Laura Sassi Shares 4 Tips to Help Teach Biblical Concepts to Young Children

“I want them to know just how much God loves them, how that is demonstrated again and again in the stories in the Bible, and how he loves when we come to him with our emotions, with our needs, tell him what's going on, come to him to ask for forgiveness. That he loves to connect with us through prayer anytime and anywhere.” – Laura Sassi. Laura Sassi has been a teacher, homeschool mama, children’s ministry director, and more. She is the author of multiple children's books, including Christian Book Award finalist Goodnight Ark, Love is Kind, Bunny Finds Easter, My Tender Heart books, and more. She’s also written poems and stories for various children’s publications, including Spider, Highlights for Children, and Clubhouse Jr. She lives in New Jersey with her husband, two children, and an adorable cockapoo named Sophie. During this episode, Laura discusses her heartwarming books and the valuable resources that accompany them. She shares her passion for connecting children with God's love through her books and offers insightful tips on helping families incorporate biblical concepts into their children's lives. Laura also shares what families can learn from her interactive board book series, which includes My Tender Bible, My Tender Heart Prayer Book, and a devotional book coming out soon. By weaving heart moments into her work, Laura emphasizes the significance of connecting daily experiences with God's love and teachings, empowering families to cultivate a genuine and enduring faith in their children. Four tips for teaching biblical concepts to young children: Tip 1: Prioritize your own spiritual growth first. It's hard to guide your children if you're not feeding yourself spiritually. Tip 2: Pray for teachable moments and be on the lookout for ways to connect everyday experiences to biblical concepts. Tip 3: Use great resources like Bible storybooks and picture books to share biblical stories with your kids, especially during bedtime. Tip 4: After reading a Bible story, take a moment to connect its message to everyday life, reinforcing the concept of God's love and forgiveness. Laura’s Website & Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. RCK social media: Facebook Join our Facebook community group! Instagram Pinterest Love this episode? Please leave us a rating/review and share this episode with a friend! You can find a list of all our episodes here.