I just had the privelege of watching one of our more experienced volunteers tell the story of Shadrach, Meschah and Abednego and the firey furnace. I grinned the whole time. I was locked into what he was saying and doing. He brought the story to life. He acted it out with props and had the children join in. The children were laughing and engaged the entire time.
Afterward, he gave them each a Hot Tamale candy to remind them about the commitment to worship God that S, M and A experienced and gave them a Life Saver candy (gummy - watch out for choiking) to remind them that God saved S, M, and A. Now you know that from now on when they see Hot Tamale candy and Life Saver candy they will remember this story.
Find ways to tie everyday objects to Bible truths. A child's memory is very attached to visual cues. Have them create or act out a story and the drive-it-home truth that is to be learned. Have fun with it. Children learn with play, fun and visual cues.
Use your imagination (or if you don't have one- the internet) to explore God's Word with your children in meaningful and lasting ways.
The time they spend with you in the Word will be treasured for the rest of their life.
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