Nursery
A baby needs a diaper change, what should I do?
Help the adult volunteer to text the code to the production team.
or
Tell the adult volunteer so they can change the diaper
Billy Bob the preschooler drops gold fish on the floor what should I do?
Ask them to pick up their gold fish.
Help them in picking up their gold fish.
What time should I arrive to help in a classroom?
15 minutes before service time
How can I help calm a crying baby?
Sing
Read a book
Rock Them
Walk them around in the Nursery
Jiminey Cricket (JC) wants a snack what should I do?
If it's before snack, ask them to wait until snack time and say "we'll be having snack soon."
If it's during snack, FIRST check their name tag to see if they have allergies to make sure they can eat the snack. Then you can hand it to them.
If you're not sure if they can have a snack, ask the adult volunteer.
You have to use the restroom while you're in a classroom, what should you do?
Tell the adult volunteer so you can use the restroom quickly.
Be sure to use the restroom BEFORE your service time starts.
Billy bob the baby has a snack, and Phoebe the toddler wants it, what should I do?
See if Phoebe has her own snacks
Distract Phoebe by going to play something else
Make sure the code matches the kiddos nametag code
If it doesn't match, ask the adult volunteer to come help you.
If it does match, let the adult volunteer know that JC is getting picked up.
What should I do when I'm a helper in the classroom?
Help!
Play with kiddos
Sing the songs and do crafts with them
Be excited
Pass out snacks
Set up the coloring station
Help clean up when class is done
Watch the kids to make sure they're being safe
Help kids to play nicely with each other
Offer to assist the adult volunteer
A very little baby is crying what should I do?
Always stay seated while holding a baby and make sure their head is supported (adults can stand and walk if they're comfortable with a baby, as a younger helper it's safer for you to stay in a comfortable position)
If there are older babies/toddlers in the classroom, offer to help with them so that the adult volunteer can take care of the littler baby
Ask the adult volunteer for help in getting into a safe holding position for the baby if you need it
Larry the preschooler has a lot of energy and keeps getting distracted by the toys while the teacher is talking, what should I do?
Go over to Larry and ask quietly for him to sit next to you.
Ask Larry to listen to the teacher.
Offer Larry one of the sensory rice tubes to play with in the circle/story area.
Ask Larry to practice who can be the quietest the longest?
Canvas Kids Exists to help people do what?
Know Jesus and Become Like Him