Early+Childhood

January 25, 2012

Members: Maggie Tilden, Alyson Hansen, Marilyn Herwaldt, Judy Person

Please concsder the follwoing with meeting:

Faith Development in Early Childhood:


 * We sing "Let's Honor God Today" to the tune of "Farmer int he Dell".
 * Tell the children, "When you do this well _, You're honoring God."
 * Make Bible stories personal and applicable.
 * Point out God's hand in our topics,
 * God madeseasons. How he figured that out. He thought of that. Isn't God amazing?

How do we encourage children's faith?
 * Share the gospel message at Easter and at the end of the year.
 * When conflict arises, ask "What would Jesus do right now?" Emphasize the need to be honest.
 * Let the students know that you love them.
 * Teach how to say, "I'm sorry" and ask for forgiveness. Teach them how to respond, " I forgive you". We don't always feel it. Follow up by shaking hands or hug. This often makes them smile or shake hands and give a smile.

How can we assess their faith?
 * We need to refer this to Dan Beerens.
 * You can sometimes hear their faith when they pray.
 * We can have a system to let individuals pray. (Teach children how to pray) "Prayer bears"
 * Review and retell stories daily with class...observe participation.

January 25, 2012

Ideas for Kindergarten Round-up


 * Purchase Get Set for School (3 month coloring and activieties calendar) Cost - roughtly $1.30 for each incoming Kindergarten student.

February 17, 2012

Should 3 year old preschool class use the Zoo Phonics program? Yes
 * create continum through early elementary program

What is needed?
 * an order has been made for next year and turned into the office.
 * some supplies will be shared between preschool and kindergarten