What’s Wrong With Using Rewards in Children’s Ministry?
It seems harmless. But in reality, trinkets, stickers and prizes have a negative effect on the final outcomes we really want in Christian education. Rewards may turn your kids off.…
Discipline
We know that Sunday school teachers and children’s ministry volunteers will run into tricky situations that require discipline. How do you do so without disrupting the fun, loving environment you’ve created in your Sunday school classroom? Here are some ideas for you! These tips work great in a Sunday School classroom, children’s church, a nursery, and at home. Feel free to share them with parents in your church!
What You’ll Find
You want to provide the perfect environment where kids can grow, learn, and have a blast! We’ve compiled the best advice from children’s ministry experts on how to structure your Sunday school environment with effective discipline. You’ll find articles such as “10 Discipline Tips that Work with Preschoolers,” “What to Do When a Child Swears,” and “5 Ways to Calm High-Energy Kids.”
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About Discipline
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#@!!%…5 Steps to Take When a Child Swears in your Ministry
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Discipline Solutions: 3 Ways to Get Model Behavior From Kids
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