How to Start a Weekday Early Education Ministry
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How to Start a Weekday Early Education Ministry

Weekday Education programs are being established in increasing numbers as the need for child care escalates. Such programs provide an opportunity for the local church to minister to young children and their families and to provide outreach to families whose children are enrolled. Each Weekday Education program should be seen as an integral part of…

Getting to Know Your New Class 
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Getting to Know Your New Class 

  Starting a new year of Bible study classes means you need to learn the kids’ names and facts about them.  Get a beach ball and a permanent marker.  Inflate the ball then write questions on the ball for kids to answer.  Good examples include: pet’s name, favorite ice-cream flavor, sport you play, name everyone…

Treating Children with Respect Increases Your Authority  
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Treating Children with Respect Increases Your Authority  

While selfishness is a sin, self-respect is a virtue. When dignity is freely given there is less desire to challenge. Authority does not have to be taken, it is the result of the adult clearly, lovingly, and respectfully stating expectations. Respect is not neglect, or over indulgence. Teachers who manipulate and trick children only have…

Help Parents Understand The Dynamics At Work In Your Preschool Area (and learn better parenting skills to boot!)
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Help Parents Understand The Dynamics At Work In Your Preschool Area (and learn better parenting skills to boot!)

Over the years working with children, I’ve seen both good and bad parent-child interaction. Sometimes you want to take parents aside and give them a few tips for drop-off and pick up time in the church nursery. Last Sunday was such a time for me. Perhaps the following observations would help some of your parents learn…

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