by Mark Jones | Jul 6, 2020 | Children, Featured, Preschool, Vacation Bible School, VBS 2020 | 0 comments
Maybe you are like me and provided a VBS experience at home or something different than usual due to the social restrictions. We have ordered everything we need for this year and are storing it for next year. We love this theme and we want to use it. But here’s a...by Mark Jones | Jul 2, 2020 | Articles, Buildings, Space and Equipment, Children, Featured, Leadership, Parent/Family, Preschool, Safety & Security, Sunday School | 0 comments
I have heard from many that have appreciated the Reopening Childcare document I posted last Thursday. I want to share what I have put together for reopening our Sunday School on promotion day August 16. I know we are all reopening at different times, but if...by Mark Jones | Jun 29, 2020 | Children, Featured, Holiday/Seasonal, Preschool | 0 comments
Supplies: Red paper (8½ x 11 inches)White paper (9 x 7 inches)Tennis ball canister (Check with a local tennis club to see if they can donate any.)Blue tape (1½ inch)Double-sided tapeStar-shaped punch or star stickersTea light (Battery-operated) Prepare: Cut the white...by Mark Jones | Jun 25, 2020 | Buildings, Space and Equipment, Children, Featured, Leadership, Preschool, Safety & Security | 0 comments
Like many of you I have been struggling about how to reopen. What are the best practices? Even more, who in the world can I find to come serve or work with our kids. We have to reopen sometime. The other ministers are looking at me and asking when the...by Mark Jones | Jun 22, 2020 | Children, Featured, Holiday/Seasonal, Preschool | 0 comments
Supplies: Blue Lays Stax Chips canister with lidWhite tape (1.5″ – 2″ in width)ScissorsRed electrical tape (1/2″ – 3/4″ in width)Star stickersRibbonclear tape Prepare: Peel the label off of an empty Lays Stax Chip canister. Cut...by Mark Jones | Jun 15, 2020 | Children, Featured, Holiday/Seasonal, Parent/Family, Preschool | 0 comments
Supplies: Sticky back craft foam sheetsFeltScissorsYarn or StringMarkersEssential Oil Prepare: Use scissors or a die cut machine to cut felt and foam sheets to same size and shape. Or create a pattern for children to cut out themselves. Cut approximately 12 inches of...Join our mailing list to receive updates right in your inbox. As a bonus for signing up you'll receive a FREE idea book!