We all want to read the Bible with our kids, but the planning, the prep, and their short attention span can sometimes feel like too much. . Playful Bible Reading that You Can Do with Littles. In this post, I am going to share with you some of my favorite Playful Bible Reading Stories that you and your kids will love..
1. Joseph and His Colorful Coat Bible Play
Here’s a simple and playful way to look at the story of Joseph. Isn’t it awesome that the same God who cared enough to step in and rescue Joseph from his brothers, slavery, jail, and famine will also step into your life and offer peace, wisdom, and comfort from long days, crying babies, potty training toddlers, and overly kiddos?
2. Jonah and the Big Fish
Often when we teach the story of Jonah we talk about obedience, but that can make God seem rather angry and scary for kids. We used Desmond Tutu’s Children of God Storybook Bible and focused on this instead: “God loves everyone, even our enemies.”
3. Jesus Walks on Water
One morning my girls and I spent time on the Sea of Galilee with the disciples as Jesus walked on water. It was so simple and we all had a blast! The girls still remember this, years later.
4. Lord of the Harvest
Bible play isn’t just for the kids. In this post, you will find a Family Devotional for Matthew 9:35-38 with questions, a prayer, and family play, plus all of that for just Mama, too.
5. 3 Mistakes You Are Making When Reading Bible Stories to Preschoolers
Unless you are an early childhood or child development expert you might not fully know the incredible opportunity you have each time you read the Bible with your child. Here are 3 things you may be doing that could be bumps in the road for your little ones engaging with Bible stories.
Conclusion
I hope between these for examples, plus a little direction on how to do this yourself, you and your kids will dive into the Bible in a new and playful way.
Let me know which one was your favorite and why in the comments!
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