HELPING PRESCHOOLERS UNWRAP THE GREATEST GIFT – DAY 19

Book Making with Preschoolers!

Maybe, like us, the final week of Christmas has you feeling a little behind too…if so, catch up today with your advent devotions in Ann Voskamp’s Unwrapping the Greatest Gift! Today we read the story of Habakkuk climbing to the top of the watchtower, and grieving over the sin of the people. God drew near to Habakkuk, and Habakkuk declares

I will be joyful in the God of my salvation!

The Sovereign Lord is my strength!

He makes me as surefooted as a deer,

able to tread upon the heights.

Today, let your preschooler make a book about the things that give him joy. Make a simple book out of folded paper or cardstock. Give him a camera, and let him take the pictures. Print them out for him and let him glue them in. Let him tell you about each picture, and carefully write down his words just as he said them. He will be able to proudly read his book to everyone.

Making their own books is a powerful way for preschoolers to connect with the written word. It is an important step towards a love for language and reading. You will have a little snapshot of what gives your child found joy in when they were small.