Jun 30, 2025
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.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