How can I help my toddler to get to know Jesus?

Question

How can I do family devotions with her? She is a brilliant two year old.

We do attend church but in her age group it is mostly just play time.

Answer 1

There are devotional books for toddlers and preschoolers- google "devotional books for toddlers" or "devotional books for preschoolers" and you should get some results. Also, sing Bible songs w/ her.

Answer 2

Sing songs with her. Religious cartoons. Religious toys. Various activities like this will leave an impression, even if you think she is just "playing."

Good luck! :)

Answer 3

Pray with her!!! There is no better way to know the Lord than to spend time with him! Also, singing songs are great for children her age! You can put any Bible verse to a catchy tune to help her remember it! Teaching her the joy of worship is so special!!

Answer 4

Yes, there are lots of kids books that tell bible stories in really fun interesting ways. I think it's so great that you want to do this. I do too, even now that he's only 4 1/2 months I think he can learn about God. Another idea is to pray with him. Say prayers in simple speech so he gets used to hearing a prayer and he'll learn when he gets older that he can pray anytime for anything! Good for you!! Serioulsy, most parents are so into the whole "let your child decide his own beliefs" but I think we need to teach our kids about Jesus- of course we let them decide when they get older but we should still teach them what we can! "Train up a child in the way he should go and he shall not depart from it" ~ Proverbs 22:6

Answer 5

this is something I wondered too. I have a one year old, and really wanted to introduce our Savior to him. We do weekly bible studies with my father in law (who is a minister), hubby, his bro, and brothers wife. I make sure my son is in with us. He may not understand what is going on, but just him hearing the word I think will help. My husband grew up around the word when he was our sons age, and his parents say that it really made a difference. You can read to her, sing songs, and watch Christian t.v. shows. One thing I do with my son is when I raise his arms to take his shirt off, I always say "Ok Elijah, raise you hands to Jesus. Praise the Lord!" He doesn't know what I mean, but he is hearing the word Jesus, Lord, praise...all those important words.

Answer 6

i think you should wait, she'll probably won't understand such things untill she grows up.

Answer 7

They have great children bible story books.  We read one to my child every night.  Would she sit through church with you without going to the nursery/toddler room.  Even if just for music it may be a good option.  They also have like noah ark pay toys that you could incorporate with play time by tell them the story at the same time.  Good Luck and God Bless

Answer 8

There is a beautiful book called "My first Bible" that was given to my daughter when she was born.  We make sure to make it part of her bedtime reading a few times a week.

Also, have you considered a Christian School/Daycare.  They are wonderful.  The preschoolers color pictures related to the Bible, the teachers teach them songs, they pray get to choose the snacktime and lunchtime prayer, etc.  As they get older, they go to the chapel once a week.

Answer 9

Jesus is always around and always present.  I think you should start with that.

The birds flying in the air, the pretty flowers, the waves in the ocean, etc.  Teach a young child about God's creation first... and what God does for us... our blessings, etc.

In a couple of years or so, then I think its time to move towards teaching the child to have a personal relationship with God.  It isn't that your child is too young or not smart enough to do it now, but I think they'll understand the relationship part better if you start with some more basics.  This is who he is and this is what he does... then later, and this is why we praise him, and this is why he wants you to love him and follow him, etc.

Good luck!

Answer 10

i used to work for a church day care and never understood why parents brought the kids to day care at church. She should definately be by your side in church, if she isnt already. She should also not bring toys to church... make her listen to whats going on. Pray with her everynight and at every meal. A lot of 2 year olds feel special when they get to say the blessing at dinner, and you can clap for them in the end. Rewarding. But mostly I think you teach her everything you know and live the example. If she hears you talk to jesus, she will too. If she hears you thank jesus for another day, she will too. And if you leave jesus open to discussion, she'll feel free to ask questions and if you dont know the answer... You can take her to the bible and read to her.

Most importantly I think you are a good parent for caring about your child's spirituality, a lot of people forget that that is a huge part of parenting now a days...

Answer 11

Get a bible for her age, a toddler/preschooler bible. Sit down and make bible stories fun. You could also get Sunday school supplies for home, like crafts and a flannel story board. The best thing is to talk about Jesus day to day, pray with her at night, live it out day to day. My 4 year old son now runs around the house playing with Jesus, talking to him, talking about him to others, and telling his little brother(almost 2) about Jesus.

Answer 12

My family does not attend church, but I think my 2 year old grasps the concept that there is a creator.  He found our Bible and I kind of made it like a story for him... just basics.  He can tell you that God made all the water and all the animals and all the trees and all the people.  And he can tell you that Jesus came to Earth to help all the people.  Beyond that, I think he is kind of young, but knowing something - anything - this early will put it deep in his mind for later!  Hope that helps.

Answer 13

yeah, teach her the bible stories, and what He has done, I'm pretty sure they have many books and you could read them to her.

Answer 14

I think that reading her Bible stories is a good way to get her involved. Also, she will imitate you so as long as you make sure to make Jesus a part of your daily life, she will learn that too. For example, pray before dinner and bed and let her see what you are doing. You could even teach her simple prayers so she can say them too. Another good idea is to get a Christian Children's cd and enjoy singing the songs together.