Jesus wasn't simply teaching about speech. He was teaching that our words reveal what fills our hearts. If our hearts are filled with God's truth, love, and grace, those qualities will begin to overflow in our conversations. If our hearts are filled with fear, anger, jealousy, selfishness, or hurt, those things eventually come out through our words as well.

Reel Theme: Moxie shares she still mistakes and I do too. Together we bring awareness that as a disciple of Jesus we are always learning and that God is teaching us everyday to become more like Jesus.

Family engagement is much more than attending special events or volunteering in the classroom. It is creating meaningful partnerships that help children develop the social, emotional, and character skills they need to build healthy relationships throughout their lives.

One small Heart Skills: Circle Time with Puppet Pals each week can become the beginning of stronger friendships, more peaceful classrooms, and children who are learning to treat others with kindness—not because someone tells them to, but because they are practicing it together.

Before children arrive, educators can take a moment to ask: Am I prepared to repeat this lesson without becoming irritated? How will I respond when a child needs more time? What will I do when the activity does not work as planned? Am I expecting developmental perfection from children who are still learning? Are my words demonstrating the same kindness I am teaching? Have I asked the Holy Spirit to guide my reactions today?

A child walks into the classroom and sees two friends whispering together. Neither friend looks in the child’s direction, so the child immediately thinks, They are talking about me. They do not want me here.

When I say, “Look at what the Lord has done,” I am praising Him because this transformation did not happen through my own strength.

“Who should I listen to when people say things that I know are wrong and do not go along with what Jesus is teaching me?”

Love is revealed by what we say. Love is something children experience through our actions.

This does not mean we dishonor our parents. Honoring our parents does not mean repeating everything they did. We can love them, respect them, and still allow God to renew our minds and teach us a different way.

Many young children naturally want to be involved in what the adults around them are doing. They ask, "Can I help?" They want to stir the batter, carry the laundry basket, wipe the table, or pick up toys. Although it may take longer to complete a task with little helpers beside us, these moments are building something far more valuable than a clean home—they are building hearts that learn to serve others with joy.

As believers, we can depend on the Holy Spirit to help us respond with wisdom and grace. He reminds us that every child is created in God's image and worthy of dignity, compassion, and care.

When mothers strive to follow Jesus daily, children receive a living example of faith. They learn that obedience is not just something we talk about on Sunday. It is something we practice every day in our homes, our relationships, and our choices.

One way children can stand strong is by remembering God's commandment to love others as Jesus loves us. Sometimes that means refusing to join in when others are being unkind. Other times it means telling the truth when it would be easier to lie.

This week, God showed me that my relationship with Him comes before ministry, business, platforms, opportunities, and the opinions of others. Before the work, there is worship. Before the assignment, there is intimacy with the Father. And His love never fails.

Sometimes doing the right thing can feel difficult, especially when others around us are making different choices. In today’s read-aloud, Daniel and the Very Hungry Lions, children will learn about Daniel’s courage, obedience, prayer life, and trust in God even when others opposed him.

This week the Lord has been opening my eyes wider to the importance of truly sharing the Gospel. Not just speaking about Jesus casually, but helping people understand who He really is. I have been realizing that many people know about Jesus because of what someone else has told them, but they do not actually have a personal relationship with Him. Many have never truly opened the Bible for themselves to seek Him and know His heart.

Children are always learning how to understand what they think, feel, and choose—and one of the most powerful skills we can help them build early is discernment: learning the difference between thoughts that lead them toward truth, kindness, and honesty… and thoughts that lead them away from it.

In early childhood education, it’s easy to fall into the habit of giving directions: “Be kind.” “Use gentle hands.” “Wait your turn.” But young children are not primarily verbal learners—they are observers, imitators, and experiencers. They don’t just listen to what we say; they watch what we do. And more often than not, they will follow our actions long before they follow our words. This is where the true power of teaching lies—not in instruction alone, but in dem

As educators, we have the opportunity to build on that connection in meaningful, developmentally appropriate ways. And even more beautifully, we can remind children of a deeper truth: “I have called you by name, you are Mine.” — Isaiah 43:1 Every child who walks into your classroom is already known, already seen, and already loved by God.