Ways to Help Preschoolers When Their Families Move
Preschoolers need stability. That is why routine and consistency are important for them. When changes shift their foundation, they may “lose their footing” and feel at risk. A family move can have this effect on preschoolers. It can manifest in all types of behaviors like tantrums, crying, and lashing out, as well as heightened shows of emotion such as sadness, fear, and anger.
Double the Rejoicing
I was one busy beaver during the early years of our marriage. I served as pastor’s wife to my pastor husband, worked hard to raise our two children, cared for my family, worked full-time as a preschool teacher, and taught and wrote curriculum for Mission Friends. That’s not the complete list of my responsibilities, but you can see how full my life was.
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.
Nana, Do You Want a Piece?
“Nana, you wanna piece?” is what my grandson actually said. I eyed the piece of candy, shaken from a wrinkled and dubious wrapping. Dare I celebrate his generosity and risk ingesting whatever lingered on his hands after hours of outdoor play? Of course I did! I enjoyed his offering and comradery as I swallowed and prayed for good health.
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