Leader Resources Read in 1 min 5 Tips for Talking to Kids of All Ages About Jesus’ Crucifixion The crucifixion is an important part of Easter. So how can we effectively share what happened to help kids comprehend the significance without overloading them? Here are five ways to… Read More
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Good Friday Experience Use this powerful Good Friday service experience to help children learn to serve one another. Prepare for the Good Friday Experience You’ll need: Bible (try this kid-friendly version) washcloth (1… Read More
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Earth Day Outreach for All Ages: Cleanup Committee In this Earth Day outreach idea, kids and their families help take care of God’s creation. Scripture: Psalm 24:1 You’ll need: Bible (try this kid-friendly version!) work gloves eco-friendly trash… Read More
Age Level Read in 2 mins Memorial Day Elementary Game: Matchbox Memorial This low-energy Memorial Day elementary game will help your kids discover that Christians have heroes of faith—just like their country has national heroes. Prepare for the Memorial Day Elementary Game… Read More
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 2 mins Powerful Easter Children’s Message for Upper Elementary: Jesus’ Suffering Use this Easter children’s message about Jesus’ suffering in children’s church or Sunday school to help upper elementary-aged children understand what Jesus did for them. Prepare for the Message Before… Read More
Bible Lessons Read in 5 mins Easter Preteen Lesson: If Jesus Conquered Death, Why Do People Still Die? Although preteens are starting to think more abstractly, the concept of death is still pretty concrete to them. When they hear that Jesus died for us, they may wonder what… Read More
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Preschool Bible Activity: Love Each Other Song This Love Each Other song is a fun and musical activity that will teach your preschoolers to love their neighbors. Read 1 John 4:19: “We love each other because he… Read More
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Elementary Children’s Message: Easter Egg Prayers Use these Easter egg prayers to help children understand what Easter is all about. Today’s Truth We can thank God for the sacrifice of his Son, Jesus, and for the… Read More
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Earth Day Game for Elementary Kids: Trashy Test In this Earth Day game, kids experience being polluters and cleaners as they explore what it means to care for the earth. You’ll need: Bible (try this kid-friendly version!) scrap… Read More
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Elementary Crafts: Rock and Bookmark Easter Ideas Need Easter ideas? Have kids use this elementary craft to remind them that Jesus is alive—today and forever. Easter Ideas Easter Idea 1: Rock Elementary Craft You’ll Need: Bible (try… Read More
Family Ministry Resources Read in 4 mins Mother’s Day Messaging: How to Make All Kids Feel Included on Mother’s Day Mother’s Day is just around the corner, but Mother’s Day for kids without moms can be challenging. Many children’s ministry directors are looking for ideas to celebrate the hardworking mothers… Read More
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 2 mins Incredibly Egg-Citing Elementary Easter Children’s Message Wow kids with this incredibly egg-citing elementary Easter children’s message! Kids will learn that together and with God, they can do anything. You’ll need: Bible (check out this kid-friendly version!)… Read More
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Elementary Easter Craft: Blooming Flower Crowns These blooming flower crowns help kids remember the crown of thorns Jesus wore on the cross and the new life we have in his resurrection. You’ll need: green paper plates… Read More
Age Level Read in 2 mins Nursery Activity for Easter: Sing and Celebrate The spring season brings so many ways to celebrate and remember God’s goodness: Lent, Palm Sunday, and Easter…to name a few! While it’s too early for the kids in your… Read More
Prayer Read in 3 mins 4 Meaningful Prayer Ideas for Kids Every day is a great day to pray. There’s a World Day of Prayer in March. The United States sets aside National Day of Prayer on the first Thursday of… Read More
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 5 mins 7 Fantastic Easter Ideas for Your Children’s Ministry Use these 7 Easter ideas for your children’s ministry to open kids’ eyes to the wonder of Christ’s resurrection during the Easter holiday. One week that changed history forever. One… Read More
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min 3 Easter Snacks for Your Children’s Ministry Retire the old refreshments. Take your Easter snacks to the next level with these cool ideas. These snacks are fun to make, fun to eat, and will leave your kids… Read More
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Elementary Easter Craft: Living Easter Baskets Kids can make these living Easter baskets to carry treats and to serve as a reminder that God always cares for us. You’ll need: Bible (try this kid-friendly version!) 1/2-gallon… Read More
Bible Lessons Read in 8 mins FREE Easter Lesson: Jesus Has Victory Over Death This FREE Easter Sunday school lesson from Group Publishing’s DIG IN Sunday school curriculum teaches elementary kids that Jesus has victory over death. Pick and choose the sections to create… Read More
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 2 mins Preschool Easter Craft: Resurrection Butterfly Wings Craft Kids may struggle to grasp Jesus’ resurrection and what it means. This Resurrection Butterfly Wings Craft highlights a caterpillar’s life cycle. At one church, the leader in kid’s ministry used… Read More
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 2 mins 11 Easy Easter Ideas About Jesus for Sunday School With Easter so close, here are 11 easy Easter ideas about Jesus that you can use in your Sunday school, children’s church, or even at home. And they’re completely focused… Read More
