As I shared last week, summer is a time that we focus on character training. I specifically look at issues of the heart based on I Corinthians 13:1-8 that we use to define how we are to love others. Love is Kind “You can always be honest with me!”“That was mean. Don’t ever say that again.” While we want our children to be honest with ...
Impressing on Children
New: Handwriting Curriculum
When thinking of ABCJesusLovesMe, most people picture the all-inclusive Preschool Curriculum to prepare toddlers and preschoolers for kindergarten. But did you know that ABCJesusLovesMe also contains multiple individual curricula to teach the Bible, focus on holidays, and hone developmental skills? One of these skills is handwriting. And I am ...
Do Not Stop
What a fun week we had strolling down memory lane and celebrating what God is doing in and through the ABCJesusLovesMe ministry in the past 13 years. But my favorite parts were the "Then and Now" stories where each day we introduced you to an ABCJesusLovesMe graduate. As only God could do, the final "Then and Now" story was provided to me at ...
Vooks: Is It for You?
When asked to review an interactive reading system, I wondered if it was something that the ABCJesusLovesMe family would be interested in. So, I headed to the Facebook Group to take a poll. After a resounding "yes," I dug into the Vooks website to take a look. What is Vooks? "Vooks is an interactive reading system that helps kids learn ...
A Step-by-Step Guide to Preparing Your Child for Reading the Bible
Step #1: The Beginner's Bible Hang around ABCJesusLovesMe for a while and you will hear reference to The Beginner's Bible. Out of all the children's Bibles that I have reviewed (and it's been a lot), this one is by far my favorite. Fun illustrations and Biblical truth in a way young children can understand. If you desire to use only one ...
Review: Indescribable for Little Ones
Some of you may be familiar with the Indescribable kids devotional. While I personally have not used the book, it has come recommended to me by a friend. Now author Louie Giglio has created an interactive, spinoff version for little ones as well. Highlights "Spin the wheel [in the cover], pull the tabs [in pages], and explore God's ...
Easter Treasure Hunt
A couple of years ago Amy shared an idea with me for a Valentine’s Day Treasure Hunt. My kids loved it. Imagine my excitement when Kursta shared an Easter Treasure Hunt! An idea that she created for children in a Guatemalan church. I tweaked the idea, added a FREE printable to the ABCJesusLovesMe ...
How to Celebrate Passover as a Christian Family
After reading through the Easter Activity Workbook, Becky shared with me a special way her family celebrates the Passion Week of Christ (the week's time between Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday) with Passover. Not having personal experience with this holiday, I asked her to share in case your family would like to celebrate Passover. Becky: One of ...
Using Resurrection Eggs to Explain Easter to Kids
Easter can be a pretty confusing holiday for preschoolers. I praise God that tools like the Easter Activity Workbook are available to help little ones understand what Jesus did out of love for us. One other tool that was very popular when my kiddos were young are the Resurrection Eggs. What are Resurrection Eggs? The idea ...
Is Fear Driving Your Teaching?
If I polled a group of Christian parents, I believe a large number would admit to struggling with fear. Did I say the right thing, do enough, or handle the situations correctly? I wonder if this fear is what leads so many parents to question the "what" and "when" of teaching their children. After seeing the frequently asked questions in the ...