The Importance of Routine in Classroom Management
My daily routine is … well … pretty routine. Each day, I wake up, shower, get dressed, go to work, come home, eat dinner, go to sleep, and start all …
Cultivating Godly Character
Welcome guest blogger, Karen Dockrey. The little things really do build the big picture. But will the saplings we nurture ever grow into sturdy …
Using Bible Skills with Preschoolers
I love teaching Bible skills to grade school kids but recently I’ve been challenged to offer some adaptations for younger kids and preschoolers. Here …
Praying Through the School Year
This past month, morning commutes have become longer due to school buses making routes, stores have been more crowded due to back-to-school sales, and …
Connecting with Families of Babies
In our churches today, parents are waiting longer and longer to bring their babies to their class in the preschool area. Parents need affirmation that …
Create Your Own Coloring Books
Coloring books are all the rage today. I’ve even seen coloring book type Bibles. While the coloring rage is mostly directed toward adults, that …
The Phrase that Pays
What question does every parent ask their kids after Sunday School? “What did you learn today?” What’s every kid’s answer? “Umm. I don’t remember.” I …
Plugging Into National Grandparent’s Day
National Grandparents Day, September 11, 2016, is a day scheduled to celebrate grandparents throughout our country. Many families capitalize on this …
Preschoolers and Media
No question at all, media and preschoolers don’t always mix. But, because there are some redeeming qualities, here are a few tips to make the most of …
Preschool Bible Learning Activity
The Importance of Movement with Preschoolers: God has wired preschoolers to be “on the move.” They do not do well in learning environments …
Ministering in the Midst of the Mess
As my wife and I pulled into the church parking lot on a cold Sunday morning, we saw a woman with special needs walking in the winter weather with her …
Help Kids Know Where Their Help Comes From
The first church in which I served as a full-time staff member was located in the Hill Country of Central Texas. Early in my ministry there, I led a …
