You want to provide the best early childhood experience for children and their parents. But you don’t have easy access to high-quality training. We provide you with relevant, research-based, and Biblically-sound training and on-demand courses so that you and your staff can confidently care for and teach young children.
Anchored in Purpose with Christ
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Hey Reader! We’ve talked about your physical health, your emotional health and now we’re diving into your spiritual health. How’s it going so far? Are you tracking any new healthy habits yet? Even if you’ve missed a few days, keep going! These small shifts in behavior eventually lead to new habits! If you’ve been around us for long, you know that we are passionate about your spiritual well-being. We believe you have been called to this work by God and He will sustain your soul, mind, and your body as you work for His glory. When you align your work with your purpose and draw strength from God, you can sustain your calling with joy and perseverance. Why It Matters
Spiritual Practices
CHALLENGE: This week, we’re challenging you to pray out loud in your personal quiet time with God. And also, share one thing that God is doing in your classroom or in your family or anywhere – just share something with another person in your life about how God is working. Will you let us know how it goes? We want to hear how God is working in your life as well! (Feel free to respond to this email and let us know!) Healthy You = Happier ChildrenWe hope you’ve begun to develop some new habits to help you become the healthiest YOU! When you’re healthy in body, mind, and spirit, it radiates to the children in your care. You’re doing great work. Keep it up! Cheering you on this week! -Your ECCN team P.S. You might want to listen in to this conversation with David Rische about creating routines that help combat stress!
Colossians 3:16 "Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts." |
Early Childhood Christian Network
You want to provide the best early childhood experience for children and their parents. But you don’t have easy access to high-quality training. We provide you with relevant, research-based, and Biblically-sound training and on-demand courses so that you and your staff can confidently care for and teach young children.
Hey Reader! Have you ever thought about your “theology of disability”? I only recently heard this terminology in a conversation with Sandra Peoples at our Director’s Retreat. Basically, it just means “What do you think about God as it relates to disabilities”? Scripture clearly tells us that humans were created in God’s image – ALL humans. In multiple places in scripture, we see references to behaviors or actions that point to some form of disability in some of the people that God chose as...
Hey Reader! Do you consider yourself a professional? I don’t think I ever even thought about that when I was in the classroom! But…you are a PRO! Your daily attitudes, work ethic, and mindset matter to the children and families that you serve each day. As early childhood educators, we don’t just teach — we nurture, guide, and shape the hearts and minds of these young disciples in our care. I recently had a conversation with Dr. Cynthia Small who is a passionate champion of early educators and...
Hey Reader! We live in a world where screens are everywhere—TVs, tablets, phones, and video games are a constant presence in daily life. For young children, whose brains are still forming crucial neural connections, excessive screen time can have long-term effects on their ability to regulate emotions, focus, and think creatively. The Impact of Screens on the Developing Brain Every experience in early childhood shapes the brain, wiring it for how a child will engage with the world. When young...