KidMin
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Now I know my ABCs …
In preschool, littles learn the alphabet in song. They might sing “ellemenopee” and it’s adorable, right? But if ALL they do is memorize the alphabet and never move forward with learning that the alphabet represents letters and that those letters can turn into cool things like words — even their own names — and sentences
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Ever have trouble getting littles to sing?
Do you struggle to get littles to sing in choir or worship? Songs in the wrong vocal range is a huge problem in kids’ worship music. We talk about other issues HERE. A vocal range is the lowest note you can sing up to the highest note you can sing, and it is directly related
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Why won’t my preschoolers participate in worship?
Worship is so important. You plan it out. You have the latest cool songs. But the littles just won’t sing! One of the main reasons littles won’t participate in worship is because the leaders aren’t singing. Are YOU singing? Do you know the song? Do you helpers and other leaders know the song? Are they
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Six types of play and how to use them in KidMin
Six types of play that benefit 3–5-year olds’ learning And how to incorporate that into your KidMin Constructive Play Constructive play is building things. Building things is beneficial to young minds. They see how things go together — and come apart! Constructive play encourages spatial recognition, understanding of balance, persistence, logic formation, and a sense
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Why should littles bring their Bibles to church?
They can’t read, why bother? Preschoolers can’t read. True.But we read to them from books. They recognize their favorite books. Littles need to know that Bible stories are from God’s true book, the Holy Bible. I just use my app. The Bible app is great. But when kids see you on your phone, they don’t
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3 Tips to a Smoother KidMin Drop Off
Smile and greet each child -and parent- by name. If the kiddo is new, introduce yourself to the parent/caregiver and child. Project a sense of calm. As my husband says, “Calm is contagious.” Engage the little by introducing them to another child or a toy. Reassure the parent that you’ve got this. Keep it short
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Why Should Christians Care About Black History Month?
We care about Black History Month because we care about all image bearers of God. Please read the words of some prominent Christian Black leaders. “Black History Month gives us an opportunity to familiarize ourselves with our own past in such a way that will enable us to embrace our diversity to its fullest, putting