Looking for ways to enhance your Kids Club outreach to the school? Here are a few tips and ideas to get started. Step 1: Identify the school’s needs. Start by asking! The principal, teachers or PTO would be a great place to start. Step 2: Pray for discernment. Ask for God’s direction in how to…Continue reading Ways to Serve the School Community …Continue reading Ways to Serve the School Community
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
A Free, Easy Way to Send Messages to Families
Remind.com is a free website that is incredibly useful for sending text message announcements and reminders to families of kids in your club. Here’s a brief overview of how to get started. Create an account.When it prompts you to choose your school, do NOT use a school name. (This option is for school staff). Select…Continue reading A Free, Easy Way to Send Messages to Families …Continue reading A Free, Easy Way to Send Messages to Families
Large Group Routines: Dealing With Disruptive Behavior (Coaching Sheet)
**FOR TEAM LEADERS ONLY** For instructions on using coaching sheets, click here: How to Use Coaching Sheets. Large Group Routines: Dealing with Disruptive Behavior Large Group Routines: Dealing with Disruptive Behavior (Leader’s Notes)…Continue reading Large Group Routines: Dealing With Disruptive Behavior (Coaching Sheet)
Coaching Sheet Master List – For Team Leaders
Here is a complete list of all coaching sheets currently available. Click on the titles for links to each blog post that contains the Leader’s Notes and the Coaching Sheet for team members. How to Use Coaching Sheets Walk Through Checklist 5 Keys to Making Your Ticket System Work 10 Ways to Partner With Parents…Continue reading Coaching Sheet Master List – For Team Leaders …Continue reading Coaching Sheet Master List – For Team Leaders
Ideas for Managing a Chatty Small Group
Blurt Beans This is a chance for children to earn a group incentive for demonstrating self-control and listening during small group time. You’ll need to keep a supply of pinto beans with your materials, and one sandwich size or quart size plastic baggy (the larger the bag the higher the difficulty level). Explain to the…Continue reading Ideas for Managing a Chatty Small Group …Continue reading Ideas for Managing a Chatty Small Group
Sharks and Minnows
Objective: To cross the “sea” without getting tagged Materials: None How to Play: Choose one volunteer student to be the “shark.” The rest of the players are “minnows” and should line up on one side of the gym or playing area. When the “shark” yells “1 . . . 2 . . . 3 ….Continue reading Sharks and Minnows …Continue reading Sharks and Minnows
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