The pandemic is contributing to adverse outcomes for many parents and subsequently, children. The impacts of COVID-19 are directly related to delays in development and adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) for many young learners. Birth to age five is a critical period for brain development. During this time, the brain develops more than at any other time in a person's life. The quality of a child's early experiences and early learning shape the child's ability to learn and contribute to lifelong success. It is important for Christian early educators to understand the impacts of COVID-19 in relation to the changes in child development thus, the need to implement multisensory Bible integrated instructional strategies and trauma-informed practices that provide each child with opportunities to learn through play, movement, and their own approaches to learning, cultures, and abilities. This session equips participants with the tools needed to promote holistic child development through caring interactions and standards-aligned instruction.