I have to be honest and confess that I miss blogging. So I am back. I have been very active on Twitter (@mattmillett) and most days don’t have time for blogging. BUT, nonetheless, I do enjoy it and want to get back to it. So…here goes.
Yesterday, we drove down to LA area to see Jamie’s extended family.
Here are some helpful thoughts for devotions with young children.
1. Have an open Bible on your lap during story time. This reinforces where the story comes from—God’s word.
2. Use short sentences and few words. Too many words overwhelm young minds.
3. Be animated in your facial expressions and tone of voice. This will help keep children engaged.
3. Incorporate movement into the story and singing. Children this age need to move their bodies. Movement helps them learn and remember what you’re teaching them.
4. Create routines during the story/circle times by using songs, finger plays, etc.
5. Use repetition to cement biblical concepts in children’s hearts and minds.
6. Keep it short and sweet. A story time of 5-10 minutes is the maximum children this age can attend to and sit for.
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Watch the video. See Jack right after Jason is interviewed. And you can see my arm. They cut me out. Didn’t want to distract from the rally, I guess. Ha!
