by Mark Jones | Aug 27, 2018 | Children, Featured, Preschool | 0 comments
Gather: Multiple colors of construction paper Sharpie Scissors Glue One piece of cardstock Instructions: Using construction paper, cut into ovals. Cut other paper into small pieces to make...by Mark Jones | Aug 23, 2018 | Children, Featured, Leadership, Podcast, Preschool, Teacher Helps | 0 comments
Mr Mark, Have you worked with people who are always talking about their successes? For Months? Makes me wanna barf! The thing is, they are self-promoting to feel valued so I guess they are insecure with who they are or what they do. Here’s a better question, “Are you...by Mark Jones | Aug 16, 2018 | Children, Featured, Leadership, Preschool, Teacher Helps | 0 comments
Have you ever said that? Are you saying it now? This time of year is such a test for me and for many children’s ministers. Finding workers seems to have gotten so much harder than before. A friend came by to see me. He shared that he was finished with Kid’s...by Mark Jones | Aug 13, 2018 | Children, Featured, Game/Activity, Holiday/Seasonal, Parent/Family, Preschool | 0 comments
Gather: Paper Plate Yellow Paint Paint Brush Black construction paper Multiple colors of construction paper Black marker Scissors Tape Glue Instructions: Cut the plate in half. ...by Mark Jones | Aug 6, 2018 | Children, Featured | 0 comments
Kids can make a school bus that will hang from the rear view mirror of their parent’s car. Help them write the names of a few of their classmates that they can pray for as they are dropped off every day at school. ...by Mark Jones | Aug 2, 2018 | Children, Church Weekday Education, Featured, Guiding Behavior, Leadership, Parent/Family, Podcast, Preschool, Research, Resources, Teacher Helps, Training | 0 comments
Are you easily distracted? I know I am. Often, I get my best work done the last hour of the day when I’m all alone in my office. I used to work later and later, but Connie, my wife, made a rule that I had to be home to eat supper at 6:30 pm. That meal...Join our mailing list to receive updates right in your inbox. As a bonus for signing up you'll receive a FREE idea book!