I recently came across a great resource for educators on social media called “Joy in the Journey.” (If you are in education, please follow or visit the website joyinthejourneyteaching.com!) The specific resource I read about was a prayer journal for teachers called Prayers for the Teaching Journey. With the start of the school year coming soon and my role in education, this journal piqued my interest!
Category Archives: Preschool
Such a Time as This
As we are gearing up for our annual Open House and Registration at Dutilh Preschool, I have been reflecting on all of God’s goodness, provision and faithfulness. In the last two years, God has given me such a meaningful purpose in taking the charge of rebuilding Dutilh Preschool. This is a responsibility I don’t ever take lightly. As God’s word says, we are called to, “Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it” (Proverbs 22:6).
The Power of Your Story
My story. Your story. It matters. God has a purpose and plan for each of our lives, and the story God has written for your life is one we should not question because his ways are so much higher than ours.
Words DO Have Power
Have you heard the popular phrase, “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me?” Yes, I’m sure you’ve heard it and maybe, even maybe, you found yourself saying it to others who may have shared hurtful words with you. It’s an easy way to pretend words don’t hurt us. I mean, they are just words, right?
Gifts for the Giver
Whether you have taken the time to watch the new Disney film Encanto or not, I’m sure you have at least heard about this movie or have had the opportunity to hear some of its catchy tunes!
Slow and Steady Wins the Race
By Julie Willoughby, Director of Dutilh Preschool Slow and steady wins the race. We’ve all heard this common phrase throughout our lives. It’s great thing to teach my children about consistency and “taking their time,” but do I really believe this and put it into practice? The fast-paced world in which we live tells usContinue reading “Slow and Steady Wins the Race”
Being the Real “You” in Authentic Community
By Julie Willoughby, Director of Dutilh Preschool The fall season is one of our favorites here in the Willoughby household! We love the cooler weather, celebrating birthdays, going to the pumpkin patch, and trick or treating on Halloween. Both my son and daughter absolutely love dressing up in costume, and they begin planning their costumesContinue reading “Being the Real “You” in Authentic Community”
Fun With Bubbles!
By Diana Barnett, Director of Dutilh Preschool Who doesn’t love blowing and popping bubbles? Summer is the best time for this fun-but-messy activity. Although your preschoolers may be playing with bubbles, they will also be working on important developmental skills. A few examples are: Sensory processing skills – Some preschoolers do not like to getContinue reading “Fun With Bubbles!”
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