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.
The Big Story of the Bible for Preschoolers
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Hey Reader! The Bible is a big book and sharing God’s truth with the little disciples in your care is such a big part of your calling! But how do we make the Bible more than just a collection of stories – especially at a preschool level? One simple, engaging tool that you can use is this Gospel cube. Before we jump into the six sides of the cube, let’s start with the BIG truth about the Bible. Renee Blain, Preschool Minister at Brentwood Baptist Church says: “The Bible is True with a capital T. Everything in it is from God.” That’s the overarching truth we want to share with young children first. So, what’s the story of the Bible at a preschool level? (Click here to read the full version Renee uses plus several other downloadable resources.)
How are you teaching biblical truth to the little people in your classroom? Do you think the Gospel Cube would be a helpful tool for you to try, too? 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.
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