Is Your Ministry SEL Compatible?
Learn how SEL (Social-Emotional Learning) in education is challenging—and changing—kids today. As I enter a first-grade classroom in Sacramento, California, two girls leave the group and make a beeline for…
Tag: Nursery
3 Relationship Builders for Toddlers
These 3 great ideas for toddlers are a great way to start building solid relationships with young peers in your ministry. Construction takes tools, effort, and time—a building doesn’t spring…
3 Must-Haves for a Great Baby Ministry
Your nursery represents an amazing opportunity to reach young families and to begin connecting little ones to God. Here are three things you must do to have the best baby…
56 Bible Games to Make Any Sunday School Lesson a Blast!
These Bible games are just what you’re looking for when you have an event or Sunday school lesson that needs a little something else! Kids will love these games! 10…
What New Parents Need Most From Your Nursery
Discover what new parents need most from your nursery at church. Every pew was filled waiting for the pastor to teach when I noticed an elder nod to the mass…
4 Simple Activities Your Church Nursery Will Love
Learning activities like finger plays are a fun and engaging way to introduce Jesus’ love to toddlers and infants in your nursery. Use this finger play message, song and craft…
5 Guidelines to Select and Accept Safe Nursery Toys
Often church nurseries depend on donations of used toys. While many used toys are still safe and make excellent additions to the nursery, remember this criteria as you select and…
The 10 Best Features for Church Nursery Toys
What makes a good toy for your church nursery or preschool? Check out Lynda Freeman’s expert advice. Watch a child for a few minutes, and you’ll discover a playful approach…
Postpartum: 9 Perfect Gifts for New Moms
Nursery Ministry Ideas: When a mom gives birth to a baby, use one of these gift ideas from your ministry to make her feel special. Oh-so-practical: Fill a basket with…
3 Ways to Bless the Children in Your Nursery
Check out these 3 ways to bless the children in your nursery — it all starts with prayer. As parents, we don’t think twice about praying for God to bestow…
