Big thoughts for little people

Prayers & Devotionals

When I was deciding options for schooling I knew that classical Christian education was at the top of my list from a time when I was a long-term substitute in a cottage/private Classical Christian School. Yes I love the classics, but the best part is being able to include and combine Christian education into all the rest. It is a part of our lives and definitely something we want to teach our children in their school and education. So of course, the next thing I want to tell you about is the Prayers & Devotionals. It is my understanding that Memoria Press is working on adding Bible stories to the curriculum as well, but as of yet for Junior Kindergarten that has not been added. There are however 26 verses, one for each letter of the alphabet to learn and possibly memorize with your child included in the lesson plan appendix.

Morning Prayer
Now before I run to play,
Let me not forget to pray
To God who kept me through the night
And wakes me with his morning light.

Help me, Lord, to love Thee more
Than I have ever loved before,
In my work and in my play,
Be Thou with me through the day.
Amen

Prayers for Children, illustrated by Eloise Wilkin, p. 2

Prayers for Children

The beautiful Prayers for Children book offers the classic prayers memorized by children for generations. The opening and closing prayers are memorized first and recited throughout the year. Additional prayers are introduced and memorized periodically. Prayer time should be an exercise in devotion, memorization and formal recitation daily.

Prayers for Children

Eloise Wilkin's Stories Collection

A Child's Garden of Verses

Big Thoughts for Little People: ABCs to Grow On

Big Thoughts for Little People is a deceptively rich book offering Scripture, instructional moral adages, introductory phonics work, observation exercises, and ear training. be sure to read the preface by Kenneth Taylor in the front of the book to put it to its fullest use.

Family-Time Bible in Pictures

Big Thoughts for Little People

I thank Thee, Lord for quiet rest,
And for Thy care of me;
O let me through this day be blest
And kept from harm by Thee.
— Mary L. Duncan
Prayers for Children, illustrated by Eloise Wilkin, p. 3

Part I – Lesson Plans

Part II – Phonics 

Part III – Math

Part IV - Poetry

Part V - Prayer & Devotion

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