Ways to Support Preschoolers Dealing with a Death in the Family
Death is never an easy subject to broach, even with adults, let alone preschoolers. Grief and loss are multifaceted processes that each person approaches differently. There are several key things to remember when discussing these topics with preschoolers.
Using Fine Motor Skills Activities in Preschool Missions Learning
Chunky crayons, blunt scissors, stubby pencils, washable markers and paints. Such is the realm of preschoolers as they move from using large muscles to small muscles and develop the fine motor skills
Reaching Unchurched Families of Preschoolers
Fewer and fewer of the Generation Alpha (our preschoolers today) are growing up in families that regularly attend church. This means that more and more, it is likely you will have preschoolers in your
Finding and Keeping Joy in Your Heart
“You will show me the path of life; In Your presence is fullness of joy; At Your right hand are pleasures forevermore.” —Psalm 16:11 (NKJV) Joy is defined as a vivid emotion of pleasure and contentmen
Preschoolers, Families, and Serious Illness
Over half of adults in the US live with at least one chronic health condition. Given the prevalence of chronic and serious illness, it is likely you will have at least one preschooler in your class wh
Meeting with Mission Friends During the Holiday Season
Christmas is in the air! This is the wonderful time of year when we celebrate the birth of Christ. Christmas is soon followed by New Year’s Day, so this time of year can seem like one long holiday. It
Ways to Help Preschoolers Dealing with the Divorce of Parents
In the US, 40–50% of marriages end in divorce. It’s likely you will have one or more preschoolers in Mission Friends who are living with parents who are divorced or will soon be divorced. Divorce ofte
Supporting Preschoolers Whose Families Are Dealing with Stressful Situations
When we discuss mental health and preschoolers, we consider ways to help them grow in mentally healthy ways and learn to deal with difficult issues in age-appropriate ways. What can a preschool leader
Modeling Healthy Relationships for Preschoolers
Preschool leaders can help preschoolers learn to navigate the world of relationships as they model how healthy relationships work. Here are some ways to help preschoolers build stronger relationships
Supporting Preschoolers’ Social and Emotional Health
How preschoolers learn to relate, communicate, and function with others determines who they are becoming and how they see and understand the world. Their social and emotional development is what drive
Actions that Influence Positive Mental Health in Preschoolers
Mental health in preschoolers is a hot topic. Given post–COVID-19 dynamics, we are more aware that solid mental well-being at all ages is vital. Years of scientific research have taught us that not on
4 Tips to Foster Positive Mental Health in Preschool Environments
Fostering positive mental health in preschoolers involves many factors. We know that strong mental health is based on safety: physical safety, mental safety, and emotional safety. Developing and maint