Sometimes doing the right thing can feel difficult, especially when others around us are making different choices. In today’s read-aloud, Daniel and the Very Hungry Lions, children will learn about Daniel’s courage, obedience, prayer life, and trust in God even when others opposed him.

At The Learning Boutique, we believe that children thrive when families and early childhood educators work together with consistency, transparency, and mutual respect. One of the ways we support child care family homes and group homes through our classroom helper service is by providing tools that help programs create strong foundations for communication and daily operations.

Children are always learning how to understand what they think, feel, and choose—and one of the most powerful skills we can help them build early is discernment: learning the difference between thoughts that lead them toward truth, kindness, and honesty… and thoughts that lead them away from it.

✨ 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.

🌱 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.

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.

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.

In early childhood, sticky situations happen every day. A toy won’t work the way a child expected. A zipper gets stuck. A block tower falls for the third time. Big feelings show up fast—and little bodies don’t yet have the tools to know what to do next.

Have you ever heard a little voice say, “I don’t want to take a nap!” You’re not alone. Many children feel that way, and that’s okay. But rest time is more than just a pause in the day—it’s a powerful opportunity for social-emotional growth and learning.

When I first imagined The Moxie & Me Show , I knew one thing for certain: it was never meant to be just a learning show. It was created to be a safe, welcoming space for young children—especially those who learn differently—to see themselves, their feelings, and their experiences reflected back to them. Moxie wasn’t designed to be a teacher who simply gives answers. She was designed to be a friend who learns alongside the child watching. That heart is why The Moxie & Me Show

🌈 I Wonder… Who Is Jesus? Have you ever looked at the stars at night and whispered, “Wow… who made all of this?” Moxie has been wondering, too! She’s been asking lots of big questions lately — like “Who is Jesus?” and “Who made dinosaurs?”

To help make this concept playful and practical, I’ve created a social emotional lesson guide with activities that will help you to bring to life a fundamental concept that sharing is loving others like we love ourselves in action, one of the two laws that Jesus commanded us to do.