by Mark Jones | Jul 26, 2018 | Bible Skills, Children, Featured, Leadership, Parent/Family, Podcast, Preschool, Research, Resources, Sunday School, Teacher Helps |
It is scary to think we could be looking at the first generation of biblically illiterate kids. Yes, the kids we are teaching right now. I’m not even convinced their parents are biblically literate. These are the future leaders of our churches. Please take a...
by Mark Jones | Jun 28, 2018 | Children, Featured, Guiding Behavior, Leadership, Podcast, Safety & Security, Teacher Helps |
Yes, we had a Fire Drill on Sunday morning. We left the building and met at our safe location. I remember bringing it up in staff meeting and getting some resistance. The truth is, our kids never thought twice about it. So many of the children already...
by Mark Jones | Jun 21, 2018 | Children, Featured, Preschool, Special Needs, Sunday School, Teacher Helps |
I am amazed how parents are the key to my classroom success. When a new child with special needs joins your classroom be sure to take a few moments to have a conversation with the parents. They have walked many miles with doctors and specialists, so...
by Mark Jones | Jun 14, 2018 | Children, Featured, Podcast, Preschool, Sunday School, Teacher Helps |
Adding some of these ideas to your grouptime with younger children will give you more of a variety of activities as a large group. Take note and keep this list with your materials when you prepare so you can change up your routine and...
by Mark Jones | Jun 7, 2018 | Children, Featured, Leadership, Podcast, Preschool, Safety & Security, Sunday School, Teacher Helps |
Please understand that your classroom needs your attention. We have moved in and out of these classrooms all year and it’s time to clean it up (especially after Vacation Bible School). Make it a goal this summer to get in that classroom and clean out the old,...
by Mark Jones | May 31, 2018 | Featured, Guiding Behavior, Leadership, Podcast, Preschool, Research, Resources, Teacher Helps |
Knowing how preschoolers learn is the biggest issue with our early childhood classes. It feels like teachers are moving toward childcare rather than Bible teaching. The problem is understanding how preschoolers learn. If we could understand this part, it would make...
