A few Sundays ago, we watched baptisms at church.

It was one of those beautiful moments where everyone is quiet, emotional, and paying attention — and apparently my 6-year-old was paying very close attention too. Afterward, he asked if he could get baptized.

My heart melted… and then I immediately panicked a little. 😂

Not because I didn’t love his question, but because I wanted to help him understand what baptism means. I wanted him to know who Jesus is, what the Bible teaches, and what it really means to follow Him.

And then he said, “Okay, I want to read my Bible.”

That one little sentence is what started all of this.

I quickly realized I needed something simple. Not overwhelming. Not a giant complicated plan that made me feel behind before we even started. Just a gentle way to open the Bible together, ask good questions, and help my child begin to understand God’s Word.

So I created two Bible reading plans for young kids.

Why I Made These Bible Plans

I am still learning too.

Sometimes as moms, we feel like we need to have all the answers before we teach our children about faith. But I am learning that discipleship can be as simple as saying, “Let’s learn together.”

These plans are meant to make Bible time feel doable for real family life — the kind with breakfast crumbs, wiggly toddlers, baby interruptions, and coffee that gets reheated three times.

They are simple enough to use during Morning Basket, family Bible time, bedtime, or a quiet afternoon.

Option 1: The Full Bible Morning Basket Plan

The first plan is a 52-week Bible reading plan for kids.

It walks through the big story of the Bible from Genesis to Revelation. Each week includes a Bible story or passage, a simple big idea, a discussion question, and an easy activity.

This is a great option if you want your child to begin seeing how the whole Bible fits together — from Creation, Noah, Moses, David, Daniel, and Esther, all the way to Jesus and the hope of all things being made new.

Option 2: The Jesus-Focused Bible Plan

The second plan is a shorter Jesus-focused Bible reading plan.

This one is perfect if your child is asking questions about Jesus, salvation, baptism, or what it means to follow Him.

It focuses on who Jesus is, why He came, what He taught, His death and resurrection, and how we respond to Him. It also includes a gentle baptism conversation add-on for families who want help talking through that topic with young children.

How We Use These Plans

We keep it simple.

Read a short passage.
Ask one or two questions.
Pray together.
Maybe draw a picture or practice a memory verse.

That’s it.

Some days are beautiful and peaceful. Some days someone is upside down on the couch while I read. Both count. 😉

The goal is not perfection. The goal is planting seeds.

Encouragement for the Mom Who Feels Unqualified

If your child is asking big faith questions and you feel nervous, you are not alone.

You do not have to know everything before you begin.

You can open the Bible together.
You can pray simple prayers.
You can ask your pastor for help.
You can say, “I’m learning too.”

God can use those small, faithful moments in ways we may not see right away.

Tiny seeds still grow. 🌱

Get the Free Bible Reading Plans

I made two printable Bible reading plans to help families get started:

The Full Bible Morning Basket Reading Plan
The Jesus-Focused Bible Reading Plan

You can choose the plan that fits your family best right now — or grab both and use them together.

Enter your name and email below, and I’ll send the printable Bible plans straight to your inbox.

No pressure to do this perfectly. Just print, place the plan in your Morning Basket or Bible binder, and begin with one small reading at a time.