What We Are Learning In Babies :: January Week 4

We’re Learning… I can love like Jesus.
Bible Story: A Short Man (Zacchaeus) ● Luke 19:1-10

As a family, read “A Short Man (Zacchaeus)” in Luke 19:1-10 from a children’s Bible. (CLICK HERE for children’s Bible recommendations.) 

After reading the Bible story, complete the activity together:

Response Activity: 

Activity Supplies: None

• Say, “Let’s learn some ways we can love others like Jesus does!”

• Read each prompt below and encourage your toddler to respond.

• “You can love like Jesus by sharing with your friends. Let’s pretend to share a toy!”

• “You can love like Jesus by comforting your friends when they get hurt. Pretend to comfort a friend and give yourself a BIG hug!”

• “You can love like Jesus by being kind to others, even when they aren’t nice to you. Say the name of someone you can be kind to!”

• “You can love like Jesus by helping your parents clean the house. Pretend to clean up your toys!”

• “You can love like Jesus by praying for your friends. Let’s say a prayer for our friends!”

• After the activity, say, “Great job! Who can love like Jesus?” and encourage your toddler to say, “I can love like Jesus!” 

• Then lead your toddler in prayer:
  “Dear Jesus, thank You for loving us! Please help us love others the way You do. We love You. In Jesus’ name, amen.”

📚ADD TO YOUR LIBRARY 📚

In addition to reading stories from the Bible each Sunday, we also read a book together that reinforces what we’re learning. This month, we’re reading “If Jesus Lived Inside My Heart.” If you’re looking for a faith-based book to add to your child’s library at home, you can learn more about this month’s book HERE!