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How to Support Kids With ADHD

If you have children with ADHD in your classroom, you’re not alone. Some 3 to 5 percent of all kindergarten through 12th grade students have been diagnosed with some form…

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Tips for Creating Bias-Free Classrooms in Your Children’s Ministry

Here’s how to make sure all children feel valued and loved in your ministry by creating bias-free classrooms in your church. “Teacher’s Pet” is a painful reality in most classrooms…

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12 Tips for Baby and Toddler Spiritual Growth

Use these 12 tips for baby spiritual growth. Can babies and toddlers  learn about God and grow spiritually? Should children’s ministry include children this young? The answer is yes! We…

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How to Translate the Behavior Signals Kids Are Sending

Kids may not have the words to express what they’re feeling, but their behavior can tell you a lot. Here’s how to recognize what kids are telling you and what…

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7 Characteristics That Turn a Good Teacher Into a Great Teacher

7 characteristics that spell the difference between good teachers and great teachers! The teacher had obviously prepared her lesson because it was full of sticky notes, yellow highlights, and bold…

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4 Simple Bulletin Boards Ideas That Kids Can Create

These 4 bulletin board ideas are simple enough that kids in your class can help you create them. Kids will love being able to show their parents all the work…

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8 Practical Tips for Getting Kids Into the Bible

Want to get kids into God’s Word? (Who doesn’t?) Here are 8 practical tips for getting kids into the Bible.  Regardless of kids’ age or experience with the Bible, there…

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What You Need to Know About Kids’ Spiritual Development

We tracked down four noted experts to demystify kids’ spiritual development by the ages. Read on to learn how to reach—and teach—the wonderful little people in your ministry! Every age…

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Sunday School Restart: Fresh Perspectives on 4 Timeless Tasks

When it comes to Sunday school, do you need a fresh perspective? It’s time to plan the new Sunday school year. As you tirelessly work to serve kids and families,…

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Transition Time Game for Nursery and Preschool: Wiggle It Out

Need a transition time game to move from active learning to sitting and listening? Try this Wiggle It Out chant with accompanying motions. We love high energy, active learning opportunities…

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9 Easy Bulletin Boards That Are Sure to Capture People’s Interest

You’ll love these 9 ways to easily capture people’s interest by simply using the bulletin boards in your children’s ministry. Bulletin boards can inform, encourage, and motivate children and volunteers.…

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19 Inexpensive Decorating Ideas for Sunday School Rooms

Decorating your Sunday school classroom to be an exciting learning environment for kids can be tough on a budget. Here are 19 inexpensive decorating ideas for Sunday school rooms that’ll…

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Choosing a Children’s Bible at a Child’s Reading Level

The challenge in choosing the right children’s Bible is to pick one that communicates God’s message in a way children can read and understand. Remember that each situation is unique.…

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Discipline Q&A: Should I Avoid Negative Consequences?

We all want the children in our ministries to have a good time at church. But is this a reason to avoid negative consequences? Here’s what the experts have to…

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How to Effectively Minister to Children Who Are Impacted by Divorce

How can we help kids radically altered by divorce, how can we help them come to grips with a new kind of family life, and how can we offer continuous…

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3 Tips for Working With Children’s Negative Attitudes

First, minimize the impact of negative attitudes and then create a positive atmosphere for children with these tips. A child with a negative attitude often seeks love and craves attention.…

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Why Kids Shouldn’t Sit Still and Listen: The Value of Experiential Learning

When we envision kids learning at school, we may picture diligent students sitting quietly at desks while reading a textbook or completing a worksheet. While that image may be reality…

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The Top 4 Reasons to Purchase a Children’s Ministry Curriculum

Children’s ministers have a lot of choices to make to ensure ministry provides the best spiritual experiences for kids—while staying within the limits of time and budget. Curriculum is one…

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How Children of All Ages Solve Problems

Here are ways that children of all ages solve problems, and ways that you can respond to help develop their ability to work through problems. How Children Ages 1-2 Solve…

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7 Helpful Tips for Caring for Children Affected by Divorce

Divorce doesn’t just affect the parents—it affects the whole family. It’s important to know how to understand and care for the family and children during this stressful time. Here are…

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10 Tips to Manage Kids’ Stress Levels in Your Children’s Ministry

Kids seem to be incredibly stressed nowadays. Here are 10 tips to reduce the stress level of children in your ministry. Let’s face it: it can be stressful working in…

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