

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As you get ready for Back to School this fall, DaySpring is excited to help you think about what it means to not only go back to school, but to go ‘back to school with purpose’.

DaySpring has been focused on providing hope and encouragement every day, everywhere for the last 40 years. Now, with the DaySpring Back to School faith-based products, this hope and encouragement can continue in the hallways of every school.

Faith is a very important part of my life, and I love that Dayspring is encouraging students to share their faith with others! Their new line of school supplies includes binders, folders, pencil cases and more, each with a verse from scripture and beautiful artwork.

Dayspring has also partnered with Adopt-A-Classroom to bring needed school supplies to children and classrooms that couldn’t otherwise afford it. Adopt-A-Classrom increases opportunity for student success by empowering teachers with community partners and funds to purchase resources for the classroom.  Dayspring will be making a $5,000 donation to Adopt-A-Classroom this back to school season.

You can snag these gorgeous, detailed school supplies for your kiddos at Walmart… or you could enter to win them here :D

Enter to win (1) big box of back to school goodies from DaySpring ($100 value):

1. Leave a comment below: How can you encourage your children to go “back to school with purpose”?

If you are reading via email or in a reader, please click through to the post to enter.

For up to (2) Bonus Entries (leave a separate comment for each):

2. Subscribe via RSS or email, and/or become a “fan” of KingdomFirstMom on Facebook. You must confirm your email subscription for it to be a valid entry! Leave a separate comment letting me know you have done so. If you’re already a subscriber (thank you!), simply leave a separate comment.

3. Become a fan of DaySpring on Facebook or follow them on Twitter.

Giveaway will be open until Sunday 8/15 at 11:59 pm CST. Winner will be chosen via Comment Contest, and notified via email. Winner will have 48 hours from then to respond with the required information before another winner will be chosen. For more information, please see our Terms and Conditions.

Make sure you visit the other awesome blogs in the Back-to-School Bonanza for more chances to win!

Disclosure: I received a box of school supplies from DaySpring, along with one to give away. All opinions are my own, and are not influenced by the company in any way.

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About Alyssa Francis

A thirty-something wife and mother of four! Two daughters by birth, one son by marriage, and a sweet baby boy born in April of 2009. Oldest sister of four girls raised by a single mom. California native. Grew up in Hawaii. Somehow ended up in North Texas. Once a single mom. Former agnostic. A survivor of abuse and addiction. Forgiven by a great big God. Married to my best friend.

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  1. Sarah B says:

    My daughter is starting kindergarten this year. I’ve always taught her to treat others as she would want to be treated & to set a good example for her brothers and all the other children.

  2. Sarah B says:

    I get your daily emails!

  3. Sarah B says:

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  4. Regan Syres says:

    PRAYER!!!! Lots of Prayer!

  5. Regan Syres says:

    I follow you on facebook.

  6. Regan Syres says:

    I follow Kingdom First Mom on facebook!!

  7. Regan Syres says:

    I follow Dayspring on facebook!!

  8. Maggie Wallenslager says:

    we teach our children to be kind to others even if others aren’t kind to them and to not be ashamed to pray before a meal, no matter where you are, even at school

  9. Maggie Wallenslager says:

    i am a fan of yours on facebook!

  10. Maggie Wallenslager says:

    i am a fan of day spring on facebook!

  11. Stephanie M says:

    I encourage the kidsto go back to school with the purpose of being proud of themselves whatever the situation and know that they are special because they will always be loved.

  12. Stephanie M says:

    I am a subscriber of kingdomfirstmom.

  13. Stephanie M says:

    I follow Dayspring on twitter @lapucette

  14. Mellisa W says:

    Honesty and kind heartedness are things we have taught from day one.

  15. Mellisa W says:

    I follow on Google. Thanks!

  16. amanda says:

    I teach my son to be true to himself and to be respectful of others.

  17. amanda says:

    I’m an email subscriber.

  18. amanda says:

    I follow Dayspring on Facebook.

  19. Megan says:

    We teach them to not follow the crowd and how to set good examples for their peers!
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  20. Megan says:

    I sub via email!
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  21. Jennifer says:

    I send my kids to a Christian school, and my purpose is that they would learn not only to read and write, but that their faith would be strengthened in the process.

  22. Jennifer says:

    I follow you on FB

  23. Jennifer says:

    I follow DAyspring on FB

  24. Jana says:

    I tell my daughter if you can’t say something nice don’t say anything at all.

  25. Jana says:

    I am a subscriber by e-mail.

  26. Jana says:

    I follow DaySpring on twitter.

    Risingsouth11

  27. Karla says:

    I encourage my kids to do their best every day.

  28. Karla says:

    i like Kingdom First Mom on Facebook.

  29. Karla says:

    I like Dayspring on Facebook.

  30. Stacey V says:

    Prayer, I have a hard time trying to encourage my daughter when she doesn’t listen.

  31. Stacey V says:

    e-mail subscriber

  32. My daughter is entering 7th grade and we have really stressed not just to be nice to everyone, but especially other girls. The cattiness is outrageous in middle school so we encourage her to set a good example and accept people for who they are.
    .-= Christina Cole´s last blog ..Wordless Wednesday =-.

  33. Follow you on FB!
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  34. Follow Dayspring on FB!
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  35. Mindi says:

    I encourage my children to treat others as they would like to be treated. Never judge. And do their best in school everyday!

  36. Mindi says:

    I like you on facebook! (Mindi Blackburn)

  37. Mindi says:

    I like DaySpring on facebook! (Mindi Blackburn)

  38. Karen L. says:

    I donate school supplies, and outgrown uniforms, and my children always participate… I teach my kids that everyone at some point in time needs a hand…If you lend a hand when needed, there will be a hand for you to grab onto when you do…

    I ‘like’ dayspring’ and follow you both on facebook & email

  39. Oksana says:

    To treat everyone with respect they deserve!

  40. Tina says:

    be kind and giving to others!

  41. Tina says:

    I am an email subscriber!

  42. Christine says:

    to treat others like they want to be treated

  43. Christine says:

    I follow on google reader.

  44. Christine says:

    I follow dayspring on twitter.

  45. Margaret says:

    I teach my kids by reminding them to treat others well and to help those in need. Also, I teach them to set goals as to what they would like to accomplish during the year. Thanks for the giveaway!

  46. Margaret says:

    I subscribe to your blog via google reader

  47. kassidy says:

    I am trying to get my students excited about school this year

  48. cindy says:

    I encourage her not to be part of the crowd

  49. cindy says:

    follow you on facebook

  50. Tabathia B says:

    I teach them never to bow to peer pressure and to be above this and think for themselves and to be leaders not followers
    tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com
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  51. Tabathia B says:

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  52. Tabathia B says:

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  53. Jill Dupre says:

    You instill good values in them long before they start school…study hard, be kind to others, and love one another and God.

  54. Jill Dupre says:

    I am a fan of Kingdom first Mom on facebook. :)

  55. Jill Dupre says:

    I am a fan of Dayspring on facebook.

  56. Kerry says:

    Be polite and always be thankful and share.

  57. Kerry says:

    I like you on facebook

  58. Jennifer LF says:

    We teach our child to treat others how he would want to be treated. We try to teach him to be patient,respectful and to be a leader and make good choices.

  59. Jennifer LF says:

    I follow DaySpring on facebook

  60. Jennifer LF says:

    I followKingdom First Mom on facebook

  61. Kerry says:

    I like Dayspring on Facebook

  62. diane says:

    My daughter will be part of a Gen. Ed/Spec Ed combination class this year. We have talked extensively about being patient, kind and compassionate to others all while working hard

  63. diane says:

    I LIKE Kingdom First on FB

  64. Mary says:

    Their purpose is to better themselves through an education

  65. diane says:

    I like Dayspring on FB

  66. Mary says:

    I subscribe with google reader

  67. Gina says:

    We always encourage our son to tell others about all the great things God has done.

  68. Brianne C. says:

    I pray with my son everymorning b/f school. As a Christian family on of the biggest things we try to teach our son and encourage him to do is treat others the way you want them to treat you and never ever be ashamed of your God!

  69. Gina says:

    I like you on fb

  70. Gina says:

    I like Dayspring on fb

  71. Brianne C. says:

    I follow Kingdom Firt Mom on Facebook ;)

  72. Mary says:

    I like Dayspring on facebook

  73. Brianne C. says:

    I also (LOVE) like DaySpring on Facebook..:)

  74. Amber MacDonald says:

    by fashion like 77 kids and gap

  75. Amber MacDonald says:

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  76. Amber MacDonald says:

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  77. Linda S says:

    We teach our children to be respectful to their teachers and others. We also tell them to not be afraid to ask questions if they don’t understand something.

  78. Gloria Stewart says:

    I LET THEM KNOW I LOVE THEM AND LEARN AS MUCH AS YOU CAN. HAVE FUN AND MAKE LOTS OF FRIENDS

  79. Linda S says:

    I follow Kingdom first on Facebook.

  80. Ruthann R. says:

    Treat others as your want to be treated and stand up for what is right and true!

  81. Ruthann R. says:

    I subscribe to your RSS feed.

  82. Linda S says:

    I am a fan of Day Spring on Facebook:)

  83. Heather C. says:

    What we are teaching her now is it doesnt matter what others say. If its not true, then SO! She is sensitive like her moma and words hurt her. So at her young age we are teaching her that it doesnt matter what people say. Let it roll off your back! We know the truth and thats all that matters.

  84. Jenny says:

    I’ll be teaching my preschooler to incorporate the Scriptures into everyday life!

  85. Donna Steinhoff says:

    just tell them to be kind to everyone

  86. Donna Steinhoff says:

    i am a facebook fan of yours

  87. Donna Steinhoff says:

    i am a facebook fan of dayspring

  88. Stacy says:

    Be polite and respectful of everyone.

  89. Melissa c says:

    I always teach my children to say please and thank you

  90. Sandy says:

    I can inspire my kids by being a good example/roll model.

  91. Melissa c says:

    I like you on facebook

  92. Sandy says:

    I am a Facebook Fan of Kingdom First Mom!

  93. Sandy says:

    I am a Facebook fan of Dayspring!

  94. Shannon Driscoll Stout says:

    My daughter is just 2, but we practice ‘school’ at home so she can mimick what we do in her daycare. We’ve talked about hugging/helping someone when they are hurt or need help. I was elated when a few days later my daughter’s teacher told me she helped someone who was sad when his mom left and another who was crying when she hurt herself. This all goes along with treating others as you would like to be treated.

  95. Melissa c says:

    I like dayspring on facebook

  96. Laura says:

    For my child’s age, I think just encouraging them to do everything with a happy heart and show kindness to others.

  97. Laura says:

    subscribe to RSS feed

  98. debbie says:

    We send our school encouraging them to show God’s love to others. What a wonderful way it would be to send them with Day Spring!!

  99. debbie says:

    I am a fan of KF on facebook:)

  100. debbie says:

    I am a fan of day spring on facebook:)

  101. Keriann Hilbourne says:

    Teach my kids to be kind, helpful and respectful.

  102. Keriann Hilbourne says:

    Like you on Facebook

  103. Keriann Hilbourne says:

    Like Day spring on FB

  104. Kelli says:

    play with everyone, use their manners and smile…

  105. Kelli says:

    I like you on facebook…

  106. Nancy Ward says:

    I’m an email subscriber.

  107. Nancy Ward says:

    Teach our kids follow the golden rule….Do Unto Others As You Would Have Others Do Unto You!!!! Great rule for adults also.

  108. Holly Lawson says:

    Read a Bible Verse a day to them each morning

  109. Holly Lawson says:

    I am a FB fan of Dayspring

  110. Holly Lawson says:

    I am a FB fan of yours

  111. jamie k says:

    i try to teach them to have manners and to treat others as they want to be treated.

  112. jamie k says:

    i subscribe to your email and also a fan of your facebook page

  113. jamie k says:

    i am a fan of dayspring on facebook

  114. Christine Bonds says:

    I teach my child to try and be kind to everyone..be a friend to all the kids in her class.

  115. Christine Bonds says:

    I am a fan of KFM on Facebook.

  116. Christine Bonds says:

    I am fan of Dayspring on Facebook.

  117. Lonnita C says:

    I encourage my child to listen, learn, respect, and obey.

  118. Lonnita C says:

    I am a subscriber of yours.

  119. nikki wilson says:

    WOW! I really love this one. I have been searching for some nice notbooks to send to school with my girls. These are perfect. We pray on the way to school each day. I also send notes of encouragement hidden in different places for my girls to find

  120. Lonnita C says:

    I am a fb fan of Dayspring.

  121. nikki wilson says:

    email subscriber. Thanks.

  122. nikki wilson says:

    Dayspring facebook fan too.

  123. Lauren says:

    I tell my girls to try their best every day at school

  124. Lauren says:

    I like kingdom First Mom on Facebook

  125. Lauren says:

    I like Dayspring on Facebook

  126. Carla Pullum says:

    My daughter is determined to go to Havard even though she has many years before that happens it keeps her purpose for school focused!
    carla
    cpullum(at)yahoo(dot)com

  127. tzigane says:

    some of the ways we try to send our daughter to school with purpose is to discuss some ways during the day that she can live/share her faith. we pray with her each morning before she leaves on the school bus. and we talk about how having a good attitude, being respectful and treating others well (not just her teachers) is a great witness to those around her
    .-= tzigane´s last blog ..Happy Birthday Baby Boy! =-.

  128. tzigane says:

    i am subscribed via reader
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  129. tzigane says:

    i liked anf follow Dayspring on facebook/twitter
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  130. Michele J says:

    I send my kids to school with purpose by reminding them what they are there for… to learn, to show respect, and be leaders.

  131. Michele J says:

    I follow Keeping the Kingdom First via RSS on my google reader

  132. Tania S. says:

    We encourage our children to seek out the students who don’t seem to have any friends and be nice to them, for them to be an encouragement to others.

  133. Tania S. says:

    Facebook fan of KFM.

  134. Tania S. says:

    Following Dayspring on Facebook and Twitter.

  135. Sheri says:

    I remind my kids of the “golden rule”

  136. Sheri says:

    I am a new Facebook follower for KFM.

  137. Lisa G. says:

    Always do your best.

  138. Lisa G. says:

    I subscribe to your newsletter.

  139. Lisa G. says:

    I “like” Dayspring on Facebook.

  140. Anna says:

    I teach my children to teach ALL others the way they would like to be treated, and to stand up for those they see wronged.

  141. Anna says:

    I like dayspring on facebook

  142. Anna says:

    I ike kingdom first mom on facebook

  143. Jennifer Oleson says:

    we encourage our kids to do the best they can, to be honest and kind to all

  144. Jennifer Oleson says:

    Dayspring follower on Facebook

  145. Jennifer Oleson says:

    facebook follower :)

  146. Angela says:

    my daughter is starting pre-school this year, so encouraging her to be friendly, and show everyone kindness (sharing, helping, speaking kindly, etc.).

  147. Angela says:

    i LIKE you on FB

  148. Angela says:

    i LIKE Dayspring on FB

  149. Sarah Ulfers says:

    Since I have girls that struggle in school, I try to instill in them that doing your best is more important than being the best.

  150. Sarah Ulfers says:

    I follow on Facebook.

  151. Tonia L. says:

    I teach them to have respect for themselves and others. To Always give their best effort. God loves them and so do we!

  152. Tonia L. says:

    I follow/fan/like Kingdom First Mom on Facebook.

  153. Tonia L. says:

    I follow/fan/like DaySpring on Facebook.

  154. Eliza Klinger says:

    I want my son to go to school with purpose of being a good friend and being nice to everyone. My son needs a friend and I hope by being nice to others, that others will be nice to him

  155. Eliza Klinger says:

    I like Kingdom First Mom on facebook

  156. Eliza Klinger says:

    I like Dayspring on facebook

  157. Erica E says:

    We collect school supplies and donate them!

  158. Erica E says:

    I subscribe via rss

  159. Erica E says:

    I follow dayspring on twitter
    .-= Erica E´s last blog ..A Week with Grandma =-.

  160. Linda says:

    I remind my son to think of how his actions and words affect others.

  161. Linda says:

    I like dayspring on fb

  162. Linda says:

    I like kfm on fb

  163. lizi serrano says:

    i’m a facebook fan

  164. lizi serrano says:

    i teach my kids to be kind to other children at school and try to become friends with the shy kids … it teaches them to be nurturing and build relationships

  165. lizi serrano says:

    i like dayspring on facebook

  166. Maggie M. says:

    We pray each morning as a family right before he gets in the car to protect him and guide him, his words, actions, deeds!
    Thank you!
    Maggie M.

  167. Anna says:

    my daughter is too young for school, but as i instruct her at home i always try to teach her how to be kind and care for others!

  168. Anna says:

    i follow dayspring on facebook!

  169. Kim says:

    Teach them to be KIND and respectful to everyone, especially their peers!

  170. Kim says:

    I am an email subscriber

  171. Danielle P says:

    Our church took on the project of doing all the school supplies for one school.. my kids really got into helping me purchase school supplies for this worthy cause.

  172. Danielle P says:

    I subscribe via email

  173. sheila bailey says:

    I’m a subscriber.

  174. sheila bailey says:

    We send our children to a Christian school!

  175. Danielle P says:

    I now follow Dayspring on FB and twitter (@pontowd)

  176. Katherine M says:

    I give my kids a challenge each day of school such as “make someone laugh”, “thank a teacher/staff member just because”, “say hi to a shy kid”, etc.

  177. Myriam says:

    love Day Spring as I get their cards every week with wonderful devotions. I remind my son that bad company corrupts good character and not to be influenced by things or behaviors that would cause him to suffer later.

  178. Myriam says:

    Getting your feeds via Google Reader.

  179. Milian Ortiz says:

    My daughter is starting kindergarten this year and I’m planning on using scripture and morning prayer to encourage her to go to school with purpose.

  180. Katherine M says:

    I follow you on fb :)

  181. Milian Ortiz says:

    I’m subscribed via email

  182. Milian Ortiz says:

    I’m a fan of DaySpring on Facebook

  183. mary simonton says:

    our grandkids have been taught the golden rule do unto others as you would do unto you

  184. Katherine M says:

    I now follow Dayspring on fb!

  185. mary simonton says:

    i subscribe to your emails

  186. angela says:

    I encouraage my children to remember the phrase “what would Jesus do” WWJD before the react to something everyday.

  187. angela says:

    I like Dayspring on FB!

  188. angela says:

    I like KFM on FB too!!

  189. Jessica says:

    I tell my kids to do the best they can!

  190. Jessica says:

    I like you on FB

  191. Jessica says:

    I like dayspring on FB

  192. Jodi says:

    My daughter has a few “trouble makers” in her class that she is not looking forward to seeing everyday. We have been talking about being kind yet standing up for ourselves. It is a tough balance. Praying a lot!

  193. Jodi says:

    i subscribe via google reader

  194. Joy says:

    I love their 3 ring binders!!

  195. Joy says:

    I subscribe to your feed via Google Reader!

  196. Angie says:

    I am a fan of Dayspring on fb!

  197. Angie says:

    I am a Keeping the Kingdom First follower on fb!

  198. Angie says:

    We say family prayer every morning to start their days off in a positive way and encourage them to read scriptures and say personal prayers daily. We also, encourage them to think of others first and be friends with everyone they come in contact with at school!

  199. Rebecca says:

    We homeschool so I find if I go back to school with a purpose, it rubs off on them. I find my purpose through prayer and loving my children.

  200. Rebecca says:

    I subscribe through email.

  201. Rebecca says:

    I liked them on FB.

  202. Jennifer says:

    We have really been focusing on the golden rule- it is such an important lesson to learn for anyone of any age!
    .-= Jennifer´s last blog ..winner of the Practical Designs Giveaway! =-.

  203. Jennifer says:

    E-mail subscriber!
    .-= Jennifer´s last blog ..winner of the Practical Designs Giveaway! =-.

  204. Melissa says:

    I teach my daughter to be proud of her faith and to share Jesus whenever possible – and to sometimes use words to do it – but to always use actions :)

  205. Melissa says:

    I’m a subscriber also.

  206. Jennifer B says:

    I like to do a daily devotion before school. Gets her in the right frame of mind

  207. Jennifer B says:

    subscribe to email

  208. Karen S. says:

    I encourage my son by praying with him before school and blessing him verbally. That’s always been a powerful send-off. I would use this kit with the new after-school community outreach our church will start in October to help disadvantaged kids in our area.

  209. Jennifer B says:

    like dayspring on FB Jennifer Bee

  210. Rochelle Wilkerson says:

    I hope I inspire them by leading by example.

  211. Rochelle Wilkerson says:

    i follow you on fb

  212. Rochelle Wilkerson says:

    i follow them on fb

  213. Kelly F says:

    We start each day with devotions and Scripture memory.

  214. Kelly F says:

    I follow you on Facebook.

  215. Kelly F says:

    I follow Dayspring on Facebook.

  216. We wake up every morning saying, “Thank you Jesus for this day” followed by a short devotional and song :) .
    .-= Christina Burrell´s last blog ..Exciting News =-.

  217. I am an email subscriber to your blog.
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  218. Erin Campbell says:

    I am trying to teach my children the golden rule

  219. Erin Campbell says:

    I follow you on facebook

  220. Erin Campbell says:

    I follow dayspring on facebook

  221. Nancy says:

    If you notice someone that looks lonely, go to them & make a new friend!

  222. Nancy says:

    I follow KFM on FB

  223. Nancy says:

    I like Dayspring on FB

  224. shelley gallope says:

    my son starts kindergarten and just like pre k we will say prayers before he goes to school and ask God to help us make good choice and be kind towards others. Our purpose is to honor God in all that we do.

  225. shelley gallope says:

    i follow you on fb

  226. Brooke says:

    I encourage my child to respect others

  227. Brooke says:

    I follow you on facebook

  228. Brooke says:

    I follow dayspring on facebook

  229. shelley gallope says:

    i follow dayspring on fb

  230. Hope says:

    even though we homeschool, service is a HUGE part of our schooling. my five year old serves at a local food pantry on delivery day stocking shelves. we encourage out kids to tithe on their allowance and give above and beyond their means.

  231. Hope says:

    i also follow you through google reader and am a fan on facebook.

  232. Laura says:

    I’m a new facebook fan!

  233. linze! says:

    To Have Faith! Never Lose Your Faith…Keep It Always.

  234. Linze! says:

    email subscriber to your site.

  235. Shelly says:

    Kids can be cruel at school. My oldest is in first grade and we teach him to forgive others as Jesus forgives us.

  236. Laura says:

    My son is starting pre-K, so for us it’s not back to school so much as starting for the first time! Either way, we’ll encourage him to remember how God and Jesus would want him to behave — being kind and respectful to others.

  237. Shelly says:

    I am an e-mail subscriber and daily follower!

  238. Linze! says:

    fan of dayspring on facebook username: Linze.Anderson

  239. Stacey says:

    Prayer! And by encouraging them each and every time they display a fruit of the spirit!

  240. christie says:

    We teach our children to be respectful to others! Especially the teachers and staff! So many kids these days do not behave the way they should! I def think teachers should be paid more! I’m not even a teacher, stay at home mommy!

  241. caroline oursler says:

    fan of dayspring on fb

  242. christie says:

    fan of yours on facebook

  243. christie says:

    email subscriber

  244. Marit says:

    everyone deserves respect and kindness no matter what! We teach our children this as well as standing up for what’s right when they see someone being teased or doing something they shouldn’t be doing.

  245. Lori says:

    I’m hoping that my daughter will find a purpose in being a Light at her public school

  246. Lauren says:

    I think letting kids pick out their own things to use will give them purpose, because they’ll be more excited and more likely to use them, and thus giving school their all :)

  247. Lauren says:

    I subscribe to you via Rss feed.

  248. Lauren says:

    I follow DaySpring on Twitter @dopeymouse05.

  249. Stacie B says:

    I’m a teacher and always talk to my students about “being different on purpose”- Christians are often looked at because we’re “different” but we can be different based on God’s word and by focusing on Him throughout our daily life and showing that to the world.

  250. Stacie B says:

    I follow you on FB

  251. Stacie B says:

    I subscribe to your blog too!

  252. Stacie B says:

    I like Dayspring on FB too!

  253. Lori Williams says:

    I believe by reading the Word of God and praying in the morning together before the kids leave for school, that it will help them to go to school with a purpose, to glorify God. Thanks!

  254. Lori Williams says:

    I subscribe to Kingdom First Mom via email and am also a fan on Facebook. Thanks!

  255. vera says:

    I encourage my children to remember what they know is right and do those things, regardless of what others are doing.

  256. vera says:

    I follow you on FB

  257. vera says:

    “Liked” dayspring

  258. Lori Williams says:

    I am a fan of Dayspring on Facebook! Thanks!

  259. Stacy says:

    I follow you on FB!

  260. Stacy says:

    I send them off with a positive attitude and tell them to treat others with respect. We also pray for those friends who are troublesome.

  261. Stacy says:

    I like DaySpring on FB!

  262. Jennifer I says:

    I have taught my daughter the golden rule since she was born, that will prepare her well for school

  263. Jennifer I says:

    I follow you on facebook

  264. Jennifer I says:

    I follow Dayspring on facebook

  265. Amanda M says:

    I try to teach my boys that we should treat others as they want to be treated. No one is better than the other and everyone deserves a smile and kind word!

  266. Amanda M says:

    I follow you via FB

  267. melissa almaguer says:

    I am a follower

  268. melissa almaguer says:

    We tell our kids never to be afraid to share the word!! What better way to witness and bring up a conversation!!

  269. Teresa says:

    Follower in facebook and get your newsletter

  270. Sotheary says:

    I tell my kids to be kind, courteous, respectful and to not be judgmental.

  271. Sotheary says:

    I am following Kingdom First Mom on FB.

  272. Sotheary says:

    I am following DaySpring on FB.

  273. Isabelle says:

    I make sure that my kids have extras for people who dont have enough.

  274. Isabelle says:

    I like you on facebook

  275. Isabelle says:

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  276. Priya says:

    I would be sending my child to school soon and I would tell her to do her best and have fun …

  277. Bunny says:

    Follow Dayspring on FB.

  278. Bunny says:

    Kingdom First Mom follower on FB.

  279. Bunny says:

    I send my kids to school knowing that they need to do their best and show respect to others.

  280. Kristine W says:

    I let my first grader to not be afraid to stand up for what she believes in. It takes a lot to stand a little taller on your beliefs but it will get you through a lot of sticky situations.

  281. Kristine W says:

    I;m a subscriber

  282. Kristine W says:

    I like DaySpring on Facebook

  283. Theresa says:

    I teach my first grader to always respect other and do his best no matter what the challenge.
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  284. Theresa says:

    Subscriber

  285. Theresa says:

    Dayspring FB Fan
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  286. jeanine says:

    we are homeschoolers and we start our school year with purpose by refocusing our eyes on the Lord.

  287. jeanine says:

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  288. jeanine says:

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  289. Melissa says:

    We are working on teaching how to be kind and to share!!

  290. Melissa says:

    I am a subscriber

  291. Mellissa C says:

    I tencorage my kids to be kind and make friends that they normally wouldnt hang around.

  292. Mellissa C says:

    follow them on twitter@Missybeez80

  293. Kimberly Woodard says:

    I have a son starting HS this year, so some of these inspirational quotes on the spiral and composition books would be a great reminder during this age. The water bottles are great also.

  294. Kimberly Woodard says:

    I follow you on FB.

  295. Kimberly Woodard says:

    I follow Dayspring on FB.

  296. Ellen says:

    homework is important

  297. Ellen says:

    I subcribe to your newsletter

  298. Charlotte says:

    We memorized Bible verses for them to remember through the day.

  299. Amanda O says:

    We send them off to their public school to be a light for Jesus :)

  300. Amanda O says:

    I’m a Facebook fan of yours!

  301. Karen Perea says:

    We teach the kids to do unto others.

  302. Amanda O says:

    I’m a Dayspring Facebook fan too!

  303. Karen Perea says:

    I follow you on facebook

  304. Karen Perea says:

    I follow dayspring on facebook

  305. dana behne says:

    My son has agreat youth program at church.

  306. Marla Y says:

    My kids are encouraged to treat others as they would like to be treated, even when the other kids are cruel. I also tell my kids to work in school as they are working for God. That gives them a wonderful purpose for school. Thank you for the giveaway.

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  307. Marla Y says:

    Email subscriber and Facebook fan

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  308. Marla Y says:

    I am a fan of DaySpring on Facebook (Marla Yuhas) and follow them on Twitter (nanatide)

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  309. Katherine Persons says:

    With the words Be ye kind one to another

  310. Katherine Persons says:

    FB Fan of yours

  311. Katherine Persons says:

    FB Fan of Dayspring
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  312. We encourage our kids to be generous and unselfish.

  313. I follow KFM on facebook.

  314. Kari C says:

    i like dayspring on facebook!

  315. Kari C says:

    i like KFM on facebook too!

  316. Kari C says:

    my sons purpose is to get his little sister to her classroom .. LOL!

  317. Christie Multhaup says:

    Every morning in our home begins with prayer, and I encourage my son to behave in a way pleasing to the Lord.

  318. Lindsay says:

    I teach my daughter to be kind to everyone, even the kids who aren’t so kind to her. They are the ones who need it most.

  319. Lindsay says:

    I follow you on FB!

  320. Lindsay says:

    I follow Dayspring on FB!

  321. Jennifer Nick says:

    I remind them how much they are loved. Thanks!

  322. Jennifer Nick says:

    I’m also an email subscriber. Thanks!

  323. Karissa says:

    We homeschool, but have set goals for each of us before the school year even began. We will re-visit these goals periodically to see where we are at with them and give the encouragement that is needed. We don’t want our kids floating through life, but remembering that we were created to love and serve Him. :)

  324. Karissa says:

    I am an email subscriber!

  325. briannon morris says:

    We send our lil ones to school knowing that we are always 100% behind them no matter what

  326. Holly Shadix says:

    I have tried to teach my kids to treat others as they would want to be treated. It has not always worked though. :(

  327. Holly Shadix says:

    I follow you on fb

  328. Holly Shadix says:

    I follow dayspring on fb

  329. jen says:

    we talk all the time about being themselves & not be ashamed of your confictions, know matter where you are. They have a deep love of christ, but are also Rockers & love to change things up.. i say be be proud of that!!

  330. Sadie says:

    I will send them with the Christian calendar

  331. Sadie says:

    I like KFM on facebook

  332. Sadie says:

    I like dayspring on facebook

  333. Karina House says:

    We try to instill a sense of purpose in our homeschool. This year, for the first time, we really took a summer break completely, so I’m hoping to start off the school year with a good Bible study about perserverance.

  334. Karina House says:

    i subcribe to your email.

  335. Amy says:

    I have been trying to teach my 5 and 6 year olds to Do Unto Others, but they have not quite got it yet. I am getting a lot of ‘well he did it unto me so I did it unto him. ‘. We need to work on it…….

  336. Barb says:

    As homeschoolers, my kids have a purpose and that is to be equipped to defend the Gospel against all attacks by studying history, science, etc., from a Biblical worldview.

  337. Barb says:

    I like Dayspring on FB.

  338. Barb says:

    I like KFM on FB.

  339. Jessica B says:

    by helping our kids learn/memorize Scripture

  340. Jessica B says:

    I follow you on fb!

  341. Jessica B says:

    I like Dayspring on fb!

  342. Mitzi Cunningham says:

    Remind them live as Jesus did.

  343. Jill O says:

    We encourage our kids to go back to school with a purpose by teaching them to see others through Jesus’ eyes. We teach them to treat others they way they want to be treated and to respond the way Jesus would want them to even when it’s hard.

  344. Mitzi Cunningham says:

    I follow you on yahoo rss.

  345. Jill O says:

    I am an email subscriber and a facebook fan!

  346. Mitzi Cunningham says:

    i am a day spring follower.

  347. Rae says:

    Dayspring is Great thanks for the opportunity

  348. Kristie says:

    Prayer! Lots of Prayer!

  349. Kristie says:

    I am a fan of Dayspring on FB!

  350. Kristie says:

    I am a fan of KFM on FB!

  351. sarah says:

    Absolutely! We are trying to encourage a life-long love of learning. I try to make learning fun!

  352. sarah says:

    I already subscribe via RSS

  353. sarah says:

    I became a fan on Dayspring on Facebook. I really like their stuff. My mother-in-law always goes to their close-out sales and buys a lot of things for Christmas and the kid’s birthdays.

  354. Sarah Rose says:

    Thanks for helping me think about this. I love reading the other comments.

    I hope to send my child to school with the purpose of glorifying God in all she says and does, and learning as much about Him and His world as she can.

  355. Sarah Rose says:

    I follow you on FB.

  356. Sarah Rose says:

    I follow Dayspring on FB!

  357. Karen Ward says:

    my girls go to a Christian school and I remind them each day to let Christ shine through them in all they do.

  358. Lisa R says:

    I am a FB fan

  359. Kim W. says:

    We go back to school with a positive attitude.

  360. Kim W. says:

    I am a fan of yours on facebook. Kim Harnack Wellnitz

  361. Ashley Lewer says:

    I think the best encouragement we can give our children is setting the right example of walking with God and taking everything to him in prayer.

  362. Ashley Lewer says:

    Im a fan of DaySpring on facebook

  363. Priya says:

    I am your FB fan …Priya Ramki

  364. Ashley Kendall says:

    I send my kids to school with the purpose to learn and be kind to others!

  365. Ashley Kendall says:

    I am a fan of yours of Facebook!

  366. Ashley Kendall says:

    I am a fan of DaySpring on Facebook!

  367. Lea says:

    I put a note of encouragement in my kids lunchboxes.

  368. Lea says:

    I follow you on FB.

  369. Lea says:

    I follow Day Spring on FB.

  370. Emily says:

    I subscribe to your feed.

  371. Emily says:

    I like to try to instill confidence in kids before school to withstand the anxieties that go along with making new friends and performing well for teachers.

  372. Emily says:

    I follow dayspring on fb.

  373. Stacey Morgan says:

    I send my kids to the bus stop after we’ve each said a quick prayer. It helps them to go to school with a good attitude and keep Him first.

  374. Stacey Morgan says:

    I am a fb fan

  375. Caroline says:

    i’ll encourage them to be loving and compassionate and to encourage others to be the same.

  376. Caroline says:

    i like you on fb

  377. Caroline says:

    i like dayspring on fb

  378. Robin D says:

    I want my children to know the true value of a dollat and to love , laugh and live

  379. Robin D says:

    a “fan” of KingdomFirstMom on Facebook.

  380. Robin D says:

    a fan of DaySpring on Facebook

  381. Gina says:

    I will encourage my son to be positive
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  382. Gina says:

    I subscribe to your rss feed

  383. Gina says:

    I am a fan of dayspring on fb

  384. Jenny says:

    I would like this. Thanks for the chance!

  385. Jenny says:

    FB follower! Thanks for the chance!

  386. Jennifer says:

    I have always told my kids treat others as you would want to be treated…All my kiddos have BIG hearts!!!
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  387. Jennifer says:

    I subscribe via e-mail!

  388. Robyn Greene says:

    We try to lead by example and by putting positive people and strong leaders in their lives.

  389. Robyn Greene says:

    Subscribe via e-mail

  390. Rory says:

    We teach ours to go out to be the best person she can be!

  391. Tina says:

    I pray with my kids every morning that they will have an opportunity to show /share the love of Jesus.

  392. Tina says:

    I’m a subscriber and a fan!

  393. Dawn says:

    I send my daughter to school with a purpose by sending her to a Christian school! :)

  394. Dawn says:

    I’m a facebook fan!!

  395. Dawn says:

    Fan of DaySpring on facebook!

  396. Tiffany says:

    By helping them understand God’s great, big, huge love – and that they are apart of that love not only by receiving it, but also by giving that love away to others.

  397. Jen says:

    I tell them to do their best at everything they do
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  398. Michelle C. says:

    tell them that a good education leads to a good life

  399. Mandy says:

    We live buy the golden rule.

  400. Mandy says:

    FAn of kingdom first mom on facebook.

  401. Mandy says:

    Fan of dayspring on facebook.

  402. Leslie S says:

    Once she is old enough to go to school I will encourage her to treat others like she wants to be treated
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  403. Leslie S says:

    I am a follower on FB

  404. Leslie S says:

    I follow dayspring on FB

  405. Rebecca says:

    Treat each other with respect

  406. Cara says:

    I am a “fan” of KingdomFirstMom on Facebook

  407. Cara says:

    I follow DaySpring on Facebook.

  408. Cara says:

    I teach my kids to me kind and giving to others and to always treat people with respect.

  409. Emily says:

    I encourage my daughter to treat others the way she wants to be treated.

  410. Emily says:

    I follow you on facebook

  411. Emily says:

    I follow DaySpring on facebook

  412. Jean K says:

    to show God’s love to everyone!

  413. Jean K says:

    I follow you on facebook:)))

  414. Jean K says:

    I follow dayspring on facebook:)))

  415. staceyk says:

    make a goal with them of something they want to be able to learn/accomplish

  416. staceyk says:

    subscriber

  417. CarolinaMama says:

    Love the BTS Collection – with a purpose – remind my children of our eternal purpose in Christ!
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  418. CarolinaMama says:

    Following you both on Twitter! :) woot!

  419. Monica Dolce says:

    I encourage my kids to be kind to others especially by treating them like they would want to be treated.

  420. Kim Fine says:

    We teach our kids to pray
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  421. Kim Fine says:

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  422. Kim Fine says:

    i like dayspring on facebook
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  423. Laurie B says:

    We try to teach our daughters to treat everyone with respect. Thank you for the giveaway!

  424. Laurie B says:

    I follow Dayspring on FB.

  425. Amanda says:

    My girls go off everyday with a quick prayer for safety, peace, and an open mind!!

  426. Amanda says:

    I ‘like” Kingdom First Mom on Facebook!

  427. Amanda says:

    I “like” DaySpring on Facebook too!

  428. Claudia says:

    I teach my daughters to be nice to others and do the right thing at all times.

  429. angela says:

    I’m your FB fan

  430. angela says:

    I’m a Dayspring FB fan

  431. angela says:

    My boys are going back to school with extra supplies for kids who don’t have any!

  432. Jennifer says:

    My daughter is going to kindergarten this year and we have chosen a christian school with the hope that she will live every day with purpose. God’s purpose in her life is very important.

  433. Jennifer says:

    I subscribe via email.

  434. Chalnessa says:

    exciting them about learning so they can use their knowledge to serve God.

  435. Karen D says:

    My husband and I are very big on education – we tell them to do what is necessary to achieve good grades so they can function in society BUT also partner that with God and Jesus so they know that the ultimate goal is to know Them and have a strong relationship with their ultimate creator and savior.

  436. Karen D says:

    I now follow Dayspring on twitter!

  437. Stephanie G says:

    I can encourage my children to go to school with purpose by teaching them to be bold in their faith and to be compassionate to their classmates

  438. Stephanie G says:

    subscribe via rss

  439. Stephanie G says:

    like dayspring on facebook (stephanie gaffney)

  440. Kimberly says:

    I want my girls to stand up for what is right even when it is hard

  441. Kimberly says:

    I am a fan of Kingdom First Mom on facebook

  442. Kimberly says:

    I am a fan of DaySpring on facebook

  443. Jen says:

    I like to tell my boys to look for other children who look like they need a friend and talk to them and make them feel special.

  444. Jen says:

    I’m a facebook fan.

  445. Charissa says:

    We pray with our children.

  446. Charissa says:

    Facebook fan of yours.

  447. Charissa says:

    Facebook fan of Dayspring.

  448. sandy Hovestadt says:

    I am a fan of yours on facebook

  449. Remember what their purpose is–to share Christ with others.
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  450. Amy D says:

    My girls have just started school. We have always encouraged our girls to treat others well, and do their best at things. We will continue to encourage them to do these things for their all important first years of school!

  451. Amy D says:

    I ‘liked’ Dayspring on FB.

  452. Amy D says:

    I follow you on FB. Thanks

  453. Melanie says:

    I put encouraging notes in her lunch box

  454. Teresa F says:

    I send a verse in my kids lunch boxes. Thank you.

  455. Teresa F says:

    I follow you on Google Reader. Thank you.

  456. Teresa F says:

    I like Dayspring on Facebook. Thank you.

  457. Allison L. says:

    My children go to Christian School:)

  458. Allison L. says:

    I follow Dayspring on FB:)

  459. Allison L. says:

    I am a fan of KFM on FB:)

  460. Dawn Camp says:

    In our homeschooling, we acknowledge that “studying” God is foundational and connected to the study of all other subjects. That’s how we school with purpose.
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  461. Dawn Camp says:

    I follow DaySpring on Twitter and like them on Facebook.
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  462. Jeannine m says:

    we organize all the supplies and I make her start reading and reviewing school from the previous year

  463. Jeannine m says:

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  465. Kara says:

    We start the day off with prayer on the way to school to make sure the day has the priority of God first.

  466. Kara says:

    I subscribe on RSS

  467. Kim P says:

    I remind my son that God is with him and that he should treat others as he would like to be treated.

  468. Kim P says:

    I am a fan of yours on facebook and have verified my email subcription too.

  469. Kim P says:

    I had never heard of this company and now that I have I follow them on facebook

  470. Anita A. says:

    I encourage the kids to be nice to others. Following the “golden rule” is the best thing they can do in school in addition to learning.

  471. Anita A. says:

    I am a Kingdom First Mom fan on facebook.

  472. Anita A. says:

    I am a DaySpring fan on facebook.

  473. Stacie says:

    Continuing to show, and not be ashamed of their faith.
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  474. Stacie says:

    I subscribe to your blog.
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  475. Stacie says:

    I follow Dayspring on facebook.
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  476. kathleen says:

    i teach my children to be mindful of the friends they keep

  477. kathleen says:

    i am a fan of yours on fb

  478. kathleen says:

    i am a fan of dayspring on fb

  479. mike k says:

    to treat others well and respect others

  480. Sheila says:

    Following you on FB.

  481. Sheila says:

    I liked DaySpring on fb.

  482. Sheila says:

    I am working hard on teaching my son that he should never judge a person by their appearance.

  483. Tessa says:

    We are working hard at being kind and putting others first

  484. Ruth Hill says:

    I have made a commitment to have a regular devotion time with them every week and to pray for them while i n school.

  485. Ruth Hill says:

    e-mail subscriber

  486. Ruth Hill says:

    like dayspring on facebook

  487. Valorie says:

    I am going back to school with a purpose by joining the christian club and working on transferring at the end of the year.

  488. Valorie says:

    I like you on facebook

  489. Valorie says:

    I follow dayspring on twitter
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  490. Socorro says:

    I am going to prepar my grand children for going back to school with a purpose by sitting with them and helping them figure out what they want in life.

  491. Socorro says:

    I like you on facebook

  492. Anna Cahoon says:

    We encourage our daughter to go to school with a purpose this year by teaching her about kindness, respect, and listening to others is all about. She’s pretty young, but she’s very straight foward so far!

  493. Anna Cahoon says:

    I like Kingdomfirstmom on Facebook and am an email subscriber.

  494. Anna Cahoon says:

    I like Dayspring on Facebook!

  495. Socorro says:

    I follow dayspring on twitter and facebook
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  496. Nicole Sender says:

    I encourage my grandson to treat others with respect and kindness.

  497. Nicole Sender says:

    I follow Kingdom First Mom on Facebook.

  498. With morning worship!
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  499. I like you on FB

  500. Lina says:

    I can encourage him by reminding him of all the friends he will make.

  501. Lina says:

    Subscribe via RSS reader

  502. Lina says:

    Follow Dayspring on twitter @lkim496

  503. Hoping that I send my daughter back to school this year with more compassion for other people.
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  504. I get your emails everyday and follow on facebook
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  506. Jackie S says:

    I encourage respect for others & the ‘Golden Rule’

  507. Jackie S says:

    I like Dayspring on FB

  508. Jackie S says:

    I follow KFM on FB

  509. Kristen says:

    We remind them that they are ambassadors for Christ.

  510. Renee Windsor says:

    I teach my children to be friendly to EVERYONE at school.

  511. Renee Windsor says:

    I follow DaySpring on Facebook.

  512. Renee Windsor says:

    I follow you on Facebook.

  513. christie says:

    follow you on fb

  514. Rachella says:

    I have always taught my sons to love others and to treat others and you would like to be treated. Do all this to glorify Christ.

  515. Rachella says:

    I like you on Facebook. :)

  516. Rachella says:

    I like Dayspring on FB.

  517. Laneka says:

    I like to encourage my daughters with notes in their lunch bags regularly.

  518. Laneka says:

    I’m also an email subscriber.

  519. Jen from Philly says:

    i follow you on fb

  520. Jen from Philly says:

    i follow dayspring on fb