LivingJamie

Summer is here, and July is all about friendship and community in our homeschool circle time 🌞 Whether your littles are gathered on the couch in jammies or at the kitchen table with toast crumbs in their hair (relatable 🙋‍♀️), this month’s Bible focus brings simple lessons about friendship, love, and helping others—toddler-style.

Below you’ll find four weeks of circle time plans designed with YOU in mind: short, sweet, and full of meaning. Bonus? I made a printable version you can pop into your homeschool binder or hang on the fridge! ✨

Week 1: David & Jonathan – Godly Friendship
This story kicks things off with a tale of bravery and best buds. We talk about sharing, helping, and sticking together—just like David and Jonathan did!
📖 1 Samuel 18:1–4
🧠 Memory Verse: “A friend loves at all times.”
🎨 Activity: Friendship bracelets or a “my best friend” drawing.
🎶 Song: “I’m in the Lord’s Army”

Week 2: Jesus Calls His Disciples – Together in Faith
What does it mean to follow Jesus together? This week helps kids see that following Jesus is something we do with others!
📖 Mark 1:16–20
🧠 Memory Verse: “Come, follow me.”
🎨 Activity: Pretend fishing game or disciple name coloring.
🎶 Song: “This Little Light of Mine”

Week 3: Ruth & Naomi – Loyalty & Love
This beautiful story of love and loyalty introduces the idea of “sticking with” someone. Kids connect with the comfort of knowing they’re not alone.
📖 Ruth 1:16–17
🧠 Memory Verse: “Where you go, I will go.”
🎨 Activity: Heart craft showing loved ones.
🎶 Song: “Jesus Loves Me”

Week 4: Helping Friends – Serving with Love
Wrap up the month with a reminder that being a good friend means doing loving things. Perfect for kindness practice and chore time!
📖 Galatians 5:13
🧠 Memory Verse: “Serve one another in love.”
🎨 Activity: Helper chart or kindness coupons.
🎶 Song: “He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands”

🎁 Want the printable version?
You bet I made one! Click [here] to download your July Bible Circle Time Guide—ready to print, post, and pray through together. 💕

Mama, you are planting good seeds. Every verse, every silly song, every prayer whispered with sticky fingers—it all matters. Keep going. You’re doing beautiful work 🌸Leave a comment below if you have any enjoy this or have questions or ideas!