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Teach Infants and Toddlers?

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When it comes to teaching infants and toddlers, some may wonder if it’s worth the effort. Those serving in the church nursery may ask, “What difference can I make?” We might recall that Jesus told His disciples, “Let the little children come to me” (Matt. 19:14). Yet, some may ask, “Didn’t Jesus know that toddlers are the ‘terrible two’s’ and ‘horrible three’s’?”

Early Childhood Module for Teaching Infants and Toddlers
The above questions are titles of two articles in the Early Childhood Age Level Characteristics Resource which also includes developmental traits and their implications for teachers.

Are Infants and Toddler Too Young to Learn?

Very short attention spans? Limited vocabulary? — Yes.

Ability to learn? — Absolutely.

These precious little ones actively learn whether intentionally being taught or not. Further, what they’re learning lays the foundation for future attitudes toward God and His Word.

The Key is How We Try to Teach Young Children

The question we should be asking isn’t if we should teach infants and toddlers but rather how. Certainly we shouldn’t overly structure our time with them, in keeping with their developmental abilities, but we can and should purposefully use whatever time we have to point them to our wonderful Lord. We can …

Pray aloud over them. Sing about the Lord. Tell them short snippets of Bible stories. Repeat short phrases from Scripture verses. Look at pictures and other visuals that provide opportunity to talk about God and His role in their lives. While they play, talk about how God made them and loves them. Etc.

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