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 Power of Laughter: Nurturing a Positive Sense of Humor in Early Childhood
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Hey Reader! Laughter is often called the best medicine, and in an early childhood classroom, it can be transformative. A positive sense of humor is not only a delightful part of childhood but also a critical aspect of social-emotional development. What?! A sense of humor in young children is actually critical to social-emotional development?! Let’s explore this a little bit today. The Role of Humor in DevelopmentHumor plays a significant role in supporting the development of cognitive and social skills. When children engage in playful, humorous interactions, they practice creativity, problem-solving, and language development. Laughter often arises from recognizing incongruities (things that just don’t quite line up)—such as a silly voice or an unexpected ending to a story—which helps children develop flexible thinking. Mirror neurons (you’ve definitely heard me mention these before!) enable us to mimic and feel the emotions of others, making laughter and joy highly contagious. When a teacher laughs or smiles, children are likely to respond in kind, creating a positive and connected classroom atmosphere. Check out THIS old song to get your laughter started! Benefits of Laughter in the Classroom
How can you bring a little more humor to your classroom?
The Ripple EffectCreating a joyful classroom has lasting impacts. Children who experience regular moments of laughter and humor tend to be more confident, empathetic, and resilient. Will you embrace the power of laughter and fill your classroom with giggles, smiles, and playful learning? Cheering you on this week! -Your ECCN team
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! We are on our way to Georgetown, TX, today for our Central Texas State Conference! Would you stop for a moment and pray for us? Here are some specific requests: Safety for our speakers and vendors as they travel. Last-minute details to come together in God’s timing and with His people. That God would supernaturally fill the gaps we haven’t thought of That conference attendees would be equipped well and sense the Spirit of God as they participate. That HVAC and technology would...
Hey Reader! “PRAISE is celebrative worship in which believers magnify and exalt the Lord through expressive acts, enthusiastically proclaiming the unrivaled excellence of His Name, His character, and His actions in a spirit of uninhibited rejoicing!” -Dr. Bruce Leafblad Jean Thomason (aka Miss Pattycake) shared this quote with me recently in a conversation, and it gave me a whole new perspective on some of the typical behavior we see in preschoolers! When I read the words "uninhibited...
Hey Reader! Summer in childcare can be joyful—and exhausting. There’s a little less pressure, and we’re having loads of fun, but the days still require a lot of energy, don’t they? Here are a few quick ways to stay grounded and fill your cup throughout the day! Sip Slowly – Hydrate with intention. Say a prayer each time you take a drink: “Lord, fill me with Your peace today.” Pause and Praise – Take a 2-minute breather to thank God for one small moment of beauty today. Take three deep breaths...