Discipling your family isn’t always as easy as simply attending a class. Often it takes studying God’s word, digging into Christ-centered resources, and lots of trial and error. Our Citylight Kids team put together a big list of resources that can help you better disciple yourself and your kiddos! Check out the list below!
Resources For Training Kids
Bibles
- Beginners Gospel Story Bible – Jared Kennedy (Recommended for Preschool)
- Big Picture Story Bible – David R. Helm (Recommended for Elementary age)
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ESV Action Study Bible – David C. Cook (Need the Action Bible. Click here or see below.)
- Jesus Storybook Bible – Sally Lloyd Jones (Recommended for Elementary age)
- NIrV Bible
- The Action Bible – Doug Mauss
- The Gospel Story Bible: Discovering Jesus in the Old and New Testament – Marty Machowski
- The Promises of God Storybook Bible – Jennifer Lyell
Music
- Seeds Family Worship (Free with Amazon Prime!)
- Shai Linne Jesus Kids album (Free on Youtube!)
- Slugs and Bugs (Free on Youtube!)
- Songs for Saplings (Free download on the website!)
- Village Kids (Free on Youtube!)
Children’s Books
- Baby Believer Books – Danielle Hitchen
- Big Theology for Little Hearts – Devon Provencher
- Biggest Story – Kevin Deyoung
- Biggest Story ABC – Kevin Deyoung (Recommended for ages 1 – 4)
- Everything a Child should know about God – Kenneth N. Taylor
- First Bible Basics, A Counting Primer – Danielle Hitchen
- My Scripture Workbook (Check out all of The Daily Grace Co. resources!)
- The Garden, The Curtain, and The Cross – Carl Laferton
- The Ology – Marty Machowski (Recommended for Elementary age)
- The Storm that Stopped – Alison Mitchell
Podcasts
- God’s Big Story (Free videos on their website!)
The recommended page of Risen Motherhood has a ton of resources if you are looking for something specific!
Kids Read Truth
For older kiddos, I really love the idea of each having a scripture journal. She shares the idea here!
Catechisms
- New City – Kathy Keller (Free app!)
- New City Catechism Devotional – Collin Hansen
Other
- Zoo Animal Movement Dice (Free print-out!)
Resources For Parents
Books
- Give Them Grace: Dazzling Your Kids With The Love of Jesus – Elyse M. Fitzpatrick
- Growing Kids God’s Way – Gary Ezzo M.A. & Anne Marie Ezzo R.N.
- Missional Motherhood – Gloria Furman
- Parenting: 14 Gospel Principles That Radically Change Your Family – Paul David Tripp
- Risen Motherhood – Emily Jensen
- Shepherding a Child’s Heart – Ted Tripp
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The Bible Recap Book – Tara-Leigh Cobble
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The Ministry of Motherhood – Sally Clarkson
- The Mission of Motherhood: Touching Your Child’s Heart of Eternity – Sally Clarkson
- Treasuring Christ When Your Hands Are Full – Gloria Furman
Podcasts
Other Resources
- Dad Tired Journal
- Family Prayer Calendar
- Wise Words for Moms – Ginger Hubbard