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.
Try This One Brave Reset in January
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Hey Reader! Ever notice that communication with coworkers can feel a little… tricky sometimes? (Maybe it’s just me?) Many of us are starting 2026 with some fresh energy and hopeful intentions (I don’t make resolutions!!) so…what if we used some of that energy and took one BRAVE step toward healthier communication? Communication Is More Than Words We teach children every day to “use your words” and sometimes we have to correct a “Give me that” to “May I have a turn, please?” Well… sometimes we have to adjust our words too! “Great job!” hits different than “I love how intentional you were in your interaction with Brennan today. You really made him feel seen and known.” But communication isn’t only about what we say, is it? If your team is going to flourish this semester, strong communication (both positive and negative) is a necessity. So here’s your January challenge—the “reset” version:
Which one will you take on as your January challenge? Reply here and let us know! You can do it! Let’s commit to some resets, brave choices, and building the kind of culture where encouragement flows freely and conversations strengthen your team rather than stress it. 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! You’re telling the story of Jesus feeding 5,000 people. You hold up the little basket.You lower your voice for effect.You pause at the miracle. And then you look out at your class of three-year-olds. One is wiggling.One is playing with their shoe.One is loudly announcing that they had goldfish crackers for breakfast. You really want them to connect with this story. Not just hear it — but feel it. So you decide this week won’t be just storytelling. It will be hands-on. Interactive....
Hey Reader! What’s your favorite part of being an early childhood educator? Is it the music and movement? The smiles and hugs from the children in your care? Or maybe… changing diapers, wiping noses, tying shoes, and snapping pants? Most of us probably wouldn’t list physical care as our favorite part of the day. But here’s an important truth to remember: intentional, loving physical care is essential—and also deeply spiritual. When you patiently care for a child’s physical needs, you are...
Hey Reader! It was snack time. Everyone was sitting at the table. Crackers were opened. Cups were poured. And then it happened. Pfffft. A child spit.Right on the table. The teacher froze. Her stomach tightened.Her heart raced.Her brain said, “Absolutely not.” Spitting is one of those behaviors.It’s gross.Copy Cats tend to take notice!And it can push even the calmest teacher right to the edge. But instead of reacting, she did something different. She paused. And that pause changed everything....