Explore Bible Truths Creatively from A to Z

In February (was it really that long ago!?), I started sharing a free Bible and letter learning resource with you all.

We are almost to the end—just three more letter (X, Y, Z)! I’ve absolutely loved creating, playing, and enjoying all of the resources right alongside you. It’s definitely been a lot of work behind the scenes—but good and fun work :)

We’ve made rainbows and lion masks, whipped up homemade play dough, and watched foam explode out a bottle. We’ve dotted and glued letters, marched around “Jericho,” sang lots of songs, and read so many Bible stories.

Over the last few months, I’ve been tidying up and revamping a lot of the resources that you’ll find for free on the blog into a more comprehensive (and might I say, cuter!) full A-Z packet for you. If you get tired of individually downloading each lesson or are looking for some extra add-ons, then purchasing this packet might be a good fit for you. Don’t worry—everything that is currently free on the blog will stay free :)

If you are deciding if it’s worth it to buy it rather than use the free version, here’s a breakdown of the basic differences:

The free version on blog includes:

• The alphabet letter

• Activity page

• Simple verse cards

• Interact and ask page

• Letter Art

The full bundle available for purchase includes:

• The alphabet letters

• Alphabet Bible truth cards with read and ask cards

• Revamped activity pages (original illustrations and fun colors!)

• The lookbook—a photo lookbook that gives you ideas, inspiration, and examples of how families have used the resources

• Letter Art

• Verse cards (these are a different format and more versatile than the ones on the blog)

• The guide—includes a supply list, extra ideas, and a quick reading guide

• The purchase also provides 15 meals through Feed my Starving Children

Whether you continue to work through the free resources on the blog or purchase the comprehensive packet, I hope that you enjoy and are encouraged by them! It’s been an absolute joy to create and do :)

Have a good one, friends!

Nicole

ps. stay tuned for the last three letters :)

From A to Z: Letter W

One thing I love is the diversity of worship between cultures, languages, churches, and individuals. When I lived in Guatemala for a short bit, I loved going to church and hearing and singing songs in a different language than my own. Often, the Spanish language would communicate something that English couldn’t quite express. It was truly beautiful! But worship isn’t just singing or music—it can be glorifying God through how we work, our creativity, the way we serve our families, etc.

This W lesson is about Worshipping God with our whole heart.

I’m not going to lie—this lesson was loud! But because it was loud, my boys seemed especially fond of the hands-on activity.

This lesson includes reading about David worshipping God, making an instrument, and getting to make lots of noise and worship God. It definitely opens the door to discussing why we worship God and ways to worship Him (that is—if you can talk above the shaking of beans! Ha!)

Go have fun being loud and worshipping God!

Have a good one, friends!

Nicole

From A to Z: Letter V

When I was five or sixish, I remember hearing the verse about how God knows the number of hairs on my head and finding it completely unfathomable. How was this even possible? I started counting the hairs and gave up at around 20. 

Yet, I think about the little, tiny, intimate details I know about my children because I love and adore them. You know—those details that seem to be only shared between me and them.

I find it crazy that the God of the universe knows such intimate details about me. I am Valuable to God. And we get to share this beautiful truth with our kiddos—that God values them in the deepest ways.

The letter V lesson was a fun one for my boys—they enjoyed making their own bird feeders and hoping to see birdies get to snack on the seeds they left out for them.

We also had the chance to talk about how God values and takes care of us :)

I hope you enjoy this lesson and that you and your kiddos are reminded of how valued and loved by God you are!

Have a good one!

Nicole

A to Z: Letter U

Whenever I read the story of Esther, I often wish I knew more about her. She seemed like such an unlikely pick, but yet was the perfect fit for God's plan for His people. 

It's easy to look at our lives and ask if we are in the right place at the right time (or maybe that's just me--ha!), but the Bible is pretty clear that God has made us unique and for a purpose.

What a precious truth to teach our children and to remind ourselves. As you work through this simple lesson with your little one(s), I challenge you to share with them the ways they are uniquely made. Look them in the eye and tell them all those sweet things you see in them. And wonder at the fact that God knows and created all those incredible details in them (and knows them even more intimately than we do). 

This lesson truly is one of the simplest, but it is also such an encouraging and important one. 

Have a good one!

Nicole

From A to Z: Letter T

There's something about the story of Jesus calming the storm that always feels so relatable to me. The disciples are in a boat being plummeted by waves and wind--they are panicking, worried for their life, and trying to control the situation. And there is Jesus--sleeping. 

They wake Jesus up and frantically and basically say, "Um, Jesus--don't you care that we are dying here?"

Haven't I asked Jesus that question myself in different ways? God--why is this happening? Don't you see what's going on? Please save me from this! Do you even notice me right now? I'm afraid--and what are you doing about it?

I always wonder what tone of his voice was when he asked is disciples why they were so afraid. Was it gentle? Was it sad? Was it frustrated? 

Whatever his tone, his meaning was clear: Don't be afraid; you can trust me.

I think this story is a wonderful story for teaching little ones about what it means to trust God. Whenever I asked my son what trust means, he always replied "obey?" Although it wasn't quite the answer I was looking for, they do go hand-in-hand, don't they? I explained that trusting means to rely on, have faith in, or believe that someone has the ability or strength to do something. The story of how Jesus calms the storm opens the gateway to chatting about how God is able and we can trust Him to take care of us (even in scary situations!)

This lesson included making mixed media boat art (which was a hit with both boys). They loved using lots of different materials to create one picture. We also got to splatter paint and talk about thunderstorms. 

I hope that as you read the story of Jesus calming the storm and make your artwork, that you and your kids are reminded that we can trust God--He has everything in his capable hands (including those feisty waves and howling winds).

Happy gluing!

ps. this book would be another good resource to enjoy and read during this lesson :) 

Nicole