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?”

“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

🌱 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.

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.

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:

“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.

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.

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

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.

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

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?

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.”