There is something special about summer reading. Whether you are relaxing by the pool, traveling with family, or enjoying a quiet evening on the porch, a good book can make the season even better. I recently asked the ABCJesusLovesMe Family to share the books they loved and could not stop talking about. Combined with several books I have ...
Books
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 ...
Starting Your Child’s Reading Journey with Bob Books
Several years ago, a friend asked if Bubs was reading Bob Books. I hadn't heard of them before, so we checked them out from the local library. After seeing their potential, I immediately ordered a set. Since Bubs already knew the phonetic sounds and could blend them together, he was ready to start reading. Just like first steps and first ...
Simple Ways to Encourage Kindness in Your Kids
When my kids were young, we spent a lot of time in the car waiting for various activities to begin or end. Instead of turning on screens, I kept a classic or award-winning chapter book or a Bible in the car to read. One was The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane by Kate DiCamillo. This very interesting story is about a china rabbit named Edward ...
How Chores Can Help Reduce Child Anxiety
Growing up on a farm, work was a significant part of my life. Whether it was loading livestock into the trailer, preserving vegetables from the garden, or cutting thistles when the grass was waist-high, there was always something to be done. It took everyone working together to stay on top of it. However, I believe that working together has many ...
How to Help Children Overcome Fear
This post contains affiliate links. If you click on the link and purchase the item, I may receive a small commission (at no additional cost to you). "When God made you, He gave you feelings." How does that sentence resonate with you? Perhaps you wish your preschooler would have fewer feelings, or you find yourself wishing your teenager ...
Vooks: Is It for You?
When asked to review an interactive reading system, I wondered if it was something that the ABCJesusLovesMe family would be interested in. So, I headed to the Facebook Group to take a poll. After a resounding "yes," I dug into the Vooks website to take a look. What is Vooks? "Vooks is an interactive reading system that helps kids learn ...
Review: Indescribable for Little Ones
Some of you may be familiar with the Indescribable kids devotional. While I personally have not used the book, it has come recommended to me by a friend. Now author Louie Giglio has created an interactive, spinoff version for little ones as well. Highlights "Spin the wheel [in the cover], pull the tabs [in pages], and explore God's ...
How to Maximize Learning while Reading a Book
Talk to any elementary school teacher and they will agree that the best thing you can do with your toddler and preschooler to prepare them for school is read to them. And then, read some more. But what does reading to your child look like? And, how do you pull the most learning from the reading time? BIRTH TO 3 YEARS OF ...
Just in Case You Ever Wonder…
There are children books that just hearing their titles make me smile. Barnyard Dance! There are children books that I loathe and hope to never read again. Then there are Max Lucado books. All the feels. Unlike most authors, Mr. Lucado has the talent to write best-selling books for adults and children. For adults, he writes study ...