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 ...
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A Fun Creation Fingerplay
Creation is one of the most important stories in the Bible for children to learn. When they learn that God created all that we know out of nothing, they understand God's power. When they learn that God created us because He desires a relationship with us, they understand God's love for us and their purpose. And the lists goes on. But ...
Enjoy a Fun Creation Scavenger Hunt
Creation is one of my favorite Bible stories to teach to preschools. It covers some of their favorite topics: the sky, animals, and them! There are many ideas to teach each day of Creation. But what about an activity to combine all seven? Jona shared on the ABCJesusLovesMe Facebook Group the fabulous idea of a Creation Scavenger ...
Object Lesson: God Uses Bad for Good
I love object lessons. Ones that can be easily understood by children yet leave a lasting impression. This object lesson could be used as a Children's Sermon, specifically for Easter or Christmas, or when teaching on passages such as Romans 8:28. This activity is also one of many in the ABCJesusLovesMe 5 Year ...
FREE Salvation Certificates and Celebrations Ideas for Children
The greatest joy that a parent or teacher can ever have is walking a child through the process of giving his or her life to Jesus. A time when, with child-like faith, the child professes that he or she is a sinner and needs forgiveness (Romans 10:9-10). Because there is no greater celebration than when a sinner comes to Jesus (Luke 15:10), ...
How to Help Your Children Understand Easter (Free Activities)
Easter is a pretty big deal at ABCJesusLovesMe and on this blog. And for good reason! It’s the holiday that we celebrate the death, burial, and resurrection of our Savior. But Easter can be a tough holiday to explain to children. Between the Easter bunny, loads of candy, Easter baskets, and Easter egg ...
Are You Joining Us Tonight?
I hope so! If not, please set your timers now to join us in a little under an hour (5:00 CDT) for the second LIVE Preschool Worship. Your entire family will hear the story of Jesus Riding on the Donkey, learn two fun Bible songs, and memorize a Bible verse. Activity sheets will be available for further learning! For the Bible story ...
Have Church at Home with Your Family Using This FREE Video
If your family is unable to attend church this weekend, I invite you to worship with me in watching this FREE Preschool Worship Video that I made today. Your entire family will hear the story of Jesus Calming the Storm, learn two fun Bible songs, and memorize a Bible verse. And for further learning, print the FREE Family Activity Sheets ...
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. ...
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 ...