Remember the children of Newtown, Connecticut. Friday morning in our Pre-K 3 classroom, Heidi motioned for me to check out something on her computer.  Her face showed deep concern so I moved quickly to see what was going on.  I read the news headline about the shootings in an elementary school and immediately felt ...shock. Who could ever hurt innocent children?  What would cause a person to take out their anger on students and teachers like this? Since that fateful day, my heart has been heavy. I listen to the interviews of experts in their fields. …

What can we learn from kids?  I have the pleasure of working with a classroom of twenty 3-4 year old children each day.  It's fun to observe them interact with each other and to listen in on some of their conversations.  I dare say ...yes we can learn from children. Source: 28.media.tumblr.com via Clever on Pinterest Lesson #1: Eat until your full and then stop I notice the kids eat with gusto if it's something they like.  On birthdays, the birthday boy or girl brings in a treat for the whole class to enjoy during snack time.  Often it will be cu…

It was the first Sunday of Advent.  As we gathered together to worship at my home church, the first candle was lit; the candle of prophesy.  Pastor Dan read from the Bible. Isaiah 9:6 21st Century King James Version (KJ21) 6  For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government shall be upon His shoulder. And His name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The Mighty God, The Everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. How amazing is that?  The Messiah, the Promised One would be born.  And He was born.  We celebrate that day each year. &quo…