by Guest Writer | Oct 23, 2018 | Be Present, Create A Safe Place, Preschool
My family and I sat down a few nights ago to watch ‘Won’t You Be My Neighbor?’, the documentary about the life of Fred Rogers, the children’s television personality and minister. As I was watching the movie about Fred Rogers’ life, I noticed several...
by Adriana Howard | Oct 16, 2018 | Be Present, Be Present, Be Present, Elementary, Preschool, Students
Well, folks, it finally happened. The day I’ve been dreading is here. I know that what I’m about to say will make 98.68% of you hate me, but I just can’t hold it in any longer. I hate the cold. I hate it. I can’t stand it. I need it like I need a hole in the head. And...
by Barbara Graves | Sep 24, 2018 | Be Present, Preschool
When we think of the lead communicators at our church, we often think of the person on the platform in the adult service or the student pastor addressing the crew of high schoolers in the student center. But when was the last time the nursery came to mind when you...
by Barbara Graves | Dec 19, 2017 | Be Present, Preschool
If you are looking for the best place to be to enjoy the holidays, hang out with the preschoolers. Yes, they want all the gifts and all the cookies. And yes, they still use the word “mine” twice as often as any other word. But at the same time, they are the most...
by Guest Writer | Dec 7, 2017 | Be Present, Preschool
How can you know that the person you are gift shopping for is a preschool small group leader? Just watch for any of these telltale items on your shopping list this season. Gold sweater in the exact shade of gold as Goldfish crackers. Crumbs blend in, and you can go...
by Guest Writer | Sep 6, 2017 | Be Present, Preschool
I don’t have to tell you that volunteering with preschoolers can be challenging. From the snotty noses, to the minuscule attention spans, to the emotional roller coaster that is drop-offs and pick-ups . . . (Let’s not even begin swapping potty-accident horror...
