--- title: Worthington Christian School Parent Blog | Emily Barnes description: Emily has worked with young children in various roles since 2000, from church childcare and babysitting to directing a full-time daycare. She now works as a full-time mom to her two young children. She is passionate about using her creativity with crafts and in the kitchen to help children learn and grow. --- - [VISIT WORTHINGTON CHRISTIAN SCHOOL WEBSITE](https://www.worthingtonchristian.com/) - [![WC Logo](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/hubfs/WC%20Assets%20(Logos%20and%20Fonts)/Logos/Horizontal%20Academic%20Logo%20for%20Light%20Backgrounds.png) ![WC Logo](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/hubfs/WC%20Assets%20(Logos%20and%20Fonts)/Logos/Horizontal%20Academic%20Logo%20for%20Dark%20Backgrounds.png) ![WC Logo](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/hubfs/WC%20Assets%20(Logos%20and%20Fonts)/Logos/Horizontal%20Academic%20Logo%20for%20Light%20Backgrounds.png)](https://www.worthingtonchristian.com/) [![DOWNLOAD VIEWBOOK](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/5627441/c9015685-d41c-4099-a319-5e3b3dacf482.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/5627441/c9015685-d41c-4099-a319-5e3b3dacf482) - [Ages 3-K Blog](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/ages3-k) - [Grades 1-5 Blog](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/grades1-5) - [Grades 6-8 Blog](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/grades6-8) - [Grades 9-12 Blog](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/grades9-12) ## Navigating Your Child's Education: Ages 3-K ## Emily Barnes ![](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Author%20Images/Copy%20of%20Blog%20Authors%20(1).jpg?width=35&name=Copy%20of%20Blog%20Authors%20(1).jpg) Emily has worked with young children in various roles since 2000, from church childcare and babysitting to directing a full-time daycare. She now works as a full-time mom to her two young children. She is passionate about using her creativity with crafts and in the kitchen to help children learn and grow. ## Recent Posts ###### 5 min read ## [Kids Christmas Crafts that Make the Cut](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/ages3-k/kids-christmas-crafts-that-make-the-cut) By [Emily Barnes](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/ages3-k/author/emily-barnes) on Dec 9, 2021 8:00 PM [![](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/hubfs/Kids%20Christmas%20Crafts.jpg)](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/ages3-k/kids-christmas-crafts-that-make-the-cut) Like many, Christmas is one of my favorite times of the year. I look forward to wearing my Christmas sweaters and getting out my late grandmother’s vintage ceramic tree. However, when school is out and normal activities are on hold, I often feel a bit overwhelmed without that familiar structure to our days. It is easy to say yes to all the fun things that this time of year has to offer, but I try to keep margin in my time during Christmas break for special time with my kids. What a better way to point my kids, and my heart, back to Christ than serving others or making something to share God’s love with them.  Topics: [Craft](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/ages3-k/topic/craft) [Christmas](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/ages3-k/topic/christmas) [Preschool](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/ages3-k/topic/preschool) [Continue Reading](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/ages3-k/kids-christmas-crafts-that-make-the-cut) ###### 2 min read ## [Preschooler Boredom Busters](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/ages3-k/preschooler-boredom-busters) By [Emily Barnes](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/ages3-k/author/emily-barnes) on Apr 7, 2020 9:00 PM [![](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/hubfs/Preschool%20Boredom%20Busters.jpg)](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/ages3-k/preschooler-boredom-busters) It almost goes without saying, at this point, that we are living in unprecedented times. Even those of us who are accustomed to being "stay at home" parents are feeling the effects of mandatory stay-at-home orders. All of the (outside-the-home) activities that I enjoy doing with my children have been shut down. For many of us, this has undoubtedly created extra downtime and life space within our homes, for adults and littles alike. I have to occasionally remind myself that boredom makes space for creativity, so it's okay to *not* entertain our kids every moment of every day. Letting them explore, make messes, and try something new greatly impacts there cognitive development, even if it's not explicitly "school" or academically-related. There are many everyday activities that, when we allow our kids to take part, will help them continue to develop those skills. Kids learn through playing and here are a few ways to help them learn in a fun way: Topics: [Toddlers](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/ages3-k/topic/toddlers) [Kindergarten Readiness](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/ages3-k/topic/kindergarten-readiness) [Parenting](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/ages3-k/topic/parenting) [Fine Motor Skills](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/ages3-k/topic/fine-motor-skills) [Preschool](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/ages3-k/topic/preschool) [Continue Reading](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/ages3-k/preschooler-boredom-busters) [All posts](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/ages3-k/all) ### Featured ### SUBSCRIBE TO RECEIVE MORE HELPFUL ARTICLES FOR NAVIGATING YOUR CHILD'S EDUCATION ![](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/hubfs/WC%20Assets%20(Logos%20and%20Fonts)/Logos/Horizontal%20Academic%20Logo%20for%20Dark%20Backgrounds.png) Worthington Christian School is Columbus, Ohio's leader in K-12 grade Christian education. - BLOG MENU - [Navigating Ages 3-K](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/ages3-k) - [Navigating Grades 1-5](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/grades1-5) - [Navigating Grades 6-8](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/grades6-8) - [Navigating Grades 9-12](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/grades9-12) ###### Contact Us 614-431-8215 [info@worthingtonchristian.com](mailto:info@worthingtonchristian.com) 6675 Worthington-Galena Road Worthington, OH 43085 ###### Subscribe ©2020 Worthington Christian School, Inc. 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