July 2018 Editor’s Notes

Are you having as much fun on your bikes and trikes as we are? We’re going to keep riding our bikes and trikes right into the month of July—only we’ll be switching gears with a new bottom line.

2018-2019 Scope and Cycle

Hello First Look Friends!
We are so excited to reveal our 2018-2019 Scope and Cycle.

Taking Off the Training Wheels

How many of you can remember this day? Either as a parent or as a child you have more than likely experienced the joy AND panic of . . . the day the training wheels came off.

He Calls Me By Name

I adore spending time with my twin granddaughters. It is so hard to have them live fifteen hours away, but when I get a chance to visit, I make the most of it!

Setting the Stage – Bikes and Trikes (July 2018)

by Kathy Hill | Jun 6, 2018 | How To | 0 Comments

Last month, we taught our preschoolers that the Bible tells us which way to go. This month, we’re going to teach our preschoolers that God’s word is with us wherever we go. How awesome is that? And, one of the most wonderful things about what we are learning is that while we may outgrow our bikes and trikes, we will never out grow our need for God’s Word. It will always be there to tell us which way to go and be with us wherever we go, if we simply hide it in our hearts. The Welcome Center... read more

Social Media Plan for Reaching Parents Starting June 11, 2018

by Kathy Hill | Jun 5, 2018 | Orange Strategy, Partnering With Parents | 0 Comments

Here is the First Look Social Media Plan for influencing parents to interact with their preschoolers. If you missed the first post explaining our plan, please click here. The following information will be 7 tweets/Facebook posts, 2 pictures or ideas for Instagram, and 2 articles to pin on Pinterest. Feel free to use any and all of this information but don’t feel tied to these updates word for word. These are simply examples that you could copy and paste if you wanted or you can add your own... read more

August 2018 Editor’s Notes

by Kathy Hill | Jun 1, 2018 | How To | 0 Comments

Hello, First Look Friends! We are super excited about our new theme as we leave dry land and head for water with Anchors Away. We’re even more excited about our bottom line as we set sail to teach preschoolers that God’s way is perfect. When you think about it, there are tons of different ways we can go in life. And, sometimes they can all sound like the right way at the same time. Our kids are going to grow up with more choices than ever. Every day, they will have to decide if they are going... read more

Volunteer Pre-Service Pep Talk for June 3, 2018

by Kathy Hill | May 31, 2018 | How To, Orange Strategy | 0 Comments

Sunday mornings can go at a fast and furious pace. If we aren’t strategic, we can miss key relational connections. Gather your team of volunteers for a brief gathering before the serving begins. Answer any questions about the curriculum and ask for prayer requests. Then read the following devotion before praying for the day: This week, we have an opportunity to teach our youngest ones that the Bible is a special book. It’s full of God’s words to us! It tells us how God wants us to live. As a... read more