The
ART
of Wisdom
A 30-Day Christian Devotional for Elementary Students
Delight your children with this engaging 30-day devotional as they join Joey and his classmates on a journey of discovery. Through interviews with residents at a local care center, the students form meaningful friendships and gain valuable wisdom for living.
Be sure to explore the bonus activities at the end of the book, which will help your kids create a similar art project of their own.
The age group recommended for the greatest enjoyment and learning is 3rd grade and up.
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The ART of Wisdom
When Joey’s family moves from Florida to Michigan midway through the school year to help care for his grandfather, he is unhappy. Seeing nothing good in his new situation, Joey counts the days until he can return to Florida and the friends he misses. But a unique art project begins to change his outlook by helping him connect with classmates and meet remarkable residents at a local care center.
Students interview the residents, and Joey hears unforgettable true stories: an ironworker’s 80-foot fall, a dangerous FBI mission, a purse lost on a train, a boat crash, a broken-down car, a nighttime mountain crossing, and many other real-life adventures. Through the lessons in these stories, Joey discovers a deeper truth: God can be trusted in every circumstance. As the project unfolds, he forms meaningful friendships and gains a new appreciation for the life God has given him. By the project’s end, Joey cannot imagine life without his new friends and thanks God for bringing him to Heartland, Michigan.
This heartwarming devotional is sure to become a favorite. Joey, his classmates, and the residents of Heartland Care Center will capture your heart and inspire readers of all ages. You will want to revisit these friends again and again.
For the greatest enjoyment and learning, the book is recommended for readers in third grade and above.
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Who It's For
Families
Deepen your relationship with your children as you read this beautiful story and talk through the thought-provoking discussion questions at the end of each lesson. This will become a family favorite!
School Teachers
Discover a unique way to integrate spiritual wisdom into your classroom through reading this devotional book to your students. It will become your 'go-to' book each year.
Church Leaders
Equip your youth leaders with a devotional that encourages your young people to get to know the older generation in your church and your community. This book could be the inspiration for a church wide outreach to a local care center.
What Others Are Saying
"This book has funny stories, like Gladys Benson, and each one has a life lesson and its own theme. This book is amazing because every person's story is different and unique. I also love how it's Christian related."
Savannah, Age 8, Tampa, FL
"The ART of Wisdom is a great read that will keep you engaged, challenged, and curious. I read it to my 3rd grade class, and each day they would ask, 'Who are we going to learn about today?' One of their favorite things was 'First of the day.' You will have to read for yourself to find out what that means. We absolutely loved it!"
Ms. Harris, Teacher, Tampa, FL
"This book will change a non-Christian into a Christian. This book was funny because there are lots of funny stories about people's life lessons."
Lydia, Age 9, Tampa, FL
Bonus Creative Activity
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Heart of Wisdom Art Project
Students can have a hands-on experience with our special 'Heart of Wisdom' art project. The book includes an interview sheet and heart shapes for children to cut out, paint, and transform into a meaningful masterpiece that celebrates the power of community.
Multigenerational Connection
The included interview sheet guides children to step into the role of a journalist. By interviewing an older family member, friends from church or even residents in a local care center, your student(s) will record life lessons and funny stories, helping to bridge the gap between generations through meaningful conversation.
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