by Mark Jones | Apr 26, 2022 | Children, Featured, Holiday/Seasonal, Parent/Family, Preschool |
Gather: Craft sticks Glue Crayons or markers Cardstock paint A willing kiddo to help make the craft! Instructions: Let the kiddo color the craft sticks. Using the decorated craft sticks make a...
by Mark Jones | Mar 1, 2022 | Articles, Children, Featured, Guiding Behavior, Parent/Family, Preschool, Resources |
Classroom Friends— I want to introduce to you Daniel Sherwin, a single dad with a heart to encourage and support other single dads. His website is dadsolo.com where he provides regular posts to resource and encourage single dads. Last Sunday, I had the privilege to...
by Mark Jones | Dec 6, 2021 | Children, Featured, Holiday/Seasonal, Parent/Family |
Supplies: CardstockConstruction paper (green, red, white)Glue or glue dots (glue dots work faster)ScissorsMarkers (various colors) Prepare: Fold a piece of construction paper accordion style, about every ½ inch. After the paper is folded cut in segments of...
by Mark Jones | Nov 15, 2021 | Children, Featured, Holiday/Seasonal, Parent/Family, Preschool |
This is a great way to encourage families talking and to practice gratitude. Supplies: Small Clear Jar or bottleColorful craft sticksBrown paper or feltWiggly eyesConstruction paper or foam sheet (red and orange)Permanent markersCraft glue Instructions: Insert brown...
by Mark Jones | Nov 16, 2020 | Children, Featured, Holiday/Seasonal, Parent/Family |
Give thanks to the LORD . . . Psalm 107:1 Supplies: Small wood slices Glitter cardstock White cardstock Google eyes Quick-Drying craft glue Markers Small rectangles of corrugated cardboard Scissors Determine how many “Place Sitters” you will need for your family. Cut...
by Mark Jones | Sep 3, 2020 | Bible Skills, Children, Featured, Parent/Family, Sunday School, Teacher Helps |
This pandemic has pushed all of us out of our comfort zones. My head is spinning just trying to keep up with the changes that occur weekly, if not daily. I think I have “crisis fatigue” and even chocolate doesn’t fix it, but I will say chocolate does help. One of the...