Thanks to Relevant Children’s Ministry for this re-post. The standard time for honoring children’s attention span when you are teaching has been 1 minute for every year with a max of 5 minutes. An example would be when you are teaching 3-year-olds. You would have 3 minutes to talk before you needed to switch and do…Continue reading 6 Second Commercials . . . 6 Second Attention Span …Continue reading 6 Second Commercials . . . 6 Second Attention Span
5 Ideas to Grow Your Club
So You Want to Grow Your Club? Here’s 5 Ideas to Try Before you start . . . Check your capacity. Do you have the team members to handle more students? You should have about 7 kids attending on average for each Small Group Leader (your groups may enroll 8-9). Examine your structures. Does your…Continue reading 5 Ideas to Grow Your Club …Continue reading 5 Ideas to Grow Your Club
Coaching Sheet: Club Safety Review
Leaders may use the following coaching sheet with their teams to review the structures and routines that are in place to ensure the safety of students and leaders at club. Coaching Sheet: Club Safety Review Important notes about child safety: Crossroads does not prescribe child safety policies for your club. Crossroads may communicate tips and…Continue reading Coaching Sheet: Club Safety Review …Continue reading Coaching Sheet: Club Safety Review
Names Matter!
Thanks to Relevant Children’s Ministry for this re-post. As we begin the school year, challenge yourself to learn the names of those in your club or small group and greet each child by name. A few days ago, as I was doing my Bible reading, this verse jumped out at me. “Peace to you. The…Continue reading Names Matter! …Continue reading Names Matter!
Chalkboard Story Spoons
Thanks to Creative Children’s Ministry for this great storytelling idea. Try this in Small Groups with younger children, or make it a re-usable prop for any Large Group teaching. Using wooden spoons painted as story characters is a great way of helping to tell stories to younger children. Unfortunately, it means that you need a lot of…Continue reading Chalkboard Story Spoons …Continue reading Chalkboard Story Spoons
“Inside Out” Song Recommendations
If you are using the “Inside Out” Curriculum, here are three Fruit of the Spirit themed songs your students might enjoy: Fruit of the Spirit by GoFish Fruit of the Spirit by Seeds Family Worship Fruit of the Spirit Song (The Fruit of the Spirit’s not a cherry)…Continue reading “Inside Out” Song Recommendations
How to Use Coaching Sheets
See the following PDF for an overview of what Coaching Sheets are and how team leaders can use them to equip their teams. How to Use Coaching Sheets (PDF)…Continue reading How to Use Coaching Sheets
Walkthrough Checklist
Use the following check list as a guideline for your school walkthrough. For new clubs, it is required that the team meet at the school prior to the start of Kids Club. It’s also a good practice for established clubs to have a meeting before launch day, and doing so on school property gives you…Continue reading Walkthrough Checklist …Continue reading Walkthrough Checklist
Large Group Routines: Transitions (Coaching Sheet)
**FOR TEAM LEADERS ONLY** For instructions on using coaching sheets, click here: How to Use Coaching Sheets. Large Group Routines Transitions Large Group Routines Transitions (Leader’s Notes)…Continue reading Large Group Routines: Transitions (Coaching Sheet)
10 Ways to Partner With Parents (Coaching Sheet)
**FOR TEAM LEADERS ONLY** For instructions on using coaching sheets, click here: How to Use Coaching Sheets. Coaching Sheet: 10 Ways to Partner With Parents 10 Ways to Partner with Parents for SGLs 10 Ways to Partner with Parents for SGLs (Leader’s Notes)…Continue reading 10 Ways to Partner With Parents (Coaching Sheet)
Engaging Students in Large Group (Coaching Sheet)
**FOR TEAM LEADERS ONLY** For instructions on using coaching sheets, click here: How to Use Coaching Sheets. Coaching Sheet: Engaging Students in Large Group Engaging Students in Large Group Engaging Students in Large Group (Leader’s Notes)…Continue reading Engaging Students in Large Group (Coaching Sheet)
Volunteer Recruitment (Coaching Sheet)
TEAM LEADERS ONLY! Coaching sheets are a tool for team leaders to train their team members. Click here for instructions on “How to Use Coaching Sheets.” Volunteer Recruitment Volunteer Recruitment (Leader’s Notes) If you are interested to see other Coaching Sheet topics available, click here to see them all….Continue reading Volunteer Recruitment (Coaching Sheet)
Small Group Routines: Arrival and Check-In (Coaching Sheet)
**TEAM LEADER USE ONLY. Coaching sheets are a tool for team leaders to train their team members. Click here for instructions on “How to Use Coaching Sheets.” Small Group Routines Arrival and Check In Small Group Routines Arrival and Check-In (Leader’s Notes)…Continue reading Small Group Routines: Arrival and Check-In (Coaching Sheet)
Coloring Pages: Fruit of the Spirit
Print and download these free Fruit of the Spirit coloring pages for your small group: Fruit of the Spirit Coloring Pages (ministry-to-children.com) …Continue reading Coloring Pages: Fruit of the Spirit
10 Ways to Partner with Parents (for SGLs)
10 Ways to Partner with Parents (for SGLs) Send a note to parents when their child registers for Kids Club, introducing yourself as a Small Group Leader (SGL). Ask parents what they think you should know about their child, and what they hope their child to get out of their experience in your group. Encourage…Continue reading 10 Ways to Partner with Parents (for SGLs) …Continue reading 10 Ways to Partner with Parents (for SGLs)