Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 2 mins Fabulous Fall Craft Ideas for Children’s Ministry Autumn is in the air! So get out the glue and roll up your sleeves. It’s time to create fall crafts and have bushels of fun! Fall is the perfect… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 5 mins 4 Essential Strategies for Classroom Management Here are four helpful classroom management tips for teachers that’ll help increase joy and effectiveness in the classroom. You love God and children. You feel called to teach and be… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Preschool Children’s Message: Telling the Creation Story Use this preschool children’s message: Creation to teach children about God’s creation and the story recounted in Genesis 1:1-2:3. Preschool Children’s Message: Telling the Creation Story 1. Bible Activity: Creation-in-Motion… 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 Simple Preschool Craft: Waving in the Wind The beauty of God’s creation is visible all around us. Use these creative windsocks to teach preschoolers the importance of taking time to admire his creation, like the wind. You’ll… 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
Object Lesson Read in 2 mins Tasty Halloween Object Lesson for Elementary: Pumpkin Pancakes In this elementary object lesson, kids will learn how new life springs from death with these Halloween-themed pumpkin pancakes. With Halloween being a spooky and scary time for kids, there’s… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Free Preschool Craft Idea: Autumn Sensory Boxes In this preschool fall craft, kids make “feely fabric boxes” from sensory craft supplies such as cotton balls, feathers, felt, fake fur, and burlap. You’ll need: tacky craft glue ribbon… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Early Elementary Children’s Message: Inviting Everyone You don’t have to be famous for Jesus to love you. Jesus’ love isn’t exclusive, but when we’re honest, ours often is. How can we help kids include everyone at… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 2 mins Children’s Message for All Ages: God Gives Us Peace Jesus told his disciples not to worry about what they would eat, drink, or wear. He reminded them that God feeds the birds and dresses the flowers, and God will… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Lessons Read in 6 mins Ages and Stages: Lessons for Grandparents’ Day Use these wonderful Bible activities to build relationships and engage seniors with children in your ministry. These lessons are a perfect way to celebrate Grandparents’ Day! Grandparents’ Day Lessons for… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 2 mins Fall Game for All Ages: Harvest Relay In this high-energy fall game, kids “harvest” fruit and vegetables as they consider the fruit Jesus wants us to grow. Scripture: John 15:16; Ephesians 5:9 Supplies: tough-skinned fruits and/or vegetables… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 2 mins Bible Story Snack: God Hears You In this Bible story snack, kids enjoy a snack mix as they discover how God hears their prayers. Bible Story: David escapes Saul and writes psalms to God. (1 Samuel… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Preschool Craft: Jesus Forgives Us In making this craft, preschoolers discover God’s love as they explore how Jesus forgives us and erases our sin. Scripture: John 8:1-11 Supplies: “Jesus Forgives Board” handout (1 copy per… 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 Lessons Read in 3 mins Bible Lesson: We Show Kindness by Encouraging Each Other In this Bible lesson for all ages, kids explore Genesis 37 as they discover what it means to show kindness by encouraging others. Joseph’s father gave him a beautiful coat… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 2 mins Preschool Object Lesson: Jesus Performs His First Miracle In this preschool object lesson, kids discover Jesus’ first miracle as they experience water changing colors. Scripture: John 2:1-12 Supplies: flashlight with batteries red cellophane (check the gift wrap section… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 8 mins 15 A+ Back-to-School Ideas for Children’s Ministry Back-to-School Ideas for Children’s Ministry: These 15 A+ ideas will keep your kids from “checking out” at church! Yellow school buses. Crisp backpacks. The smell of new school supplies. The… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Preschool Bible Craft: Faith Like a Seed This preschool Bible craft, Faith Like a Seed, is a great way to teach children ages 3 to 6 about how Jesus can do big things through even a little… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins The Power of Music in Your Preschool Classroom Music is a powerful teaching tool for preschool leaders. Have you ever thought about why? Music activates unique brain networks, supports long-term memory of lyrics (like Bible verses), and encourages… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 2 mins 5 Creative Preschool Snacks for Bible Lessons With these 5 creative preschool snacks for Bible lessons, you’ll take the truths of Scripture straight to kids’ hearts—and tummies! Allergy Smart: As with any snack, be sure to check… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
