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 | Jul 11, 2016 | Children, Featured, Game/Activity, Teacher Helps |
Every classroom needs giant dice at some point. Preschoolers use them for counting and adding which is perfect for inserting strong literacy learning. Elementary children play large group games and review games. So, here is a quick way to create some durable...
by Mark Jones | Jun 15, 2016 | Children, Featured, Teacher Helps |
As a child I loved Field Trips. And so when I began doing children’s ministry I incorporated field trips. They are a great way to encourage your kids to bring friends and create opportunities for children to learn in a different environment. Do you know some...
by Mark Jones | May 18, 2016 | Featured, Teacher Helps |
For each child you will need: a craft stick two pieces of duct tape 1/2” wide by 6” long a one cardstock 3” x 3” square a rubber band a 12” piece of yarn markers and a stapler to share Directions: Place the cardstock on the craft stick, edge to...
by Mark Jones | May 3, 2016 | Children, Game/Activity, Preschool, Teacher Helps |
A takeoff of Musical Chairs, this game will combine a snack time and game time to bring home a Bible point. Set the game table with numbered paper plates and place a simple snack on only some of the plates, such as a single...
by Mark Jones | Feb 17, 2016 | Articles, Featured, Parent/Family, Teacher Helps |
Our kids never had trouble going into a new classroom. I think their confidence came from their mother. Connie, my amazing wife, told me the kids are going to the nursery because I need a break for them and they need a break from me. That is exactly what...
