It seems so easy for an adult. But if you have ever tried to teach a child how to use scissors, you will realize that there is a lot of development that goes into cutting a piece of paper. With the proper tools, some tips of the trade, and a little prep, teaching a child to use scissors can be a relatively easy task. Why Is Using Scissors So ...
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NOW AVAILABLE: New Testament Curriculum
And like that… a seventh full ABCJesusLovesMe Curriculum is finished. The second in the "Then They'll Grow" Sunday School Curriculum picks up where the Old Testament Curriculum stopped. NEW TESTAMENT CURRICULUM The mission of the New Testament Curriculum is to teach children who God is through the stories in the New Testament. ...
NEW 2 Year Curriculum, 2nd Edition
In 2011 the 2 Year Curriculum was added to the ABCJesusLovesMe website. It has guided 1000's of families and teachers in being intentional with the toddlers in their lives. But, there comes a time when all must be remodeled. Today I am sharing the details with you. And you are going to love the ...
Because They Are Only Little Once
The above image is filled with so much "good." A little girl learning with bubbles. Priceless. She is learning about gravity. She is learning about size. She is learning about breath control. She is learning about cause and effect. She is strengthening her fine motor skills as she holds the bubbles and ...
The Changes You’ve Asked For!
Monday is not the typical day to receive a blog update, but the info is so exciting it can't wait until Tuesday! Ask users what makes the ABCJesusLovesMe Preschool Curriculum extra special and many will say the community and support. And it's understandable because when you decide to use ABCJLM with your child or students, you don't walk ...
From Need to Ministry {giveaway}
Eleven years ago our family had a need. To my great surprise, God took this need and turned it into a world-wide ministry. But I realize that many of you don't know the background of this "need" or the many levels of support our ministry provides. Today I share in hopes that you will utilize all that we offer and join us in praying for the ...
Crossing the Midline and Why It’s Important
Hang around an Occupational Therapist or preschool teacher for a while and you will hear them say something about the midline. In our case, the therapist said, "Bubs is unable to cross the midline." I assumed this was bad, but I didn't know why or how to help the problem. Crossing the Midline Here is a definition of crossing the ...
Happy 10th Birthday to ABCJesusLovesMe
I sit in humble amazement. This week is ABCJesusLovesMe.com's 10th birthday. What started out as a desperate need for our son has evolved into a website used around the world to help adults be intentional with the children in their lives. Humble Beginnings Let me start at the beginning. After teaching in the public schools, I knew God was ...
Updated Ideas to Use the Bible Workbook
UPDATE: The Bible Activity Workbook has been updated to coincide with the Old and New Testament Curricula!!! In July 2012 Bible coloring sheets were added to enhance the ABCJLM Comprehensive Curricula. Combined into a spiral-bound book, the Bible Coloring Workbook provided coloring opportunities and gave visual to the Bible stories. But I desired ...
When Your Child Refuses to Sit and Learn
For the past few weeks, I have seen several questions concerning children who don't want to sit for learning time. I often hear two sides to this issue. Those who believe that toddlers and preschoolers can't sit. Forcing a young child to sit is actually harmful. And, those who believe children must sit for long periods of learning because ...