{"product_id":"playful","title":"Playful","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe preschool years are short. \u003cem\u003ePlayful \u003c\/em\u003egives you a simple, unhurried way to spend them well: opening God's Word together, building early skills through play, and laying a biblical foundation that can last a lifetime.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis parent-led activity book contains 360 consumable pages with cheerful, bright visuals that invite participation, model activities, and reinforce Bible themes throughout. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Use \u003cem\u003ePlayful \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse it informally as a fun activity book, skipping around to the pages that appeal to your child in the moment. It’s perfect for preschoolers to do during church services or while older siblings are doing their daily homeschool studies. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOr use it in a more structured way if your child is ready for that. \u003cem\u003ePlayful \u003c\/em\u003egives you a clear, developmentally structured pathway without turning early education into school. No teaching degree required. Just you, your child, and about 20 minutes a day. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkills supported in \u003cem\u003ePlayful \u003c\/em\u003e(Ages 2–4) \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlayful uses hands‑on, play‑based activities and printed exercises to help young children build these skills naturally at home: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine motor strength and coordination \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGross motor movement and body control \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVisual discrimination, matching, and sorting \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor, shape, and number recognition (1–10) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarly math thinking: counting, quantity, patterns, and spatial awareness \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlphabet recognition and early letter–sound exposure \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-reading skills: rhymes, listening, and sound awareness \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage development and listening comprehension \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttention, focus, and following directions \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharacter and godly virtues: kindness, self-control, and cooperation \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreativity, imagination, and expressive play \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoundational Bible Stories \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbove all, \u003cem\u003ePlayful \u003c\/em\u003eaims to build excitement for learning and a familiarity with Bible stories. Children are introduced to Creation, Old Testament characters and prophets, the Life of Jesus, and the Early Church. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat’s Included \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlayful \u003c\/em\u003eincludes a supply list, daily schedule, 360 consumable activity pages (2 per day for 180 days), directions, answer key, and reproducible templates. Use the teaching extras if you want structure or just enjoy the pages without the schedule for a more laid-back approach. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow it Works \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlayful schedules 180 days (36 weeks, 5 days a week) of preschool activities that take around 20 minutes each day. Each day is a two-page spread built around a Bible verse or passage and three short activities that reinforce the theme. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActivity One: Skill-Building. A simple tracing, coloring, or matching activity helps children interact with the theme while developing early fine motor skills. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActivity Two: Reinforcement. A second hands-on exercise revisits the biblical truth and gives children another opportunity to strengthen coordination and control. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActivity Three: Enrichment Experience. Each lesson concludes with one of three types of enrichment:  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHands-on - Sensory activities designed to strengthen little hands and build coordination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePretend Play - Role-play and imaginative activities that connect biblical truths to everyday life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSong and Dance - Music, rhymes, and movement that make Bible themes memorable and joyful.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReadiness Benchmarks for \u003cem\u003ePlayful \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIs your child ready to enjoy Playful? Playful is designed for young children who are receptive to short, parent-guided activities. Your child is likely ready if they: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan sustain attention for 5-10 minutes when led by a parent. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShow curiosity about materials like crayons or playdough. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChildren do not need to have mastered fine motor skills, sustained attention, or early learning behaviors before beginning Playful. These skills are developed gradually throughout the book and may look different for each child. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Carrie Bailey","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57432217256319,"sku":"9781683443605","price":27.76,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8883\/6671\/files\/10114592_LRG.jpg?v=1777453238","url":"https:\/\/www.aslanchristianbooks.com\/products\/playful","provider":"Aslan Christian Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}