Friday, July 26, 2024

August: Exploring, Wondering, and Everyday Stories

August: Exploring, Wondering, and Everyday Stories
August is a month of curiosity and exploration. As summer continues, children naturally notice the world around them, ask questions, and find meaning in everyday experiences. Rather than formal lessons, this month works best when learning is anchore…

Sunday, June 23, 2024

The Rythm ofJuly-Slowing Down, Noticing, and Summer Language

The Rythm ofJuly-Slowing Down, Noticing, and Summer Language
July: Slowing Down, Noticing, and Summer Language July offers a natural shift in pace. Whether learning happens in a classroom, at home, or somewhere in between, this month invites children to slow down, notice their surroundings, and use language to…

Sunday, November 5, 2023

Teaching Gratitude with the Ten Lepers: A Bible Story Companion for Kids

Teaching Gratitude with the Ten Lepers: A Bible Story Companion for Kids
Teaching Gratitude with the Story of the Ten Lepers Some Bible stories capture children’s hearts in a very simple way — and the story of the Ten Lepers (Luke 17:11–19) is one of them. It’s short, memorable, and full of lessons about faith, kindness,…

Tuesday, October 10, 2023

A Song That Grows, One Day at a Time

A Song That Grows, One Day at a Time
Some songs don’t need to be explained. They just need to be lived with . “The 12 Days of Christmas” is one of those songs — repetitive, rhythmic, a little absurd, and oddly comforting. It grows slowly, day by day, just like children do. And that’s wha…

Sunday, October 1, 2023

Counting the Days With Wonder: A Gentle Countdown to Special Moments

Counting the Days With Wonder: A Gentle Countdown to Special Moments
There’s something tender about anticipation — that quiet space before a celebration when stories begin to form, routines shift ever so slightly, and every day holds a little more possibility. Counting down to special days can become more than markin…

Wednesday, July 5, 2023

Teaching Compassion with the Story of the Good Samaritan

Teaching Compassion with the Story of the Good Samaritan
The story of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37) is one of the most memorable Bible stories for children — simple to tell, rich in meaning, and full of opportunities for real-life application. Whether you’re teaching in Sunday school or guiding a les…

Wednesday, February 1, 2023

Welcoming Reading Through the Months

Welcoming Reading Through the Months
There is something deeply comforting about a book — the way its weight feels in our hands, the soft hush of turning pages, the way a story can carry us somewhere familiar or completely new. Reading isn’t just a skill to be practiced; it’s a rhythm t…