I saw this idea on social media and immediately fell in love with the opportunity that it provides for families during this time. Self-Portrait Hug The idea is to trace the child's body (from waist up) allowing the child to decorate it. Then, mail this "hug" to someone you love. Supplies only require large paper (e.g. butcher ...
Impressing on Children
Are You Joining Us Tonight?
I hope so! If not, please set your timers now to join us in a little under an hour (5:00 CDT) for the second LIVE Preschool Worship. Your entire family will hear the story of Jesus Riding on the Donkey, learn two fun Bible songs, and memorize a Bible verse. Activity sheets will be available for further learning! For the Bible story ...
Help! We are Homebound!
Do you feel like climbing to the top of your roof and shouting, "Help! I am homebound with my children and I don't know what to do!" You are not alone. Many families have found themselves in a new situation with social distancing. Here are some ideas to help you navigate this new experience. Collect a Toolbox of Ideas As a family I ...
Have Church at Home with Your Family Using This FREE Video
If your family is unable to attend church this weekend, I invite you to worship with me in watching this FREE Preschool Worship Video that I made today. Your entire family will hear the story of Jesus Calming the Storm, learn two fun Bible songs, and memorize a Bible verse. And for further learning, print the FREE Family Activity Sheets ...
Sharing St. Patrick’s Day with Your Family: The Why and How
Embarrassing as this is, the only thing that I knew about St. Patrick's Day growing up was the importance of wearing green to ward of getting pinched and that my dad would soon be planting potatoes in the garden. But in creating the ABCJesusLovesMe Preschool Curriculum, I realized how much I missed. With St. Patrick's Day just a week ...
Are You An Overprotective Parent?
How protective are you when it comes to your kids taking risks like running, jumping, climbing, and balancing on things? Love this post in the ABCJesusLovesMe Facebook Group! And from the comments I can tell that this is a popular question because we all desire to keep our children safe, but we realize that play is an important part of ...
How to Maximize Learning while Reading a Book
Talk to any elementary school teacher and they will agree that the best thing you can do with your toddler and preschooler to prepare them for school is read to them. And then, read some more. But what does reading to your child look like? And, how do you pull the most learning from the reading time? BIRTH TO 3 YEARS OF ...
Simple Gingerbread House Activities for All Ages
Making a Gingerbread House is a fun activity to do during the holidays. It is a great way to strengthen fine motor skills and review shapes, sorting, and spatial relationships...and use up Halloween candy. But if you have ever attempted this activity, it can be daunting to get the house to stand for the entire process. Here are a few simple ...
Have You Heard the Exciting News?
Drumroll please...the 3 Year Curriculum has been completely remodeled!!! Here are the details that you are going to love! Why the Remodel? 12 years ago I was the mom of two preschoolers. After open heart surgery, Bubs was in therapy three times a week for Sensory Processing Disorder, ADHD, Language Processing Disorder, and Executive ...
GIVEAWAY: Which Children’s Bible is Best for Your Child or Classroom?
Have you ever searched for children’s Bibles on Amazon? Can you say, "Bible overload!" Paraphrase and picture Bibles. Story Bibles and theme Bibles. It is a wonderful "problem," but which Bible is right for your child or classroom? The answer depends on the age of your child and your goal when reading the Bible. Children Bible ...