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Called by Name: Using Personalized Name Activities in the Classroom (Because God Knows Every Child)
As educators, we have the opportunity to build on that connection in meaningful, developmentally appropriate ways. And even more beautifully, we can remind children of a deeper truth:
“I have called you by name, you are Mine.” — Isaiah 43:1
Every child who walks into your classroom is already known, already seen, and already loved by God.
Tearri Rivers
13 hours ago3 min read


Teaching Righteousness & Disobedience Through Everyday Moments
As parents, we are our children’s very first teachers—not just in words, but in the way we live, respond, and love. Long before children fully understand rules or consequences, they are watching us.
Tearri Rivers
2 days ago3 min read


✨ From Playroom to Classroom: What the Lord Did This Week
This week has been one of those moments where I can truly say—I saw the Lord move.
✨ Share Your Testimony
What has the Lord done in your life this week?
Take a moment to reflect on where you’ve seen Him move—whether in big breakthroughs or quiet, personal moments. Your testimony matters. It carries encouragement, truth, and hope—not just for you, but for others who may need to be reminded that God is still working.
I invite you to share your testimony in the comment
Tearri Rivers
Apr 173 min read


The Classroom Helper: A Helping Hand for Preschools, Kindergartens, and Childcare Providers
✨ Now Offering Classroom Support Services ✨
Because every teacher deserves a helping hand—from lesson prep to classroom setup.
I’m excited to offer behind-the-scenes classroom support services for early childhood educators and childcare providers through The Learning Boutique.
Tearri Rivers
Apr 142 min read


🌿 Humbled Hearts: Learning to Ask for Help in Parenting Without Fear or Shame
Parenting has a way of stretching us in ways we never expected. It calls us to love deeper, give more, and grow faster than we thought possible. And somewhere along the way, many of us begin to believe a quiet lie:
“I should be able to do this on my own.”
Tearri Rivers
Apr 133 min read


Beyond Academics: Building Heart Skills in Early Childhood Settings
In today’s early childhood settings, it can feel like everything revolves around academics—letters, numbers, shapes, and school readiness checklists. Educators are often asked, “Can they recognize their ABCs? Can they count to 20?”
Tearri Rivers
Apr 74 min read


You Don’t Have to Be Perfect: Letting Jesus Lead Your Parenting
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight.” — Proverbs 3:5–6
Tearri Rivers
Apr 63 min read


🌿 Teaching the Resurrection to Children (Without the Easter Bunny)
🌱 Final Thought
The resurrection is the greatest story ever told—and children are ready to receive it.
When we slow down, simplify, and center everything on Jesus, we give children something far greater than a seasonal tradition…
We give them truth that lasts forever.
Tearri Rivers
Apr 23 min read


Teaching with Purpose: Raising Little Disciples Through Everyday Classroom Moments
As educators, we are not just teaching about Jesus—we are following Him alongside our students. The classroom becomes a place where both teacher and child are growing, learning, and being shaped.
Tearri Rivers
Apr 13 min read


Little Steps, Big Faith: Helping Your Child Learn to Follow Jesus in Everyday Moments
As parents, we often wonder how to teach our children something as big and life-changing as following Jesus. It can feel overwhelming—but the beautiful truth is this: following Jesus doesn’t begin with big, complicated actions. It begins with small, everyday choices.
Jesus Himself kept it simple when He called His disciples:
Tearri Rivers
Mar 303 min read


When Curiosity Meets Scripture: Salt and Light
“Who does Jesus say I am?”
This week, we explore that question through one of the most powerful teachings of Jesus and through a beautiful reminder from Moxie.
Tearri Rivers
Mar 183 min read


Teaching the Whole Child: Understanding Learning Styles Through the Teachings of Jesus
When we look closely at the way Jesus teaches, we see that He naturally reaches people with different ways of learning. Jesus does not teach in only one method. Instead, He uses stories, questions, demonstrations, and real-life experiences so that everyone could understand.
Tearri Rivers
Mar 174 min read


Train Up a Child: Understanding Proverbs 22:6 in the Everyday Moments of Parenting
Parenting is filled with questions.
Am I doing this right?
Will my child remember what I teach them?
Do the small moments really matter?
For parents who are seeking to raise their children in faith, Proverbs 22:6 often becomes a guiding verse
Tearri Rivers
Mar 163 min read


When Curiosity Meets Scripture: Learning with the Moxie & Me Show
Children are naturally curious.
They ask questions adults sometimes overlook:
“Who made the world?”
“Where is Jesus?”
“Why does Jesus love children?”
Curiosity is not a distraction from learning—it is often the beginning of it.
Tearri Rivers
Mar 133 min read


Order in the Classroom Begins in the Heart: Teaching with the Guidance of the Holy Spirit
Early childhood classrooms are full of life, curiosity, and constant movement. Young children are learning how the world works, how to share space with others, and how to manage their emotions.
For educators, this means that patience, guidance, and consistency are needed every single day.
But true order in the classroom does not begin with behavior charts, rigid rules, or louder voices.
For Christian educators, real order begins with our relationship with The Holy S
Tearri Rivers
Mar 113 min read


Starting at Home: Teaching Children About Jesus
For many parents, one of the deepest desires of the heart is that their children would know Jesus personally. Yet a common question parents ask is: Where do I even begin?
Tearri Rivers
Mar 93 min read


Teaching Children to Serve Like Jesus
Jesus gives us this command in John 13:34 (NIV):
“A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.”
Tearri Rivers
Mar 63 min read


Letter Aa Is the Star of the Week 🌟
This week in our early learning journey, Letter Aa is taking center stage!
In our Rooted in Reading rhythm, every letter gets time to shine — and this week we’re building strong foundations with the short /a/ sound (as in apple). Our focus is on helping little learners:
Recognize uppercase A and lowercase a
Hear and say the beginning /a/ sound
Connect the sound to real words and pictures
Practice fine motor skills through hands-on activities
When childre
Tearri Rivers
Mar 22 min read


Teaching Children to Tell the Truth (Even When It’s Hard)
Telling the truth is not always easy — especially for children. Sometimes honesty might mean losing a turn, disappointing a friend, or admitting a wrong decision. But truth is not just a social emotional learning skill — it is a heart posture.
As parents and teachers, we are not just raising well-behaved children. We are raising children who understand integrity, courage, and obedience to Christ.
Tearri Rivers
Feb 273 min read


⭐ Letter C is the Star of the Week!
Welcome to our Letter of the Week series — where each week we spotlight one special letter and give you everything you need to teach it with confidence.
This week, the spotlight shines on the letter Cc!
Tearri Rivers
Feb 253 min read
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