Tag: Preteens

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How to Develop Preteens Into Effective, Ethical Leaders

Preteens have an incredible four-year window that’s critical for influencing the future leaders in our communities. Here’s how to make the most of it. There are four fertile years when…

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Christmas Children’s Message: Jesus Is Born

Looking for a children’s message for your Christmas service? We’ve got you covered with this Christmas children’s message, where kids experience an instant Christmas pageant as they discover the true…

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Christmas Bible Game: Snowball Wreath Toss

Kids will enjoy this challenging Bible game: Snowball Wreath Toss to prepare them for the fun and joy of the holiday season. Set Up You’ll need: green pool noodles or…

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Object Lesson: Jesus Eats With Sinners at Matthew’s House

In this object lesson, elementary-age kids perform a water experiment as they discover Jesus’ love for everyone. Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13 Supplies: clear cups (1 set of 6 for every 10…

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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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Thanksgiving Bible Game: Give Thanks

This Thanksgiving Bible Game is Hot Potato with a twist! Give Thanks is a great Bible game to play with kids at Thanksgiving — or any time. Have kids sit…

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Christmas or New Year’s Object Lesson on Forgiveness

Use this creative object lesson on forgiveness in your children’s ministry for the New Year. Truth: When we pray for forgiveness, God cleanses our hearts. You’ll need: colored glass ball…

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4 Ways to Reintroduce Yourself to the Wonder of Jesus

Make the miracles of Jesus captivating to children by using these four ways to remind yourself about the wonder that surrounds Jesus. We’ve covered the feeding of the 5,000 five…

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Children’s Message on Forgiveness: Letting Go

In this children’s message, kids experience a weight being lifted as they discover the power of choosing to forgive. Scripture: Ephesians 4:26 Supplies: Bible bucket of medium-sized rocks (1 per…

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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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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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Age Level Insights: Encouraging Kids to Pray at All Ages

Looking to teach kids to pray? Here are some expert tips on how to nurture conversations with God and children at every stage. Prayer is as simple as a conversation…

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Bible Memory That Goes From the Head to the Heart

What do you envision when you hear the words “Bible memory?” You may picture a Bible verse on the fridge that parents work on with kids at home. Or perhaps…

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Thanksgiving Craft for All Ages: Gifts From Above

In this Thanksgiving craft, kids direct their thanks to God as they consider his good and perfect gifts. Scripture: James 1:17 You’ll need: Bible full 8-ounce bottles of water (1…

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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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Television and Faith: Tuned In to Faith Lessons

Do the kids in your ministry worship at the altar of Nickelodeon or Netflix? Or would you say that the kids in your ministry are appropriately entertained by television? If…

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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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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 Service Project: 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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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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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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