by Mark Jones | Aug 24, 2016 | Articles, Children, Featured, Guiding Behavior, Teacher Helps |
Engaging each child in life transforming Bible study is the goal and challenge of every Sunday School teacher. Teachers want children to actively participate and enjoy learning about God and His Word. One of the best ways to accomplish this is to offer appropriate...
by Mark Jones | Jul 26, 2016 | Articles, Featured, Guiding Behavior, Parent/Family, Teacher Helps |
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,...
by Mark Jones | Jul 20, 2016 | Featured, Guiding Behavior, Parent/Family, Teacher Helps |
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...
by Mark Jones | Jun 30, 2016 | Children, Featured, Guiding Behavior, Podcast |
Linda will address these topics in the podcast: Expect and be prepared for discipline problems Disruptive Children and what to do What you do with the whirlwind kids Things to say and ways to frame comments Be sure to see other great resources at: DivorceCare for...
by Mark Jones | May 5, 2016 | Children, Featured, Guiding Behavior |
Grief is an emotional wound upon the heart. Grieving is a process of healing that wound. Stages of grief for kids move around: Shock/ Denial Anger Bargaining Sadness, Depression Acceptance Successful Tasks of Grieving Accept reality of the loss Experience the...
by Mark Jones | Feb 10, 2016 | Featured, Guiding Behavior, Idea Hoarder |
I often refer to a little boy, Cameron, in my illustrations of classroom management but his name is really Mark. I know how Cameron’s mind works because that is how I think–even now. Sometimes I have to bite my tongue in staff meetings to keep from...