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
Birthday Donuts Printable
How do you celebrate birthdays for kids in your Kids Club? One leader started a tradition in her club of bringing donuts to the children on their birthday at school during their lunch hour. She’d give them two donuts – one for them and one for them to share with a friend. Imagine how special…Continue reading Birthday Donuts Printable …Continue reading Birthday Donuts Printable
The 2 Asks It Takes To Build A Great Volunteer Team
Thanks to Relevant Children’s Ministry for this re-post. The key to building a great children’s ministry is first building a great volunteer team. And that can be challenging. Do you currently need more volunteers? You’re not alone. Ask any children’s ministry leader what their greatest need is and you’ll hear the word “volunteers.” Here’s…Continue reading The 2 Asks It Takes To Build A Great Volunteer Team …Continue reading The 2 Asks It Takes To Build A Great Volunteer Team
Strengthen Family Connections (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.” Strengthen Family Connections Strengthen Family Connections (Leader’s Notes)…Continue reading Strengthen Family Connections (Coaching Sheet)
The KidMin Problem That Never Goes Away
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
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
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)
Lunchbox Notes
Download these 15 different free fruit-themed, printable lunch box jokes and notes to include with your child’s lunch. Brighten their day, and let them know how much you care! (Plus the fruit concept goes along with our teaching theme at Crossroads this year.) …Continue reading Lunchbox Notes
Finishing Well: Thank Everyone!
Finishing Well: Thank Everyone! I’m sure that you started the year off with great intentions, a solid plan, and big dreams for your Kids Club ministry. Now it is important that you finish well too! One way to finish well is to thank everyone that has been involved in supporting the Kids Club ministry….Continue reading Finishing Well: Thank Everyone! …Continue reading Finishing Well: Thank Everyone!