Temple's Creation Station Preschool

Curriculum Evaluation

2009-04-22T13:38:00.002-05:00

We are currently evaluating our Sunday Morning curriculum and need your input. We use BabyChurch for our Babies and Ones and First Look for 2's through Kindergarten. If you have any thoughts, ideas, comments, any input whatsoever, please let Chad know. Just post a comment!!!

Guiding your child toward God!

2009-03-16T12:12:00.001-05:00

From the book "Guiding Your Child Toward God" by C. Sybil Waldrop

"When a child has a need to discover, that is the best time to learn. When your wants to do what you are doing in the kitchen is the best time for you to encourage him to help. Mack wanted to work like his mother. Mother pulled a chair beside her near the cabinet and let Mack pull the lettuce apart and break off pieces for the salad. True, this took longer than if she had done it herself, but this was the opportune moment to follow the lead of a child. Whild slower, this was good economy of time. Mack is learning that he is a person with respect. He feels important because he can help; he can do it himself. His mother can use this natural situation to share a Bible thought. 'Mack, thank you for helping Mother. The Bible says, "Help one another." You have helped Mother by pulling the lettuce apart to help make the salad.' Then she softly sang, ' I ams glad God gave you hands so you can help make salad.' This lesson in helping and thanking God for hands was spontaneous and a teachable moment."

May we as parents take advantage of the teachable moments God gives us each day.

My kids

2009-02-19T20:39:00.002-06:00

I have two girls and I love them so much. I am thankful that God blessed my with girls. Once a month I have the privilege to watch them as my wife has Bunko. Tonight was that night and it usually a sweet time. Dads, if you watch your kids regularly, GREAT! If you don't you should. You are missing a huge blessing. Our kids to know that their daddy loves them and can care for them. It is not our wife's job to raise our kids. I would say it is both mom and dads role. I love being a dad of girls. How sweet it is!!!

Valentine's Day

2009-02-12T14:56:00.002-06:00

Valentine's Day

With Valentine's Day in 2 days, what are you doing for Valentine's Day? What are your plans? Who are you celebrating it with? What are you doing for your kids? What are you doing for your spouse? Comment and let us know.

I hope each of you share the love that you have for others everyday but especially on Valentine's Day. Don't forget your spouse, put them first.

Happy Valentine's Day!!!

Boomerang Express 2009

2009-02-10T22:41:00.003-06:00

We are now recruiting teachers for VBS 2009, Boomerang Express. We have the following areas to serve:

Babies and Ones
Twos and Threes
Fours
Pre-K
Kindergarten
4Friends (Special Needs)

E-mail me or Facebook me if you wish to sign up.

Learning Depot

2009-02-05T21:04:00.002-06:00

The Learning Depot is our Mom's Day Out and Pre-K Ministry. We will begin registering for the fall on March 2. Mom's Day out is for babies (8 weeks) through 2year olds and Pre-K is for 2's, 3's, and 4's. We use the September 1st date for the cut-off. If you have any questions or need more details, please let me know. I will post details later of what our kids learn and a little information about the curriculum.

2009-02-02T11:24:00.003-06:00

Blogs

I am still getting in the habit of posting to the blog. I want to be able to share information with each of you of the happenings in the Preschool Ministry. I will do a better job. I am working on some cool events/things that will promote the Preschool more than we have in the past.

For now, make sure you check out Rick Morton's blog. Rick is the Discipleship Pastor at Temple. He is my boss in title but he is so much more than that. He is my friend and a mentor of mine. He is a huge supporter of mine and willing to do what it takes. His family is in the process of adopting a child from Ukraine. Their blog is www.mortonadoption.com Be praying for them.

Small Talk for December 14

2008-12-14T14:42:00.000-06:00

2’s—5’s Lesson from 9:00 Bible Fellowship

Stats for December Key Question: Why is Jesus special?
Bottom Line: Jesus is God’s Son.
Your child needs to know: Jesus wants to be my friend forever.
December Memory Verse: “God loved the world so much that he gave his only Son.” John 3:16, GNT

Read through this activity to reinforce what your child learned today!
Bible Story Reference: Luke 2:1-7
Teachable Moments: Jesus was born not in a palace, but among animals. He was placed in a manger for a bed. Read the Christmas story with your preschooler from a children’s Bible. Use the figures of your Nativity scene (or any small dolls) to act out the Christmas story with your child. The dolls can go from place to place trying to find somewhere to sleep only to be told there is no room. Have the dolls arrive at a group of animals and find a place to rest. Finally, sing “Away in a Manger” with your preschooler and lay the baby Jesus to sleep with the animals.

Great video on Advent

2008-12-12T05:02:00.000-06:00

Advent for Preschoolers

2008-12-10T05:20:00.000-06:00

From www.christian-parent.com

Setting up an advent wreath in the house is a wonderful way to show your children that Christ holds first place in your house at Christmas.

You can create one at the beginning of December and light a candle each Sunday. You can also do this project on Christmas Eve and light all the candles on Christmas Eve.

To make an advent wreath, carve out four evenly spaced holes around a Styrofoam circle. The circle stands for eternity and reminds us of God's presence and His unending love for each one of us.

You will need five candles. These remind us that Jesus is the Light of the world. You can choose five red candles or five white candles or a meaningful combination of three purple, one pink and one white candle. The color purple signifies Jesus' royalty.

Insert the candles into the holes. The white candle stands in the center of the wreath. Cover the Styrofoam with small sprigs of artificial branches. You can add bows, or ornaments or pinecones.

On the first Sunday of December you light one purple candle. This is the prophecy candle which symbolizes Jesus' first coming.

On the second Sunday of December you light the first candle again and the second purple candle. This is the Bethlehem candle and reminds us to prepare for His birth.

On the third Sunday you light the first and second candle plus the third purple one. It is the Shepherd's candle and reminds us to share the good news of His coming.

Then on the fourth Sunday you light the first three candles and the pink one, which is the Angel candle symbolizing God's love for us all.

On Christmas Eve you light all the candles and the middle white one, the Christ candle.

If you'd rather buy a wreath than make one, you can find them at a Christian bookstore.

Tim Hawkins on Parenting

2008-12-09T06:00:00.000-06:00

Tim Hawkins is a Christian comedian who has been to Temple twice. He is funny.

December 7 Small Talk

2008-12-07T06:19:00.000-06:00

Babies and Ones Lesson for December: “The First Christmas.”

2’s—5’s Lesson from 9:00 Bible Fellowship

Stats for December Key Question: Why is Jesus special?
Bottom Line: Jesus is God’s Son.
Your child needs to know: Jesus wants to be my friend forever.
December Memory Verse: “God loved the world so much that he gave his only Son.” John 3:16, GNT

Read through this activity to reinforce what your child learned today!
Bible Story Reference: Luke 1:26-33
Teachable Moments: God sent an angel to Mary to tell her she was going to have a very special baby. Read the story of the angel coming to Mary from a children’s Bible with your preschooler. Talk to him about how Mary must have felt. Was she scared, nervous, excited? The angel told Mary to name the baby Jesus. Use a variety of writing tools (markers, crayons, paints) to practice writing the name Jesus with your preschooler. Remind your preschooler that Christmas is a celebration of this special baby named Jesus.

Busyness

2008-12-05T16:21:00.001-06:00

I have been meaning to post for the last week but have not done it. Laziness or busyness. I don't know which one it is. It is amazing how at the holidays everything gets busier. Each of us are busy but busy is relative. Some people are busier than others and we all handle it different.

Let me encourage in this busy time of the year in three ways:
1. Don't forget about your kids. Usually, we as parents make Christmas about the gifts that we are getting for our kids and for family members. What our kids need the most is us. They need our time.
2. Don't forget about church. Even more important your time with the Lord.
3. Enjoy the time with your family, especially your spouse. Husbands, your wife needs you. Wives, your husband needs you. Take of your spouse. They are the most important person you have. Merry Christmas. That is still politically correct.

T-Shirts

2008-11-24T06:00:00.001-06:00

Don't forget we are taking T-Shirt Orders. T-Shirts for adults and for kids. Short sleeve and long sleeve. A variety of colors. Cost is $8 to $10 each.

Order forms and samples are at the Preschool Depot.

Preschool Ministry being Missional

2008-11-23T06:00:00.001-06:00

We have two opportunities you can teach your preschool to be missional.

1. You can adopt a child for Christmas. You can purchase a gift or two for a child to provide them a happier Christmas. Take your child with you as you purchase the item and explain why you are buying a gift. Lists are available at the Depot.
2. Sign up to ring a bell. We are ringing a Salvation Bell on Saturday, December 6, at the kettle at Corner Market on Old Hwy 11 next to Temple from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00p.m. Sign up for a 30 minute time slot. This will be a great time to show your preschooler missions.

Let us know if you have questions.

Preschool Songs

2008-11-22T21:09:00.003-06:00

Music is very important in the growth of a child. When we as adults were growing up, we can probably remember songs vividly, probably more so as teenagers. What are some of the "classics" that you learned at church? "Jesus loves me" "He's got the Whole World in His Hands." Leave a comment. I am wanting to make a list of these songs.

ETC Survey

2008-11-18T16:30:00.001-06:00

ETC Survey

We are currently taking a survey to get input on Extended Teaching Care (ETC). Please click on the link below to fill out. Please do so before December 1.

<Click Here to take survey

2008-11-06T08:49:00.000-06:00

2008-10-30T12:17:00.002-05:00

Welcome to the Creation Station Preschool Blog!

This will be another fun way to communicate about the Preschool Ministry, parenting, life, and other fun stuff. It will be updated 2-3 times a week so check back perodically. You will be able to post comments as well. This has been in the making for quite a while, in fact we kept a previous post up with pictures.

Thanks for checking in. Please check back with us.

Check out my Slide Show!

2007-10-03T15:01:00.002-05:00

These are pictures from Caboose September 2007.