However, since repetition and building context are so key to engaging preschoolers in genuine learning, adopting a similar plan for Big Brother (age 5) and Sis (nearly 3) seemed worthwhile.
The Plan
We were given the book Jesus the Friend of Children a few years ago, but have not read from it much. It contains forty-nine stories covering the entire life of Christ. Each story is just a single page and is accompanied by a traditional-style illustration. A few of the stories take place after Christ's resurrection so we'll save those for after Easter. We are reading one story most days and the book will get us through the 40 days of Lent nicely.
In Action
I loved that as we started the book, we started with the same stories we had focused on at Christmas--the angel visiting Mary, Jesus' birth in Bethlehem, the shepherds, the wise men. I'm hoping that starting there will help the kids make the connection between the celebration of Christ's birth and the celebration of His resurrection, rather than seeing them as two unrelated holidays.
When we first began, Sis wasn't particularly interested in the book, but my kids--like most preschoolers--love ritual. Now, as soon as everyone is in pjs they are racing each other to the arm chair to read our "Easter book" as it's been dubbed.
Easter is still three and half weeks away. It's not too late to start! Grab a Bible story book and pick some of the key accounts from Christ's life to read each day. Start laying a foundation for your little ones to understand the significance of our Easter celebrations.
I John 4:10 This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins.
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