Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Preteen Craft: Praise Pinwheels In this preteen craft, kids make fun conversation starters as a way to tell others about Jesus. Preteen Craft: Praise Pinwheels Supplies: construction paper scissors straight pins beads pencils Give… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 1 min Highly Effective Preteen Teaching Tip: Distract and Discuss An effective way to get preteens to open up is to distract them. While their hands are busy, it’s amazing how much their minds and mouths open up. Try any… 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
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins 3 Sunday School Discipline Solutions for Your Preteen Classroom Sunday school classroom discipline experts share their insights on roughhousing, hyped-up crowds, and kids who just can’t listen. Q: How do I deal with preteen boys who hit, shove, and… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Elementary Object Lesson: Kindness Coins In this elementary object lesson, kids experience what it’s like to give and receive kindness while exploring 1 Thessalonians 5:15. Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:15 Supplies: Bible coins (3 per child)… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Age Level Read in 1 min Elementary Bible Game: Throw Away Your Worries Heed the wisdom found in the Bible and throw away discouragement and your concerns with this fun-filled paper fight game! You’ll need: a Bible paper pencils masking tape a large… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 6 mins Make a Splash With These 7 Exciting Water Games Certain things are synonymous with summer, and one that’s a sure hit with kids are water games! Cool, refreshing, and fun—water is the perfect element when the sun scorches on… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 2 mins Elementary and Preteen Outdoor Bible Game: Raindrop Relay Use this elementary and preteen 0utdoor Bible game, Raindrop Relay, to help kids imagine the great flood in Genesis 7–9:17. You’ll need: 4 buckets a plastic cup for each child… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 2 mins Summer Snack for All Ages: Sandy Cups In this summer snack, kids enjoy a “desert” snack as they discover that God is with us everywhere. Bible Story: Joseph is imprisoned. (Genesis 39–40) Bible Verse: “For the Lord… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 8 mins 10 Summer-Friendly Ways to Experience God Through Creation It’s summer! Your kids probably have a lot more free time, so why not bring them together in adventurous ways that’ll build bonds of friendship through fun? Best of all,… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 6 mins 5 Funtastic 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 8 mins 8 Dazzling Summer Ideas to Use in Children’s Ministry Amaze kids and families with these eight dazzling summer ideas that’ll help them grow closer to God. “Love is to the heart what the summer is to the farmer’s year,”… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Elementary and Preteen Icebreaker Game: Back-to-Back Meeting new people and making friends can be a very challenging thing—even in a church environment. This simple elementary and preteen icebreaker game is a great way to help break… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 10 mins 24 Wet and Wild Summer Ideas for Children’s Ministry Use these wet and wild summer ideas for your children’s ministry! We’ve got plenty of mix-and-match summer ideas to help you keep kids shrieking in delight with wild, wet fun… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Lessons Read in 5 mins Free Bible Lesson: The Parable of the Persistent Widow In this free Bible lesson, kids explore the parable of the persistent widow in Luke 18 as they discover that God wants us to be persistent in our prayers. Scripture:… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 2 mins Independence Day Snack for All Ages: Fruit Flags Kids (and families, too!) can make a fun Independence Day snack as they learn about the United States and freedom in Jesus. Scripture: Ephesians 1:7; John 17:23 You’ll need: Bible… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 3 mins Free Bible Activity: God Wants Us to Be Kind to Others Kindness is a fruit of the Spirit. In this Bible activity, kids practice being kind and pray for a special person in their lives. Bible point: God wants us to… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 4 mins 5 Summer-Time Crafts, Games, and More! Make a splash this summer with these sizzling new games, crafts, and ideas that’ll make kids come back for more. School’s out for summer! You can almost hear the kids… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 3 mins 3 Independence Day Crafts You Won’t Want to Miss Firecrackers, face-painting, and a Liberty Bell craft are fun ways to make Jesus’ love shine on Independence Day! 1. Firecrackers These “firecrackers” bring a burst of Jesus’ love on Independence… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Simple No-Prep Activity: Unwelcome Home! When you have extra time in your lesson, consider using this simple, no-prep activity where kids play a version of Capture the Flag and learn how Jesus loves us no… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Lessons Read in 2 mins Preteen Bible Lesson: God Wants Us to Pray for Each Other Prayer is a pretty abstract concept to grasp. For preteens, though, who are moving from concrete thinking to abstract thinking, it is a great topic to dive into. Some kids… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email