Friday, March 31, 2006

Playtime Devotions

This morning I picked up a book called Playtime Devotions: Sharing Bible Moments with Your Baby or Toddler written by Christine Harder Tangvald and illustrated by Tamara Schmitz. I haven't had an opportunity to use it yet with Olivia and Ava, but am excited to have a resource that combines games and songs with teaching little ones about the Lord.
Published by Heritage Builders, a ministry of Focus on the Family, the book contains 30 devotions as well as extra rhymes and games. Each devotion includes:

  • Key Thought
  • Bible Verse
  • Rhyme, Game, or Song
  • Prayer to Say

Key Thoughts include "God is Love," "God Listens and Cares," "I Obey Mommy and Daddy," and "Church Is a Happy Place." Familiar games and songs are paired with new words that teach little ones Biblical truths. The only drawback I can see from looking over the book is that it relies too heavily on using patty-cake; it's eight out of the nine games.

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