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.
Living Our Calling as a PRO!
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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 young children. We talked through the four professional responsibilities of early educators based on the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct on the podcast (click below to listen to the whole conversation). The document is just a position-statement but it reminds us that our work is more than a job; it is a profession built on principles of care, respect, and integrity. We have a responsibility to:
As Christian educators, we see these principles not just as ethical responsibilities but as a calling from God. Colossians 3:23 reminds us, “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord.” Every moment—whether comforting a crying child, guiding a new learner, or partnering with families—is holy work. You are a professional. You are making a difference. And through your faith and dedication, you are shaping lives for eternity. Keep planting seeds, knowing that God is growing something beautiful through you! 🌱💛 HERE is a link to a helpful downloadable pdf - ABCs of Professionalism – an in-depth list of characteristics and reminders for all of us to show up as our best self every day. If you’d like to read through NAEYC’s Code of Ethical Conduct - HERE is a link to the pdf. Cheering you on this week! -Your ECCN team week 2/4
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! 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...
Hey Reader! Did you know that movement for young children isn’t just fun (or annoying)—it’s actually essential for learning? When young children move, they strengthen brain connections, improve focus, and absorb new information more effectively. Involving the whole body actually cements the learning deeper in the brain than just rote memorization or sedentary learning. How Movement Supports Learning Boosts Brain Power – Increases oxygen flow, helping with focus and problem-solving. Builds...