November 17, 2017
Praying Prayers of Thanksgiving With Children
One of the most wonderful gifts that God has given me — besides my family and friends, cinnamon, Irish Setters, and the color green — is a great love for children. I especially love four-year-olds. God gave me a “new crop” of 4’s each fall of my 11 years at TPK. My love for our great Father […]
Read MoreNovember 10, 2017
Choosing Toys & Games for Your Children
“Play is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious learning. But for children play is serious learning. Play is really the work of childhood.” Mr. Rogers Play is the foundation for all learning for young children, and giving your child the time and a few basic toys can provide them with a […]
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November 3, 2017
More Preschool Books We Love
It’s Literacy Week at TPK! You might have seen our littlest friends parading about the building in costumes – teachers too – and carrying books related to their costumes. So we are taking this opportunity to share with you about books we love and how to help your child find books they will love too. […]
Read MoreOctober 27, 2017
Praying Blessings for Children
Praying Blessings for Children Patty Royall Years ago, one of my very best girlfriends, who is my all-time best prayer partner, gave me an article about using bible verses as blessings for children. The article recommended selecting a verse to be used every night at prayer time. The blessing was to be prayed over a […]
Read MoreOctober 13, 2017
Real life “life hacks” that work for your life
Life hacks and organizational tips are everywhere you look. Facebook, YouTube and Pinterest are chock full of ideas. Some ideas are great and others are just not doable. I cannot imagine any world where Legos stay sorted by color or Barbies need their own individual pockets in hanging shoe bags. My favorite new hack floating […]
Read MoreOctober 6, 2017
A Love like God’s Love: Every Body is a Gift
God wants us to know Him and His love, and to share that love with the rest of the world through our lives and the way we choose to live them. During the first few weeks of Chapel, we’ve used a popular hand signal to start teaching a simple, yet incredibly important truth, the truth […]
Read MoreSeptember 29, 2017
STEM activities to enjoy with your kids
Have you heard the term “STEM education” used in the media? You might wonder what it is and whether it’s something that preschoolers can do. STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. It refers to a way of learning where children engage with design, building, research, and discovery – and it can be absolutely age […]
Read MoreSeptember 22, 2017
How much does your 2-year-old really understand?
Everyone has heard of the ‘terrible two’s’ so when my firstborn, Jonah, sailed through the first half of the two’s stage without much fanfare I was very much relieved. But then his sister was born. And we started potty training. His preschool his teacher said that he was ‘squawking’ instead of using his words. Let’s […]
Read MoreSeptember 15, 2017
“How was school today?” … Making connections with your kids after school.
In our house, we sometimes fall into the trap of the obligatory afternoon check-in. It goes something like this: “Hi honey! I’m so happy to see you! How was your day?” “Good.” And then the evening routine begins. You know the one: preparing dinner, doing homework, activities, chores, practicing the violin, walking the dog, bathtime, […]
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September 8, 2017
It’s back to school time! How to make your transition smooth.
A new normal has begun for your child. A new class, new friends, new teachers and a new routine. It can initially feel overwhelming for you and for your child. We want to acknowledge that these first few weeks can be hard and want to offer some support by sharing a few things that we […]
Read More“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”- Jeremiah 29:11
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