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Thinking Kids

Teach Your Kids the Bible and Christian History

About Danika Cooley

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We educate our children in the fear and admonition of the Lord, to the glory of the Lord, in the joy of the Lord.
(Eph. 6:4, 1 Cor. 10:31, Phil. 2:14-15)

Danika Cooley’s Statement of Faith and Beliefs

Friend, I’m so excited to have you join me here at Thinking Kids. My name is Danika Cooley.

Here, you’ll find great resources to equip you to teach the Bible and Christian history to your kids. It’s my goal to encourage you in the task of intentionally raising children for the glory of the Lord.

I hold a degree in Interdisciplinary Visual Art from the University of Washington, and my background includes working with children with severe disabilities and volunteer teaching. My children and I love visiting the zoo, the science museum, and the theater. Hiking, read-alouds, science experiments, and art projects are frequent activities in our home.


Help Your Kids Learn and Love the Bible

Help Your Kids Learn and Love the Bible, will give you the tools and confidence to study the Bible as a family. It will help you identify and overcome your objections and fears, give you a crash course in what the Bible is all about and how to teach it, and provide the guidance you need to set up a family Bible study habit.

You will finish this book feeling encouraged and empowered to initiate and strengthen your child’s relationship with the Lord through His Word.

Help Your Kids Learn and Love the Bible will equip you with everything you need to know to teach the Bible to your kids! 

Learn more and grab your free 130-page Bible Study Tool Kit.

Crash Course in Family Bible Study


When Lightning Struck!: The Story of Martin Luther

Learn more about my middle & high school historical fiction on Martin Luther (2015, Fortress Press), and download free coordinating resources at the When Lightning Struck page.

When Lightning Struck! is the exciting story of Martin Luther for young adults by Danika Cooley.


Wonderfully Made: God’s Story of Life from Conception to Birth

Learn more about Wonderfully Made: God’s Story of Life from Conception to Birth (Christian Focus, 2016), for 5-11 year olds, and download free coordinating resources over at the Wonderfully Made book page.

Wonderfully Made: God's Story of Life from Conception of Birth is a lovely story of life for kids from ages 5-11, told from the perspective of a mom with science and Scripture.


Christian History for Elementary-Aged Kids

I have an exciting new Christian history series for your elementary-aged kids that will begin landing in stores in fall of 2020, through Christian Focus Publications. I can’t wait to share it with you!

Christian history series for kids!



Bible Road Trip™

As a follower of Christ, a writer, a mother of four, a grandmother to one, and a home educator, my heart is to create quality material which points children to Jesus.  I hope to aid parents in their goal to disciple their children. I dream of a generation of parents training small people in the way they should go.  I envision a tribe of children rising up to become men and women of God.

Our kids deserve the opportunity to fill their minds with information of value. While you and I may not agree on everything, perhaps we can find it beneficial to see life from another viewpoint. Come on into my library, hang out a while, and share your thoughts on raising children of substance.

Bible Road Trip™ Curriculum
While you’re here, be sure to take a look at Bible Road Trip™: A 3 Year Bible Survey.  You can download a free Year One Sample Pack here.

Feel free to take a look around the Thinking Kids Press Store. You’ll find lots of great resources to help you teach the Bible and Christian history to your kids.

Also, if you’d like to subscribe, you’ll find lots of helpful resources, flash sales, and limited-time freebies.


Information You May Want to Look At:

Thinking Kids Privacy Policy
Thinking Kids Disclosures
Thinking Kids Website & Printables Terms and Conditions of Use
Danika Cooley’s Statement of Faith and Beliefs


My work has appeared in a number of internationally known publications, including:

The Magic of Mothers and Daughters (Chicken Soup for the Soul)
Clubhouse Jr. (Focus on the Family, Ages 3-7)
Clubhouse (Focus on the Family, Ages 8-12)
Thriving Family (Focus on the Family, Parents)
Pockets (Upper Room Ministries, Ages 6-12)
Devozine (Upper Room Ministries, Ages 14-19)
Odyssey (Cobblestone Group, Ages 9-14)
FACES (Cobblestone Group, Ages 9-14)
Keys for Kids (CBH Ministries, Ages 6-14)

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Welcome to Thinking Kids!

My name is Danika Cooley, and I’m glad you’re here. This site exists to help equip you to teach your kids the Bible and Christian history. I’m an author, a homeschool mom, and a curriculum developer. Pull up a chair and stay awhile.

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