Do you have a spiritual growth plan for your kids this summer?
Making your family plans for summer? Swimming, vacation, camp…?
Consider being intentional about parenting with Scripture and incorporating a special plan during these off-school months. Summer is a great time to shake things up and try something new with family devotionals.
These are some resources that we have had fun with through those hot months
(and other times) as my kids have grown.
Browse through and see if any catch your interest!
Parenting with Scripture: A Topical Guide for Teachable Moments as a topical devotional guide –
All ages
My ABC Bible Verses has excellent verse related stories, but you can also Google or check Pinterest for something like “ABC Bible verses” and come up with free lists. Discuss, meditate, and memorize (if you are ready for a challenge) 2-3 verses a week and you’ll cover the summer! Or, spread it out making it a multi-year summer plan.
Preschool – Elementary
20 Bible Verses Every Child Should Know (with cd) – Looks like this one is out of print, but you can still find used copies. This will always be the “sound of summer ’09” for us!
Preschool – Elementary
God’s Names – This is a wonderful overview of God’s names. I’ve even learned a few things!
All ages
Walk through what Bible Study looks like with your child. Kay Arthur has a number of Bible Studies written for kids. We have enjoyed starting Boy, Have I Got Problems! James and hope to finish up this summer.
Older Elementary – Middle School
You might also find some resource ideas from my blog earlier this year about family devotions.
All ages
Or, you may enjoy sprinkling these creative ideas throughout your summer as ways of incorporating Scripture-
Scroll down through these Summer Fun Ideas.
All Ages
It was you who set all the boundaries of the earth; you made both summer and winter.
Psalm 74:17
What’s your plan?
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