Leader Resources Read in 8 mins Age Level Insights for Sharing the Easter Story With Children Want to help children understand the story of Easter in age-appropriate ways? These age level insights from a Licensed Pastoral Counselor will help. After his mom read aloud a book… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 3 mins How Can I Help a Child Struggling With an Anxiety Disorder? Anxiety disorders aren’t just found in adults. How can you help a child struggling with an anxiety disorder? Here’s what you need to know and how you can help. I… Read More
Bible Lessons Read in 8 mins FREE Easter Lesson: Jesus Has Victory Over Death This FREE Easter Sunday school lesson from Group Publishing’s DIG IN Sunday school curriculum teaches elementary kids that Jesus has victory over death. Pick and choose the sections to create… Read More
Uncategorized Read in 4 mins Talking With Children About Disabilities: 5 Tips for Helpful Conversations What do you do when children notice and ask about people they see with disabilities? Do you shy away from the conversation, or are you ready to help kids honor… Read More
Family Ministry Resources Read in 4 mins The Top 4 Reasons Parents Avoid Church Nurseries These top 4 reasons parents avoid your church nursery may surprise you. The nursery was perfect. Matching cribs lined one wall, each with crisp pink and blue checked sheets. Developmentally… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 3 mins How Emotions Affect Learning: The Critical Cement in Your Learning Environment Emotions affect learning. In fact, emotions are actually the key to amazing learning in your children’s ministry classroom! A lasting impression—set in cement. Isn’t that what you want in children’s… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 9 mins Children and Spiritual Growth: Are Kids Growing in Faith? How do you know if children are growing spiritually? Use 2 Peter 1:3-8 as a guide to foster and recognize spiritual growth. How do you evaluate children’s spiritual growth? Do… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 8 mins Help for Handling Challenging Behaviors Kids’ challenging behaviors can be exhausting, but these tips can help you get your bearings and energy back. First, let’s look into the heart of kids’ behavior challenges. David was… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 6 mins Classroom Environments: Nursery and Preschool Essentials Infants, toddlers, and preschoolers have unique needs. That’s why you need to try these nursery and preschool classroom environment essentials. Nursery and Preschool Essentials: Safety Let’s assume your ministry leader… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins The Caring Checklist Your Church Nursery Really Needs Use this Church Nursery Caring Checklist to prepare for a Sunday morning in your church nursery. To send the message of God’s care for the “least of these,” you need… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins 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… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 4 mins 1, 2, 3—Eyes on Me! 9 Engaging Ways to Quiet a Chatty Class Need ways to keep your kids focused? Read on to find helpful insights to quiet your chatty class and 9 engaging, attention-getting tips! An effective lesson includes time for kids… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 6 mins 5 Ways to Adapt Bible Lessons for Kids With Disabilities If you think children’s ministry at your church doesn’t serve any kids with disabilities, you’d be surprised. According to the CDC, 1 in 6 kids have a disability, so it’s… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 5 mins Welcoming Kids on the High End of the Autism Spectrum Need help welcoming kids with autism? Let’s thoughtfully explore what might be keeping families of autistic kids from coming to church and consider ways to create a welcoming environment for… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins Top 10 New Year’s Goals for Children’s Ministry Leaders The new year is upon us, and it’s time to start setting some New Year’s goals. Maybe you’re planning to exercise more, eat healthier foods, or learn a new skill.… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins 3 Sunday School Classroom Management Solutions With Preteens A Sunday school classroom management expert share insights on roughhousing, controlling crowds, and kids who just won’t listen. Q: How can I win back classroom management with preteens who hit,… Read More
Bible Lessons Read in 1 min A Creative Technique for Praying With Toddlers in Your Ministry There’s nothing more wonderful than praying with toddlers. Here’s one creative prayer technique to use with the toddlers in your ministry. A Creative Technique for Praying With Toddlers in Your… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins Classroom Management: Timeouts (Yea or Nay?) Timeouts: Yea or Nay? Could the most-used behavior management technique be detrimental to kids? Research is questioning the repeated use of the timeout, as it may affect the physical structure… Read More
Family Ministry Resources Read in 10 mins What to Say When Families Grieve Use these expert insights so you know what to say when families grieve a divorce, terminal illness, miscarriage or still-birth, or the death of a child. Loss and grief, just… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 3 mins Streaming Into Christmas Vacation: How to Guide Families Through Today’s Stream of Online Content With Christmas vacation comes more down time—and screen time—for kids. This Christmas season, and all year long, partner with parents to help families stream good news of great joy into… Read More
Family Ministry Resources Read in 4 mins Practical Insights for Ministering to Children of Divorce With the high rates of divorce, it’s critical to understand these key insights when you minister to children of divorce. Reaching Families of Divorce The church can serve as a… Read More
