Links

The following Web Sites have been found to be helpful to us as child care professionals, Christian ministers and as parents. We encourage you to check them out.


 Organizations Supporting Christian Ministries 


http://www.kidsinministry.org/
With the use of critical documentation, KIMI educates parents, pastors, church leaders, and children's church workers of the crisis facing our children and young people because of our lack of understanding of what they need and want in their spiritual lives. In these sessions we share what God is doing in children around the world through signs, wonders, and miracles and help leaders and parents release their children into the supernatural works of Jesus.


http://www.kidsinhispresence.com/id2.html

Mission Statement: To help make availabe resources that will teach, demonstrate, and release children to know their identity, pursue their destiny, and transform their community. To provide teams to impart kingdom values at adult conferences and workshops; children’s camps and services; orphanages, and churches worldwide .



http://ministry-to-children.com/
Our goal is to encourage and help you as you serve God’s kids. All our content is 100% free to use offline in your church or Christian ministry. We are not a bookstore. We are not a big publishing company. We are not a paid membership site. We are simply an online resource to help you tell kids about Jesus.


http://www.childrensministry.com/
Partnering With You to Make Jesus Irresistible to Kids




http://www.cdealliance.org
The Child Development Education Alliance (CDEA) supports quality care in church preschool programs. It is our purpose to enhance developmentally appropriate practices in all areas of a child’s life through the efforts of Christian preschool childcare providers.



Free Christian children's resources: Crafts, Coloring Pages, Games, Puzzles, Activities, Sunday School lessons, Object Lessons, Educational Materials, Clowning, Puppetry, Amateur Movie Making, and more.

A Biblical Foundation for Early Childhood Education.  A unique preschool curriculum developed at University of the Nations to speak to the heart of a young child.



http://www.acsi.org/acsi/services/ee/
Association of Christian Schools International, Early Education
ACSI assists early education programs serving children from birth to prekindergarten five year olds through regional and national services. A team of Early Education Coordinators from around the world provide accreditation and certification opportunities, conferences and workshops, and high quality publications developed specifically for Christian early educators. Our goal is to provide our preschool and child care membership with the tools they need to serve and education the children in their care, their families, and the Lord through this specialized ministry.


http://www.childrensministry.org
Since 1995, Children’s Ministry Today has led the way for Children's Ministry on the Internet, providing training, resources, networking, monthly newsletters, and counseling for children’s pastors/leaders.


http://www.projectcreation.org/
Project CREATION exists as an educational and resource ministry to help Christians educate and empower themselves


http://www.lifeway.com/lwc/article_main_page/0,1703,A%3D152296%26M%3D150031,00.html
Adults, who are called to teach children God's Word, must be growing in their understanding of children. The articles listed provide information on many characteristics and learning styles of children.


http://www.rotation.org/
Rotation.org is a volunteer created not-for-profit website supporting those who use the Workshop Rotation Model for Sunday School. 


http://www.cefonline.com/
Over the past 70 years God has given Child Evangelism Fellowship® a number of unique ministries which have proven to be effective tools in our effort to evangelize and disciple children.


 Materials, supplies & equipment 



Nice site on blocks and building including links.




Community Playthings has been making toys and furniture for daycare, nursery, Pre-K and kindergartens for over 50 years. Starting with solid maple wooden blocks, trucks, and riding toys, they have continued adding to our products. Now they make a full line of tables, chairs, shelves, lofts, tricycles, easels and much more. Go to Community Playthings for thoughtfully-designed, durable early childhood furniture.  If you are looking for equipment for people with disabilities, please browse the www.rifton.com website.

 Other sites 

Brain Science in Plain English! BrainConnection.com is dedicated to providing accessible, high-quality information about how the brain works and how people learn. Many discoveries are being made in areas that relate to the human brain, including language, memory, behavior, and aging, as well as illness and injury. We believe that access to this information can provide practical tools for teaching and learning as well as valuable insights into almost every aspect of our daily lives.
Also check http://www.neuroguide.com/ for a guide to internet sites on the brain.


Preschool Play where we believe that it is through PLAY that your child learns. Here you will find simple activities that you can do with your preschool child to not only get them ready for school, but also to have FUN!

Early Childhood Today ... a magazine for child care center owners and directors and early childhood educators...  research, teaching tips, activities, management strategies, and technology updates... a good resource for all early childhood professionals.

The Children's Literature Web Guide is an attempt to gather together and categorize the growing number of Internet resources related to books for Children and Young Adults. Much of the information that you can find through these pages is provided by others: fans, schools, libraries, and commercial enterprises involved in the book world.


This website is specifically designed to be used by young people, ages 14-19 who are interested in learning more about the business of babysitting. This is not developed for youth under the age of 14 or for child care professionals who generally need a more concentrated, in-depth learning experience.