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.
Tearful Drop-Offs? Try This.
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Hey Reader! These first few weeks of school are tough, aren’t they? Children are wired for attachment — God made all of us to need each other, trust each other, and rely on each other. So when the person they’ve depended on suddenly turns around and walks away? That can feel terrifying. Right now, your littles are learning:
Tips for Easing Separation AnxietyEncourage a Positive Drop-Off Routine “I love you so much! I can’t wait to hear about all the fun things you do today. See you after rest time!” Stay Calm Yourself First (Co-Regulate)
Avoid Saying “You’re OK”
Sing Safety Into Their Hearts I am safe here, I am safe here, I am safe, I am safe. Stay the Course We’re praying for you and the little ones you’re learning to love this year. P.S. Reading stories about what children are experiencing is SO helpful in these tough seasons. Check out our podcast conversation with Valerie Ellis - author of Let’s Go! Bible Adventures and the all new Wild Faith Devotional for Kids (releasing Oct 7, but you can pre-order NOW). She has so many great ideas for helping children connect to God through stories Cheering you on this week! -Your ECCN team P.S. If you don't want to receive these weekly emails anymore, no hard feelings. Click HERE to be removed from this list. (You'll still receive other emails from us based on past preferences.)
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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.
Hey Reader! “They don’t learn to regulate by being told to “calm down.” They learn by being calmed with.” - source Stop for a moment. Have you ever thought about the fact that no one is born knowing how to “calm down”? We all learn how to “calm down” in our early years by the interactions and relationships we have from the very beginning! How can you help a child learn how to calm down in your classroom? We loved these 5 tips from THIS article: Stay close: Your physical presence is grounding....
Hey Reader! You are shaping hearts and minds. As early educators in Christian childcare, your work matters deeply. Between lesson plans and diaper changes, remember these three powerful foundations: 1. Relationships = Trust Children thrive when they feel safe, seen, and loved. This starts with you. Consistent, compassionate care reflects God’s love and builds trust—especially in these early weeks. We talked about it last week, but it’s still the top priority this week! 2. Environment =...
Hey Reader! It’s time to go back to school! Some of you have been back for a couple of weeks and some of you are gearing up for your first day very, very soon! Here are three tips to help you start your year out successfully: Root yourself in Christ FIRST! Before you plan lessons, buy cute decorations, plan your meet the teacher outfit…spend some time with God. Pause and ask God to speak to you in a way that is unique to your relationship with Him. Listen to a worship song (THIS is one my...