**FOR TEAM LEADERS** For instructions on using coaching sheets, click here: How to Use Coaching Sheets. Coaching Sheet: Leading Games Effectively Use the following coaching sheet and leader’s notes to guide your team through a discussion on how to enhance the quality of your game time in club. Leading Games Effectively Leading Games Effectively (Leader’s…Continue reading Leading Games Effectively (Coaching Sheet) …Continue reading Leading Games Effectively (Coaching Sheet)
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
**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)
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
Thanks to Andrew VanDerLinden from Organized Kidmin for sharing this article. Have you ever heard the term “Unforced Error?” It’s often used in sports like tennis or basketball. An unforced error is a mistake made, a shot missed, or a point lost that is entirely the result of the player’s own blunder. Usually referring to an easy shot in a non…Continue reading 10 Mistakes to Avoid in Kids Ministry …Continue reading 10 Mistakes to Avoid in Kids Ministry
Click to download our CKC Name Tag Template. (Note: The formatting of this document works best when opened in Microsoft Word.) …Continue reading Name Tag Template
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
Top Five Secrets of Effective Large Clubs by Katie Ki Leverage the power of the small group. Large clubs run most smoothly when almost everything is done in small group format: from check in, to snack, to games, to check out. Even during the 10-15 minute large group lesson, kids sit with their SGL….Continue reading Top 5 Secrets of Effective Large Clubs …Continue reading Top 5 Secrets of Effective Large Clubs
Use this accident report template to notify parents when a child gets hurt or injured at Kids Club. We recommend informing parents of any incidents either by phone right away or in person when their child is picked up. It’s best practice to also keep a written record, such as this form. Always make sure…Continue reading Accident Report Template …Continue reading Accident Report Template
Use this downloadable, customizable Word template for your small group rosters. Attendance can be marked in the top left of the box under the club date, and parents can intial to sign their child out in the bottom right corner of the same box. (See photo example.) The front side of the roster also includes…Continue reading SGL Attendance Roster Template …Continue reading SGL Attendance Roster Template
**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)
In the event that a parent would like to change their child’s dismissal authorization from pick up to walker at some point during the year, you may use the following template to get parent’s written permission to let their child be dismissed to walk unsupervised after club ends: Authorization to Release Child as a Walker…Continue reading Template: Authorization to Release Child as a Walker …Continue reading Template: Authorization to Release Child as a Walker
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
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
**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)
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
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)
