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Little Way

Faith, purpose and kindness for the whole family

Gentle things to read, hear, talk about and do together, for children from three to seventeen. Nothing to buy, nothing to sign up for, and no hurry.

Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God.Mark 10:14 (KJV, excerpt)

Choose an age

Ages are a guide. Pick the one that feels right for your child, and move up or down whenever you like.

A small shoot growing from the ground.

3 to 5years

Little onesShort, quiet pictures and a few gentle words.Open ages 3 to 5 →
A young tree with a round leafy top.

6 to 8years

Growing readersStories to follow, short readings, one question to talk about and one small thing to try.Open ages 6 to 8 →
Two mountain peaks under a small sun.

9 to 12years

Big questionsQuestions about why, fairness, friends and what matters.Open ages 9 to 12 →
A winding path with an arrow pointing the way.

13 to 17years

Real lifeHonest, short reflections on who you are, being worth something, friendship, phones and rest.Open ages 13 to 17 →

What is inside

Everything here is free to read and use. Nothing needs an account.

  • Picture stories

    Forty short, quiet stories, twenty from the Old Testament and twenty from the New, for ages 3 to 8. Optional read-aloud, a question to talk about, a small thing to do and a gentle quiz after each one.

  • Thirty-day journeys

    A short reading, a question and a tiny activity every day, written for each age. Your place is saved on this device only.

    Choose an age: 3 to 5 · 6 to 8 · 9 to 12 · 13 to 17

  • A year of Sundays

    Fifty-two weekly lessons for each age: a Bible passage, a memory verse, questions, an activity and a prayer. For families, homeschool and Sunday school, with printable leader guides.

    Choose an age: 3 to 5 · 6 to 8 · 9 to 12 · 13 to 17

  • Games

    Match the verse, put the verse in order and mark your kind days. Quiet games with no timers or prizes.

  • Printables

    A free colouring page and a sheet of memory verse cards, plus samples of the leader guides. Full printable packs for each age are being prepared for Etsy.

  • Teen reflections

    Five short, honest pages for ages 13 to 17 on identity, worth, friendship, phones and rest.

  • For parents and carers

    How to use Little Way, how the Bible is used here, and what to say to hard questions.

New to this? Start with the guide for parents and carers.

If a child is in immediate danger: if a child is in immediate physical danger, has a medical emergency or is being harmed, call 911 (US) or your local emergency number. For an emotional crisis or thoughts of suicide, call or text 988 (US Suicide & Crisis Lifeline). Outside the US? Find a free, confidential helpline at findahelpline.com. These pages are not a substitute for professional or pastoral care.