by Jenny Zimmer | Aug 26, 2013 | Create A Safe Place, Preschool
Being a preschool small group leader you probably use the word “patient” a lot. “Aiden, be patient, it’s not your turn.” “Lexi, be patient, story time isn’t over, we need to sit down.” “Chancellor, be patient, we can’t have goldfish right now!” We use this word so...
by Melanie Williams | May 14, 2013 | Create A Safe Place, Elementary
It began with a snake in the grass. We were huddled together on our circle rug, my second-semester first graders and I, doing our Plug In activity and “speculating” about the Bible story we would hear in a few minutes. “Do you know any stories from the Bible about...
by Bruce Brady | May 13, 2013 | Be Present, Create A Safe Place, Preschool
I find it interesting what some volunteers believe to be the most important thing that happens in their rooms. Now they wouldn’t tell me this but watching them you would think the things at the top of the importance list are: • Don’t run • Be quiet • Stay in line •...
by Melanie Williams | May 7, 2013 | Create A Safe Place, Elementary, Partner with Parents
“To be, or not to be, that is the question” Hamlet asked, but our question, O Small Group Leader, is, “To wait, or not to wait?” From the time kids arrive until their parents reclaim them, we ask ourselves that question in a dozen ways: Do I wait for more kids to get...
by Elle Campbell | May 1, 2013 | Be Present, Create A Safe Place, Students
My husband Kenny and I like to tell people that we have an official “family prayer” we say every day. It’s really super spiritual and it goes like this… God, please help us have FUN. I know, it’s awesome. And, ok, we don’t actually pray that every day (only...
