Leader Resources Read in 4 mins 6 Critical Keys to Enhance Your Bible Storytelling It can happen in almost any class. Kids are engaged in learning through hands-on experiences, and then it hits. The class forms a circle for story time and the mood… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 7 mins 12 Awesome Ideas to Better Involve Kids in Worship No matter your church’s size or style, you can use these twelve ideas to excite kids—and involve them—when it comes to worship. If you’ve ever dreamed of the children in… Read More
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Preschool Scripture Memorization Activity: Picture Scramble Since most preschoolers can’t read, this picture method helps them memorize scripture more easily. Preschool Scripture Memorization Activity: Picture Scramble For each verse, you’ll need pictures to represent the parts… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 6 mins Are Rewards a Token for Classroom Success? To give (prizes, points, rewards, candy, and treats) or not to give? That is the question. Some experts say that giving kids tokens, rewards, candy, and the like destroys their… Read More
Bible Lessons Read in 2 mins Preschool Sunday School Lesson: Manners (Ages 4 and 5) A quick preschool Sunday school lesson to help you develop your four- and five-year-olds into little Miss and Mr. Manners. Preschool Sunday School Lesson: Manners (Ages 4 and 5) 1.… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins 9 Encouraging Quotes to Help Kids Ease Their Worries Kids live in a much different world than we did growing up; there’s a lot more to be worried about! In fact, kids stress out about 45 percent more now… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins Making Friends and Nurturing Relationships at Any Age Understand how kids of all ages make friends and how you can nurture friendships in your children’s ministry classrooms. Ages 2 to 4: Sharing Young children depend on others to… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 6 mins The Secret to Teaching Abstract Concepts to Kids Teaching abstract concepts to elementary- and preschool-age children can be a challenge because they may not be developmentally able to grasp less concrete ideas. But there are specific techniques you… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 3 mins Teach SmART: Using Arts Integration in Your Ministry Teaching kids about God and witnessing those moments when they genuinely “get it”—it’s one of the greatest gifts in all of children’s ministry. And even though many volunteers and leaders… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 4 mins 9 Practical Ways to Ensure That Today’s Kids Connect With Jesus Focus on these nine areas to help you create a hindrance-free environment for children in your ministry to connect with Jesus. “Open up or I’ll break the door down!” You’ve… Read More
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 4 mins Avoid These 8 Craft Mistakes With Kids (And Nix These 4 Craft No-Nos) Use these new alternatives to avoid common craft mistakes and pitfalls that can be impractical, overly messy, or downright unsafe for your kids. There are only a few short minutes… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 5 mins 9 Different Approaches to Getting Kids’ Attention Tips and Approaches for Getting Kids’ Attention in Your Ministry. We’ve all had that moment when we realize we’ve lost control of the class. Our minds go blank, leaving us… Read More
