When Andrew was little I made him a Scripture ABC Book out of construction paper and put it in a three ring binder. He loved his little book and these were the first verses he memorized.
I recently ran across his old book and decided to make one for Grace. Only it's much prettier! Technology has improved!
For Grace's book I made a template so I can easily change backgrounds, foregrounds and font colors. And - instead of construction paper, I printed it on photo paper and had it bound at Staples. If you are a Staples Reward Card holder the binding is only $1.75.
Here is the front of Grace's Book!
I'm only including the first 9 pages, but you should get the idea!
Aa..... All have sinned, and come short of the glory of God. Romans 3:23
Bb..... Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved. Acts 16:31
Cc ...... Children obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right. Ephesians 6:1
Dd..... Depart from evil, and do good. Psalm 34:14
Ee.... Even a child is known by his doings. Proverbs 20:11
Ff..... Fear not: for I am with thee. Isaiah 43:5
Gg...... God is love. I John 4:8
Hh.... Honor they father and mother. Exodus 20:12
Ii...... If ye shall ask anything in my name, I will do it. John 14:14Grace really seems to be enjoying her book, and she is beginning to say the scriptures along with me as I read. Maybe soon, she'll commit them to memory and they will provide her with a strong spiritual foundation on which to build her life.
And what a life it is!
I feel very blessed to be a part of it!
This is adorable! What a great idea! and I love the use of technology too. I can remember sewing and cutting an pasting, but I'd imagine the photo paper is more durable. I guess I should be fair and make some sort of little book for my youngest. Thanks for the ideas!!
ReplyDeleteI don't know what happened to my last comment ... but I was wondering if I could order one of these from you?!? I LOVE it!!!
ReplyDeletei've always wondered what grace calls you.... Will olivia's have the same verses or will each one be different?
ReplyDeleteThis is awesome Patty! Can we order a book?
ReplyDeleteMy younger brother who is in A beka and K-5 Knows all of these!!! He has been enjoying school from the beginning. The first day we almost went crazy . He asked if he could do another lesson after he would finish one. When i found out he was planning to do the 5th lesson(on the first day
ReplyDelete) i said "totally not". He loves school more than i do. lol :)