I love the beauty and simplicity of picture Bibles. I cherished the cuddling and chubby little fingers turning the pages as I read with my young children. But there comes a time when children are ready to move past the minimal words and large illustrations to an adult Bible. But is it possible to make a smooth transition? Picture ...
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Are You Plucking to Sew?
Parenting in the Franz house is emotionally arduous right now. Bubs (age 16) is driving to school, starting a part-time job, and spreading his wings more and more. When did the little boy who was the inspiration for ABCJesusLovesMe evolve into a man? A friend shared the above image on Facebook and I requested her permission to share it ...
An Idea to Encourage Friends in the Faith
How many of you have friends who are incredibly hard to purchase for? I see your hands! Or, maybe you are looking for practical ideas to spur on your daily quiet time. Introducing the Butterfly Box. The Butterfly Box is a subscription box with the goal of uplifting and inspiring women in their faith. Each month's box is designed ...
Fun Ways to Teach the Armor of God
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 ...
How to Teach Through Play?
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 ...
4 Year Curriculum, 2nd Edition: Now Available
From the moment the news was released last week, we have struggled to keep up with orders! The response to the remodeled 4 Year Curriculum has been amazing. And I understand why! God has put together our best curriculum yet. Here is a quick peak at a few of the exciting details. Teaching Tips The new 4 Year Curriculum Guide is ...
Walking the Tightrope with Grandparents
For the last few weeks, there have been a plethora of questions and comments on the ABCJesusLovesMe Facebook Group concerning relationship with grandparents. These are real concerns that many parents face. When my kids were young, I fretted about what their grandparents did or didn't do. I had unspoken expectations based on my ...
Who’s Your #1 Priority- Your Spouse or Kids, Part 1
Happy Valentine's month! Stores are filled with heart decor and candy, and love is in the air. But if you are knee deep in diapers, exhausted from carpooling young children, or an emotional wreck from guiding teenagers, love for your spouse may be the furthest thought. And that's okay, right? Current Culture Push The push of ...
How to Parent in Exhaustion
How do you avoid exhaustion in parenting? When I'm tired I tend to give into my children, but I know I should have firm boundaries. If you are a parent or teacher, you can relate to Stephanie's post in the ABCJesusLovesMe Facebook Group. When the kids are little, physical exhaustion develops just trying to keep them feed, bathed, and safe. ...
Is a Bible On Your Christmas List?
As I have been reading through the key chapters of the Bible with many of you, I have come to appreciate more and more a quality study Bible. If you are in the ABCJesusLovesMe Facebook Group, you know that my Bible fell apart. See damages below. While my Bible was being repaired, I was asked to review the new study Bible by Tony Evans. ...