The Quiet Time Box : Learning through Spiritual Play
Posted on Monday, March 1, 2010 at 6:00am
One of my favorite things to share with young moms is The Quiet Time Box ™. I write about it in my books, articles, and blogs.  I will teach about it again at the Northwest Christian Ministry Conference in a few weeks. But nothing thrills me more than to see my grandbabies learning about the Bible and Jesus through The Quiet Time Box™. My daughter-in-law sent me these pictures of the girls having a quiet time together, so course I want to blog about this program again.

Children grow and learn through play. It helps them learn about themselves and the world around them. Play is crucial to a child’s development—emotionally, physically, cognitively, and with The Quiet Time Box ™ routine, spiritually. Through play they learn to solve problems, share with others, strengthen learning styles, and develop fine and gross motor skills. “Playtime” with The Quiet Time Box ™ can help a child develop the following:
  • Fine and gross motor skills: The box includes puzzles, stacking cups, stuffed animals, and small toys, all of which help a child develop eye-hand coordination, reaching and grasping, tactile exploration, and physical skills.
  • Cognitive concepts: Children learn to solve problems and to reason. (Can you point to the color blue? Where does the puzzle piece fit?) With The Quiet Time Box ™ children learn colors, shapes, size, numbers, and letters. As they grow accustom to the routine, their attention span lengthens and they memorize the songs and games. They begin to move in a higher level of thinking because of the stimulating activities.
  • Language skills: Children in families that have a daily quiet time learn to talk clearer, count, sing, and ask questions at a very early age. They recite stories from the Bible, often adding their own slants and ideas.
  • Social skills: The routine encourages children to cooperate, take turns, sit reasonably still, and follow a routine.
  • Spiritual skills: The Quiet Time™ introduces very young children to biblical concepts and lessons. Starting the day with this routine teaches a child that time with God is highly important and beneficial. It instills a love for God and a desire to follow his will.
Watch a clip of my grandson having a quiet time.

Directions for the routine.

I will give a copy of my book As You Walk Along the Way* to anyone who leaves a question for the Ask Mom Thursday posts. I will include a Quiet Time Box ™ starter kit for the first two people who leave a question. Leave questions in the comment area, along with your email address.

*While the supply lasts.
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