Preface | p. xi |
Acknowledgments | p. xv |
Stories of Service | |
Introduction | p. 3 |
Meet A. J.: A Parents' Letter Introducing Their Son to Other Parents | p. 8 |
The Blessings of Children with Special Needs | p. 13 |
Caring for Children During Disasters | p. 21 |
The Ministry of a Children's Center | p. 28 |
Stories of Peace | |
Introduction | p. 43 |
Harmony with Children | p. 48 |
Peaceful Work and Play | p. 56 |
The Legacy of Teaching | p. 60 |
Children's Notes of Comfort to a Grieving Preschool Volunteer | p. 69 |
Stories of Celebration and Blessing | |
Introduction | p. 77 |
Music for the Youngest of Children | p. 81 |
Celebrating Children's Good Choices | p. 86 |
Get Together Times, Special Celebrations, and Reasons to Celebrate | p. 92 |
Healing Waters to Bless the Children of the Tsunamis | p. 105 |
Blessings for the Children's Souls | p. 109 |
Stories of Stewardship | |
Introduction | p. 117 |
Building a Caring Community Through Family Involvement | p. 120 |
Friendships Through the Ages | p. 126 |
Intergenerational Volunteers: A Legacy of Love | p. 129 |
Sharing Church Space: A Preschool Teacher's Letters to the Sunday School Teachers and Class | p. 141 |
Sense and Dollars: Creating a Culture of Service | p. 143 |
The Different Qualities of Treats and Gifts | p. 147 |
Philanthropy Through the Eyes of a Child | p. 150 |
Stories of Faith | |
Introduction | p. 161 |
A Preschool of Grace | p. 164 |
Learning Our Faith Throughout the Curriculum | p. 169 |
God Is In the Sandbox | p. 173 |
Applying Our Faith in Loving and Caring Actions | p. 178 |
Faith in the Face of Disappointment and Loss | p. 182 |
Stories True to Our Beliefs | |
Introduction | p. 199 |
A Place for Children to Learn and Celebrate Faith Traditions | p. 203 |
Discipling Diversity | p. 208 |
Talk the Walk | p. 217 |
Walk the Talk | p. 224 |
Simplifying Life at Preschool | p. 235 |
A Picture's Worth a Thousand Words: An Annotated Bibliography of Picture Books | p. 240 |
Works Cited | p. 246 |
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