Toddlers – January 2021

January 3rd, 2021

MONTHLY FOCUS

JESUS WANTS TO BE MY FRIEND FOREVER

Remember This:

“Everyone who heard
him was amazed.”
Luke 2:47, NIV

Say This:

Who is amazing?
Jesus is amazing.

Do This:

MORNING TIME
When you go into your child’s room, sit on their bed and say, “Good morning, sleepy head! We’re learning something knew this month. Do you remember? We’re learning that Jesus (hold their feet) is (hold their knees) amazing!” (tickle their tummy) Repeat “Jesus (hold their feet) is (hold their knees) amazing!” (tickle their tummy) Repeat

DRIVE TIME
Give your child something special to carry as you drive or take a walk. Tell them to take very good care of it and don’t drop it. Talk about the four friends who carried their friend to see Jesus. They heard Jesus could make their friend all better so they carried him all the way to see Jesus!

CUDDLE TIME
Cuddle with your child this month and pray, “Dear God, every time we see it rain or hear the thunder, help us remember that Jesus has the power to do anything. If Jesus can tell a storm what to do and it obey Him, then I know He has the power to do whatever we need in our lives. Thank You for loving us and for sending Jesus to be our friend forever. We love You, God. In Jesus’ name, amen.”

BATH TIME
Add small toy plastic fish to bath time, or any small plastic toy item. You can always pretend they are fish. Tell your child you are going to count to ten, and they are going to “catch” as many fish as they can before you get to ten. Line the fish along the side of the tub and count them together. Talk about how Jesus helped the fishermen.