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.
Wiping Noses = Faith Formation!
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Hey Reader! What’s your favorite part of being an early childhood educator? 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 doing far more than meeting a minimum standard. You are building emotional security and laying a spiritual foundation. These moments aren’t interruptions to teaching or ministry; they are ministry. The next time you wipe a runny nose, pause and look that child in the eyes. Speak words of truth: “God made you so special.” In that simple moment, a child is learning, I am safe. I am seen. I matter. When you change a diaper, consider praying out loud. Thank God for her growing body, for fingers and toes created with purpose. Those quiet, face-to-face moments communicate value, worth, and love—messages a child’s heart and mind are storing away. And when you’re tying shoes for the fourth time, remind that child that God made his body for movement and exploration, and that very soon, his fingers will have the skills to tie his own shoes. You’re showing care, protection, and trust—while affirming God’s thoughtful design. These everyday tasks may feel small or routine, but they are holy moments. With intention and love, physical care becomes spiritual care, reflecting God’s tenderness to the children He has placed in your hands. 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! 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....
Hey Reader! I want to challenge you with something today. At some point during your day, stand up and take 60 seconds to just look around your classroom. Use some of your senses and think intentionally about what you observe. What do you SEE? A tall block tower, a child with a snotty nose, a dripping painting at the art easel… What do you HEAR? Excitement as that block tower gets taller and starts to wobble, laughter, maybe some frustration, some negotiating, singing… What do you SMELL?...