Resources for Teaching Children
Please note, I do not endorse every aspect, view, or belief of every resource or author listed. Being included on the page does not mean that I endorse all the work or viewpoints of an author or resource. These are listed as helpful starting points, but please remember that being human means we are all subject to error and no one resource can replace the Word of God.
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Bibles
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The Jesus Storybook Bible
My all time favorite children’s Bible. This is a good starting place. Jesus is woven throughout the entire Bible.
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ESV Big Picture Bible
“The ESV Big Picture Bible is designed for children ages 5–8 who are transitioning from a storybook Bible to a full-text Bible.”
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The Beginner's Gospel Story Bible
“Each story highlights for young children God's story of redemption through Jesus Christ.”
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Laugh and Grow Bible for Kids: The Gospel in 52 Five-Minute Bible Stories
Created by the maker of Veggie Tales!
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My First Hands-On Bible
Fun, Biblical, & Interactive!
Apps
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The Bible App For Kids
Tells the stories of the Bible in an interactive form. My kids really enjoy it.
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New City Catechism App
Same app as the adults, but going to settings and toggling on the kids version will change the app to a more kid centric version with songs. It helps kids learn the core doctrines of the Christian faith via 52 questions and answers.
Podcasts
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The Big Picture Podcast
This podcast reads The Big Picture Storybook Bible mentioned above out loud.
Books
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Read It, See It, Say It, Sing It: Knowing and Loving the Bible
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The Promise: The Amazing Story of Our Long-Awaited Savior
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Little Pilgrim's Progress (Illustrated Edition): From John Bunyan's Classic
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The Biggest Story: How the Snake Crusher Brings Us Back to the Garden
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God says I am: A biblical affirmation book for kids
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God's Very Good Idea Storybook: A True Story of God's Delightfully Different Family
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Like Me: A Story About Disability and Discovering God’s Image in Every Person
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The Friend Who Forgives Storybook: A true story about how Peter failed and Jesus forgave
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Jesus and the Very Big Surprise (Tales That Tell the Truth)
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The Christmas Promise Storybook: A True Story from the Bible about God's Forever King
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Any Time, Any Place, Any Prayer Storybook: A True Story of How You Can Talk With God
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The Garden, the Curtain and the Cross Storybook: The true story of why Jesus died and rose again
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The Donkey Who Carried a King
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If Jesus Lived Inside My Heart
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Lift the Flap Bible
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Jesus Heals: An Anatomy Primer (Baby Believer)
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First Bible Basics: A Counting Primer (Baby Believer)
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Psalms of Praise: A Movement Primer (Baby Believer)
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From Eden to Bethlehem: An Animals Primer (Baby Believer)
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Let There Be Light: An Opposites Primer (Baby Believer)
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Holy Week: An Emotions Primer (Baby Believer)
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We Believe: An Alphabet Primer (Baby Believer)
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Our God: A Shapes Primer (Baby Believer)
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The Gospel (Big Theology for Little Hearts)
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Jesus: "A Theological Primer Series" (Big Theology for Little Hearts)
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God (Big Theology for Little Hearts)
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The Church (Big Theology for Little Hearts)
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The Holy Spirit (Big Theology for Little Hearts)
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Creation (Big Theology for Little Hearts)
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Sammy and His Shepherd
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Baby Wren and the Great Gift
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Just Because You're Mine
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When God Made You
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The Prisoners, the Earthquake, and the Midnight Song: A true story about how God uses people to save people
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The God Contest Storybook: The True Story of Elijah, Jesus, and the Greatest Victory
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Goodbye to Goodbyes: A True Story About Jesus, Lazarus, and an Empty Tomb
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The Storm That Stopped Storybook: A true story about who Jesus really is
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The One O'Clock Miracle (Tales That Tell the Truth)
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Jesus and the Lions' Den: A true story about how Daniel points us to Jesus
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The Big Wide Welcome Storybook: A True Story About Jesus, James, and a Church That Learned to Love All Sorts of People
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The Awesome Super Fantastic Forever Party Storybook: A True Story about Heaven, Jesus, and the Best Invitation of All
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The Crippled Lamb: A Christmas Story about Finding Your Purpose
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Bible Infographics for Kids: Giants, Ninja Skills, a Talking Donkey, and What's the Deal with the Tabernacle?
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Bible Infographics for Kids Volume 2: Light and Dark, Heroes and Villains, and Mind-Blowing Bible Facts
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Bible Infographics for Kids Epic Guide to Jesus: Samaritans, Prodigals, Burritos, and How to Walk on Water
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You Are Special: A Story for Everyone (Gift Edition) (Max Lucado's Wemmicks)
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The Tale of Three Trees: A Traditional Folktale
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Bible Stories for Kids
Bible Studies
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Bible App
On the Bible App, there are hundreds of Bible studies / devotionals for kids. It is a wonderful resource and also can easily be done anywhere since it’s on your phone.
Devotionals
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Daddy Devos Today
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Training Hearts, Teaching Minds: Family Devotions Based on the Shorter Catechism
Activity Books
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Bible Infographics for Kids Activity Book: Over 100-ish Craze-Mazing Activities for Kids
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Seek and Find: Old Testament Bible Stories: With over 450 things to find and count!
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Seek and Find: New Testament Bible Stories: With Over 450 Things to Find and Count!
Television
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Owlegories
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Superbook
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Bibleman
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Torchlighters
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The Pilgrim's Progress Cartoon Movie
Music
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2 For 1 - Hide 'Em In Your Heart CD by Steve Green
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Awana Bible Verse Song on Amazon Music
National Ministries with Local In-Person Groups
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MomCo (Formerly called MOPs)
MomCo (formerly called MOPS) is a Christian organization that focuses on Mothers of young children. Meeting in groups locally allows women to find support in their community while also being fed spiritually. They offer classes for your children to attend and learn about Jesus while you bond with other mothers. Visit their website to find a group near you.
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