Music and Video
A playlist, curated by Caroline, of upbeat songs about stories from the New Testament.
A series of instructive videos about the Hebrew Bible and New Testament. Geared toward an older audience, but extremely helpful for understanding theological background. Uses beautiful animation.
Lullabies by CXVI. Peaceful, Jesus-centered songs with gentle, loving words and melodies.
https://open.spotify.com/album/6hVDfEE27Ym3nlG01VL7Ra?si=xDvcT8TLQtCG1tcvvBCWBA
Another lullaby album through the life of Jesus: Scripture Lullabies. Peaceful, gentle, full of love. https://open.spotify.com/album/130Oz9WUZt6fPh3WWTCIcX?si=a8hZfGQyRpCxNq3j07e34A
Art
Art by Jorge Cocco depicting the life of Jesus. Miniature cards. https://altusfineart.com/products/the-life-and-ministry-of-jesus-christ-minicard-pack-16-images
Books
Child’s Book of Prayer in Art https://a.co/d/84wnrRR
Beautifully written and illustrated book of Bible stories written for children. Hebrew Bible through New Testament. The Jesus Storybook Bible: Every Story Whispers His Name https://a.co/d/3paziku
A beautifully illustrated story book focusing on several moments of the New Testament. Each story begins with “imagine” and invites children to picture themselves within the stories. Moments with Jesus: An Imaginative Journey Through theFour Gospels (https://a.co/d/ftTDOr7)
Beautiful book of simple prayers. Full of love and gentleness rather than punitive ideas or harsh concepts. A Child’s Bool of Celtic Prayers (https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/a-childs-book-of-celtic-prayers_joyce-denham/487180/)
A board book about Easter told through emotions. A great introduction to Holy Week. Holy Week: an emotions primer (https://a.co/d/ciiJBUQ)
Play
A Montesourri-inspired method focusing on children internalizing the gospel. Play-based, this method invites children to actively participate in telling the stories of Jesus.
An idea for scripture play, wooden Bible characters purchased through Etsy. https://www.etsy.com/listing/557255981/
Another idea of a cheaper option for scripture play.
https://www.etsy.com/listing/1397082815/
Homemade option for scripture play. https://pacificnorthjess.com/jesusstorybookornaments/
Homemade option for scripture play. https://www.myjoyfilledlife.com/nativity-story-puppet-craft/
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