#1 Start with Structure Show students how the Bible is organized. Explain that the Bible is actually a collection of books written by different people who listened to God’s voice and recorded his working in the world. Show how it is arranged into Old and New Testament, and separated into chapters and verses….Continue reading Tips for Teaching Kids to Read the Bible
Bible Object Lessons about Sin
Object lessons are a great way to enhance your lessons in small group or large group. Using real, every day objects that illustrate your teaching point can help make concepts stick for children, especially as they are in the concrete learning stage of development. Let’s be honest, teaching children about God and his Word involves…Continue reading Bible Object Lessons about Sin
FREE Gospel Coloring Booklet
Here’s a kid-friendly resources for sharing the gospel with elementary age students. This coloring sheet booklet is available as a FREE PDF download at Ministry-To-Children. Click the link below to access a copy to print for your students. Free Gospel Coloring Book: Jesus is King!
Transition Tips to Make Your Club Run More Smoothly
October 2019 When kids have to transition from one activity to the next, these are ripe opportunities for behavior issues to occur. As a leader, you might feel like things are running smoothly right up until you say, “Okay, time for Large Group!” Then you find yourself trying to control the chaos! Here are a…Continue reading Transition Tips to Make Your Club Run More Smoothly
A Guide to Reaching Gen Z
Thanks to Relevant Children’s Ministry for this article on reaching Gen Z, the generation most of us our serving in our Crossroads Kids Clubs. Hope you find some of the insights in this article series helpful! Today is the third installment of “A Guide to Reaching Gen Z.” We are looking at the unique characteristics…Continue reading A Guide to Reaching Gen Z …Continue reading A Guide to Reaching Gen Z
Object Lesson: God is All Powerful
Here’s a fun object lesson to demonstrate something with a lot of power! This can be a great large group intro to a discussion for talking about God’s power. (Note: You’ll probably want to do this one outside – it’s messy!!) Materials: A pack of Mentos candy A 2 liter bottle of Diet Coke (must…Continue reading Object Lesson: God is All Powerful …Continue reading Object Lesson: God is All Powerful
Video Suggestions: God is All-Powerful
The following are video suggestions for lessons from the I AM: Names of God curriculum. Lesson 22 – Jesus’s Crucifixion and Resurrection (The Gospel Project for Kids) How to Use Videos Effectively in Kids Club Using videos in Kids Club is an optional supplement to our Kids Club curriculum. Recognizing that many of our Kids Club…Continue reading Video Suggestions: God is All-Powerful …Continue reading Video Suggestions: God is All-Powerful
Video Suggestions: God is My Savior
The following are video suggestions for lessons from the I AM: Names of God curriculum. Lesson 21 – The Story of Easter (Jesus’ Sacrifice) (Saddleback Kids) How to Use Videos Effectively in Kids Club Using videos in Kids Club is an optional supplement to our Kids Club curriculum. Recognizing that many of our Kids Club…Continue reading Video Suggestions: God is My Savior …Continue reading Video Suggestions: God is My Savior
An Easy Way to Make Your Own Biblical Costume
Make your large group storytelling come to life by dressing up like a Biblical character. Here’s an easy (no sewing!!) way to make your own Biblical costume. Bible Costume in Five Minutes (Video) Do you have other DIY options to make Biblical costumes for adults or kids? Share them with us! [email protected]….Continue reading An Easy Way to Make Your Own Biblical Costume
Video Suggestions: God is Holy
The following are video suggestions for lessons from the I AM: Names of God curriculum. Lesson 18 – The Ark and the Tabernacle (Faith Kids Videos) How to Use Videos Effectively in Kids Club Using videos in Kids Club is an optional supplement to our Kids Club curriculum. Recognizing that many of our Kids Club…Continue reading Video Suggestions: God is Holy …Continue reading Video Suggestions: God is Holy
Video Suggestions: God is My Light
The following are video suggestions for lessons from the I AM: Names of God curriculum. Lesson 16 – Solomon Asks For Wisdom (Life Kids) Lesson 17 – Paul’s Journey (What’s in the Bible) How to Use Videos Effectively in Kids Club Using videos in Kids Club is an optional supplement to our Kids Club curriculum. Recognizing…Continue reading Video Suggestions: God is My Light …Continue reading Video Suggestions: God is My Light
Video Suggestions: God is My Shepherd
The following are video suggestions for lessons from the I AM: Names of God curriculum. Lesson 14 – David the Shepherd Boy (Song) (Kurtis Parks and Friends) Lesson 15 – Jesus Calls His First Disciples (Life Kids) How to Use Videos Effectively in Kids Club Using videos in Kids Club is an optional supplement to our…Continue reading Video Suggestions: God is My Shepherd …Continue reading Video Suggestions: God is My Shepherd
Free printable: Legend of the Candy Cane Poem
Need a simple idea for your Kids Club at Christmas? This is an easy thing to make and send home with your students as a reminder of what you are teaching them in club about the meaning of Jesus’ birth. Click here to get the free printable and instructions. …Continue reading Free printable: Legend of the Candy Cane Poem
5 Tips for Teaching Younger Kids
5 Tips for Teaching Younger Kids For leaders who work with small groups of kindergarteners, 1st or 2nd graders, try some of the following suggestions to maximize your small group time. Simplify the material. For the Bible story, stick to the facts of the plot and the main idea. Remove contextual or historical details that…Continue reading 5 Tips for Teaching Younger Kids …Continue reading 5 Tips for Teaching Younger Kids
Tips for Student Participation in Large Group
Tips for Student Participation in Large Group We all like the idea of getting students to participate actively in the large group time, but actually doing it might not always work out as easily as imagined. If you’re like me, you may have had a bad experience in the past. Maybe you’ve called up that…Continue reading Tips for Student Participation in Large Group …Continue reading Tips for Student Participation in Large Group
5 Keys for Making Your Ticket System Work (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.” 5 Keys for Making Your Ticket System Work 5 Keys for Making Your Ticket System Work (Leader’s Notes) If you are interested to see other Coaching Sheet topics…Continue reading 5 Keys for Making Your Ticket System Work (Coaching Sheet) …Continue reading 5 Keys for Making Your Ticket System Work (Coaching Sheet)
Why Kids Should NOT Sit Still at Church
Thanks to Dale Hudson from Relevant Children’s Ministry for this article. In many churches, you will hear this in the children’s ministry areas. “Ssssshhhhhh…” “Okay…everyone….let’s get quiet…” “Please stop squirming in your chair…” “Slow down…don’t run in the hallway…” “Sit still…” “I’m not going to continue until everyone gets their eyes up front and…Continue reading Why Kids Should NOT Sit Still at Church …Continue reading Why Kids Should NOT Sit Still at Church
Easter Gospel Presentation Using Emojis
Thanks to Jenny for this re-post from KidMin Thoughts. This week I had the honor of teaching at the Easter chapel at my children’s school. I feel like I am always seeking new and creative ways to share the gospel in ways that are kid-friendly, clear, and Biblically sound. I assume I’m not the only…Continue reading Easter Gospel Presentation Using Emojis …Continue reading Easter Gospel Presentation Using Emojis
10 Ways to Help Kids Remember What You Teach
Thanks to Andrew VanDerLinden from Organized KidMin for this article. Every week, every parent is going to ask their kids, “What did you learn today.” If you are like me, you want the kids in your ministry to know, and to be able to communicate this to their parents. What a waste to teach all morning,…Continue reading 10 Ways to Help Kids Remember What You Teach …Continue reading 10 Ways to Help Kids Remember What You Teach
5 Great Christmas Illustrations to Share With Kids
Thanks to Relevant Children’s Ministry for this article. Christmas is such a great time to share God’s Word with kids and families. There is a heightened awareness of spiritual matters. Even with the secularization of Christmas, there is still much more proclamation in the culture of the story of Jesus’ birth compared to other…Continue reading 5 Great Christmas Illustrations to Share With Kids …Continue reading 5 Great Christmas Illustrations to Share With Kids