by Jenny Zimmer | May 17, 2016 | Be Present, Be Present, Elementary, Preschool
As SGLs of preschoolers and kids, how we love our kids NOW is going to play a major role in the adults they become. According to the World Health Organization, “Research now shows that many challenges in adult society-mental health problems, obesity/ stunting, heart...
by Jenny Zimmer | Feb 4, 2015 | Be Present, Create A Safe Place, Preschool
Sometimes I think we need to remind ourselves that church IS a place to have FUN, and to have FUN does not have to be complex, does not require a ton of prep or a huge budget. Fun can be simple!! Give a preschooler a few “props” and just watch their imagination go!!...
by Jenny Zimmer | Feb 21, 2014 | Create A Safe Place, Preschool
For the past few months our preschool environment has been experiencing a HUGE growth spurt, which is AMAZING and we are so blessed by it. However, there have been some Sundays that I have walked away feeling discouraged as a leader. I felt like in some ways we were...
by Jenny Zimmer | Nov 11, 2013 | Be Present, Preschool
Ultimately people need people, everybody needs a circle, and every kid needs a TRIBE. As SGLs we sometimes focus so much of our energy on reaching kids that we do not realize how much WE get out of being a SGL. When I think about tribes, it makes me realize that even...
by Jenny Zimmer | Oct 22, 2013 | Be Present, Preschool
I LOVE holidays! I enjoy decorating for them as much I enjoy celebrating them! However, when I think about the holidays I think about all the “stories” that are connected with each one. Not actual books that I have read to my kids about each holiday, but the “story”...