Helpful Video Clips

The Difference Between Kids Arts and Crafts

April 11th by Tony Kummer

I’ve always wondered about the difference between arts and crafts. Often these two words are joined in one phrase but are actually different concepts. Cullen has posted a simple explanation of these two words on her YouTube channel. Basically, kids crafts are more directed by the adults and aim at a specific project outcome. The [...]

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“How To Make an Easter Basket” Craft Idea

March 18th by Tony Kummer

Here is another craft idea from Cullen’s Abc’s. Watch the video below for her full instructions for making an Easter basket with your children. You will need white paper sacks (lunch bag size), decorative scissors, colored construction paper, and stickers or markers for decorating. For a more advanced option you can use paint and cookie [...]

Easter Ideas

The Veggie Tales History of St. Patrick’s Day

February 28th by Tony Kummer

St. Patrick's Day Video from Veggie Tales

Do you want to teach your kids the Christian message behind St. Patrick’s Day? Then try this short video from Veggie Tales. It originally appeared on their DVD titled “The Sumo of the Opera.” The clip is also available on the new DVD “Lessons from the Sock Drawer” from Big Idea. It does a great [...]

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Video: The Creation Bible Story for Preschoolers With Felt Board

January 14th by Tony Kummer

Cullen's Creation video for preschoolers

Your preschool children will enjoy Cullen’s telling of the Creation Story using a felt board for illustrations. This video could be watched at home with your children or even shared with a preschool aged group of children. If you are a preschool Sunday School teacher, then you might benefit from watching her example of storytelling. [...]

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Preschool Song Demonstration “I’ve Got Peace Like a River”

January 7th by Tony Kummer

Here is another helpful worship song for preschoolers from Cullen’s ABCs. It is a classic song with hand motions that make it fun for younger children and preschoolers. Depending on your setting, older children might enjoy the song as well. Watch the video clip below to learn the song, then try it with your preschool [...]

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Video: How Do You Teach the Bible to People Who Can’t Read?

December 31st by Tony Kummer

I just caught this video on YouTube from John Piper about Bible teaching with non-literate people groups. I think the topic has a strong connection to children’s ministry and how we relate God’s Word to younger children who haven’t learned to read yet. Dr. Piper goes into many details related to missions work, but there [...]

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“Christ the Savior Is Born” Video Storybook

December 23rd by Tony Kummer

Here is another Christmas resource to share with children at your church. You can download and show this video or watch it directly from YouTube. Enjoy this video presentation of the Biblical Christmas story. This is offered free from the Christian Tools of Affirmation website. Video Description 16-page full-color softcover picture book tells the traditional [...]

Christmas Ideas

Story of Christmas Video Part 5 “Thank You God”

December 16th by Tony Kummer

Video for preschoolers telling the Christmas story

Watch this final episode of Cullen’s interactive Christmas story videos. These were first designed for preschool or younger elementary children, but they should appeal to any aged child. Cullen does a great job of telling the Biblical Story of Christmas in a way that’s fun to watch. I’ve been watching these to pick up ideas [...]

Christmas Ideas

Story of Christmas Video Part 4 “Birth of Jesus at Christmas”

December 10th by Tony Kummer

I’m really enjoying these video stories from Cullen about Christmas. They are full of helpful ideas for teaching children about Jesus’ birth. Here is part 4 of 5 in the series. These would be excellent to watch along with your preschool aged children at how. I am reviewing them as part of my preparation for [...]

Christmas Ideas

Christian Christmas Story Video Part 3 “Jesus is Born”

December 3rd by Tony Kummer

Cullen Wood Christmas Video for preschoolers

Here is the next part of Cullen’s videos telling the story of Christmas. Like the others, this would be a good way to prepare yourself for teaching a Christmas Bible lesson. Even if you don’t have a puppet friend like Gator, you can learn from Cullen’s storytelling techniques. If you have younger elementary or preschool [...]

Christmas Ideas

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