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Does Preschool Ministry even matter?
Sometimes it feels like babysitting. Are they even getting the message? Do they even participate in worship? Does it really even matter? Preschool ministry is building brain connections. Reading to littles and singing to littles are two of the most essential ways to increase brain growth in littles. Large motor skills in worship and games…
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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…