Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Preschool + Elementary Christmas Activity: Gingerbread Crèche This is a great activity for preschoolers and elementary-aged kids to do as part of a Christmas celebration. A crèche is a display of the Nativity where Jesus was born.… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 3 mins Christmas Children’s Message: Jesus Is Born Looking for a children’s message for your Christmas service? We’ve got you covered with this Christmas children’s message where kids experience an instant Christmas pageant as they discover the true… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Thank You God: Thanksgiving Songs for Preschoolers Preschoolers have a lot to be thankful for! Help your young friends say “Thank you, God” with these catchy songs. I Am Thankful Scripture: Psalm 107:8-9 Sing to the tune… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Thanksgiving Snack: Apple Turkeys Looking for a delicious Thanksgiving snack that is a little less labor-intensive than an entire Thanksgiving day feast? Kids are sure to gobble up these apple turkeys! Caution: As always,… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins 4 Helpful Tips for Preparing Preschoolers for Christmas A preschooler’s senses heighten while experiencing the sacred and secular activities of Christmas. Church leaders and parents often struggle to balance the magic of commercialism with the birth of Jesus.… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Thanksgiving Craft for All Ages: Gifts From Above In this Thanksgiving craft, kids direct their thanks to God as they consider his good and perfect gifts. Scripture: James 1:17 You’ll need: Bible full 8-ounce bottles of water (1… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Preschool Tips Read in 5 mins Discipleship Preschool Style: Teaching Preschool Bible Stories Though small in stature, preschoolers are big in fun! It’s easy to discount their abilities, yet there are so many preschool Bible adventures to be had with young children at… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Thanksgiving Bible Snack: Mini Pumpkin Pies For a tasty way to celebrate the holidays this year, try this Thanksgiving Bible snack! Have your kids make mini-pumpkin pies as they study Psalm 118:28-29. You’ll need: premade custard… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 6 mins Plan in a Can: The Ultimate Classroom Saver When your class time is over and the sermon isn’t, what do you do? Make sure kids are bored no more! Try a Plan in a Can! It’s Sunday morning… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Thanksgiving Parade Activity for Preschoolers A Thanksgiving parade is a fun tradition you can use to create your ministry’s own Thanksgiving tradition within the walls of your Sunday school classroom! This parade activity is sure… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Children’s Snack: Thanksgiving Turkey Cookies (With Tutorial Video!) The children in your class or at home will love making—and eating—these Thanksgiving Turkey Cookies. You’ll need: chocolate-covered Oreo cookies chocolate frosting chocolate jingle bells candy chocolate chips red hot… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Lessons Read in 1 min Preschool Sunday School Lesson: God and Abraham Use this quick preschool Sunday school lesson about Abraham to teach preschoolers in your children’s ministry about trusting God. Find more great Sunday school lessons to help kids grow in… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Lessons Read in 3 mins Psalm 23 Bible Lesson: God Renews Our Strength Kids explore a verse from Psalm 23 and find out what it means for God to renew our strength. Scripture: Psalm 23:3a Feeling Tired You’ll need: Bible pitcher of water… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Creative Fall Festival Idea: Wonderful Winding Tunnel Looking for an inventive way to pass out candy at your fall fest? Try one church’s plan for a Wonderful Winding Tunnel. Trust us, kids will love it! Each year,… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 7 mins 9 Ideas for Kids of All Ages to Develop Strong Friendships Developing strong friendships—or what the Bible calls phileo love—between kids can be done on a whim, on or off the schedule, and without prep or new supplies. First Samuel 18:3… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Thanksgiving Snack for Preschoolers: Upside-Down Pumpkin Pies These upside-down pumpkin pies are the perfect addition for lessons about harvest or Thanksgiving. And kids will love making this Thanksgiving snack! Thanksgiving Snack: Upside-Down Pumpkin Pies You’ll Need: bulletin-board… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Free Preschool Game: God Helps Us Be Brave In this free preschool game, kids build up and knock down cup towers as they discover how God helps us be brave. Bible Passage: Joshua 1:1-11; 5:13–6:27 Bible Point: God… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min 6 Fantastic Fall Craft Ideas for All Ages As the air becomes cool and crisp and the leaves begin to change into a variety of beautiful colors, you can use these six fantastic fall craft ideas to settle… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Free Download: Empower Kids to Fight Their Fears Use this free download to create adorable monsters that help kids fight their fears. You’ll need: crayons scissors tape 1 Scary Figure per child (download these here) To help kids… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 2 mins Preschool Craft: Pine Cone Bird Feeders In this craft, preschoolers will make bird feeders as they learn about God’s love for them. Scripture: Luke 12:24 Pine Cone Bird Feeders make wonderful gifts for grandparents and other… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Large-Church Children’s Message: A Friend Nearby This short, memorable children’s message is perfect to use with your whole church. It teaches children—and grown-ups too—the importance of having friends around you. Theme: Friends Scripture Basis: Proverbs 27:10… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email