For this Heart Matters article, I’d love to go on a journey with you and just take a few minutes to think about the wonderful world of woodland learning for young children. Imagine the joy and excitement on a child’s face as they explore the great outdoors, discovering the wonders of God’s creation. It’s not just about having fun (though…
I was invited recently to reflect upon the past 20 years of my career and my calling, as I see it, as a Christian working within early childhood. In 2003, my church ran a Kaleo course, which encouraged us to discover our calling and respond to God’s direction in our lives and ministry. (Kaleo course is accredited to Rev. Barry…
As I thought about this article, I found myself wondering about the sights, smells and sounds that Jesus would have had all around him in Joseph’s carpenter’s shop. Would there be chat between father and son as Joseph encouraged Jesus to hammer pegs or to smooth a plank? What was it like to have the smell of wood shavings all…
In the Woods – a poem about children moving on to school and missing their times of playing outisde in the woods. In the woods, the children play, laughing, giggling all the day. With muddy hands and grassy knees, they climb the tallest, wobbly trees. They find a spot to sit and rest, and think of ways they’re truly…
Imagine this scene – You’re starting work a little later today because you’re attending an inset course this morning. You rush to get the children ready for school and your 12 year old realises they have a food technology lesson and need to bring in all the ingredients for a Victoria sponge… you manage to find everything they need thinking,…
Heart Preschool opened in June 2018 in Nottingham and has grown from having 4 children to now having 32 children. The setting is situated in the Church at Rise Park. When entering Heart Preschool a lot of people have commented on the warm and loving feeling they get when they walk in. The staff and I take pride in loving,…
Introduction: Christian nurseries and preschools play a significant role in fostering early childhood development and education. However, their impact extends beyond the classroom as they actively seek to connect with their local communities, sharing the love and teachings of Jesus. In this article, we will explore how Christian settings are reaching out to their communities and making a positive difference…
In the heart of a classroom, vibrant and bright, Preschool children gather with eyes shining light. Each one a young linguist, a marvel to behold, Learning multiple languages, bold and untold. **Verse 1** In English they giggle, in Spanish they play, In French they sing songs to brighten the day. In Mandarin they count, under the sun’s golden rays, Their…
When it comes to issues of sustainability there can be very mixed feelings among Christians. For some we are stewards of the earth and all that is in it, so we have a real responsibility to care for it. For others there can be a sense of everything changes and comes to an end so there is little we can…
