Early Education News & Nuggets
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December 2021
Tis' the season to be merry ... and stressed. Happy Holidays vs. Merry CHRISTmas? Making a list and checking it twice … or three times to be sure we gifted everyone? This can add up to stress in a season that is supposed to be most precious. But we each have a choice—a choice to be intentional about our focus on the Savior. We can bow down and worship like the shepherds did, or we can be bogged down with activities, events, and other things that distract us.
Keeping Christ in Christmas is more than just a Christmas card phrase. When we are intentional about our focus on worshipping the King, our hearts are changed, our priorities realigned, and the magnificence of the Season is made real. We worship because HE is worthy of our praise, our adoration, our wonder, our adoration, and our awe.
As you sing the songs of Christmas, think about these things… O Come, Let us adore Him” because He deserves it (Rev. 4:11), created us for that purpose (Romans 11:36-12:1), delights in the praise of His people (Psalm 149:4).
As you celebrate Christmas, enjoy each other, and praise and worship Him with intentionality. You’ll be glad you did … and so will HE.
We love you!
Suzie along with Rachel, Kim, Cindy, and Jeannie
Free EE Webinar
Simple Sign Language to Enhance Learning with Jennifer Freese
Add sign language to enhance your classroom learning experience. During this interactive session, we will learn the benefits of utilizing sign language and how to introduce simple signs into daily routines. Learn also how to communicate the important truth we want all children to know - that Jesus loves me and Jesus loves you! ACSI members will earn one clock hour CEU for their attendance.
ACSI members will earn one clock hour CEU for their attendance. The webinar will be recorded.
Wed., Dec. 8, 2021, 12 p.m. PT | 1 p.m. MT | 2 p.m. CT | 3 p.m. ET
Virtual Conferences
Mark your calendar and Save the Date that works for you!
2022 Virtual Early Education Leaders Summit: Responding to Educator’s Needs
(formally Directors’ Day)
January 21, 2022 | January 28, 2022
2022 Virtual Early Ed Conference Designed to Flourish: Responding to Children’s Needs
February 5, 2022 | February 26, 2022 | March 18, 2022
Early Education (EE) Leader Connect
Here’s an opportunity to have community and connection with other EE Directors. We Zoom monthly to share, pray, learn and connect on a specific topic as well as any area that is of concern or interest to you. Our December Early Education Leader Connect will be about this very subject with The Power of Storytelling. Join our special guest, Dr. David Balik, vice president of ACSI USA as he shares with us. Learn more from your divisional EE Senior Coordinator:
Eastern Division with Cindy Barnum
Central Division with Kim Brucker
Western Division with Suzie Mohler
Not sure of where to network or not a member of ACSI? Connect with us at earlyeducation@acsi.org for more information.