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Father and Kids Baking in Kitchen

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Father’s Day Keepsake Fill-in-the-Blank “Thankful for You” Activity

Help kids of all ages create a heartwarming Father’s Day keepsake for their dads or other important men in their lives such as grandfathers and uncles. You’ll need: a variety…

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An elementary aged girl wearing sunglasses running around outside at a kite flying event.

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Spring + Summer Family Ministry Event: Kite-Flying

As the seasons change and we move into warmer—and windier—weather, host a family ministry kite-flying event. Here are some building blocks for putting on this sky-high event. Spring + Summer…

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3 Last-Minute Easter Ideas Sure to Delight Kids

Looking for a last-minute Easter idea? Here are three meaningful ways to help kids celebrate the beautiful truth of Easter. 3 Last-Minute Easter Ideas Sure to Delight Kids Easter Idea…

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Mother’s Day Keepsake Fill-in-the-Blank “Thankful for You” Activity

Help kids of all ages create a heartwarming Mother’s Day keepsake for their moms or other important women in their lives such as grandmothers, caregivers, and aunts. You’ll need: a…

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A two year old girl smiles as she sings a song about God's creation.

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Musical Nursery Bible Game: Walking in God’s Garden

A lively Bible game that will teach toddlers about all that God has made through a joyful song they’ll keep singing for days! Plus, this song helps the children in…

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An elementary-aged girl sits outside on the grass reading her Bible.

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3 Easter Extras That Will Inspire Kids’ Love for Jesus

Help the children in your ministry discover even more about Jesus and Easter with these delightful activities. 3 Easter Extras That Will Inspire Kids’ Love for Jesus 1. An Easter…

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A preschool girl in a purple shirt is sitting on the grass among other preschoolers as they learn about a springtime craft they'll be doing.

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Super Simple Springtime Preschool Craft: Very Squishy Butterflies

Use this super simple springtime preschool craft to help preschool-aged kids create these colorful butterflies to celebrate how Jesus makes all things new. You’ll need: various colors of tissue paper…

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Jesus Saves Us: Free and Fun Easter Bible Lesson Ideas

Need some easy Easter ideas for kids at your church? Look no further! Here is a free, flexible Bible lesson that playfully (and effectively) teaches that Jesus saves us! Simply…

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An elementary aged girl is working on a craft at a table as her older brother looks over her shoulder.

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3 Creative Valentine’s Day Ideas for Your Children’s Ministry

These 3 creative Valentine’s Day ideas submitted by our readers are a fantastic way to celebrate God’s love this February. 1. Valentine Boxes Consider having your elementary kids decorate, fill,…

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A room leader creates a snowflake cut out of paper for a marvelous season winter bulletin board.

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Winter Bulletin Board Idea: God’s Marvelous Season

This winter bulletin board idea, God’s Marvelous Season, is a super-fun way to get kids of all ages decorating your classroom for winter. Materials: blue bulletin-board paper white paper or…

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A male volunteer leads a winter activity with a group of children.

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18 Winter Activities That Are Perfect for Your Children’s Ministry

Here’s a list of 18 children’s ministry winter activities and ideas for kids, families, and teachers. Whether kids live in the north, south, east, or west, they all have one…

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A preteen and a volunteer create a living memorial craft for the new year.

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New Year’s Craft for Preteens: Creating a Living Memorial

Your preteens will enjoy this creative craft that helps them remember the events from the past year, with a focus on God’s faithfulness! You’ll need: a large cardboard tube-similar to…

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An adult volunteer helps a preschool girl with her bingo board.

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Preschool Game: Christmas Bingo

Christmas Bingo is a fun game designed to spread a little Christmas cheer to kids who are not yet ready to read. For this fun Christmas bingo game, create nine…

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A nursery girl smiles while making a keepsake Christmas craft.

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Nursery Craft: Baby and Toddler Keepsakes for Christmas

Parents never tire of seeing their child’s picture, and they’ll love to receive these Christmastime photo keepsakes. Use these Baby Keepsakes for Christmas in your church nursery. Nursery Craft: Baby…

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Puzzles With a Purpose: From Time Filler to Teaching Tool

Using puzzles and activity pages in children’s ministry is nothing new. Many of us grew up doing Bible word searches and dutifully filling in the blanks. But Group has historically…

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A nursery aged girl participating in a Christmastime activity.

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3 Christmastime Activities for Your Nursery Classroom

Looking for new Christmastime nursery activity ideas? Here are three new ideas for your children’s ministry. My Christmastime Baby Book Make a baby book for Christmas to show little ones…

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Elementary-aged girl reading her Bible under the Christmas tree.

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Christmas Activities for Kids: Countdown to Christmas

If you shake your Christmas stocking for new ideas to celebrate Christmas this year and nothing falls out, don’t despair. Try any of these Christmas Activities for Kids: Countdown to…

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Thanksgiving Bible Snack: Mini Pumpkin Pies

For a tasty way to celebrate the holidays this year, try this Thanksgiving Bible snack! Have your kids make mini-pumpkin pies as they study Psalm 118:28-29. You’ll need: premade custard…

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A group of preschoolers playing a game with a beach ball.

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3 Indoor Preschool Games to Help Get the Wiggles Out

Have an antsy room of preschoolers? Try using these three indoor preschool games that will help your preschoolers get the wiggles out. 3 Indoor Preschool Games to Help Get the…

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A group of preschools looking at the wind outside.

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Simple Preschool Craft: Waving in the Wind

The beauty of God’s creation is visible all around us. Use these creative windsocks to teach preschoolers the importance of taking time to admire his creation, like the wind. You’ll…

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A boy in an orange shirt smiles as he rests his chin on his fist.

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9 Fabulous Fall Ideas to Use in Your Children’s Ministry

Use these 9 ideas to make this your most amazing fall for families, children, and your entire church. Colorful leaves, football, hayrides, apple cider, a return to school, and fuller…

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