Let There Be Play: Bringing the Bible to Life with Young Children

Let There Be Play is a parent and educator guide to introducing the Bible to children ages 4-7 using stories, games, and a variety of inventive activities that spark play, exploration, imagination, and wonder.

The author uses his extensive theater training to inspire cues for imaginative play. Questions and conversation starters help kids relate themes in the Bible stories to their own lives, with a focus on character growth and values. Conversation prompts and activity ideas encourage parents to engage in hands-on play and learning with their children.

Parents from both Jewish and Christian traditions can introduce their children to the stories of the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament in a fun, accessible way that will feel comfortable whether their families are more observant or more secular. Jewish educators as well as progressive Christian educators will discover fresh, modern ways to teach Old Testament stories to young children with sections broken down into convenient weekly portions.