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Sign up for our mailing list and never miss a blog post. With a current subscription enjoy FREE access to our amazing ABCJesusLovesMe Subscriber Library filled with Bible study tools, fun printables, and amazing holiday activities for you and your family.  The link to the Subscriber Library is available in your welcome email and at the bottom of ...

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Happy Birthday, Jesus! Party Ideas

12/07/2020 by Heidi

Happy Birthday Jesus Party

Update: The holiday collection at ABCJesusLovesMe now includes a Happy Birthday Jesus Workbook to help you plan and enjoy a birthday party just for Jesus. Celebrate Jesus' birthday with fun activities, meaningful conversation, and yummy cake to help children ages 3-12 understand the significance of Jesus' birth.  Create a new tradition with your ...

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6 Easy Thanksgiving Ideas to Teach Gratitude

11/03/2020 by Heidi

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Happy November! The month set aside to develop a heart of gratitude in your family. Because I know that time is precious, I want to provide you with six simple, no-fuss ideas to teach gratitude. Thanksgiving Song I love this simple idea because it requires no prep or supplies. Begin each meal with this Thanksgiving song based on the ...

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Fun Ways to Teach the Armor of God

09/21/2020 by Heidi

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A few years ago I asked the ABCJesusLovesMe users how I could best serve their families.  Several who have been with ABCJLM for a while asked for curriculum for their older children.  They have loved using ABCJLM with their preschoolers but they want more for their elementary-age children. As I prayed about it, the Armor of God was one ...

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Filed Under: Impressing on Children Tagged With: Bible, Bible Crafts, Telling Bible Stories

How to Teach Through Play?

08/10/2020 by Heidi

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Discover more in this series on Intentional Learning with the ABCJesusLovesMe Curriculum1. Combining the 1 and 3 Year Curricula2. How to Use the 5 Year Curriculum3. How to Use the 3 Year Curriculum in a Preschool4. How to use the 4 Year Curriculum5. Intentional Learning with the 2 Year Curriculum One questions that I am frequently asked: How ...

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Filed Under: Impressing on Children Tagged With: Day to Day, Learning, Scheduling a Day

FREE: Be Intentional Mom Minutes

07/13/2020 by Heidi

What have you learned from the last four months of social-distancing? For me, I've become increasingly grateful for my family, our home, and our church. I see a wave of blessings that I may have missed in different circumstances. I have also learned that I need to take greater ownership of the spiritual growth of my children. What ...

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Help! We are Homebound!

03/16/2020 by Heidi

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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 ...

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Have You Heard the Exciting News?

11/17/2019 by Heidi

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 ...

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Be Intentional Planner Now Available!

09/23/2019 by Heidi

Three years ago, I felt a nudge from God... Create a planner for all women.  One that is simple and affordable to help women around the world be intentional wherever God has placed them.   In October 2018 we offered the first Be Intentional Planner.  The popularity was overwhelming.  Several times we had to cease ...

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Filed Under: Mommyhood Tagged With: Day to Day, Scheduling a Day

Vacationing Tips for Families

06/04/2019 by Heidi

Our family has had the opportunity to visit some amazing places in the United States. Some were close to home while others took us into new states. Along the way we have learned a lot about staying in a hotel, visiting theme parks, camping, and enjoying National Parks with kids. Today's post compiles all of my vacation posts to help you plan the ...

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