The day a child says “yes” to Jesus is worth celebrating. I mean...if heaven rejoices over one sinner who repents (Luke 15:10), we should celebrate too. Then just like we celebrate birthdays each year, create the tradition of helping the child remember their spiritual birthday and what God has done in their life. But then comes the question… how ...
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The Best Writing Tools for Preschool Hands
One of the most common mistakes I see when teaching early handwriting is handing a child a pencil or markers (and handwriting worksheets) too soon. Pencils require strong finger muscles and precise control that many preschoolers haven’t developed yet, while markers don’t help build those muscles at all. When the hands aren’t ready, a child often ...
Preschool Curriculum Made Simpler: It’s Here!
After a year of praying, researching, testing, rewriting, and listening to teachers and families, the 3rd Edition of the ABCJesusLovesMe Preschool Curriculum is here. This update was created to make teaching toddlers and preschoolers clearer, lighter, and more effective. It maintains the foundation of play-based learning, strong academics, ...
Teaching a Child to Sing Bible Songs with Joy
You’ve chosen the perfect Bible song for learning time — but instead of joyful singing, you see blank stares, half-hearted singing, or rolling around on the carpet. You wonder, What am I doing wrong? It can feel discouraging when music time doesn’t go as planned, especially when you know how powerful songs can be in shaping the child’s faith. ...
Helping Your Preschooler Learn at Home
If only teaching our kids looked like the picture-perfect moments we imagine—smiling child, tidy table, eager heart ready to soak in knowledge. In reality, teaching your own preschooler often feels messy, frustrating, and personal. One mom from our ABCJesusLovesMe Facebook group put it perfectly: “I find it is easier to teach other children, ...
Starting Strong with the ABCJesusLovesMe Curriculum
Fifteen years ago, I was just days away from sending my oldest to kindergarten and preparing to welcome baby #4. Life felt full—full of joy, full of activities, and full of change. But in the midst of it, I was committed to being intentional with the two little ones still at home. ABCJesusLovesMe provided the structure I needed. During that season, ...
Introducing Colors and Shapes the Right Way
Teaching colors and shapes may seem simple, but it lays the foundation for so many essential skills in a child's development. From boosting vocabulary to strengthening pre-reading and math abilities, learning colors and shapes is an exciting first step for young minds. In this blog post and podcast episode, we'll dive into the "why" and "how" of ...
Making Reading Time Count
Reading aloud to your child is one of the most impactful ways to prepare them for school and foster a love for learning. But how can you make the most of reading time? Let’s dive into what makes a great children’s book and how to create engaging reading experiences for your little one. Read the episode transcript. What Makes a Great ...
Why Teach Character Traits to Children?
We all want our children to grow up with good character. We want others to like them, and we want to like our children! Naturally, we teach them traits like honesty, compassion, and generosity. As Teacher Created Materials shares: With the many varied messages children see in the media and in their associations, we can’t expect them to merely ...
Play-Based Learning Made Easy for Busy Parents
Oh, the mom guilt. Social media is flooded with posts that invite the enemy to sit beside us, whispering, "You're not enough. You're not doing enough." I witnessed this several years ago when my son's doctor, a mom herself, showed defeat in her eyes when talking to my son. She felt like she was failing her own children. I invite you to read this ...