Children and Grief
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Children and Grief

Children experience loss in many ways. The loss may be an external object, an environmental loss, a skill or ability, a habit, the protection of the adult world, or a future. They frequently experience loss through death of a pet, grandparent, relative, or friend. Twenty percent of today’s children will have experienced the loss of…

Take-Home Play Dough
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Take-Home Play Dough

Preschoolers enjoy using play dough at church! Preschoolers enjoy using play dough at home! Teachers can enjoy preparing bags of play dough to send home with boys and girls. This is a way to extend Bible teaching beyond the  room at church. Imagine boys and girls talking to their parents about using play dough at…

Podcast: How to Retain Workers
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Podcast: How to Retain Workers

Interview with Dr. Karen Kennemur, Childhood Ministry Professor for Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Dr. Kennemur discusses the ever popular question- “How to Retain Workers”.  This is a common concern for anyone leading children’s and preschool ministry.  I really appreciated her wisdom and I think you will too.  The books she references are Good to Great by…

Ten Commandements in Motion
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Ten Commandements in Motion

Say each number, showing the count with your fingers and then say the commandment. 1          One true God- (Do the number one with one hand) 2          Cut out all idols– (Do scissors with your number 2 hand on “cut”.  Take your thumb back of over your shoulder on “idols”) 3          Watch your words– (Take your…

Choices in Art
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Choices in Art

“Creative art activities encourage a child to make choices, explore a variety of materials, and produce unique and original art.” The above statement is from an article I wrote—What Is Creative Art? Identifies how I would answer the question. It also reminds us of the Importance of providing art choices. Supplies for Choices Art: box…

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