Kindergarten vs. First Grade, When to Transition?
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Kindergarten vs. First Grade, When to Transition?

ByMark Jones

I realize many churches want to move Kindergarten classes out of the preschool division and into the children’s division, BUT WAIT!  Maybe it has to do with space constraints.  Maybe it involves a children’s worship or any number of reasons.  I was lured into this way of thinking too.  Here’s what I learned.  Although the…

Helping Children Cope with Trauma
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Helping Children Cope with Trauma

ByMark Jones

  “Do not be afraid. I am with you” (Joshua 1:9). God’s assurance to Joshua can provide comfort and strength to parents who are trying to help their children deal with tragic events.  Traumatic events shatter a child’s perception that his world is safe and secure.  Children react to such events with a mixture of…

How Welcoming is Our Children’s Ministry?
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How Welcoming is Our Children’s Ministry?

ByMark Jones

Circle the description that best describes the statement.   Greeters know how to lead guests to our children’s ministry area.               great greeters……..need some help……..what greeters?   The children’s ministry area is easy to find.               Yes!……..some signs would help……..have time for a tour?   Childhood greeters are energetic and knowledgeable—enthusiastically helping children and their…

15 Things Your Preteen Wants to Tell You
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15 Things Your Preteen Wants to Tell You

ByMark Jones

  Listen.  Listening is the first step to carrying on a conversation with your preteen.  Ask her questions about things that interest her.  Give her a chance to think about how to answer.  Give your child your full attention when she is talking to you. Encourage  rather than criticize.  One of the fastest ways to…

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