Cross of Christ Preschool

Parent conversations: How do we teach children resilience?

Two different, faith-based, meaningful perspectives on resilience: "the ability to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions." Is this something you want for your children?

Parent conversations: How do we teach children resilience? One of the fun parts of managing this column is that I’m never quite sure how God is going to bring it all together—I just know that he will. For example, when I asked Jenni Schubring to write about how to teach our children resilience, I did not expect her to say, “My take is not very pro-res...

PARENTS

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Parent conversations: How can I let the gospel shine as I parent?

"In my opinion, this is the toughest part of being a Christian parent—letting the gospel shine in how I deal with my kids. It just seems to come naturally to me to be law-oriented. You sin. You experience a consequence. So logical. What isn’t logical is how God deals with us as his children. It’s all about grace—his grace that I should now reflect to my children."

Parent conversations: How can I let the gospel shine as I parent? In my opinion, this is the toughest part of being a Christian parent—letting the gospel shine in how I deal with my kids. It just seems to come naturally to me to be law-oriented. You sin. You experience a consequence. So logical. What isn’t logical is how God deals with us as his children. It.....

Parent conversations: Why do siblings fight? How should I react when they are fighting?

Some great perspectives on handling sibling rivalry!

Parent conversations: Why do siblings fight? How should I react when they are fighting? My life is so much richer, thanks to my brother and sisters. Each one helped shape me into the person I am today. Part of that shaping involved fighting—a lot of fighting. Yet those fights taught me so much about life, and I was able to learn those lessons in a safe space. Fighting with our siblin...

This week in Preschool...was our LAST WEEK! So much super-fun end-of-the-year stuff!

- creative projects galore
- shaving cream!!
- bubbles outside
- GRADUATION for those going on to KINDERGARTEN!
- "field" day (in the gym 'cause it was chilly outside) for returning students

THANK YOU, parents, for entrusting your children to us this year!
THANK YOU, Mrs. Steinbrenner & Mrs. Kennedy, for a wonderful year of love & learning!

This week in Preschool...

"Don't let the pigeon..." Alphabet puzzles. Owls. Smiles. Father's Day gifts (because we won't be in school when it actually gets here!).

Next week is the last week of the year, and the perfect time to make sure that your student (unless they're graduating on to kindergarten!) is registered for next year! Visit cocidaho.org/preschool or pick up a paper packet from the office today.

This week in preschool... Lots of smiles, lots of learning, butterfly projects for Mother's Day, and GLOW FUN in the gym!

This week in preschool we learned about the letter Z and made ice cream!

This week in preschool:

Jesus' Ascension to Heaven for our Bible story.

Yaks & yellow yarn & yo-yos for our letter of the week.

And...

BALLOONS!

This week in preschool:

X = foxes and x-ray fish (for real: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pristella_maxillaris)

caterpillars (in jars)

and

a visit from a special community helper!

This week in Preschool: Easter celebrations!

Do you like our bunny bags?? We had so much fun doing our egg hunt outside on the playground!

God bless with you with joy this Easter weekend, knowing that Jesus died and came back to life for you!

This Week in Preschool

Walruses, watermelon, and weather! Can you guess what our letter of the week is???

AND...finally a chance to play OUTSIDE on the playground! Spring is coming!

This Week in Preschool

[edit: Volcano pics in the comments!]

🏐 Playing volleyball for the letter V -- with the big-kid nets and everything!

(Well, we did lower the nets a bit... 😊 )

Free family activity from Cross of Christ: See the Easter story come alive through dramatic storytelling! Coloring contest, Easter candy, and more.

Three dates & locations across the valley. Space is limited, so get the details and register here to reserve your family's spot: cocidaho.org/connect/experience-easter/

Free family activity from Cross of Christ: See the Easter story come alive through dramatic storytelling! Coloring contest, Easter candy, and more.

Three dates & locations across the valley. Space is limited, so get the details and register here to reserve your family's spot: cocidaho.org/connect/experience-easter/

[03/11/21]   Phones are back up! 📞📱☎️

[03/10/21]   Phones on the Boise campus temporarily down; if you need to reach us please send us a message here or email secretary [at] cocidaho [dot] org.

This Week in Preschool...

Nests and necklaces for "N."

And while you might see kids "just playing," Mrs. Steinbrenner sees kids practicing small and large motor skills!

Remember that enrollment is open for next fall, and the tuition discount only lasts until April 2. cocidaho.org/preschool

March 2021 Everyday Faith Calendar

Ideas & encouragement for worshiping with younger kids, and a downloadable calendar of daily spiritual activities for families!

March 2021 Everyday Faith Calendar As you and your family prepare for Lent and Easter worship, read Romans 8 for tips, ideas, and suggestions to make the most of worship online or in person.

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ReMeMber, enrollment for next year is open!
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cocidaho.org/preschool
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Discounts offered for:
🤩 registering before April 4
🤩 multiple students enrolled at the same time
🤩 full year tuition paid in advance

Why do you or your kids love Cross of Christ Preschool? Share this post and your reasons, so your friends can experience & love it, too!

👉 Availability in all 2021-2022 classes: mornings/afternoons, two or three days a week.
👉 Discounts for early registration, multiple students, and full-year payment.
👉 Fun + learning + love = Cross of Christ Preschool!

cocidaho.org/preschool

Why do you or your kids love Cross of Christ Preschool? Share this post and your reasons, so your friends can experience & love it, too!

👉 Availability in all 2021-2022 classes: mornings/afternoons, two or three days a week.
👉 Discounts for early registration, multiple students, and full-year payment.
👉 Fun + learning + love = Cross of Christ Preschool!

cocidaho.org/preschool

This Week in Preschool:

Say aaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhh.... A is for Alligator!

Also, Are you Aware that now is the time to get in on this Awesome Action and prepare to Attend Cross of Christ Preschool in the fall? Actually, yes! Registration is open; get All the details here: cocidaho.org/preschool

And if your Amazing kids Are All finished with this stage of school, make sure All your Acquaintances with kids Age 3-4-5 Are Aware of this Ah-pportunity!

(Okay, that last one was a bit much... 😄)

Extra, extra! Enrollment is OPEN for fall 2021 Preschool classes! ALL THE DETAILS are just waiting for you at cocidaho.org/preschool.

Tuition discount when you register by April 2!

😀 Small class sizes.
😀 Loving, state-certified staff.
😀 Two- or three-day-a-week options.
😀 Social development, motor skills, kindergarten readiness, and more.

Don't have preschool-age kids? Share this post and introduce someone else to our amazing Preschool!

Extra, extra! Enrollment is OPEN for fall 2021 Preschool classes! ALL THE DETAILS are just waiting for you at cocidaho.org/preschool.

Tuition discount when you register by April 2!

😀 Small class sizes.
😀 Loving, state-certified staff.
😀 Two- or three-day-a-week options.
😀 Social development, motor skills, kindergarten readiness, and more.

Don't have preschool-age kids? Share this post and introduce someone else to our amazing Preschool!

Today is Valentine's Day -- we celebrated on Thursday and Friday! Wishing you all lots of love!

Cross of Christ Preschool updated their information in their About section.

Cross of Christ Preschool updated their information in their About section.

This Week in Preschool: Guess our letter!
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And...we're considering writing our own children's book: Mrs. Steinbrenner Gets Vaccinated. 😁😁😁
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👉 One week left of EARLY enrollment for the 2021-2022 school year!
👉 This is available to current students, siblings of current students, and members of Cross of Christ church.
👉 If that's you, check out the details at cocidaho.org/preschool and register soon to secure your child a spot in your preferred class!
👉 General enrollment for ALL opens February 14. ❤️

This Week in Preschool:

Bounces and bubbles and bears, oh my!

P.S.
👉 EARLY enrollment for next school year opens this Monday, February 1!
👉 This is available to current students, siblings of current students, and members of Cross of Christ church.
👉 If that's you, check out the details at cocidaho.org/preschool and be ready to register next week, to secure your child a spot in your preferred class!
👉 General enrollment for ALL opens February 14. ❤️

This Week in Preschool: Penguins, playdoh, and PAJAMA DAY! (Can you guess our letter of the week?)

This Week in Preschool: the letter D, personalized cupcakes, and reading in the loft!

Forward in Christ magazine

"When we are able to consistently find the good by looking back at every day, we are more likely to anticipate and find the good that is to come."

We live in a sinful world, and sometimes that can feel overwhelming and depressing. But Christians have a beautiful hope and one perfect reason to rejoice. Read more about how we can help our children—and ourselves—focus on God's goodness.

This Week in Preschool: Back at it!

While it was great to have time off for the holidays, we're having so much fun being back with Mrs. Steinbrenner & Mrs. Kennedy! Triangles, jellyfish for the letter J, and NEW TOYS to explore & imagine with.

This Week in Preschool: Christmas Everything!!

Cool art projects, gingerbread playdough, silly holiday snacks, and dressing up to tell the good news that JESUS IS BORN!

Cornerstones for Parents

Are you more of a lion or a turtle? Which of these "parenting when stressed" suggestions sound really useful to you?

Most people respond to stress in one of two ways. They lash out or retreat. Regardless of how you react, your parenting is going to be affected. Here are some tips for Christian parents on how to parent when under stress. Know someone who could benefit? Pass it on . . .

This Week in Preschool...

December! Little bit of Christmas, little bit of indoor recess, and a little bit of behind-the-scenes. (The sanitizing of toys and learning tools happens EVERY DAY! Thanks, Mrs. K & Mrs. S!)

Parent conversations: What if we can’t follow our Christmas traditions this year?

Are you thinking (feeling) this right now? What do you think of the ideas in this article?

forwardinchrist.net For better or worse, Christmas is filled with traditions. Some of these traditions help celebrate Jesus’ birth—the Christmas Eve candlelight service or the children’s Christmas service, for example. Others may be more worldly, but they still help unite a family. My father-in-law “forgot” h...

This Week in Preschool:

Q is for quail -- and turkeys are for Thanksgiving!

No classes next week. Jesus bless you on your Thanksgiving break!