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Road Trip God Sightings for Families at Your Church

Springtime can be busy-time for families. Spring break and traveling to practices and sporting events lead to a lot of time spent in the car. Why not use some of…

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Preschool Activity: Blessed Children Dance!

In this fun activity, teach preschoolers about Jesus’ love for them as they move their bodies and dance! Scripture: Mark 10:13-16 Encourage free expression of movement as you finish each…

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Toddler Bible Activities: Animal Song and Animal Game

Use these two activities to help you show toddlers that God created the many animals of the world. Toddler Bible Activity: Animal Song Sing this song to the tune of…

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12 Active Indoor Games for Children About Faith

Check out these 12 active indoor games for children about faith that teach, challenge, inspire, and lead kids into deeper faith. Indoor Game 1: Together Again Form groups of four,…

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3 Simple Elementary Game Ideas: Snow Much Fun!

Elementary-age kids love to play in the snow, so have kids bring boots, gloves, hats, and snow pants to class one weekend and head outside for these fun snow games.…

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Elementary Valentine’s Day Activity: Prayer Hearts

Give your congregation an opportunity to pray for the children in your ministry with this elementary Valentine’s Day activity: Prayer Hearts. You’ll need: cardstock hearts (one for each child) magnet…

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Children’s Ministry Valentine’s Day Party: Agape Party

A Valentine’s party focused on encouraging kids to love one another as God loves them and to teach children about the concept of agape love. Children’s Ministry Valentine’s Day Party:…

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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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4 Simple Bulletin Boards Ideas That Kids Can Create

These 4 bulletin board ideas are simple enough that kids in your class can help you create them. Kids will love being able to show their parents all the work…

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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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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 background paper white paper…

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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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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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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. I grew up doing Bible word searches and dutifully filling in the blanks. But Group has historically taken a…

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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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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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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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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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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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