In this episode of Reimagine Childhood, host Monica Healer interviews Jean Thomason, known as Miss Patty Cake, sharing her 30-plus years of experience in music, worship, and children's ministry. They discuss practical strategies to teach preschoolers about praise, touching on the depth and variety of engagement in worship described in Hebrew scripture. Jean shares her journey into children's ministry, insights into biblical praise as various Hebrew words, and emphasizes the importance of encouraging children's natural joy and exuberance as a form of worship. This episode is packed with resources and ideas to help educators and parents alike to foster a spiritual foundation in young children.

 

00:00 Introduction to Reimagine Childhood

00:42 Meet Jean Thomason aka Miss Patty Cake

01:40 The Importance of Praise in Early Childhood

05:38 Understanding Biblical Praise

25:11 Summer Conference Promo

27:05 Understanding Different Forms of Praise

29:33 The Power of Praise in Our Lives

33:15 Teaching Children the Joy of Praise

41:13 Resources and Encouragement for Teachers

https://www.misspattycake.com/

https://www.jeanthomason.com/

https://www.youtube.com/user/misspattycaketv

The book - Sharing God's BIG LOVE with Little Lives - https://www.shopmisspattycake.com/collections/books-and-resources/products/sharing-gods-big-love-with-little-lives

Link to the document with all the scripture - https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/3c3efkm1ulk4zek3tv35j/PULLING-PRESCHOOLERS-outline.pdf?rlkey=su7mab3oh1qwde2miverysz0v&dl=0