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), ...
Impressing on Children
Do You Have a Parenting Plan Based on the Bible?
Last week the ABCJesusLovesMe Facebook groups were filled with discipline and parenting questions. A lot of why's and how's were discussed. My heart breaks for so many of you because discipline used to be "easy." When a child deliberately disobeyed, a consequence followed. Then, through an evolution of minds, the line got wavy and suddenly ...
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 ...
Send a Hug: Activity for Kids
I saw this idea on social media and immediately fell in love with the opportunity that it provides for families during this time. Self-Portrait Hug The idea is to trace the child's body (from waist up) allowing the child to decorate it. Then, mail this "hug" to someone you love. Supplies only require large paper (e.g. butcher ...
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 ...
Help! We are Homebound!
Do you feel like climbing to the top of your roof and shouting, "Help! I am homebound with my children and I don't know what to do!" You are not alone. Many families have found themselves in a new situation with social distancing. Here are some ideas to help you navigate this new experience. Collect a Toolbox of Ideas As a family ...
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. https://www.facebook.com/abcjlm/videos/197767414842265/ Click here ...
Sharing St. Patrick’s Day with Your Family: The Why and How
Embarrassing as this is, the only thing that I knew about St. Patrick's Day growing up was the importance of wearing green to ward of getting pinched and that my dad would soon be planting potatoes in the garden. But in creating the ABCJesusLovesMe Preschool Curriculum, I realized how much I missed. With St. Patrick's Day just a week ...
Are You An Overprotective Parent?
How protective are you when it comes to your kids taking risks like running, jumping, climbing, and balancing on things? Love this post in the ABCJesusLovesMe Facebook Group! And from the comments I can tell that this is a popular question because we all desire to keep our children safe, but we realize that play is an important part of ...
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 ...