Leader Resources Read in 4 mins How to Teach Kids When It Feels Like Respect is Disappearing Do you ever feel like respect is disappearing from kids’ vocabulary and behavior these days? If so, read on. As I passed by a Sunday morning kindergarten classroom a few… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 3 mins How Emotions Affect Learning: The Critical Cement in Your Learning Environment Emotions affect learning. In fact, emotions are actually the key to amazing learning in your children’s ministry classroom! A lasting impression—set in cement. Isn’t that what you want in children’s… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 8 mins Help for Handling Challenging Behaviors Kids’ challenging behaviors can be exhausting, but these tips can help you get your bearings and energy back. First, let’s look into the heart of kids’ behavior challenges. David was… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 4 mins 1, 2, 3—Eyes on Me! 9 Engaging Ways to Quiet a Chatty Class Need ways to keep your kids focused? Read on to find helpful insights to quiet your chatty class and 9 engaging, attention-getting tips! An effective lesson includes time for kids… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins 3 Sunday School Classroom Management Solutions With Preteens A Sunday school classroom management expert share insights on roughhousing, controlling crowds, and kids who just won’t listen. Q: How can I win back classroom management with preteens who hit,… Read More
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
Leader Resources Read in 6 mins Hiding God’s Word in Our Hearts: 7 Bible Memory Tips to Make Scripture Stick Helping kids learn Scripture is important. But what does it really look like? We want kids to hide God’s Word in their hearts, but does that mean rote Bible memory?… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 5 mins How to Have a R.E.A.L. Impact in Your Children’s Ministry If you want to have a real impact in children’s ministry, use these four ingredients of R.E.A.L. Learning. In a past VBS experience, we taught kids about the time Jesus… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 3 mins 4 Jesus-Centered Truths Kids Need Today Our team at Group recently sat down with a group of Christian mental health professionals who work with youth and families. As people who love and care for kids, we… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins Why Do Crafts? Because They Can Make Your Lesson Better Here’s how crafts can make your lesson better. Almost every Sunday morning after class, children run out of classrooms with a new craft. Some of these crafts make it home… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 7 mins How to Infuse Lifelong Faith in Preschoolers Your preschool ministry offers an opportunity to infuse little ones with faith at one of the most important points in their lives. If you work with preschoolers, it’s likely you’re… Read More
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 6 mins Age Level Insights: Encouraging Kids to Pray at All Ages Looking to teach kids to pray? Here are some expert tips on how to nurture conversations with God and children at every stage. Prayer is as simple as a conversation… Read More
