source A few days ago, I was reading the story Green Eggs and Ham to Little Man. It is a childhood book that is referenced in movies, sitcoms, jokes, and general conversation because of its classic story line. Many can quote pieces from this book. Do you like green eggs and ham? I do not like them, Sam-I-am. And because of the popularity ...
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When God Doesn’t Answer Your Prayers
A few weeks ago I shared one of my favorite book series - Terri Blackstock's Restoration Series. Beyond the amazing storyline, the fourth book, Dawn’s Light, contains one of the best illustrations of grief that I have found. Please know that the excerpt below is a huge spoiler alert, so read with caution! Here is a little background ...
If Your Child Can Memorize Dora…
source Daily, I receive emails and comments from friends of ABC Jesus Loves Me Preschool Curriculum and this blog. These emails encourage me so much and I praise God for each of you who take a moment to bless me. A few days ago I received this email from an ABCJLM user in Florida. It was what she said about Dora that made me stop and ...
Giveaway: Rufus and Ryan Teach Your Child about Church
source Pin It Today begins a week long series on "Surviving Church with Children." Ideas to help you return to church, keep your children quiet during church, and how to worship with special needs children. I pray that you will glean practical ideas to help you not just survive church but truly be refreshed each week. As a mom ...
Getting a Child to Sit for Story Time
Pin It Kim shared this simple yet wise idea on the ABC Jesus Loves Me Facebook Group: For stories, songs, and poem learning we have "rug time" We lay a 'baby' quilt (since they are smaller) on the floor. Then, each child gets a throw pillow to sit on that is his or her "seat." After just one week of doing this routine, ...
Berenstain Bears Storybook Bible
Pin It The Berenstain Bears Storybook Bible is one of the newest storybook Bibles available to purchase from Zonderkidz Publisher and is now available in a Deluxe Edition with an audio CD. Part of the Living Lights series, this book uses the Berenstain characters "to help children learn how God wants them to live every day." The major ...
Tips from You: Helping Children Sit During Storytime
source A while back I asked the ABCJLM Family on the ABC Jesus Loves Me Facebook Group to share tips. Michelle shared this with me. As a former daycare and preschool teacher I learned from seasoned teachers to have kids sit in their booster or highchair during storytime. It allows the child to stay focused and calm. We typically do ...
The Book that Will Transform Your Life
Have you read it? It is by far the most influential fiction book that I have ever read. And I would guess many of you would agree with me. Just say the title Redeeming Love and it will bring immediate reactions. Based on the story of Gomer and Hosea, author Francine Rivers transports the reader back to the California Gold Rush ...
A Chapter Book for Your Daughter
Pin It When the kids are finished with our summer school time, I read to them while they color or draw. I was excited to receive the book A Big Year for Lily (The Adventures of Lily Lapp) to review and read during this time. The kids were intrigued with the Amish and enjoyed learning about their way of life. In the beginning, they ...
Answering Your “Stupid” Questions #1-5
source Pin It A while back I asked on our Facebook Group for all of your "stupid" questions - all of those questions that you may be embarrassed to ask. It is finally time for me to share my thoughts! Questions #1 - "Is it really important to do crafts everyday?" Some kids love crafts. Other kids would rather have a hair cut than have ...