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 ...
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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 ...
How to Read to Your Child {Review}
Talk to any elementary school teacher and they will agree that the best thing you can do with your child to prepare them for school is read to them. And then, read some more. But what does reading to your child look like? Birth to 3 Years of Age During these formative years it is important to introduce the child to a plethora of quality ...
Tried and True Books for Toddler, Preschool, and Elementary-Age Children
There is no disagreement that children should be read to and read to often. The direct correlation between reading and IQ has been studied multiple times. And if you joined last week's Periscope Broadcast, you know that I highly encourage families to create a home library filled with quality books. But upon entering the library or browsing a ...
Parenting Help for You: New Love and Logic Resources
When I was a teenager, my life changed. Suddenly discipline changed. The change occurred because my mom attended a Love and Logic conference and she learned the magic of giving choices and removing anger from parenting. I guess you could say that I am a Love and Logic child. Because it was modeled to me, much of it became ...
Spring Books to Giveaway!
I believe books should be a huge part of a child's life. This is one of the reasons why I have filled the ABCJesusLovesMe Preschool Curriculum with quality, time-tested books. But it has only been in the past few years I realized I was only providing my children with half of the learning that a book provided. We were loving the story ...
Review & Giveaway: Big Thoughts for Little People Book & App
Six years ago I was introduced to this completely updated book. I absolutely fell in love with it and it continues to be one of my favorite children's book included in the ABC Jesus Loves Me Curriculum. Now, Tyndale has turned this gem into an adorable alphabet and activity app. Some of you may recognize this title originally written ...
Fun Children’s Books to Expand Their Knowledge of Plants and Bugs
You can find children's books on trains, boats, princesses, and animals. Superheros, space, and shapes. Literally about any subject you can think of. But there is one subject which I haven't seen a lot of books cover. Gardens and the animals that live there. Think about it. When was the last time that you ...