Little Visits for Toddlers - 3rd Edition

By Mary Manz Simon

Book Overview

Clap, tap, pray, sing, and play your way through 365 faith-filled moments with your toddler.

Little Visits for Toddlers helps parents, grandparents, teachers, and other caregivers share the love of Jesus in ways young children can understand. Organized by month and designed for busy families, this yearlong devotional weaves God's Word into everyday moments, from snacktime and playtime to bedtime, church, snowy days, and sunny afternoons.

Written by early childhood educator and mother Mary Manz Simon, each "little visit" includes a Bible verse, simple prayer, rhyme, song, movement activity, or hands-on experience that engages toddlers through play and discovery.

Inside you'll find:

365 short devotions organized throughout the year Bible verses paired with prayers, rhymes, songs, and activities Hands-on learning through movement, play, and sensory exploration Seasonal entries for Christmas, Easter, summer, and other special times of year Practical "To the Adult" notes with developmental insights and encouragement Simple activities using common household items and everyday experiences Scripture and topical indexes for easy reference

Using familiar household objects, seasonal experiences, and daily routines, caregivers can help little ones learn that Jesus loves them, forgives them, and is always with them. Whether you're counting fingers and toes, making animal sounds, watching snow fall, or celebrating Easter joy, each devotion turns ordinary moments into opportunities for faith formation and connection.

Created with toddlers' short attention spans and active learning styles in mind, the activities require little preparation and fit naturally into the rhythm of daily life. Warm, practical, and grounded in God's Word, Little Visits for Toddlers helps caregivers nurture faith through the moments they already share with their children, building memories and habits centered on Jesus' love day by day.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0758608454
• ISBN13: 9780758608451
• Release Date: October 2006
• Publisher: Concordia Publishing House
• Length: 275 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.5" x 7.9"
• Age Range: 5 years and up
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

Excellent for my 2yo daughter

I am using this devotional book with my 2 year old daughter. I love the little songs and poems in the book. It is great and interactive. It basically has a short (very short) simple verse for each day with a cute poem or activity followed by a tiny prayer. It also includes a note to the parent for each day to reinforce the concepts.

Easy and quick devotion time with your child

We really enjoy this book. The 'lessons' are short - short enough even for 2 year olds. And there's always a very short prayer at the end. Again - short enough even for 2 year olds. I highly recommend this book as a way to introduce young children to daily devotions.