When thinking of ABCJesusLovesMe, most people picture the all-inclusive Preschool Curriculum to prepare toddlers and preschoolers for kindergarten. But did you know that ABCJesusLovesMe also contains multiple individual curricula to teach the Bible, focus on holidays, and hone developmental skills? One of these skills is handwriting. And I am ...
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Do Not Stop
What a fun week we had strolling down memory lane and celebrating what God is doing in and through the ABCJesusLovesMe ministry in the past 13 years. But my favorite parts were the "Then and Now" stories where each day we introduced you to an ABCJesusLovesMe graduate. As only God could do, the final "Then and Now" story was provided to me at ...
You’re Invited to a Birthday Bash!
What: ABCJesusLovesMe is turning 13 on April 26th, and you are invited to celebrate with us! When and Where: The ABCJesusLovesMe Social Media! Each day - Monday through Friday - a social media page will contain an announcement of the day's events. To not miss any of the fun, be sure to follow/join each of these amazing pages and groups. ...
Is Fear Driving Your Teaching?
If I polled a group of Christian parents, I believe a large number would admit to struggling with fear. Did I say the right thing, do enough, or handle the situations correctly? I wonder if this fear is what leads so many parents to question the "what" and "when" of teaching their children. After seeing the frequently asked questions in the ...
How to Create Your Own Flannelgraph
Flannelgraph is a fantastic method to teach young children as it covers all forms of learning styles. Auditory Learning - The child hears the story.Visual Learning - The child sees the visuals.Kinesthetic Learning - The child manipulates the flannelpieces on the board. I also love how flannelgraph can be used with one child or 100 and ...
How to Be the Perfect Parent
What color should the circle be? Should the paper be 8.5 x 11"? Larger? Smaller? Do you prefer pencils with or without erasers? As I read these questions from the ABCJesusLovesMe users, I hear so much anxiety to get it perfect. And if I were close, I would give each of you a great big hug because I know you are trying with all your might to get ...
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 ...
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 ...
How to Teach a Child to Use Scissors: Part 2
Last week's blog post laid the foundation for teaching child how to use scissors. Be sure to click back to read Part 1, if you haven't. But what is next? In ABCJesusLovesMe Conferences, I encourage parents and teacher to begin with the end in mind. Teaching a child to use scissors is an example of this. Adult Tips Here are a few ...