Team Leaders, Please feel free to download and customize this Pick Up Policy template letter for use at your clubs. Kids getting picked up late is not a widespread issue across our clubs, but when it does happen it can be a source of stress for leaders who are stuck waiting for parents to arrive….Continue reading Pick Up Policy …Continue reading Pick Up Policy
“Inside Out” Coloring Pages (Click to download PDF)…Continue reading “Inside Out” Coloring Pages
These free, printable Bible Story Booklets are a fantastic resources for Small Group Leaders. There are booklets available for dozens of Old and New Testament stories, including several of Jesus’ parables and miracles. You can print these off and make them into individual booklets for your students, or create one copy and use it as…Continue reading Bible Story Booklets …Continue reading Bible Story Booklets
Thanks to Andrew VanDerLinden from Organized KidMin for this article! Kids crave the attention of adults. In today’s culture it is rare for a child to have the undivided, uninterrupted attention of anyone, especially an adult. If you want to stand out in the eyes of the kids in your ministry, practice these 8 Tips for Communicating…Continue reading 8 Tips for Communicating With Kids One-on-One …Continue reading 8 Tips for Communicating With Kids One-on-One
Thanks to Jenny for this re-posted article from KidMin Thoughts. “How do I get more volunteers?” I’ve been in children’s ministry for over fifteen years. I’ve had the honor of connecting with leaders from all over and this is the question that is asked over and over again. And after fifteen years in children’s ministry,…Continue reading The KidMin Problem That Never Goes Away …Continue reading The KidMin Problem That Never Goes Away
Myth #1 I need someone who can sing, dance or play an instrument. You don’t have to be a great singer to lead worship in Kids Club – just play the music louder! In fact, it’s a valuable lesson for kids to learn that worship is not about our ability at all. Kids should see…Continue reading 3 Myths about Leading Worship in Kids Club …Continue reading 3 Myths about Leading Worship in Kids Club
**FOR TEAM LEADERS ONLY** For instructions on using coaching sheets, click here: How to Use Coaching Sheets. Coaching Sheet: Engaging Students in Large Group Growing Your Club (PDF) Growing Your Club (Leader’s Notes) (PDF) …Continue reading Growing Your Club (Coaching Sheet)
A fun Thanksgiving themed set of conversation cards to use with your Small Group. Turkey Talk: Conversation Cards For a full Thanksgiving themed lesson which includes these cards, see our Curriculum Store….Continue reading Turkey Talk!
Check out this free, downloadable and printable resource for Fruit of the Spirit Bingo from Ministry-to-Children….Continue reading Fruit of the Spirit Bingo
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
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
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
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!
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
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
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
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
**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)
**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)
**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)
