Tag: Preteens

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Kids’ Bible Craft: Jesus Heals a Man Who Was Blind

In this craft, kids will use googly eyes to make Braille cards as they learn about one of Jesus’ miracles (healing a man who was blind). Scripture: John 9:1-41 You’ll…

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Game: Thanksgiving Bingo + Free Download!

Want to help kids show gratitude? Use this fun Thanksgiving Bingo game to spark a discussion with kids on the topic of thankfulness. You’ll need: paper pencils scissors a bowl…

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Preteen Object Lesson: God Does the Impossible

In this object lesson, kids will press balloons onto thumbtacks while they learn how God does the impossible. Scripture: Luke 1:26-38; Matthew 1:18-25 You’ll need: 20 flathead thumbtacks one 3×5…

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6 Games to Help Kids Make Friends in Your Ministry

Kids’ relationships need tools, effort, and time to build. It can be challenging for your kids to make lasting friends, though, when they may only see each other for one…

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Thanksgiving Service Idea: Love Challenge

With this Thanksgiving service idea: Love Challenge, kids discover how they can give love to others in different ways. Scripture: “Dear friends, since God loved us that much, we surely…

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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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Children’s Ministry Thanksgiving Decorating Idea: Grateful Graffiti

Use this decorating idea: Grateful Graffiti in your hallway with kids’ and parents’ expressions of thanks this Thanksgiving. Children’s Ministry Thanksgiving Decorating Idea: Grateful Graffiti To make your grateful graffiti…

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Elementary Bible Game: The Parable of The Lost Coin

Use this elementary Bible game for kids to help them understand how God seeks them, just like in the parable of the lost coin. You’ll Need: bales of hay or…

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Creative Fall Festival Idea: Halloween Winding Tunnel

Looking for an inventive way to pass out candy at your fall fest? Try one church’s plan for the Halloween Winding Tunnel. Trust us, kids will love it! Each year,…

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4 Essential Strategies for Classroom Management

Here are four helpful classroom management tips for teachers that’ll help increase joy and effectiveness in the classroom. You love God and children. You feel called to teach and be…

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Create a Culture of Invitation in Your Preteen Ministry

Here are four ways you can create a culture of invitation in your preteen ministry. Anticipating and welcoming preteens’ friends into our church is a huge part of leading preteen…

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6 Helpful Event Registration Tips for Your Preteen Events

Looking to host an event for your preteens? Always remember to follow these important registration tips for special events. Registration Tip 1. Involvement Opportunities Provide a list of ways parents…

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Preteen Sunday School Lesson: Labor Day

Use this 15-minute preteen Labor Day lesson to help kids discover the importance of work and rest.  Preteen Sunday School Lesson: Labor Day 1. What’s My Career? As each child…

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Preteen Ministry: Three Simple Steps to Breaking the Ice

Looking to keep preteens showing up to your ministry? This simple three-step “welcome wagon” to help break the ice for your preteens’ ministry. 1. Lights, Camera, Action Prepare a video…

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8 Exciting Back-to-School Bible Activities

8 fun back to school Bible activities to help kids break the ice, build cooperation, sprout friendships, learn compassion, and reach for God! Every new school year brings with it…

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Transition Kids Back-to-School With This Quick Message

Homework is on the horizon, as kids prepare to go back-to-school. Use this fun children’s message to help transition kids back into school-year mentality. Theme: Homework Bible Verses: Proverbs 1:5…

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Fearless Conversation With Preteens

Rather than run from uncomfortable topics with preteens, they need you to set everything aside—and engage in a fearless conversation. “If God is on our side, why did my friend’s…

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Seasonal Elementary + Preteen Object Lesson: Corn Husking

Kids will enjoy this corn-husking object lesson race that encourages them to remember what really matters. Seasonal Elementary + Preteen Object Lesson: Corn Husking You’ll Need: unhusked corn and a…

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Elementary Bible Game: Throw Away Your Worries

Heed the wisdom found in the Bible and throw away discouragement and your concerns with this fun game, and help kids understand God’s wisdom by having a fun-filled paper fight.  …

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13 Ways to Build Friendships with the Children You Teach

Don’t miss these 13 practical, healthy ways to build friendships with the kids you teach in your children’s ministry. Each week, we face rooms with children excited and ready to…

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Why Preteens Don’t Come Back to Your Church — and What to Do About It

Why preteens don’t come back to your church — and what to do about it. From kids who’ve done it — and how you can stop the exodus. Each year…

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