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.
🧠 Making Storytime Stick: HEAR, SEE & DO
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Hey Reader! Every great storytime includes something for children to HEAR, SEE, and DO. When you intentionally connect these three elements, you create learning experiences that stick long after the book is closed and the circle has disbanded. HEAR: Use Your Voice Like a Tool Children don’t just listen—they feel your words. Use:
SEE: Bring the Story to LifeAdd a visual element that gives their eyes something to focus on:
DO: Add Movement or InteractionKeep little hands and bodies busy:
When children hear it, see it, and do it—they remember it. Listen in to our latest podcast episode with Pastor Josh Zello from jesuslovespreschoolers.com for how he uses HEAR, SEE, DO in his preschool ministry. Join Pastor Josh and Monica in a 4-week live teaching series in September. Check it out HERE. Cheering you on this week! -Your ECCN team
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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.
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