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…
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,…
Mr Noah’s nursery school has been on an exciting journey. Moving from their original home, A Rural Kindergarten (the ARK) is now fully outdoors. You can hear all about this story in Peter Michell’s webinar. Tickets and the link are available through Eventbrite HERE. Listen to Heart Preschool share their experience of the recent Ofsted inspection. Complete with very useful…
We know that each of the children in our care is uniquely created by our loving God and Father and that He has a plan and a purpose for each of their lives. We know that their needs and interests and learning styles will be different. Psalm 139 says: “For You shaped me, inside and out. I am Your unique creation…… Every detail of my life was already written in Your book.“ (The VOICE) Our…
Imagine that one day someone you love and trust says to you “today you’re going to a special place where you will have to stay on your own. You’ll really like it and it will help you get ready for when you go into your care home in a few years. You’ll soon make friends ” And then imagine you…
In this recording, Angela Msumba, manager and owner at Hear Preschool, talks us through her recent inspection. This was their first post registration inspection and we are delighted to celebrate Heart Preschool receiving GOOD in all areas. Wonderful achievement Team Heart x To access the recording – click here
Early Years Prayer Zoom You are warmly invited to join us as we pray for the youngest children…
Addressing the Centre’s Emotional Climate Adapted from Attentive & Attuned: Knowing and Serving in the Early Education Program, pp. 37-49 (Baer, Maher, Leak) Attunement begins with me. I can be intentional about forging relationships with the individuals in my class. But to cultivate those attuned relation ships and to display the posture that draws children in, I must first prepare…
