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
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Preschool Fall Craft: Fall Feely Sensory Boxes In this preschool fall craft, kids make “feely fabric boxes” from sensory scraps such as cotton balls, feathers, felt, fake fur, and burlap. You’ll need: tacky craft glue ribbon lace… 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 3 mins 4 Fun Ways for Kids to Build Community in Your Ministry As children build good relationships with one another, they’re better able to learn and pray together. Here are 4 fun ways to help kids build community. Although children may be… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Preschool Craft: Jesus Forgives Us In 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 child)… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Object Lesson Read in 2 mins Halloween Object Lesson: Pumpkin Pancakes In this 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 an… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Joyful Jumble Snack Mix: Fruit of the Spirit This joyful snack mix is the perfect add-on for when you’re teaching on the fruit of the Spirit. Kids enjoy a tasty treat as they explore the joy Jesus gives… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
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
Age Level Read in 1 min Toddler and Preschool Autumn Activity: Leaf Wreath Your toddlers and preschoolers will enjoy making this leaf wreath. Toddler and Preschool Autumn Activity: Leaf Wreath Cut out leaf and acorn shapes, using fall colors such as orange, brown,… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 5 mins 8 Ideas to Encourage Kids to Share God’s Love at School We’ve compiled these super-smart ideas for you to help kids show Jesus’ love throughout the school year. Crisp paper fills shiny new notebooks. Erasers are still bright pink, and pencils… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins How to Make Your Preschool Environment Irresistible You can make your preschool environments irresistible to little ones using these simple tips. Imagine yourself in a crowded, chaotic room. Now imagine that this crowded room is six inches… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 6 mins 5 Fabulous Ways to Get Kids Engaged in Your Ministry Not sure if kids are really retaining Bible discoveries? We’re here to help! Check out these five ways to get and keep kids engaged. I had just finished what I… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Preschool Bible Craft: Faith Like a Seed Craft This preschool Bible craft Faith Like a Seed craft is a great way to teach children ages 3 to 6 about how a little faith goes a long way. You’ll… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Lessons Read in 5 mins Free Preschool Bible Lesson: God Chooses David as King In this preschool Bible lesson, kids hear how God chose David to be the new king and discover that what’s inside our hearts matters most to God. Preschool Bible Lesson:… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins Discipline Q & A: Handling Silly Answers From the Class Clown Is your lesson often derailed by a child who always gives a silly answer to make other kids laugh? Here’s some age-specific advice to help. Q: What do I do… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 2 mins 5 Innovative Prayer Ideas for Your Children’s Ministry Trying to find ways to incorporate more prayer in your children’s ministry? Look no further! Here are five unique ideas to get you started. 1. Prayer Walk Take a walk… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 2 mins Children’s Ministry Activities: 4 Fun Self-Esteem Boosters for All Ages Give kids of all ages a positive shot in the arm with these four different self-esteem boosting ideas. Each idea is simple and can be added to any lesson. If… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 3 mins Emotions: The Critical Cement in Your Learning Environment “Feelings” are more than an old song. Emotions are actually the key to amazing learning in your children’s ministry classroom! A lasting impression — set in cement. Isn’t that what… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 2 mins Preschool Children’s Message: Does Jesus Cry? Use this children’s message to teach preschoolers that Jesus understands how we feel, even when we are sad and even we cry. You’ll need: a Bible an adult volunteer to… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 9 mins 16 A+ Back-to-School Ideas for Children’s Ministry Back-to-School Ideas for Children’s Ministry: These 16 A+ ideas will keep your kids from playing hooky from church! Yellow school buses. Crisp backpacks. The smell of new school supplies. The… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 1 min 3 Ways to Encourage Preschoolers’ Independence If you work with preschoolers, you know they’re beginning to get their first taste of independence. This can mean lots of things — including the occasional headache — but ultimately… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
