exodus {for a three year old}

For Christmas I bought the girls a dvd of Moses- actually "The Ten Commandments" kids version {I love "Prince of Egypt" but I wish it finished the story} this one wasn't as great quality wise, but it had the whole story, which is GREAT.

So when the movie was finished I decided to start a Bible study with Zuriah. We are reading through Exodus! Of course I'm reading a little bit ahead and putting it into the best language that she can understand. I'm not a huge fan of Bible "stories" for children {with the exception of the Jesus Storybook Bible which is incredible} but when I can read the Bible and summarize it for her myself I think it's much better {and offers a better application for her life} AND I get the Word too!

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So here's how I'm doing it:

Every day {or every other day} I read 1-2 chapters then summarize it for her in her language 

for example: "the Pharaoh wanted to hurt all the babies, so Moses' mommy put Moses in a basket so he would be safe"

I talk to her about what we read and see what she can recall

I add a practical application, for example: "if someone wants to hurt someone you love do you protect them? Does God protect you? Does mommy and daddy protect you? God is our banner- He protects us, it's one of His names."

I make up a craft for her to make to go along with the passages we read

I talk to her about the craft and again see what she can recall

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For our first craft we made a basket for baby Moses out of popsicle sticks and made a baby out of pipe cleaner with a puff ball for his head. {Baby boy Moses is completely pink in case you wanted to know}

I hope I can encourage you to do a Bible study with your kiddos too- {of course it doesn't have to be Exodus} even Anah at 18 months loves to sit while I read. No matter the age it's great family time and so good for them to learn what God's Word says.