Tag: Preteens

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Engaging Preteen Object Lesson: Unity in Christ (Romans 15:5-7)

An engaging object lesson that will teach the preteens in your children’s ministry the importance of accepting Christ and having unity with other believers in Christ. For each group, you’ll…

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Preteen Service Project: Crazy Quilt Comfort Pillows

Have your preteen students make these comfort pillows as a great service project to show the love of Jesus to children in hospitals or shelters. Age Level: 10 to 12…

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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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Kids’ Bible Craft: Jesus Heals a Blind Man

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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Preteen Bible Lesson: God Wants Us to Pray for Each Other

Prayer is a pretty abstract concept to grasp. For preteens, though, who are moving from concrete thinking to abstract thinking, it is a great topic to dive into. Some kids…

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Creative Fall Festival Idea: Wonderful Winding Tunnel

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

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Preteen Children’s Message: Compassion Counts

This Compassion Counts children’s message is good to use with kids of all ages to teach them that to be compassionate, we must set aside our own concerns. Scripture: Luke…

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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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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:…

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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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Elementary and Preteen Game: Ultimate Keep-Away

Everyone gets to play, but everyone also gets left out in this ultimate keep-away Bible game for preteens and elementary-aged kids. “May God, who gives this patience and encouragement, help…

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How to Respond to the Anxieties of Children at All Ages

Children of all ages face anxieties. Here is what you need to know about these worries, and how you can help ease their concerns. Children’s Anxieties – Ages 2 to…

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How to Solve the Sixth Grader Challenge in Your Ministry

In preteen ministry, you must face the sixth grader challenge. Here’s how to meet the needs of these preteens in your ministry. “Everybody is shrinking!” That’s what one sixth grader…

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29 Time Crunchers for Sunday School Teachers

When time gets away from you week after week during your lesson, use these 29 time crunchers for Sunday school teachers to keep the Sunday school lesson on track. “Time…

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Free Bible Activity: God Wants Us to Be Kind to Others

Kindness is a fruit of the Spirit. In this Bible activity, kids practice being kind and pray for a special person in their lives. Bible point: God wants us to…

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2 High-Energy Elementary and Preteen Ministry Games

Looking for two high-energy games for your elementary and preteen ministries? Check out these two ministry games! 2 High-Energy Elementary and Preteen Ministry Games High-Energy Clothespin Tag Clothespin tag is…

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Free Sunday School Lesson: Peer Pressure

Use this Sunday school lesson: Peer Pressure to help kids stand up to their friends’ negative influences and resist the temptations. Find more great Sunday school lessons to help kids…

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11 Sunday School Activities for the New School Year

School bells are ringing! Tap into kids’ natural excitement, and give them practical faith activities to transform everyday life into higher learning. The air is punctuated by kids’ anticipation of…

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How to Encourage Smooth Transitions for All Ages

When it comes to slipping into a swimming pool, there are two kinds of people. There are the Jumpers and the Inchers. The Jumpers don’t care how cold it is.…

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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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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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