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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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Valentine’s Day Teacher Appreciation Cards

Children’s ministry teachers and volunteers are so important! Their hearts overflow with love for kids. That’s why children’s ministry leaders like you thank them so often! Here’s a simple way…

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Super Simple Valentine Hug Craft for Preschoolers

This Valentine Hug Craft for preschoolers will make a great gift for parents or grandparents. Plus, it provides you with a great opportunity to talk to preschoolers about love, our…

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Free Prayer Activity Download for Children’s Ministry: Prayer Popper

Here’s a fun, new way to get kids excited about praying with this Prayer Popper! On a typical Sunday morning in children’s ministries around the globe, you might find kids…

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Christmas Craft Idea for All Ages: Christmas Cone

In this Christmas craft, kids will discover how the wise men gave baby Jesus gifts as they make Christmas cones as gifts for their families. You’ll need: Bible 8-inch squares…

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Last-Minute Christmas “Extras” to Help Your Holiday Homestretch

Need last-minute Christmas ideas to help you on your holiday homestretch? We’ve got you covered. Check out these free activities that will help you and the children at your church…

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Free Preschool Christmas Coloring Creation Page: Jesus Gives Hope

Help preschoolers discover how Jesus gives hope as they color a Christmas Coloring Creation page and explore the best Christmas gift ever—Jesus! A Gift of Love You’ll need: Bible Hold…

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Kids’ Craft: Poinsettia Christmas Trees

As kids press poinsettia leaves into the shape of Christmas trees, they’ll learn how Christmas trees can point us to Jesus. Scripture: Matthew 2:1-2 You’ll need: Bible poinsettia plants wax…

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Preschool Object Lesson: A Miraculous Catch of Fish

Preschoolers explore the miraculous catch of fish in Luke 5:1-11 and miraculously discover these sea creatures on their papers! Together you’ll find out that Jesus is amazing. Scripture: Luke 5:1-11…

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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…

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Cornucopia Blessings Craft for Your Nursery

Help little ones in your church nursery explore gratitude this Thanksgiving with this cornucopia blessings craft. It’s the perfect craft to add to your Thanksgiving lesson. You’ll need: a paper…

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A preschool boy is holding something he made out of non-toxic playdough on top of his head.

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Non-Toxic Playdough Recipe for Children’s Ministry Crafts

Make your own non-toxic playdough with this simple recipe that will be great for children’s crafts, playtime, and more. Simply follow the directions in this recipe and create an incredible…

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Fabulous Fall Craft Ideas for Children’s Ministry

Autumn is in the air! So get out the glue and roll up your sleeves. It’s time to create fall crafts and have bushels of fun! Fall is the perfect…

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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 preschool girl is coloring with her mouth wide open as she participates in the Bible craft.

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Preschool Bible Craft + Rhyme Game: Whoo Loves You?

Whoo loves you? This preschool-age appropriate Bible craft project is a creative way to teach your children’s ministry students the answer to this great question. For this preschool Bible craft,…

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An early elementary girl sitting and smiling at a group of other kids as the participate in a craft feeling bags activity.

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Elementary Craft: Feeling Bags

This feeling bags craft for children in kindergarten through second grade is the perfect activity to help children better understand their emotions. You’ll need: 7 large paper grocery bags markers…

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Free Preschool Coloring Page: The Holy Spirit Helps Us

In this lesson, preschoolers explore the fruit of the Spirit and discover how the Holy Spirit helps us. The Holy Spirit Helps Us You’ll need: Bible Hold up a Bible.…

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A group of preteens listen to the instructions for God's Plan Vases.

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Elementary and Preteen Ministry Craft: God’s Plan Vases

Use this elementary and preteen craft so children can create a visual reminder that God has a plan for their lives. You’ll need to collect clear glass bottles of different…

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Free Preschool Activity Page: The Ten Commandments

In this activity page, preschoolers discover the importance of the Ten Commandments as they listen to instructions for their crafts. Scripture: Exodus 19:16–20:21 You’ll need: Bible copies of activity page…

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A preschool boy participating in a Sunday school craft.

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3 Craft Tips to Make Your Preschool Sunday School Run Smoothly

With these three preschool craft tips, you can make preschool craft time at your Sunday school organized and accessible. 3 Craft Tips to Make Your Preschool Sunday School Run Smoothly…

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An elementary girl is sitting at a table making a wind chimes.

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Elementary and Preteen Bible Craft: Wind Chimes

This wind chimes Bible craft is the perfect activity to remind elementary kids and preteens to praise the Lord, as all of creation does. Elementary and Preteen Bible Craft: Wind…

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