In this adorable book, children and adults alike can learn hand motions to go along with each of the Ten Commandments. It's an interactive and fun way for parents and teachers to help little ones discover the Ten Commandments using simple hand motions they will remember. Recommended for ages 5 and under.
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Reviewed by Hazel Mosier (Sperry, OK), October 12, 2009
This is too immature. Don't think it would work for children 5 yrs and under 10- 12 yr olds did not like it.
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Bryca Ince (Louisiana, Mo), July 30, 2009
We found this book to be great. We got it just a few days ago. Our 2 year old can already tell me what the 1st 5 commandments are when I do the hand motions. Mom and Dad have also memorized them by learning the hand motions too. I recommend this book to anyone and all ages. Its a great learning tool.
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Gretchen (Snoqualmie), October 25, 2008
We really enjoyed this book. Our whole family learned the 10 commandments in order this summer by reading this book at camp for 5 days. The kids from ages 4-12 can still tell you all the commandments and the older two can recite them out of order or while being questioned, "What's the 5th commandment?" We have been able to witness to friends and family by sharing what the kids learned! What a blessing.
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Reviewed by Stacy (Phoenix, AZ), January 20, 2008
Even though my kids are past board book age, we enjoyed using this book in our homeschool to learn the 10 commandments. We supplemented it with the CD, If You Love Me: Songs for the Ten Commandments, by Judy Rodgers. We also printed and made a book with these coloring sheets: http://gardenofpraise.com/mempeg2.htm
We found the motion for the 8th commandment a little tricky -- it requires motor and cognitive skills that kids of the recommended age (under 5) will find difficult.
For the motion for the 10th commandment, we made a grabbing "give me" motion to accentuate the meaning of "You shall not covet."
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Elisabeth Dillon (Wichita, KS), October 19, 2007
We are using this book as a supplement to a curriculum for preschoolers and kindergartners on the Ten Commandments. All the children seem to really like the book, from ages 2 to 6. They are picking up the hand moves and having a fun time. One of the best unintended benefits is for the adults teaching and for the parents of the children. I have had numerous adults say that they have never memorized God's commands and that this book is helping them! We have actually ordered numerous extras to sell to parents wishing to augment their learning and their children's by having this book in their home. Highly recommended for ALL ages.
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Ernest (Tulsa, Oklahoma), January 10, 2007
This tiny little book offers a whole lot more to "ALL" age groups. I am a 21 year old male, and learning the 10 commandments in order in a very simple way has been a joy to my heart. This book is easy to read, easy to follow, happy, and God-honoring, and its not just for kids, but adults as well!
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Pam Hughes (White Salmon, WA), January 08, 2007
Sometimes wonderful, precious things come in small packages and this is exactly what you will find in "Hand Commands!."
Our church bought 75 books to put in "Operation Christmas Child" shoe boxes. We like having some for the children in our Nursery and Pre-school programs too! A great gift that children of all ages can treasure for eternity as they hide God's Word in their heart!
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Tiffany Westby (Aberdeen, SD), January 03, 2007
I love the book "Hand Commands"! We are a family of seven and each one of us who read the book ONCE was able to say the 10 commandments in order, using the hand motions! Did I mention that 4 of my 5 kids are teenagers and THEY think it's neat? My pastor loves the book and we are going to use it for baby dedication gifts. You will be amazed at this little book.
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Author: Ann Dunagan
Located in: Hood River, Oregon
Submitted: August 14, 2006
Tell us a little about yourself. I'm a homeschooling mother of seven kids (ages 5
to 19), and my husband and I are still on our
honeymoon (after over 20 years of marriage!!).
Throughout this time we've been focused on
international evangelism, especially in East
Africa -- and just this year, we founded an
orphanage (a HUGE dream-come-true!). I'm also
just finishing a two-volume book for Christian
parents and teachers, entitled "The Mission
Minded Child - Raising a New Generaton to Fulfill
God's Purpose" which is scheduled to be
published within the year.
What was your motivation behind this project? Many years ago, I was teaching a children's
church series about the Ten Commandments, and I
became very frustrated with my own inability to
easily quote all of God's Ten Commandments, in
order. I earnestly asked God to help me to
develop a simple memory "key" to help link each
commandment with its number; and these hand
motions are the result of this prayer. These
motions are simple to learn, and they've been
used all around the world -- to help people of
ages (even in adult Bible schools!). My prayer
is that these simple little motions will help
many others to get God's word not only in their
heads -- but in their hearts!
What do you hope folks will gain from this project? My desire is to help children (along with their
parents and teachers) to grow in their LOVE for
God's Word -- and in their LOVE for God Himself.
Who are your influences, sources of inspiration or favorite authors / artists? I love to sit down with children and read books
that evoke a "sweet" and tender affection --
along with a deep meaning -- such as "You are
Special" by Max Lucado or the classic children's
story "Guess How Much I Love You" by Sam
Mcbratney.
Anything else you'd like readers / listeners to know: God used His mighty hand to write His Ten
Commands on tablets of stone; now, children of
all ages can use their ten little fingers to
write these commandments on the "tablet" of
their hearts.
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