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 Free Download: Help 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 Lessons Read in 1 min Preschool Halloween Sunday School Lesson: Shine the Light A fun and creative lesson to help preschoolers shine the light on Halloween in your preschool Sunday school classes. Find more great Sunday school lessons to help kids grow in… 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
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins 3 Reasons Games Are an Important Part of Your Preschool Ministry Games are an important tool to teach your preschool students about the love of God. Here are three reasons to incorporate more games in your ministry. As you plan your… 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
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
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 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
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
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 4 mins 7 Sunday School Activities for the New School Year School bells are ringing! Tap into kids’ natural excitement, and give them practical faith activities to transform everyday life into higher learning. The air is punctuated by kids’ anticipation of… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Preschool Icebreaker Game: Have a Ball Learning Names Try this fun preschool icebreaker game to help kids get to know one another and learn the names of the other students in their class. Plus it can help get… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins Tips for Getting Kids of All Ages Engaged in Worship Here are some tips for getting kids of all ages to be fully engaged during worship. For many children’s ministers, worship time with kids equates to singing a handful of… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Father’s Day Craft for Elementary Kids: Bearing Fruit In this Father’s Day craft, kids make encouraging cards for their dads and other male caregivers. Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23 You’ll need: Bible packets of fruit or vegetable seeds construction paper… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Preschooler Mother’s Day Gift: Flowerpot Card Crafts Help preschoolers in your ministry create these colorful flowerpot crafts to give as a Mother’s Day gift to a woman in their lives that they love. You’ll need: white card… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Preschool and Elementary Craft: Easter Transformation This simple craft will help provide children with a better understanding of the “beauty” that can be found in the transformation of Jesus’ resurrection. Theme: Jesus is risen! Scripture: Mark… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Elementary and Preschool Easter Activity: Chocolate Egg Hunt This elementary and preschool Easter idea, Chocolate Egg Hunt, combines chocolate and a special surprise that helps kids focus on the real meaning of Easter. Elementary and Preschool Easter Activity:… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Preschool Easter Game: Sounds Egg-sactly Right! This preschool Easter game is a fun way to talk to children about what Easter sounds like. And it’s a great way for your kids to make a joyful noise… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email